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Michael's Menu

breakfast

California Buffet From the Bar $25

fresh fruits & yogurt
Fruit Salad       16
Seasonal Berries       18
Topped With Yogurt       10
eggs & specialties
Two Eggs Any Style       18
Blueberry Pancakes       19
Brioche French Toast       19
Belgian Waffle with caramelized bananas       20
House Cured Gravlax and Bagel served with cream cheese, capers and red onions       21
Southern Style Breakfast scrambled eggs, grits, biscuits, double thick bacon and sausage gravy       22
Eggs Benedict       23
Egg White Omelette shitake mushrooms, tomatoes and onions       22
Ny Power Breakfast scrambled egg whites, steamed spinach and citrus salad       22
Vegetable Frittata asparagus, carmelized onions, zucchini, tomatoes and shitake mushrooms       22
California Omelette shitake mushrooms, tomatoes, onions, bacon, avocado and sour cream       23
fresh baked goods
Toast brioche, croissant, seven grain, wheat or rye       7.50
Baked Muffins blueberry, corn, banana walnut bran or pumpkin       8.50
Bagels plain, sesame, cinnamon & poppy       8.50
Southern Style Biscuit       8.50
With Gravy Add       3
Bays English Muffins       8.50
cereals
Selection of Dry Cereals raisin bran, special k, corn flakes, rice krispies or shredded mini wheat      
All Bran       10.50
Granola       12.50
Grits       10.50
Mccann’s Irish Oatmeal       13.50
Muesli       12.50
Topped With Seasonal berries, Fruit or Yogurt       10
sides $9
Hatfield’s Pennsylvania Smoked bacon,      
Aidell’s Chicken and Apple Sausage Links      
Springfield’s Smoked Ham      
beverages
Fresh Squeezed orange or grapefruit juice       9
Martinelli’s Apple Juice       8
Coffee or Tea       8
Cappuccino       8.50
Espresso       8.50

lunch

Autumn 2009

appetizers
Oysters or Littleneck Clams on the Half Shell banyuls vinegar mignonette       18
Wild Mushroom Bisque gruyère crouton and chive       18
Young Romaine rocket, celery heart, red radish, sherry mustard vinaigrette       18
House-cured Gravlax mustard dill sauce, brioche toast       18
House-made Sweet Potato Ravioli pine nuts, pomegranate seed, mascarpone brown butter sauce       18
Peewee Potato Salad caramelized brussels sprouts, grilled lardon, mache, frisée, poached egg       20
Crudo of Hiramasa warm caper vinaigrette, fines herbes       22
Butter-poached Nova Scotia Lobster heirloom carrot, cauliflower, sauce américaine, sturgeon caviar       22
Seared Hudson Valley Foie Gras persimmon, fig, pistachio       22
mains
Seared Maine Scallop puree of cannellini bean, japanese turnips, pomegranate and white balsamic       36
Crispy Dorade eggplant quinoa, basque-style pepper, pistachio essence       36
Steamed Halibut savoy cabbage, bacon, chive flower, lotus root, dashi broth       38
Miso-glazed King Salmon braised bok choy, shiitake mushrooms, coconut reduction       36
Roasted Cod smashed new potato, beets, watermelon radish, scallion       34
Roasted Free-range Chicken frites, sautéed spinach, natural chicken jus       34
Long Island Duck Breast crispy confit, french lentil, rainbow chard, duck bacon and blackberry jus       36
Michael’s Burger ground rib-eye, arugula, tomato, pickle, frites, brioche bun, choice of gruyère, cheddar or blue cheese       35
Grilled Hanger Steak Salad romaine hearts, pea sprout, watercress, pico de gallo, goat cheese       36
Cobb Salad maytag blue cheese, julienne of bacon, hardboiled egg, cherry tomato, avocado, chicken breast filets, and baby greens in balsamic vinaigrette       36
Niçoise Salad seared tuna, fingerling potatoes, haricots verts, hardboiled egg, picholine olives, shaved parmesan       36
28-Day Dry-aged Prime Ny Steak yukon potato puree, brussels sprouts, porcini jus       40

dinner

Autumn 2009

appetizers
Oysters or Littleneck Clams on the Half Shell banyuls vinegar mignonette       18
Wild Mushroom Bisque gruyère crouton and chive       18
Young Romaine rocket, celery heart, red radish, sherry mustard vinaigrette       18
House-cured Gravlax mustard dill sauce, brioche toast       18
House-made Sweet Potato Ravioli pine nuts, pomegranate seed, mascarpone brown butter sauce       18
Peewee Potato Salad caramelized brussels sprouts, grilled lardon, mache, frisée, poached egg       20
Crudo of Hiramasa warm caper vinaigrette, fines herbes       22
Butter-poached Nova Scotia Lobster heirloom carrot, cauliflower, sauce américaine, sturgeon caviar       22
Seared Hudson Valley Foie Gras persimmon, fig, pistachio       22
mains
Seared Maine Scallops puree of cannellini bean, japanese turnips, pomegranate and white balsamic       36
Crispy Dorade eggplant quinoa, basque-style pepper, pistachio essence       36
Steamed Halibut savoy cabbage, bacon, chive flower, lotus root, dashi broth       38
Miso-glazed King Salmon braised bok choy, shiitake mushrooms, coconut reduction       36
Roasted Cod smashed new potato, beets, watermelon radish, scallion       34
Free-range Chicken Breast butternut squash risotto, cranberry       35
Long Island Duck Breast crispy confit, french lentil, rainbow chard, duck bacon and blackberry jus       36
28-Day Dry-aged Prime Ny Steak yukon potato puree, brussels sprouts, porcini jus       45
Colorado Rack of Lamb polenta, ratatouille, haricots verts, rosemary jus       45
desserts
Autumn 2009
Malted Milk Chocolate Mousse caramel corn, ovaltine® ice cream       15
Olive Oil Pancakes tamarind, rosemary frozen yogurt, almond, green apple sorbet       15
Five-spice Semifreddo autumn fruit compote, fig sable, grape moscato granita       15
Warm Chocolate Cake brown-butter caramel, salted peanut ice cream       15
Date-carrot Cake pineapple elderflower, sea salt toffee, cream cheese ice cream       15
Vanilla Churros spiced chocolate, chile dulce de leche, cinnamon ice cream       15
Daily Selection of House-made Ice Creams or Sorbets       15
Fresh-baked Cookies       12
cheese
Selection of Three Cheeses       12
Selection of Four Cheeses       16
Selection of Five Cheeses       20

