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Eighty One Menu

dinner

appetizers
Parisian Gnocchi chicken wing, salsify, pearl onion       15
Hudson Valley Foie Gras Terrine peach, moscato gelee, wild watercress       19
Lobster Pistou Soup late summer vegetables, basil       16
Local Heirloom Tomato Salad bush basil, olive oil sorbet       16
New Bedford Sea Scallops cauliflower, minus 8 vinegar, brown butter emulsion       17
White Mushroom Risotto aged parmigiano-reggiano       15
Market Lettuce and Herb Salad verjus vinaigrette       14
Local Fluke Carpaccio haricots verts, cucumbers, crème fraiche       14
main courses
Certified Black Angus Filet Mignon braised potato, tomato       39
Chatham Cod young leeks, creamy ravigote sauce       29
Poached Long Island Duck Breast corn, chorizo, chanterelles       28
Yellowfin Tuna eggplant caviar, wild spinach, red pepper       34
Colorado Lamb Loin braised shank, organic shell beans       39
Organic Scottish Salmon shallot marmalade, fennel, sea beans       32
Swordfish almond crust, endive, vin jaune       29
simply
Cauliflower Steak       17
Chicken       26
Hanger Steak       27
Salmon includes one side dish       27
sides $6
Panisse Fries      
Sautéed Spinach      
Haricot Vert      
Mac and Cheese      
Potato Puree      

eco(nomy) friendly menu

For 2 Courses $30.81/ For an Additional Appetizer Course $8.10

appetizers
Choice of One
Spanish Mackerel Tartare ginger broth      
Scallop Ravioli yellow straw wine sauce      
Roasted Corn Soup      
main courses
Choice of One
Slow Roasted Chicken baby basmati rice, tomato confit      
Hanger Steak creamy cracked wheat, preserved tomatoes, parmesan      
Herb Crusted Skate olive oil crushed potatoes, sauce vierge      
cellar deals
Gewürztraminer cono sur, casablanca valley, chile 2008       gl 11
Carmenere arenal, vina peralillo, colchaqua valley, chile 2006       gl 11
Sauvignon Blanc tiara, limari valley, chile 2008       btl 30
Chardonnay far niente, napa valley 2007       btl 45
Pinot Noir cono sur, 20 barrels, casablanca valley, chile 2007       btl 38
Syrah-grenache margerum, m-5, santa barbara county 2006       btl 44
desserts
Sugared Chocolate Ganache Donuts malted chocolate ice cream sandwich, toasted hazelnut pudding       12
Sauvignon blanc, Late harvest, honig, Napa valley, California 2007       18
Caramel Banana Pecan Bread Pudding milk chocolate caramel, smoked maple pecan ice cream       12
Moscatel, Jorge Ordonez & co., one, Seleccion especial, malaga, Spain 2006       13
Peach, Strawberry and Brown Sugar Crisp buttermilk shortcake, peppermint ice cream, marcona almond crumble       12
Sparkling Moscato d’asti, Noceto michelotti, piedmont, Italy 2008       10
Market Berries and Buttermilk Panna Cotta heirloom melon, black raspberry ice       12
Riesling, icewine, Mission hill, reserve, Okanagan valley, Canada 2006       30
Bittersweet chocolate, Peanut crème, Salted Caramel cinnamon toast chantilly, chocolate stout ice cream       12
Sherry, alvear, Pedro ximenez, spain, Solera 1927       15
Warm Bosc Pear Strudel mascarpone cheesecake, concord grape sorbet, toasted sesame       12
Château les tuileries, sauternes, France 2008       15
Assorted Sorbets and Ice Creams       12
Wild Upstate New York Berries sweet cream or yogurt       12
Selection of Artisanal Cheeses     (selection of three) 15   (selection of five) 21
French Press Coffee eighty one blend, kenya aa, costa rican decaffeinated       5
Teas and Infusions earl grey, gunpowder green, pomegranate oolong, grapefruit vanilla white, chamomile, english breakfast, peppermint, jasmine, decaf orange pekoe       5

grill ‘81’

Portobello Fries       5
Mediterranean Style Marinated Olives       5
Seasoned Fries       5
Steamed Pork Buns       5
Parmesan Breadsticks       5
sandwiches & salads
&Lsquo;81’ Burger special sauce, homemade pickle, everything bun       9
Add Cheese       2
Crispy Fried Clam Roll toasted hot dog bun       12
Wild Mexican Shrimp Roll arugula, spicy remoulade       15
Spicy Buffalo Wings blue cheese dressing       11
Chop Chop Salad apples, lettuces, sweet chili sauce       14
Add Grilled Chicken       5
Add Grilled Shrimp       9
featured bottled beer selections
Amstel Light the netherlands       7
Brooklyn Brewery Pilsner united states       7
Buckler Non Alcoholic holland       5
Chimay Rouge belgium       10
Dupont Saison Farmhouse belgium       10
Pilsner Urquell czech republic       7
Sierra Nevada kellerweis, Hefe-weizen united states       7
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale united states       7

sunday brunch

grill 81 brunch
Farmer’s Cheese Blintzes market berries       12
Ronny Brook Farms Yogurt and Granola       8
Add Berries       3
Two Eggs Any Style choice of side       13
The Leo nova lox, eggs and sautéed onions with dill       15
The 81 Blt ed’s favorite sandwich       14
Add Fried Egg       3
Buttermilk Pancakes thick hand-sliced smoked bacon       12
Add Berries       3
sandwiches & salads
&Lsquo;81’ Burger special sauce, homemade pickle, everything bun       9
Add Cheese or Mushrooms       2
Add Bacon       3
Crispy Fried Clam Roll toasted hot dog bun       12
Grilled New Bedford Sea Scallops arugula, orange vinaigrette       17
Wild Mexican Shrimp po’ Boy romaine lettuce, spicy remoulade       15
Chop Chop Salad apples, lettuces, sweet chili sauce       14
Add Grilled Chicken       5
Add Grilled Shrimp       9
sides $5
Nueske’s Hand-sliced Smoked Bacon      
Breakfast Sausage      
Potato Pancakes      
Seasoned French Fries      
Sauteed Spinach      
signature brunch cocktails $6
Mimosa prosecco, orange juice      
Autumn Sparkling prosecco, pear liqueur      
81 Bloody Mary absolut vodka, tomato juice, pimenton de la vera      
Add Shrimp       3
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