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Cafe Centro Menu

breakfast

juices and fruits
Orange, grapefruit, cranberry, Apple       6
Fresh Fruit salad, Berries       9
Melon Slices lime, honey and mint       9
Fresh Grapefruit       8
smoothies $6
Prepared With Whey Protein Additional $3
Strawberry-banana      
Berry-apple      
complete breakfast
Poached Eggs on Toast tomatoes, basil ham, bacon, or sausage orange juice, and coffee or tea       16
Scrambled Eggs ham, bacon, or sausage orange juice and coffee or tea       16
Assorted Mini Pastries Basket orange juice, and coffee or tea       14
egg dishes
Served With Roesti Potatoes
Omelets choice of three ingredients tomato, swiss cheese, spinach, bacon or ham       16
Prepared With Egg Whites on Request      
Smoked Salmon Omelet crème fraiche and dill       16
Two Eggs As You Like Them bacon, ham, or sausage       12
Eggs Benedict poached eggs, english muffin, canadian bacon and hollandaise       16
Poached Eggs and Smoked Salmon whole wheat muffin       16
breakfast specialties
Buttermilk Pancakes banana, walnut, vermont maple syrup       10
Blueberry pancakes, Blueberry Syrup       10
Ny bagel, Smoked salmon, Cream Cheese       15
Orange-cinnamon French Toast       12
healthy choice
Muesli berries, honey and almonds, milk, soy milk       14
Homemade Granola low fat yogurt and berries       14
Greek Yogurt fruit salad and berries       15
cereals
Corn flakes, cheerios, Raisin Bran cereals with milk or soy milk       10
With Milk and Berries       14
Cream of Wheat or Irish Oatmeal cinnamon-brown sugar, honey or vermont maple syrup       10
breads and pastries $7
Assorted Muffins lemon corn, blueberry, cinnamon walnut, low fat apple-oat      
Bagel Selection With Cream Cheese plain, whole wheat, onion, garlic or cinnamon raisin      
Assorted Breakfast Pastries croissant, chocolate croissant, danish or scone      
side dishes $5
Thick Cut Apple-smoked Bacon      
Breakfast sausage, Black Forest Ham      
Rösti Potatoes      
Cottage Cheese      
Toast seven grain, white, rye, whole wheat, whole wheat muffin, english muffin      
beverages
American Coffee       4.75
Café Au Lait       4
Cappuccino       4.75
Espresso       3
Hot Chocolate       4.75
Selection of Gourmet Tea english breakfast, chamomile, green tea, peppermint, earl grey       4.75
Mimosa       12
Champagne       14

