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South Gate Menu

breakfast

the gallery
At the Essex House
Continental Breakfast 3 pastries, choice of fruit juice, tea or coffee       25
The Gallery Buffet choose from our wide buffet selection       37
Children Twelve and Under       21
fresh fruit & juices
Fruit Juices watermelon, orange, grapefruit, pineapple, mango, cranberry, apple, pomegranate and house mix of fresh fruit juice with mint       11
Vegetable Juices tomato, celery, carrot, beetroot, v8       9
Seasonal Berries lemon chantilly       17
Fresh Ruby Red Grapefruit Segments       11
Sliced Fruits low fat cottage cheese or greek yogurt       19
egg dishes
Fluffy Three Egg Omelet mushroom, tomato, asparagus, sweet peppers, cheese or ham       22
Classic Eggs Benedict toasted muffin, canadian bacon, poached eggs, hollandaise sauce       24
Garden Fresh Egg Frittata spinach leaves, tomatoes and orange zest v, c       21
Two Fresh Farm Eggs of Your Choice fried, scrambled, poached or boiled       18
Flat Spanish Omelet olives, tomatoes and roasted sweet peppers v, c       21
gallery specialties
Egg White Omelette arugula, tofu and mushrooms c, v       21
Ny Strip Steak fried egg and wild mushrooms, served with hash brown potatoes and roasted tomatoes       28
Homemade Corn Beef Hash served with your choice of fried or poached eggs       24
Breakfast Wrap scrambled egg with tomato, jalapeno and cheddar in low carb tortilla wrap. served with salsa verde and sour cream       23
Smoked Salmon cream cheese, condiments and a choice of bagels       25
Irish Oatmeal cinnamon, honey, raisins and granny smith apple       12
Granola and Acacia Honey Parfait low fat yogurt, banana and dried cantaloupe v, c       14
pancakes & waffles $20
Buttermilk Vanilla Pancakes vermont maple syrup and marinated strawberries n      
California Brown Waffles banana, caramel and cracked hazelnuts n      
Macadamia Texas Toast mixed berry compote n      
from the bakery
2 Pieces $9 / 3 Pieces $12, Choose From the Daily Pastry Selection
Croissants      
Danish Pastries      
Toast      
Brioche Buns      
Muffins      
English Muffins      
country breads $6
Choice of Three Items
White      
Sourdough      
Whole Wheat      
Seven Grain      
Rye      
Walnut Cranberry      
English Muffin      
Toast      
new york bagel $6
Choose One
Sesame      
Poppy Seed      
Plain      
Blueberry      
Cinnamon      
Low Fat Cream Cheese      
cereals
Assorted cereals, Granola or Swiss Bircher Muesli
Cereals with yogurt       13
With Fresh Fruits       16
side accompaniments $6
Pork Sausage      
Chicken Sausage      
Bacon      
Grilled Tomatoes      
Hash Brown Potatoes      
Sautéed Mushrooms      
Canadian Bacon      
Black Forest Ham      
beverages
Harney & Sons Fine Tea Selection english breakfast, japanese sencha-green, earl grey, cinnamon spice, assam, pomegranate oolong, mint verbena, chamomile and caffeine free ceylon       9
Fresh Fruit Shakes banana, strawberry, pineapple, mango       14
Health and Energy Shakes wheat germ, gingered blueberry, chocolate and soy milk, low fat yogurt or low fat milk c       14
Coffee Specialties americano, café latte, cappuccino, decaf       9
Macchiato, Espresso served with milk, cream or skim milk       6
Chocolate Sensation original chocolate, raspberry, supreme, caramel, french vanilla, hazelnut       9
kid’s breakfast
Children Twelve and Under
Junior Breakfast Plate waffle or pancake, scrambled eggs, bacon and sausage milk or hot chocolate, freshly squeezed orange juice       18
Cheerios and Fruit Loops whole milk       10
Silver Dollar Pancakes choice of plain, chocolate chip or blueberry n, v       12
French Toast Sticks fresh berries, maple syrup n, v       12

lunch

bites
Mac & Cheese Fritters smoked tomato coulis       12
Crab Croquettes chive dijonnaise       16
Pizzette wild mushrooms, pleasant ridge farmstead cheese or fresh mozzarella, tomato confit       12
soup and salad
Velouté of cauliflower, leeks, Smoked Salmon       10
Fall Vegetable Soup smoked bacon, marjoram croutons       10
Fine lettuces, Green herbs, radish, Endive       12
entrée
Poached Lobster on Greens avocado, shaved fennel, lemon emulsion       32
Grilled Chicken Salad blue cheese, pancetta, roasted garlic crème fraîche dressing       19
Hanger Steak Salad crisp onions, cucumber and watercress       22
Griddled Chicken "club" Sandwich bacon, sun dried tomato, st. andré cheese       18
South Gate Burger frites, house made dressing       18
Sirloin Steak Frites beurre maitre d' hotel       31

