Chef Robert Ritchie
Private Chef In New York
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Creative, and progressive professional chef, James Beard Ivy Award winner and graduate of the Culinary Institute of America in New York City.
Culinary Institute of America graduate, James Beard winner and professional Chef, with 20 years experience. Executive Chef for a G-7 Embassy and Consulate General in Manhattan, as well as many years experience in many types of cuisines and cultures from around the world. Proficient with all types of cuisine from basic French and continental to globally inspired street food and fine dining. Very friendly, helpful and hard working Chef willing to go to any lengths to make your event a special one. Vaccinated and boosted (bivariate booster 07/2023).

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For me, cooking is...
What I enjoy most of all is learning new techniques and cuisines, and making a weekly trip to the Union Sq Farmers Market.
I learned to cook at...
The Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park, NY The Rancho Bernardo Inn and Country Club (4 star/4 diamond) Ritz Carlton Hotel UAE
A cooking secret...
There are no secrets in a kitchen. Knowledge is for sharing and passing along!
My menus
Baby greens salad with baby gem lettuce, shredded Brussels sprouts, heirloom tomatoes, fresh basil, and baked goat cheese
Seared tenderloin carpaccio, mustard seed aïoli, caper crisps, pumpernickel toast
10 hour sous-vide warm leek salad with crumbled goat cheese lemon chive vinaigrette and toasted walnuts
Burrata salad with arugula, apple mostarda, heirloom tomato, roasted corn, basil vinaigrette
Grilled seafood skewer with scallop, shrimp, mushrooms, zucchini and tomatoes over a summer greens salad with a smoked onion vinaigrette
Citrus and white anchovy Caesar salad made tableside, with organic red romaine and endive, roasted garlic, romano parmesan and focaccia croutons
Fresh Fettuccine with porcini mushroom cream, black pepper, pecorino romano cheese and tarragon
Assorted Roman Goccettis - Smoked salmon with robiola cream and parsley, tuna tartar with capers and anchovy, spicy eggplant caponata on bruschetta
Rare black sesame crusted blackfin tuna - stir-fried baby bok choy and enoki mushroom salad
18 assorted fresh oysters - pacific / atlantic and canadian with shallot red wine mignonette, lemon horseradish and homemade wheat crackers
Arancini - baked mozzarella prosciutto stuffed arborio rice bites, crushed San Marzano tomato, basil dipping - bruschetta with olive tapenade
Arabic sliced lamb flatbread with eggplant babaganoush, whipped feta, pine nut hummus and sun-dried tomatoes
Chilled seafood plate with crab, lobster, prawns and oysters with shallot mignonette, horseradish sauce, roast baby beets, and house wheat crackers ($24.00 pp add on)
Assorted hand rolled Mediterranean style sushi platter with selected items (smoked salmon / tuna / salmon / crab / uni)
Braised short ribs in barolo red wine and beef stock over whipped potatoes with roasted broccolini and eggplant
12 hour sous vide boneless leg of lamb with a red wine garlic and rosemary reduction, saffron potatoes and sauteed asparagus and mixed french bean salad
Pan seared thick-cut New Zealand dry aged lamb chops - on roasted shallot potato puree with sautéed oyster mushroom Demi-glace and ginger carrots
10 oz filet mignon with bordelaise sauce, roasted forest mushrooms and shallots, grilled butter beets and zucchini with charred poblano potato puree
Pan-seared sustainable Norwegien King salmon, caper parsley butter and wild rice with almonds carrots, and edamame
Angus prime rib roast (for 2 or more) served medium to rare with a chive horseradish creme, stuffed baked chive potato - trio of sautéed vegetables
Sautéed sole meunière - Dover sole dredged in flour and pan seared with lemon white wine butter, capers, parsley and steamed parley potatoes,
Bell and Evans slow roasted buttermilk organic free range chicken with rosemary, lemon and oregano - chunky red bliss potatoes and wok seared ginger spinach
Rainbow Trout Amandine - sautéed north American rainbow or brown trout almandine style with preserved lemon, french green beans, nutty brown rice pilaf
Twin bone 5" thick Berkshire pork chop brined in brown sugar, clove and anise - pan roasted and served over whipped parsnip potatoes with apple golden raisin compote
Pan seared black sea bass on potato cakes with a miso soy mushroom broth, seared baby boy choy and pea shoots