lunch

appetizers
Chilled Shrimp       ea 3.95
Clams on the Half Shell       ea 2.95
Pacific and Atlantic Oysters       ea 3.25
Jumbo Lump Crabmeat Cocktail       15.50
Onion Soup Gratinee emmenthaler, gruyère cheeses       12.50
Lobster Bisque crème fraîche       12.50
Red and Golden Beets vermont goat cheese, belgium endive       12.50
Farmer’s Field Greens haricots verts, golden beets, red radish, banyuls vinaigrette       11
Frisée Aux Lardons poached quail eggs, roquefort cheese, garlic croutons       13.50
Chicken Bisteeya baked in phyllo, toasted almonds, golden raisins, orange flower essence       11.50
Yellowfin Tuna Tartare capers, sun-dried tomatoes, cucumbers       14.50
Jumbo Lump Crab Cake celery remoulade, grain-mustard sauce       14.50
Foie Gras Terrine granny smith apples, port wine, toasted brioche       15
appetizers - seafood platter
Perfect to share, As an Appetizer $19.50 / As an Entrée $34
A Selection of Chilled Fresh Seafood lobster, shrimp, clams, oysters, crabmeat, crayfish, ceviche      
salads & sandwiches
Chicken Chop-chop Salad grilled chicken, napa cabbage, cucumbers, carrots, granny smith apples, cilantro, jicama, spicy cashews, soy nuts, sesame-ginger dressing       24.50
Caesar Salad shaved parmesan cheese, croutons peppered filet mignon       26
Roasted Breast of Chicken       24.50
Pan-seared Sea Scallops black rice tabouleh, citrus aïoli       28
Lobster Club Sandwich avocado, apple-smoked bacon, cilantro-jalapeño mayo, peppered brioche bun       26.50
Porcini Mushroom Omelette tomato fondue, artichokes, french fries       19
meat
All Our Steaks Are dry-aged, Served With Pommes Frites
Steak Frites beurre maître d’hotel       34
Grilled Hanger Steak yukon gold potatoes, braised short-rib ragu, glazed carrots       24
Café Centro Burger raclette cheese, apple-smoked bacon       19
Filet Mignon "café de paris" or au poivre       41
Rotisserie Chicken whipped yukon gold, thyme jus       25
New York Sirloin Steak       42
Petit Filet Mignon roasted potatoes, snow peas, bordelaise sauce       34
seafood
Atlantic Salmon artichokes, fingerling potatoes, saffron       27
Jumbo Lump Crab Cake celery remoulade, grain-mustard sauce       29
Penne Pasta lobster, sweet peas, ricotta salata       25
Seared Yellowfin Tuna king oyster mushrooms, snow peas, roasted red peppers       27
Filet of Sole capers, tomatoes, leaf spinach       27
Ocean Striped Bass chanterelle mushrooms, braised salsify       27
Moules Frites marinière-white wine, garlic, fresh thyme, piccante-andouille sausage, tomatoes, dijonnaise-belgium beer, dijon mustard       21
daily special
Monday - Pot Au Feu short ribs in beef consommé, root vegetables, brussels sprouts       26
Tuesday - Beef Bourguignon spaetzle, root vegetables, lardons       24
Wednesday - Coq Au Vin leaf spinach, glazed pearl onions, button mushrooms       24
Thursday - Cassoulet duck confit, garlic sausage, bacon, white bean stew       26
Friday - Bouillabaisse Provençale rouget, monkfish, shrimp, mussels, clams, saffron aïoli       27
Saturday - Whole Roasted Rib-eye au jus, potato leek gratin       29
sides $7.50
Haricots Verts      
Sautéed Leaf Spinach      
Pommes Frites      
Whipped Yukon Gold Potatoes      
Sautéed Wild Mushrooms      
Snow Peas Almondine      

lunch prix fixe $32

appetizer
Pâté de Campagne country pâté, pickled vegetables, french baguette      
Green Asparagus Vinaigrette bell peppers pipérade, castelvetrano olives, arugula      
Croquettes de Brandade cod croquettes, smoked tomato coulis, saffron      
main courses
Braised Lamb Shank couscous, chickpeas, glazed carrots      
Red Snapper white asparagus, sautéed ramps, sweet peas      
Breast of Chicken braised mustard greens, spring onions, fig balsamic glaze      
dessert
Cookies and Petit Fours      