three course prix fixe lunch $24.07

appetizers
Choice of One
Salad of arugula, endives, Poached quince, pomegranate, Hazelnuts      
Butternut Squash Flan roasted brussels sprouts, prosciutto      
Roasted Beet Goat Cheese Salad tarragon, mâche      
Velouté of cauliflower, leeks, Smoked Salmon      
Fall Vegetable Soup smoked bacon, marjoram croutons      
main courses
Choice of One
Hubbard Squash Risotto mimolette cheese, mushrooms, sage      
Salmon Escalopes fennel, sylvetta, lemon dressing      
Fillet of Cod eggplant caviar, coriander, confit of tomato emulsion      
Braised Beef Short Rib mustard greens, warm fingerling potato fondue      
Pan Seared Chicken Breast speck tart, bok choy      
desserts
Choice of One
Pumpkin Cheese Cake dried fruit compote, soft gingerbread      
Pistachio Nougat Glace pomegranate, roasted pears, phyllo tuile      
Chocolate Pot de Crème crème chantilly, chocolate croquant      
Assiette of Homemade Cookies      

pre-theater prix-fixe $49

Daily 5:30pm-6:30pm

appetizers
Choice of One
Butternut Squash Flan roasted brussels sprouts, prosciutto      
Salad of Arugula endive, poached quince, pomegranate, hazelnuts      
Velouté of Cauliflower leeks, smoked salmon      
Salad of Beets and House Made Burrata dill, tarragon oil      
entrées
Choice of One
Seared "smoked" Salmon horseradish chervil, potato coulis, warm beet salad      
Giannone Chicken Breast spec tart, bok choy, sage      
Vegetable Risotto mimolette cheese, hen of the woods mushrooms, sage      
Braised Beef Short Ribs mustard greens, warm fingerling potato fondue      
desserts
Choice of One
Pumpkin Cheesecake dried fruit compote, soft gingerbread, tarragon ice cream      
Chocolate Pot de Crème chantilly, chocolate feuillietine      
Concord Grape Parfait crisp meringues, peanut butter ice cream      
Assiette of Housemade Cookies      

dinner

appetizers
Butternut Squash Flan roasted brussels sprouts, prosciutto       18
&Quot;traditional" Beef Tartare cornichons, purple mustard, mâche       19
One Side Seared Tuna Tartare kafir lime vinaigrette, fried capers, avocado       19
Flash Seared Calamari cauliflower custard, lobster-coriander sauce       15
Half Dozen Oysters on the Half Shell mignonette vinaigrette       14
Shellfish Platter lobster, crab, oysters, mussels, clams     35   60
soups & salads
Saffron Shellfish Bouillion lobster, mussels, fennel, aioli       14
Velouté of Cauliflower leeks, smoked salmon       16
Fall Vegetable Soup smoked bacon, parmesan, crostini marjoram       16
House Made Burrata Cheese and Beets dill, tarragon oil       16
Salad of Arugula endive, poached quince, pomegranate, hazelnuts       15
Fine Lettuces green herbs, radish, endive       12
Lobster Salad avocado, fennel, lemon dressing       24
chef's tasting menu
We Recommend the Participation of the Entire Table
6 Courses       95
seafood & pastas
Grilled Halibut leek-potato fondue, caper berries       34
Seared "smoked" Salmon horseradish chervil, potato coulis, warm beet salad       30
Fillet of Cod eggplant caviar, broccoli rabe, coriander emulsion       31
Roasted Scallops parsley root, clams and bacon       35
Butter Poached Lobster autumn vegetables, lobster broth       39
Vegetable Risotto mimolette cheese, hen of the woods mushrooms, sage     16   27
Linguine leeks, vermouth, mussels, squid, clams     17   28
meat & fowl
Grilled Lamb Loin Chops watercress, olive coulis, turnip       35
Gianonne Chicken Breast spec tart, bok choy, sage       30
Muscovy Duck Breast confit, garlic potato "chips" swiss chard       37
Glazed Pork Belly and Pork Loin kohlrabi, sherry glazed cipollini onions       31
Braised Beef Short Ribs mustard greens, warm fingerling potato fondue       31
Sirloin of Beef dry aged 12 oz       42
Filet Mignon prime 10 oz       40
Sliced Hanger Steak 8 oz       31
sides $7
Spinach & Leeks      
Roasted Root Vegetables      
Puree of Yukon Gold Potatoes      
Fries      
Swiss Chard      
Steamed Vegetables      
Sautéed Wild Mushrooms      
Rocket, lemon, Olive Oil      