Pan seared wild caught Canadian king salmon served over saffron rice with marinated grilled vegetables and champagne chive butter
Aged ribeye steak, pan roasted, charred chili lime butter, ginger heirloom carrots, truffled pomme frites potatoes
Dover Sole meunière style with steamed parsley potatoes, ginger carrots and sauteed baby zucchini and pattypan squash
Strawberry shortcake with golden raspberries whipped cream and fresh mint
Organic local strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries with vanilla ice cream, caramel sauce and cookies
Dark Chocolate Mousse with caramel swirls and dark chocolate bites, whipped cream and fresh mint
Authentic espresso and chocolate tiramisu with fresh raspberries, whipped cream and mint
New York style vanilla bean cheesecake with fresh strawberries and jam
Trio chocolate Sundae - warm baked chocolate chip cookie with chocolate gelato and chocolate sauce
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Seasonal Colossal Florida stone crabs with horseradish salad and mustard sauce and (market price)
Warm Maine lobster salad on roasted beets, grilled asparagus, citrus lemon and champagne vinaigrette
Assorted fresh oysters - pacific / Atlantic and Canadian with shallot red wine mignonette, lemon horseradish and homemade wheat crackers
Sous-vide French leek salad with crumbled goat cheese lemon chive vinaigrette and toasted walnuts
Anchovy Caesar salad with organic red romaine and endive, hearts of palm, roasted garlic, romano parmesan and focaccia croutons
Chilled seafood platter with crab, lobster, prawns and oysters with shallot mignonette, horseradish sauce, roast baby beets, and house wheat crackers ($24.00 pp add on)
Baked east coast oysters Rockefeller with blue fin crabmeat, herbed hollandaise
Assorted hand rolled sushi platter with selected items (smoked salmon / tuna / salmon / crab / uni)
Black sesame crusted black fin tuna loin, sliced and served rare with ponzu dipping sauce and crispy wonton tortillas with guacamole
Carpaccio - prime salmon crudo, rucola, parmigiano, capers, lemon oil
Lobster bisque soup with lobster claw meat, sherry, light touch of cream and a flavorful lobster stock
Baked Italian style stuffed clams casino stuffed with chopped clams, roasted peppers and shallots and bread crumbs
Fresh spaghetti with manilla clams, pancetta, hot chillies, parsley, vermouth
Union Square greens salad with baby gem lettuce, organic Bibb lettuce, heirloom tomatoes, barrel aged sherry vinegar, shaved Reggiano parmesan
Wild mushroom bisque with garlic chives, croutons, thyme and sherry
Baby greens salad with baby gem lettuce, shredded Brussels sprouts, heirloom tomatoes, fresh basil, and crispy panko crusted baked goat cheese
Lobster Roll with Maine lobster salad, celery, top split brioche bun
Blackened 12 oz boneless Ribeye steak with a chive-chili butter, stir-fried ginger carrots and french green beans - crispy fingerling potatoes
Colossal Florida Stone Crabs - mustard sauce - hash browns - steamed lemon asparagus
Dover Sole meunière style with steamed parsley potatoes, ginger carrots and sauteed baby zucchini and pattypan squash
Steamed Maine lobster with drawn butter, stir-fried vegetables and potatoes
10 oz filet mignon - prawns, sauce bordelaise, roasted forest mushrooms and shallots, grilled butter beets and zucchini with charred poblano potato puree
10 oz pan roast NY Strip steak with stir-fried vegetables - truffle butter and roasted potatoes
Atlantic Swordfish – pistachio crusted, pan roasted over polenta with lemon and arugula butter
Cioppino (Sicilian style fisherman's stew) a rich tomato seafood broth with halibut, cod, salmon and shellfish, braised tender and finished with saffron, white wine, chili pepper and crusty baked bread
12 hour braised beef short ribs - organic grass fed beef short ribs braised in red wine, mushrooms, thyme, garlic and tomato
Mediterranean Branzino - delicate white fish stuffed with lemon, herb and seasoning roasted and served with saffron yukon potatoes and steamed lemon spinach
Maryland blue fin crab stuffed Norwegian salmon - roasted and served over Minnesota pecan wild rice, ginger butter sauce
Grilled jumbo prawns on a skewer with zucchini, squash and tomato, over yellow saffron rice with roasted green chilies
Alaskan crab legs, citrus garlic seasoning, drawn butter, hash browns, cole slaw and roasted carrots (market price)
Pear and blueberry crumble with premium vanilla bean ice cream and dulce du leche
6 - Layer dark chocolate cake with French vanilla ice cream and sliced strawberries