afternoon menu

Served From 3pm-5pm

raw bar
Café Centro Royal Seafood Platter clams, oysters, shrimp, sea scallop ceviche, lump crabmeat       19.50
With Lobster       34
Shrimp Cocktail       ea 3.95
Selection of Pacific or Atlantic Oysters       ea 3.25
Clams on the Half Shell       ea 2.95
appetizers
Lobster Bisque crème fraîche       12.50
Farmer’s Field Greens fava beans, golden beets, red radish, banyuls vinaigrette       11
Onion Soup Gratinee emmenthaler and gruyère cheeses       12.50
Frisée Aux Lardons roasted garlic, croutons, roquefort cheese       13.50
Jumbo Lump Crab Cake watercress, fennel, grain-mustard sauce       14.50
Chicken Bisteeya baked in phyllo, toasted almonds, golden raisins, orange flower essence       11.50
Yellowfin Tuna Tartare capers, sun-dried tomatoes, cucumbers       14.50
Red & Golden Beets vermont goat cheese, belgium endive       12.50
salads
Caesar Salad shaved parmesan cheese, garlic croutons      
With Filet Mignon       26
With Chicken       24.50
Chicken Chop Chop Salad grilled chicken, napa cabbage, cucumbers, granny smith apples, cilantro, spicy cashews, soy nuts, sesame-ginger dressing       24.50
Pan Seared Sea Scallops black rice tabouleh, citrus aïoli       28
entrées
Porcini Mushroom Omelette tomato fondue, artichokes, french fries       19
Rotisserie Chicken pommes sautéed, cipollini onions, au jus       25
Lobster and Avocado Club avocado, apple smoked bacon, cilantro-jalapeno mayo, peppered brioche bun       26.50
Atlantic Salmon artichokes, fingerling potatoes, saffron       27
Café Centro Hamburger raclette cheese, apple-smoked bacon       19
Steak Frites beurre maitre d’hotel       33
entrées - moules, frites $21
Marinière white wine, garlic, fresh thyme      
Piccante andouille sausage, tomatoes      
Dijonnaise belgium beer, dijon mustard      
desserts
Meyer Lemon Tart buttermilk ice cream, clementines       8
Molten Chocolate Cake vanilla ice cream, cocoa tuile       8
Vanilla Crème Brûlée chocolate crust, chocolate dipped strawberries       8
Carrot Cake Coupe rum raisins, candied walnuts, mascarpone cream       8
Assortment of Cookies and Petits Fours       6
beverages
Espresso       4
Cappuccino       4.25
Double Espresso       4.75
Coffee       3.75
Serendipitea Tea Selection       3.75
Black Currant Ice Tea       4.50
Mineral Water saratoga     sm 5   lg 8
white wine by the glass
Pinot grigio, Santa Marina 2010 italy       11
Chardonnay, Round Hill 2010 california       11
Chardonnay, Maison Nicolas 2010 france       11
Riesling, the Magnificent 2010 colombia valley       12
Sauvignon blanc, Casas Patronales 2011 chile       11
Sancerre, Picard 2010 france       14
red wine by the glass
Malbec, Vega Alta 2010 argentina       11
Pinot noir, Lucky Star 2010 california       12
Cotes Du rhône, Vielles Vignes 2009 france       12
Bordeaux, le Vigniers de Fontcailloux 2009 france       12
Viña Robles Petit syrah, Pasa Robles 2009 napa valley       12
Pinot noir, Primarius 2009 oregon       15

dinner

appetizers
Chilled Shrimp       ea 3.95
Clams on the Half Shell       ea 2.95
Pacific and Atlantic Oysters       ea 3.25
Jumbo Lump Crabmeat Cocktail       15.50
Onion Soup Gratinee emmenthaler, gruyère cheeses       12.50
Lobster Bisque crème fraîche       12.50
Escargots Bourguignon puff pastry, tomatoes, parsley       12.50
Red and Golden Beets vermont goat cheese, belgium endive       12.50
Farmer’s Field Greens haricots verts, golden beets, red radish, banyuls vinaigrette       11
Frisée Aux Lardons poached quail eggs, roquefort cheese, garlic croutons       13.50
Chicken Bisteeya baked in phyllo, toasted almonds, golden raisins, orange flower essence       11.50
Yellowfin Tuna Tartare capers, sun-dried tomatoes, cucumbers       14.50
Jumbo Lump Crab Cake celery remoulade, grain-mustard sauce       14.50
Foie Gras Terrine granny smith apples, port wine, toasted brioche       15
appetizers - seafood platter $19.50
A Selection of Fresh lobster, shrimp, clams, oysters, crabmeat, Crayfish      
seafood
Atlantic Salmon artichokes, fingerling potatoes, saffron       27
Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes celery remoulade, grain-mustard sauce       29
Lobster Risotto sweet peas, tomatoes, basil, ricotta salata       27
Grilled Yellowfin Tuna calamari provençale, aïoli       27
Filet of Sole capers, tomatoes, leaf spinach       27
Ocean Striped Bass chanterelle mushrooms, braised salsify       27
Seafood Platter a selection of fresh lobster, shrimp, clams, oysters, crabmeat, crayfish     (le petit) 34   (le grand) 58
Moules Frites marinière-white wine, garlic, fresh thyme piccante-andouille sausage, tomatoes dijonnaise-belgium beer, dijon mustard       21
meat
All Our Steaks Are dry-aged, Served With Pommes Frites
Steak Frites beurre maître d’hotel       34
New York Sirloin Steak       43
Filet Mignon "café de paris" or au poivre       41
Rotisserie Chicken whipped yukon gold, thyme jus       25
Lamb Tagine couscous, toasted almonds, dates, carrots       24
Seared Rib-eye Steak Au Poivre green peppercorn sauce       42
Petit Filet Mignon potato gratin dauphinois, bordelaise sauce       34
Beef Bourguignon spaetzle, root vegetables, lardons       23
3Lb. Porterhouse Steak served sliced off the bone for two       (per person) 42
daily specials
Monday - Pot Au Feu short ribs in beef consommé, root vegetables, brussels sprouts       26
Tuesday - Beef Bourguignon spaetzle, root vegetables, lardons       24
Wednesday - Coq Au Vin leaf spinach, glazed pearl onions, button mushrooms       24
Thursday - Cassoulet duck confit, garlic sausage, bacon, white bean stew       26
Friday - Bouillabaisse Provençale rouget, monkfish, shrimp, mussels, clams, saffron aïoli       27
Saturday - Whole Roasted Rib-eye au jus, potato leek gratin       29
sides $7.50
Haricots Verts      
Sautéed Leaf Spinach      
Pommes Frites      
Whipped Yukon Gold Potatoes      
Sautéed Wild Mushrooms      
Snow Peas Almondine      

