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Rock Center Café Menu

breakfast

morning beverages
French Press Coffee kenya aa, costa rican decaf       6
Cappuccino       5
Espresso       4
Café Au Lait       5
Hot Chocolate       5
Double Espresso       5
Latte       5
Selection of Teas or Infusions       5
Iced Coffee or Tea       5
fruits & juices
Seasonal Melon and Fruit honey yogurt sauce       10
Mixed Berries greek yogurt       10
Fresh Squeezed Juice orange or grapefruit       5
Tomato or Vegetable Juice       5
breakfast specialties
Cinnamon Raisin Brioche French Toast fresh berries       14
Buttermilk Pancakes white chocolate chips and toasted hazelnuts, dulce de leche whipped butter       14
Belgian Waffle vanilla spiced apples, whipped cream       14
Nutella and Banana Crêpes       13
Granola With Berries low-fat vanilla yogurt       12
egg dishes
Two Eggs Any Style potato hash       12
Crispy Pork Belly Eggs Benedict poached eggs, hollandaise       18
Breakfast Wrap ham, scrambled eggs and swiss       14
Prime-rib Hash With Poached Eggs hollandaise       18
frittatas
Chorizo roasted red peppers, arugula, manchego       14
Egg White sun-dried tomato, zucchini and fontina       15
Shrimp tomato, spinach and swiss       15
sides
Neuske’s Smoked Bacon       6
Breakfast Sausage       5
Smoked Chicken and Apple Sausage       6
Potato Hash       5
breads and cereals
Toasted Breads or English Muffin       3
Bagels, Plain or Assorted Flavors       4
With Cream Cheese       5
Steel-cut Irish Oatmeal dried cranberries and walnuts       9
Muesli or granola*       7
Cereals* special k, raisin bran, cheerios       7
pastries
Croissant       4
Chocolate Croissant       5
Muffin blueberry, corn, bran or cranberry       4
Danish fruit or cheese       5
Scone chocolate chip, raisin or blueberry       4

lunch

appetizers
White Bean Soup pancetta       13
Jumbo Shrimp horseradish cocktail and cognac sauces       17
Organic Mixed Greens dried cranberries, fuji apples, white balsamic, extra virgin olive oil       13
Crispy Calamari saffron aïoli       16
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup apple-ginger crème fraîche       12
Prosciutto di Parma sheep’s milk ricotta toasted peasant bread       17
Jumbo Lump Crab and Risotto Cake watercress, mustard sauce       18
Cider-roasted Beets and Humboldt Fog Goat Cheese toasted walnuts, apple balsamic       16
Antipasto assorted meats and cheese       (for two) 26
sandwiches and salads
Roasted Pork Loin and Sharp Cheddar Sandwich cranberry apple chutney, watercress, foccacia       19
House-roasted Turkey and Havarti Sandwich arugula, roasted tomato and fennel mayo, ciabatta       18
Duck Breast Salad lola rosa greens, roasted butternut squash, dried cranberries, toasted walnuts, apple-black pepper vinaigrette       24
Caesar Salad roasted chicken breast, parmigiano croutons       21
Shrimp Chopped Salad napa, iceberg, shrimp, apples, pineapple, red peppers, scallions, red onions, celery, spiced cashews, wonton skins, sesame-ginger dressing       26
the grill
10Oz. Filet Mignon simply grilled. served with butter mashed potatoes & moscato wine sauce       44
10Oz. Beefsteak Pepperjack Cheese Burger frizzled onions, homemade pickled tomato, smoked bacon tomato aïoli, crispy fries       21
14Oz. Certified Angus Sirloin tarragon butter, crispy fries       42
toppings
Add. Enjoy Your Filet With One of the Chef’s Suggested Toppings
Wisconsin Maytag Blue Cheese Crust       5
Wild Mushrooms in Moscato Wine Sauce       6
Jumbo Lump Crabmeat Gratin       10
Crisp Tempura Jumbo Gulf Shrimp       12
entrees
Jumbo Lump Crab and Risotto Cakes watercress, mustard sauce       35
Market Fish roasted tomatoes, fennel, olives and capers, sautéed escarole, basil oil       29
Atlantic Salmon green lentils & farro, artichoke caponata       28
Crystal Valley Farm Amish Chicken homemade noodles, shaved brussels sprouts, applewood smoked bacon and wild mushrooms       27
Penne Caprese tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil       23
Shrimp Tempura fennel and herb salad, chipotle aïoli       29
Calamaretti shrimp, mussels, clams, calamari, tomatoes, chili, garlic, white wine and parsley       29
sides
French Fries       7
Butter Mashed Potatoes       8
Homemade Noodles applewood smoked bacon, brussels sprouts & wild mushrooms       8
Green Lentils smoked pancetta       8
Sautéed Escarole garlic and olive oil       8
small plates
Antipasto assorted meats and cheeses       (for two) 26
Spicy Chicken Wings blue cheese       13
Prosciutto and Arugula Pizza       14
Crispy Calamari saffron aïoli       15
Trio Mediterranean Dips toasted-garlic pita bread, hummus, baba ghanoush and tzatziki       12
Inside-out Burger smoked-bacon and cheddar       15