Apple and brandy soaked raisin strudel with whipped cream, caramel and fresh berries
Apple and raisin crepes Suzette with whipped cream, cinnamon and caramel sauce
Strawberry shortcake layered with fresh sliced strawberries and whipped cream - raspberry coulis
Authentic espresso and chocolate tiramisu with fresh raspberries, whipped cream and mint
Brown sugar flambéed warm bananas foster with caramel and vanilla ice cream
Triple chocolate sundae sandwich with a homemade tollhouse chocolate cookies, chocolate gelato and dark chocolate sauce
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Ceviche Veracruz - Yellowfin tuna, avocado, grapefruit, cilantro, leche de tigre, chayote, poblano, serrano, and shallots
Caesar - Market greens, house-made Caesar dressing, cotija, anchovies, guajillo, oregano, and spiced croutons
Chips - Salsa and Guacamole - avocado, lime, cilantro, avocado, garlic, onion, spiced pepitas, pickled red jalapeño / charred tomatoes, tomatillo, garlic, serrano, onion, morita, costeño, cilantro, cumin
Tacos - 3 per guests - beer battered cod, chipotle mayonnaise, pickled red cabbage / berkshire pork, onion, cilantro, salsa verde / seasonal vegetables, onion, toasted spiced pepitas, crema, cabbage
Queso Fundido - heritage chorizo, chihuahua cheese, cilantro, onion, pickled red jalapeño, and house-made flour tortillas
Barbacoa styled shredded beef served with hand made blue tortillas, trio of salsas, roasted corn, queso, grilled pineapple and lettuce cups
Assorted grilled summer vegetables, squash, eggplant, chilies, portabello mushrooms, red bell peppers, heirloom vidalia onions
Assorted oysters on the half shell with chili shallot mignonette, lemon and house baked wheat crackers
Grilled seafood skewer with scallop, shrimp, mushrooms, zucchini and tomatoes over a summer greens salad with a dill pesto vinaigrette
Blackened swordfish steaks grilled and served with spicy roasted Mexican corn salad and cabbage jalapeño slaw
Chili Relleno Calkins Creamery Havarti & queso fresco stuffed poblano chile, salsa ranchera, tortillas, saffron rice, and black beans with crema
Mariscos al Mojo Pan-seared black sea bass with a roasted garlic chipotle butter, seasoned long grain wild rice, grilled squash
Pork Al Pastor Braised boneless Berkshire pork ribs, pineapple-tomatillo salsa, achiote, roasted poblano, charred spring onions, seasoned long grain rice
Lamb Barbacoa Braised lamb shank in mole sauce over roasted corn polenta with butternut squash and crispy shallots
Pechuga de Pato Crispy pan-seared duck breast, corn tamale, smoked mushrooms & nopales, tamarind glaze
Arroz con Pollo Tender pulled chicken with pigeon peas, peppers, onions, white wine, sofrito, and long grain rice
Braised Chicken Thigh With handmade tortillas, assorted salsas, saffron rice, avocado, and lime cream
Black Angus Beef Burgers Chili garlic bacon, smoked cheddar, avocado, chili mayonnaise, handmade French fries
Chicken Enchiladas Hand-rolled chicken tortilla filled with stewed pulled chicken and cotija cheese, enchilada sauce, and cheddar
Dulce de Leche Cheesecake With chocolate sauce and fresh strawberries
Callebaut Chocolate Lava Cake Warm chocolate lava cake served with vanilla ice cream, fresh raspberries, and raspberry sauce
5 Layer Mexican Chocolate Cake Served warm with vanilla ice cream and berries
Chocolate Chip Cookie Sundae With dark chocolate gelato and chocolate sauce
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18 assorted fresh oysters - pacific / atlantic and canadian with shallot red wine mignonette, lemon horseradish and homemade wheat crackers
Batter dipped calamari and rock shrimp with roasted peppers and a Catalonian mayonnaise dipping sauce
Seasonal Colossal Florida stone crabs with horseradish salad and mustard sauce and (market price)
Lobster ravioli with lobster sauce, fresh steamed Maine lobster and caviar butter
Mezza plate with carrot hummus, caponata grilled eggplant, chilled prawns and crab,red bell peppers, grilled prawns, radicchio, heirloom tomato, burrata, prosciutto, olives, and mission figs
Hepburn House famous Maryland blue fin crab cakes with a spicy creole mayonnaise and a remoulade salad
Caesar Caprese with Heirloom tomatoes, buratta mozzarealla, torn basil, garlic croutons, extra virgin olive oil
Union Sq Market greens salad with baby gem lettuce, shaved brussels sprouts, bibb, heirloom tomatoes, fresh basil, and crispy pan fried goat cheese coins
Warm Maine lobster salad over roasted beets, haricot vertes, warm champagne tomato vinaigrette