prix fixe dinner $35

Recommended Flight of Wine Pairing Add $16

appetizer
Pâté de Campagne country pâté, pickled vegetables, french baguette      
Green Asparagus Vinaigrette bell peppers pipérade, castelvetrano olives, arugula      
Croquettes de Brandade cod croquettes, smoked tomato coulis, saffron      
Sautéed Soft Shell Crab ramps mousseline, wilted snow pea leafs      
Add       5
main courses
Braised Lamb Shank couscous, chickpeas, glazed carrots      
Red Snapper white asparagus, sautéed ramps, sweet peas      
Breast of Long Island Duck wild rice pilaf, toasted pine nuts, fig balsamic glaze      
Seared Petit Filet Mignon Rossini potato galette, foie gras, black truffle      
Add       18
dessert
Strawberry Coupe crème fraîche, buttermilk biscuit      
Ginger Mousse Parfait rhubarb sorbet, rhubarb compote      

saturday dinner

appetizers
Chilled Shrimp       ea 3.95
Clams on the Half Shell       ea 2.95
Pacific and Atlantic Oysters       ea 3.25
Jumbo Lump Crabmeat Cocktail       15.50
Onion Soup Gratinee emmenthaler, gruyère cheeses       12.50
Lobster Bisque crème fraîche       12.50
Escargots Bourguignon puff pastry, tomatoes, parsley       12.50
Red and Golden Beets vermont goat cheese, belgium endive       12.50
Farmer’s Field Greens haricots verts, golden beets, red radish, banyuls vinaigrette       11
Frisée Aux Lardons poached quail eggs, roquefort cheese, garlic croutons       13.50
Chicken Bisteeya baked in phyllo, toasted almonds, golden raisins, orange flower essence       11.50
Yellowfin Tuna Tartare capers, sun-dried tomatoes, cucumbers       14.50
Jumbo Lump Crab Cake celery remoulade, grain-mustard sauce       14.50
Foie Gras Terrine granny smith apples, port wine, toasted brioche       15
appetizers - seafood platter $19.50
A Selection of Fresh lobster, shrimp, clams, oysters, crabmeat, Crayfish      
seafood
Atlantic Salmon artichokes, fingerling potatoes, saffron       27
Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes celery remoulade, grain-mustard sauce       29
Lobster Risotto sweet peas, tomatoes, basil, ricotta salata       27
Grilled Yellowfin Tuna calamari provençale, aïoli       27
Filet of Sole capers, tomatoes, leaf spinach       27
Ocean Striped Bass chanterelle mushrooms, braised salsify       27
Seafood Platter a selection of fresh lobster, shrimp, clams, oysters, crabmeat, crayfish     (le petit) 14   (le grand) 58
Moules Frites marinière-white wine, garlic, fresh thyme piccante-andouille sausage, tomatoes dijonnaise-belgium beer, dijon mustard       19
meat
All Our Steaks Are dry-aged, Served With Pommes Frites
Steak Frites beurre maître d’hotel       34
New York Sirloin Steak       43
Filet Mignon "café de paris" or au poivre       39
Rotisserie Chicken whipped yukon gold, thyme jus       25
Lamb Tagine couscous, toasted almonds, dates, carrots       24
Seared Rib-eye Steak Au Poivre green peppercorn sauce       42
Petit Filet Mignon potato gratin dauphinois, bordelaise sauce       34
Beef Bourguignon spaetzle, root vegetables, lardons       34
3 Lb. Porterhouse Steak served sliced off the bone for two       (per person) 42
sides $7.50
Haricots Verts      
Sautéed Leaf Spinach      
Pommes Frites      
Whipped Yukon Gold Potatoes      
Sautéed Wild Mushrooms      
Snow Peas Almondine      

