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Brandon's Menu

by Brandon M. Whitestone

First Courses

Panzanella

Tomatoes, Red Onion, Garlic Focaccia, Frisee and Balsamic Vinaigrette
$9

Soupe de Crouset

Chicken, Fresh Pasta, Parmesan and Walnuts
$9

Soupe d'Epautre

Lamb, Barley, Seasonal Vegetables
$10

Cold Tuna "Confit"

Olive Oil, Eggplant, Peppers, Olives
$10

Prosciutto and Kiwi

Potato Blini, Clover Honey
$10

Grilled Octopus

Warm Roasted Potatoes with Bitter Greens, Smoked Bacon, Mustard Vinaigrette
$16

Cod Brandade

Olive Oil, Black Truffle, Baguette Chips
$16

Charcuterie

Rillettes de Porc
Herbs and Spices, Rustic Bread
$10

Duck Confit

Fig Chutney, Toasted Brioche, Fresh Chevré
$12

Terrine of the Day

With Dried Fruit and a Fresh Herb Salad
$15

Foie-Gras Torchon

Balsamic, Strawberry Jam, Brioche Toast
$15

Entrees

Seared Monkfish

Pancetta, Pan Roasted Sunchokes, Tomatoes, Bacon Vinaigrette
$24

Oven Roasted Halibut

White Beans, Tomatoes, Kale, Smoked Paprika Nage
$28

Seared Duck Breast

Orange-Cranberry Couscous, Baby Spinach, Anise and Pink Peppercorn Sauce
$26

Lamb Shanks

Soft Polenta, Haricot Vert, Rosemary Demi-Glace
$28

Wood-Grilled Bone-In Rib Eye

Pommes Frites, Creamed Spinach, Sauce Vin Rouge
$32

Seared Hanger Steak

Golden Raisins, Orzo, and Toasted Pine Nuts with Carrot-Coriander Puree, and Beef Jus
$26

Cassoulet

Duck Confit, Pork Shoulder, House Made Sausage
$20

Grilled Bone-in Pork Chop

Pecan Crust, Sweet Potato Puree, Yellow Wax Beans, Sauce À Mélasse
$24

Butternut Squash Napoleon

Chanterelle Duxelle, Pickled Black Trumpet Mushrooms, Spinach Cream Sauce
$19

Dessert

Concord Grape Sorbet

Peanut Brittle, Creme Anglaise
$6

Lemon Cheesecake

Raspberries, Vanilla Crust, Mint Sorbet
$8

Chocolate Souffle Cake

Dark Chocolate Sauce, Strawberries, Coconut Ice Cream
$8

Peach Tarte Tatin

Almonds, Maple Reduction
$9

Artisan Cheese Selection

Three Imported and Domestic Cheeses, Fruit, Nuts, and Crostini
$18