Beef Carpaccio - thinly sliced filet mignon, Taggiasche olives, capers, wild arugula, 24-month aged Parmigiano-Reggiano
Baby kale and arugula salad with roasted beets, goat cheese and curried sunflower seeds
Chilled oysters and shrimp cocktail with Haas avocado, spicy bloody mary cocktail sauce - homemade wheat crackers
2 lb Maine lobster with drawn butter with Asian stir-fried vegetables and potatoes
Jumbo prawns - sautéed in garlic, white wine, fresh lemon, parsley and a touch of cream over fresh linguini pasta with a sprinkle of parmesan
12 hour sous vide boneless leg of lamb with a shallot mustard sauce, roasted tai-colored potatoes - jumbo lemon asparagus spears - warm bean salad
Alaskan crab legs, citrus garlic seasoning, drawn butter, hash browns, cole slaw and roasted carrots (market price)
Crab cake stuffed wild salmon - with lemon dill butter, wild rice and grilled asparagus
Linguini Vongole – fresh manilla clams, garlic, Italian red Peperoncino, fresh parsley, extra virgin olive oil, grated pecorino romano – black pepper
Pasta Fruitti d' Mare - fresh linguini with Manilla clams, shrimp, lobster, calamari and a spicy Arrabbiata sauce
Surf and Turf - grilled 8 oz ribeye or filet mignon - baked cold water lobster - house special sauce, crispy potato cakes and steamed broccolini
Dover Sole meunière style with steamed parsley potatoes, ginger carrots and sauteed baby zucchini and pattypan squash
Black sea bass - pan roasted with preserved lemon, capers, parsley and butter, saffron potatoes, roasted eggplant with portobello mushrooms and asparagus
Cioppino (Greek Style Fishermans Stew) a rich tomato seafood broth with halibut, cod, salmon and shellfish, braised tender and finished with saffron, white wine, chili pepper and crusty baked bread
Blackened bone-in 14 oz ribeye steak and shrimp - with a chive-chili butter, stir-fried ginger carrots and french green beans - crispy fingerling potatoes
Macadamia crusted swordfish steak, creamy polenta with tangerine basil butter sauce and grilled asparagus
Steak au Poirve - 12 oz prime sirloin rolled in black peppercorns, pan seared and served with a beef stock, cognac and shallots - roasted fingerlings - steamed asparagus
Key lime pie with whipped cream and fresh berries
Apple and brandy soaked raisin strudel with whipped cream, caramel and fresh berries
6 - Layer dark chocolate cake, French vanilla ice cream and sliced strawberries
Brown sugar baked warm bananas foster with caramel and vanilla ice cream
Authentic espresso and chocolate tiramisu with dark chocolate fresh raspberries, whipped cream and mint
Pear and blueberry crumble with premium vanilla bean ice cream and dulce du leche
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Authentic Chinese steamed shrimp and pork dumplings with sesame ginger ponzu sauce (can do chicken and watercress or vegetarian)
Japanese-style chicken or pork lettuce wraps – wok-seared ground pork or chicken served warm with crispy wontons, toasted peanuts, scallions, blistered peppers, napa cabbage, and iceberg lettuce wraps
18 assorted fresh oysters (Pacific/Atlantic and Canadian) with shallot red wine mignonette, lemon horseradish, and homemade wheat crackers
Assorted hand-rolled sushi platter with selected items (smoked salmon/tuna/salmon/crab/uni)
Mussels – East Coast plump mussels braised in white wine, shallots, fresh herbs, chopped tomato, and crusty French baguette
Seared sesame tuna loin, sliced with blistered shiso peppers and seaweed salad – ponzu dipping sauce
Black sesame-crusted black fin tuna loin, sliced and served rare with ponzu dipping sauce and crispy wonton tortillas with guacamole
Tuna tartare with avocado, scallions, jalapeño, and ginger soy sesame glaze, served on crispy wonton strips
Hibachi mirin soy-marinated chicken wings – crispy fried and served with toasted sesame glaze
Vegetarian gyoza dumplings – steamed and pan-seared, served with a chili dipping sauce
Panko-crusted blue fin crab cakes with spicy ginger soy remoulade sauce and microgreens salad
Asian beef flank steak and mushroom skewers – grilled hibachi-style with orange chili and sesame soy ginger glaze over ginger rice cakes
Slow-braised beef short ribs over vegetable stir-fried rice cake – wok-fried baby bok choy and asparagus
10 oz filet mignon with Double XX sauce, roasted forest mushrooms and shallots, grilled zucchini with charred poblano potato purée
2 lb Maine lobster with drawn butter, stir-fried vegetables, and potatoes
Surf and Turf – grilled tenderloin steak and baked cold-water lobster with house special sauce, crispy potato cakes, and steamed broccolini