three course prix fixe dinner $35

appetizers
Choice of One
Salad of Arugula hazelnuts, poached quince, pomegranate      
Butternut Squash Flan roasted brussels sprouts, prosciutto      
Velouté of Cauliflower leeks, smoked salmon      
entrees
Choice of One
Vegetable Risotto mimolette cheese, hen of the woods mushrooms, sage      
Broiled Cod eggplant caviar, coriander, confit tomato emulsion      
Braised Beef Short Rib mustard greens, warm fingerling potato fondue      
desserts
Choice of One
Pumpkin Cheesecake dried fruit compote, soft gingerbread, tarragon ice cream      
Chocolate Pot de Crème chantilly, chocolate feuilletine      
Pistachio Nougat glacé pomegranate, roasted pears, phyllo tuile      

brunch

the gallery buffet
Choose From Our Wide Buffet Selection       37
Children Twelve and Under       21
Buffet Selection and One Main Course       49
egg dishes
All Egg Dishes Are Served With Hash Brown Potatoes and Herb Tomato
Fluffy Three Egg Omelet mushroom, tomato, asparagus, sweet peppers, cheese or ham       22
Classic Eggs Benedict toasted muffin, canadian bacon, poached eggs, hollandaise sauce       24
Two Fresh Farm Eggs of Your Choice fried, scrambled, poached or boiled       18
Irish Breakfast black pudding, pork sausage, bacon baked beans, mushrooms, choice of egg, fried, scrambled or poached       26
pancake & waffle
Buttermilk Vanilla Pancakes vermont maple syrup and marinated strawberries       20
California Brown Waffles banana, caramel and cracked hazelnuts       20
side accompaniments $6
Pork Sausage      
Chicken Sausage      
Bacon      
Canadian Bacon      
Black Forest Ham      
gallery specialties
French Onion Soup Gratinée       12
Soup of the Day (v)       10
Classic Caesar Salad (v)       15
With Grilled Chicken       18
With Grilled Shrimp       20
Seasonal Baby Greens honey glazed beet root, aged goat cheese, orange vinaigrette       22
main courses
Oven Roasted Prime Rib and Fried Eggs hash brown, grilled herb tomato, natural jus       16.50
Pan Seared Chicken Breast oriental couscous, cumin tomato broth       26
Essex House Angus Burger served with your choice of cheese, garlic fries       25
Pan Seared Filet of Cod tarragon risotto, sautéed spinach, lobster emulsion       30
Linguine Pasta wild mushroom sauce, parmesan shavings       22
desserts
Selection of Pastries From the Dessert Cart       piece 3
cocktails and wines
South Gate Bloody Mary stolichnaya, house bloody mary mix, worcestershire sauce       14
Sauvignon Blanc "estate" beckman vineyards       14
Cabernet Sauvignon "napa valley" johnson family       16
Kerner Spumante Nv carpene malvolti       14
Bellini prosecco, fresh peach puree       14
Chardonnay "mendoza" catena       16
Pinot Noir "permutations", r wines       14
Côtes Du Rhône domaine charvin       12
desserts
Pumpkin Cheesecake dried fruit compote, soft gingerbread, tarragon ice cream       12
Pistachio Nougat glacé pomegranate, roasted pears, phyllo tuile       11
Toasted Almond Affogato cardamom cake, shortbread, espresso       11
Concord Grape Parfait crisp meringues, peanut butter ice cream       10
Apple Tart Tatin bacon streusel, cider syrup, maple pecan ice cream       11
Chocolate Pot de Crème chantilly, chocolate feuilletine       10
Chocolate Caramel Tart hazelnut brittle, caramel popcorn, salted caramel ice cream       12
Assiette of Housemade Cookies       11
Ice Cream or Sorbet       9
Assorted Selection of Farmstead Cheeses quince paste and artisanal breads   (3) 11   (5) 15   (9) 21
Hot Chocolate vanilla marshmallow, bay leaf       8

christmas day prix fixe

11:45 Am 9:00 pm, Adults $75 / Children Under Twelve $40

appetizers
Warm Mosaic of parsnip, Beet and Celeriac fleur de vert, styrian pumpkin seed oil, aged sherry vinaigrette      
Butternut Squash Flan pan roasted brussels sprouts, black trumpet mushrooms, prosciutto      
Salad of Arugula poached quince, endive, pomegranate, hazelnut vinaigrette      
Cauliflower velouté house smoked scallops, trout roe, lovage, tarragon oil      
entrée
Roasted Turkey yukon gold potatoes, stuffing, rutabaga coulis, marjoram infused jus lie      
Côte de Boeuf horseradish crème fraîche, yorkshire dumpling      
Fresh Roast Ham Cider Marjoram Glaze parsnip gratin, mustard greens      
Canelloni of Edamame and Ricotta hen of the woods mushrooms, sage      
dessert
Chocolate Pot de Crème chantilly, mint, chocolate croquant      
Pineapple Tart Tatin tarragon ice cream, caramel      
Eggnog Cheesecake gingerbread, lingonberry sorbet      
Chestnut Parfait meringue, chocolate date cake, rum      
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