dinner party menus

first course & second course options
Select One Item For Three-course or Two Items For Four-course Menus
Gravlax with mustard dill sauce and brioche toast      
Chef’s Seasonal Soup      
Wild Mushroom Risotto      
Grilled Vegetable Gratin with local goat cheese, baby greens, and balsamic vinegar      
Mixed Greens cherry tomatoes, radish, aged parmesan, and dijon vinaigrette      
main courses
Select Two Choices
Olive oil- Poached Cod with cannellini bean puree, wild mushrooms, turnips, and white balsamic      
Free-range Chicken with asparagus, warm potato salad, and natural chicken jus      
Grilled Center Cut Filet Mignon with arugula potato purée, haricots verts, and wild mushroom jus      
Additional Charge Per Person       5
Line-caught Wild Striped Bass with broccoli rabe, roasted root vegetables, and saffron beurre blanc      
Balsamic-glazed Colorado Loin of Lamb with creamy polenta, ratatouille, and rosemary lamb jus      
Additional Charge Per Person       5
Pan-seared Salmon with spinach barley, roasted bell peppers, and basil vinaigrette      
Hanger Steak with mashed potatoes, asparagus, fried onions, and bordelaise sauce      
dessert courses
Select One
Seasonal Fruit Tart with vanilla bean yogurt sorbet      
Buttermilk Panna Cotta with autumn fruit compote & crispy phyllo      
Warm Chocolate Cake with banana ice cream and brown butter caramel      
Market Fresh Fruit with sorbet      
Additional Charge Per Person       4
Michael’s Cookies in addition to dessert selection      
Additional Charge Per Person       3
hors d’oeuvres
Tray-passed Hors d’oeuvres. Priced Per Person / Per Hour
Smoked Salmon Mousse with cucumber roundel and salmon caviar       4.50
Maine Crab Cake with tartar sauce       4.50
Wild Mushroom Turnover       4
Bacon-wrapped Enoki Mushroom with chive vinaigrette       4
Chicken Teriyaki Skewer with toasted sesame seeds       4.50
Chilled Spring Roll with marinated shrimp and pickled cucumber       4
Scallion Pancake with crème fraiche and american caviar       4
Beer-battered Shrimp with smoked tomato aioli       4.50
Ratatouille Spring Roll with sweet and spicy sauce       4
Seared Hudson Valley Foie Gras with mango chutney and brioche crouton       4.50
Panko-crusted Tuna with niçoise olive and tomato       4.50
Gravlax and Dill Sauce on Brioche Toast       4
Lobster Salad on Belgian Endive and Tobiko       4.50
Marinated Beef with wasabi cream on mini toast       4.50
Marinated Baby Rack of Lamb with mint pesto       6
hors d’oeuvres stations
Additional Charge
Fresh Vegetable Crudités with two dipping sauces       6
Filet Carving Station with parker house rolls       14
Additional Up-charge For Carver       75
Imported Cheese Display with walnut toast & assorted cracker       8.50
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail Station       18
Seasonal Fresh Fruit with sweet dipping sauces       6
Mini Dessert Display with assorted pastries & confections       8.50
cheese
Bucheron, France bucheron was one of the first french goat cheeses exported to the u.s. it is aged 6-10 weeks and has a semi-firm, soft, flaky paste with a bloomy rind      
Salva cremasco, Italy salva cremasco is a mature, compact and very white cheese with a dark rind. it is gentle, milky and herbaceous, with the slightest hint of a tangy finish. the washed rind gives an earthy flavor to this raw cow's milk cheese      
Fromage de meaux, France produced by rouzaire of tournan-en-brie, fromage de meaux is thermalized, meaning pasteurized for a longer time at a lower temperature. it is very fruity sheep's milk cheese with a lovely mushroomy, truffly, spicy aftertaste      
Tete de moine, Switzerland made of raw cow's milk, this semi-hard cheese has a dense texture and an intense fruity flavor. it is one of the stronger and sweeter of the swiss cheeses      
Caruchon, France this sheepy twin of pont l'eveque has a similarly lightly washed rind with a creamy intensified paste. it is made in aveyron, a region famous for other delights such as roquefort      
Jasper Hill Clothbound cheddar, Usa cabot produces these 35 pound clothbound wheels made from pasteurized cow's milk and delivers them to jasper hill farm for aging and maturation. the wheels are turned and brushed with melted lard weekly for 10-12 months. the resulting cheese offers layers of toasted nut, toffee and cooked fruits      
Fourme d'ambert, France unpressed raw cow's milk curds are shaped into tall cylinders and placed in caves to ripen for two months. the result is a rich, velvety blue, with a balanced flavor and soft texture. its milky, gentle flavor and a pronounced spiciness      
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