saturday prix fixe $29

appetizer
French Lentil Soup merguez sausage      
Red and Golden Beets vermont goat cheese, belgium endive      
Escargots Bourguignon puff pastry, tomatoes, parsley      
entree
Brook Trout leaf spinach, chanterelle mushrooms, riesling      
Braised Short-ribs lardons, glazed carrots, whipped yukon gold potatoes      
Long Island Duck Breast cranberries, chestnuts, brussels sprouts      
Grilled Hanger Steak yukon gold potatoes, braised short- rib ragu, glazed carrots      
dessert
Meyer Lemon Tart buttermilk ice cream, clementines      
Warm Apple Tarte Tatin maple ice cream, crisp apple chip      
dessert
Warm Apple Tarte Tatin maple ice cream, crisp apple chip       8
Carrot Cake Coupe rum raisins, candied walnuts, mascarpone cream       8
Pecan Brown Butter Cake riesling poached pear, spiced crème fraîche       8
Vanilla Crème Brûlée       8
Meyer Lemon Tart buttermilk ice cream, clementines       8
Selection of House-made Ice Creams and Sorbets       7
Assortment of Cookies and Petit Fours       6
tout chocolat
Chocolate Molten Cake vanilla ice cream      
Chocolate Trio torte, panna cotta sorbet      
Chocolate soufflé caramel anglaise, biscotti      
draft beer
12Oz $6.50 / 23.50oz $8.50
Hoegaarden belgium      
Bud Light usa      
Bass Ale uk      
Boddingtons Ale uk      
Stella Artois belgium      
bottle beer $8
Becks germany      
Amstel Light holland      
Corona mexico      
Thomas Brau (na) germany      
Czechvar czech republic      
Brooklyn East India Pale Ale new york      

wine by the glass

champagne
Charles de Feres blanc de blancs, brut, nv       11
Laurent Perrier brut, nv       16
white
Pinot Grigio santa marina 2010, italy       11
Chardonnay round hill 2009, california       11
Chablis "champs royaux" William Fevre 2009, France       15
Riesling the magnificent 2009, colombia valley       12
Sauvignon Blanc casas patronales 2010, chile       11
Sancerre picard 2010, france     14   half 28
Sauvignon Blanc & Semillon .medeville, 2010, bordeaux       12
red
Malbec 25 lagunas 2010, argentina       11
Pinot Noir lucky star 2009, california       12
Cotes Du Rhône vielles vignes 2009, france       11.50
Petit Syrah Vina Robles pasa robles, napa valley, 2009       11.50
Cabernet Sauvignon educated guess 2009, napa valley       16
Merlot & Cabernet S le vigniers de fontcailloux 2009, bordeaux       12
Zinfandel renwood "cranky old vine" 2007, california       11.50
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