dinner

appetizers
White Bean Soup pancetta       13
Braised Pork Belly arugula, cornichons       16
Jumbo Shrimp horseradish cocktail and cognac sauces       17
Organic Mixed Greens dried cranberries, fuji apples, white balsamic, extra virgin olive oil       13
Crispy Calamari saffron aïoli       16
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup apple-ginger crème fraîche       12
Prosciutto di Parma sheep’s milk ricotta toasted peasant bread       17
Jumbo Lump Crab and Risotto Cake watercress, mustard sauce       18
Grilled Octopus cannellini beans, chorizo and escarole       18
Cider-roasted Beets and Humboldt Fog Goat Che toasted walnuts, apple balsamic       16
Antipasto assorted meats and cheese       (for two) 26
pastas
Housemade Tagliatelle bolognese, sheep’s milk ricotta       26
Calamaretti shrimp, mussels, clams, calamari, tomatoes, chili, garlic, white wine and parsley       29
Penne Caprese tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil       23
the grill
10Oz. Filet Mignon simply grilled. served with butter mashed potatoes & moscato wine sauce       44
14Oz. Certified Angus Sirloin tarragon butter, crispy fries       42
toppings
Add. Enjoy Your Filet With One of the Chef’s Suggested Toppings
Wisconsin Maytag Blue Cheese Crust       5
Wild Mushrooms in Moscato Wine Sauce       6
Jumbo Lump Crabmeat Gratin       10
Crisp Tempura Jumbo Gulf Shrimp       12
entrees
Jumbo Lump Crab and Risotto Cakes watercress, mustard sauce       35
Market Fish roasted tomatoes, fennel, olives and capers, sautéed escarole, basil oil       29
Atlantic Salmon green lentils & farro, artichoke caponata       28
Braised Short-rib creamy polenta with roasted pumpkin       38
Crystal Valley Farm Amish Chicken homemade noodles, shaved brussels sprouts, applewood smoked bacon and wild mushrooms       27
Berkshire Pork Chop sweet potato flan, swiss chard, pork jus       34
Prime-rib of Beef Au Jus double-baked potato       40
sides
French Fries       7
Butter Mashed Potatoes       8
Double-baked Potato       9
Homemade Noodles applewood smoked bacon, brussels sprouts & wild mushrooms       8
Green Lentils smoked pancetta       8
Creamy Polenta roasted pumpkin       8
Sautéed Escarole garlic and olive oil       8

brunch

appetizers
Roasted Cauliflower Soup bacon-cheese croutons       12
Seasonal Melon and Fruit honey yogurt       10
Today’s Soup       11
Mixed Berries greek yogurt       10
House-picked Greens dried cranberries, fuji apples, white balsamic, extra virgin olive oil       12
Prosciutto di Parma sheep’s milk ricotta, toasted peasant bread       15
Smoked Salmon toasted pumpernickel croutons, dill crème fraîche       17
Jumbo Shrimp horseradish cocktail and cognac sauce       16
Crab and Risotto Cake watercress salad, mustard aïoli       17
entrees
Two Eggs Scrambled choice of two sides       17
Sunny Side Organic Eggs and Soft Polenta fontina fondue       21
Shrimp Frittata tomatoes, spinach and swiss       22
Cinnamon Raisin French Toast fresh berries       17
Buttermilk Pancakes white chocolate chips, toasted hazelnuts, dulce de leche whipped butter       17
Steak and Eggs 6 oz. certified angus sirloin, scrambled eggs, potato hash       29
Caesar Salad roasted chicken breast, parmigiano croutons       20
Shrimp Chopped Salad napa, iceberg, shrimp, apples, pineapple, red peppers, red onions, scallions, spiced cashews, celery, wonton skins, sesame dressing       25
Smoked Salmon Club Sandwich arugula, tomato, cucumber, smoked bacon, caper-dill tartar sauce, 7-grain bread       23
Crab and Risotto Cakes watercress salad, mustard aïoli       34
Atlantic Salmon green lentils, roasted tomato chutney       27
Seared Chicken Paillard artichoke, tomatoes, olives, capers and arugula salad       24
Penne Pasta "caprese" tomato, mozzarella, basil       21
10Oz. Filet Mignon butter mashed potatoes, moscato wine sauce       42
sides
Neuske’s Smoked Bacon       6
Breakfast Sausage       6
Smoked Chicken and Apple Sausage       7
Potato Hash       5
French Fries       6
Butter Mashed Potatoes       6

prix-fixe brunch $35

Choose One From Each

appetizer
Roasted Cauliflower Soup bacon-cheese croutons      
Seasonal Melon and Fruit honey yogurt sauce      
Smoked Salmon pumpernickel crisps, dill crème fraîche      
House Picked Greens dried cranberries, fuji apples, white balsamic, extra virgin olive oil      
entree
Two Eggs Scrambled choice of two sides      
Buttermilk Pancakes white chocolate chips, toasted hazelnuts, dulce de leche whipped butter      
Smoked Salmon Club Sandwich arugula, tomato, cucumber, smoked bacon, caper dill crème fraîche, 7-grain bread      
Shrimp Frittata tomatoes, spinach and smoked gouda      
Sunny Side Organic Eggs and Soft Polenta fontina fondue      
Steak and Eggs 6 oz. certified angus sirloin, scrambled eggs, potato hash       add 4
desserts
Rock Center café Key Lime Pie blackberry sauce      
New York Cheesecake raspberry sauce      
Trio of Sorbet coconut, grapefruit, raspberry      

children’s menu

All Items Served With Fries Except Pasta

entrées
Penne Pasta with tomato sauce       12
With Meatballs       15
Petit Filet Mignon       18
Crispy Chicken Tenders honey mustard sauce       13
Grilled Cheese Sandwich       13
desserts $5
Brownie Sundae vanilla and chocolate ice cream      
Chocolate Dirt chocolate pudding, oreo cookie crumbs      
Kids Ice Cream or Sorbet (2 scoops) vanilla or chocolate ice cream apple or mango sorbet      
drinks $3
Children Under 10 Years of Age
Milk      
Lemonade      
Soda      
desserts
Deep Dish Apple Pie maple crème anglaise       9
Rock Center café Key Lime Pie blackberry sauce       9
Trio of Ice Cream vanilla, valhrona chocolate, espresso heath bar       9
Trio of Sorbets green apple, pear, mango       9
Chocolate Blackout Cake valhrona chocolate sauce       10
Chocolate Custard brown sugar crumbs, roasted pears       10
New York Cheesecake raspberry sauce       10

drinks

"rinkside cocktails" $13 each
Cranberry Mojito cruzan rum, cranberry puree, club soda, lime, crushed mint, cranberries      
Apple Spiced Margarita sauza tequila, grand marnier, thatcher’s apple spiced liqueur, fresh lime juice, simple syrup, on the rocks, apple slice      
Ruby Red Cosmo absolut ruby red vodka, cointreau, simple syrup, lime, splash of cranberry      
Raspberry açaí Martini veev açaí spirit, chambord raspberry liqueur, lemon juice, lemon twist      
Irish Side Car jameson irish whiskey, cointreau, lemon juice, simple syrup, candied orange twist      
Pumpkin Cream-tini fulton’s harvest pumpkin pie liqueur, pinnacle whipped cream vodka, nutmeg      
Espresso Martini xo café, absolut vanilla, frangelico, heavy cream, coffee beans      
Wild Cinnamon Spiced Tea-ni absolut wild tea vodka, pear nectar, simple syrup, lemon juice, cinnamon, clove      
Blood Orange Mimosa veev acaí spirit, blood orange puree, simple syrup, champagne, orange twist      
"ice melters" $12 each
Whipped Hot Chocolate pinnacle whipped cream vodka, hot chocolate, whipped cream, cocoa      
Gosling’s Toddy gosling’s black rum, hot apple cider, hot buttered rum mix      
Hot Apple Strudel absolut vanilla vodka, hot apple cider, cinnamon schnapps, cinnamon stick, whipped cream      
draft beer
(12Oz) / (16oz)
Sam Adams Lager     9   11
Stella Artois     10   12
Brooklyn Pilsner     10   12
Brooklyn Seasonal     10   12
bottled beer
Coors Light       7
Bud Light       7
Heineken       8
Heineken Light       8
Corona Extra       8
Sam Adams Light       8
Brooklyn Lager       8
Clausthaler Non-alcoholic       5

drink specials

5Pm Until Closing

monday
Espresso Martini       8
Cranberry Mojito       8
Bud Light       (12oz btl) 5
tuesday
Raspberry açaí Martini       8
Gosling’s Toddy       8
Brooklyn Pilsner       (12oz draft) 6
wednesday
Wild Cinnamon Spiced Tea-ni       8
Whipped Hot Chocolate       8
Heineken       (12oz btl) 5
thursday
Ruby Red Cosmo       8
Hot Apple Strudel       8
Brooklyn Seasonal       (12oz draft) 6
friday
Apple Spiced Margarita       8
Pumpkin Cream-tini       8
Corona Extra       (12oz btl) 5

wines by the glass

Chardonnay chalone vineyard, monterey       13
Pinot Grigio anterra, veneto, italy       11
Cabernet Sauvignon montes, chile       12
sparkling
Heidsieck "monopole" Champagne split, France       17
Prosecco Villa sandi, Italy       9
rosé
White Zinfandel beringer, napa valley       11
white
Chardonnay excelsior, south africa       11
Sauvignon Blanc sea glass, santa barbara       12
Riesling dr. loosen, mosel, germany, 2009       10
red
Merlot de lyeth, sonoma, california       10
Malbec loca linda, mendoza, argentina       12
Sangiovese cassamatta rosso, tuscany       11
Shiraz wishing tree, australia       11

wines by the glass

sparkling
Heidsieck "monopole", Champagne split, France       16
Prosecco, Villa Sandi       10
whites
Chardonnay, excelsior, South Africa       10
Chardonnay, Chalone vineyard, Monterey       13
Sauvignon blanc, Oyster bay, New Zealand       11
Riesling loosen, "dr l", Germany       10
Pinot grigio, bacaro, veneto, Italy       10
rosé
White zinfandel, beringer, California       10
reds
Merlot, de lyeth, California       11
Cabernet sauvignon, montes, Chile       11
Chianti, ruffino, Italy       11
Shiraz, Wishing tree, Australia       10
premium by the glass
Rioja, crianza, "la montesa", remondo, 2007       15
Pinot noir, Kings ridge, oregon, 2008       14
Cabernet sauvignon, Penly estate, australia, 2008       13
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