Pork tonkatsu – thin pork cutlets, panko-crusted, crispy pan-fried, served with plum sauce, ramen noodles, and stir-fried vegetables
Tempura shrimp and vegetables – jumbo prawns tempura-style with stir-fried baby bok choy, carrot, broccoli, and snow peas, served with steamed ginger rice
Tan Tan Ramen – ground pork, ginger beef, peanuts, bok choy, and ramen noodles served with flavorful hot pork broth (fried egg optional)
Roast Chinese pork shoulder – broccoli stir-fry with baby carrots, peppers, snap peas, ginger fried rice, and crispy egg rolls
14 oz prime ribeye steak, pan-roasted with charred soy lime butter, ginger heirloom carrots, and truffled pomme frites potatoes
Chili and soy-glazed organic salmon steak, grilled and served with roasted Japanese eggplant and steamed ginger rice
Black sesame chicken – chicken strips dredged in sesame seed corn starch and served extra crispy with stir-fried pea shoots, broccolini, peppers, carrots, and bok choy, alongside steamed jasmine rice
Peach and blueberry crumble with premium vanilla bean ice cream and dulce de leche
Apple crepes Suzette with whipped cream, cinnamon, and Grand Marnier caramel sauce
6-layer dark chocolate cake with fresh raspberries and mint
Berry tart with French vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce
Authentic espresso and chocolate tiramisu with dark chocolate, fresh raspberries, whipped cream, and mint
Assorted house-made cookies and apricot rugelach platter with fresh-picked raspberries, strawberries, blackberries, and mint
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Escargot baked in garlic butter with puffed pastry
10 hour sous-vide warm leek salad with crumbled goat cheese lemon chive vinaigrette and toasted walnuts
Chef's selection meats and cheese, roasted peppers, artichoke alla romana and kalamata olives
Bistro Market greens salad with baby gem lettuce, shaved brussels sprouts, bibb, heirloom tomatoes, fresh basil, and crispy pan fried goat cheese coins
Cream of roasted asparagus and French leek bisque with fresh tarragon, chervil and brioche croutons
Lobster bisque soup with lobster claw meat, sherry, light touch of cream and a flavorful lobster stock
Baked eggplant Napoleon in ramekins layered with organic ricotta, crushed heirloom tomatoes, pecorino romano and mozzarella cheese
Selection of Oysters on half shell - Duxbury MA, Bluepoint, Wellfleet MA - mignonette, cocktail with horseradish, homemade wheat crackers
Black sesame crusted jumbo sea scallops, pan seared - stir-fried baby bok choy and enoki mushroom salad
Agnolotti half moon shaped pasta with crushed tomatoes, black olives, roasted garlic, basil, white wine and fresh herbs
Grilled Scottish salmon with french leek sauce, beluga lentils and roasted fingerlings
8 oz filet mignon with bordelaise sauce, roasted forest mushrooms and shallots, grilled butter beets and zucchini with charred poblano potato puree
Bell and Evans roasted buttermilk organic free range chicken with rosemary, lemon and oregano - chunky red bliss potatoes and wok seared ginger spinach
Chicken Milanese - pounded seasoned parmesan panko bread crumb veal cutlets with roasted corn, red peppers served with arugula salad and warm gazpacho vinaigrette
Bone-in Berkshire county center-cut loin pork chop marinated overnight in ginger, soy, garlic and pan roasted - plum chili sauce, stir-fried vegetables
Baked lobster tail with filet of beef tenderloin, mustard sauce, crispy roasted brussels sprouts and fingerling potatoes
Shrimp scampi - sauteed in garlic, white wine, fresh lemon, parsley and a touch of cream over fresh linguini pasta with a sprinkle of parmesan
Lemon Sole - pan roasted with preserved lemon, capers, parsley and butter, saffron potatoes, roasted eggplant with portobello mushrooms and asparagus
Bone-in pounded, pan fried veal chop - parmesan, marinara, mozzarella d' bufalo, pecorino romano cheese - baked
12 hour sous vide boneless leg of lamb with a red wine garlic and rosemary reduction, saffron potatoes and sauteed haricot verts (4 or more guests)
Pear and blueberry crumble with premium vanilla bean ice cream and dulce du leche
5 layer chocolate cake served warm with vanilla ice cream and berries
Baked apple galette with whipped cream and caramel sauce
Espresso and chocolate tiramisu with dark chocolate fresh raspberries, whipped cream and mint
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Platter of assorted Italian cheeses, prosciutto, salami, figs, grapes, olives, crostini
Mezza plate with carrot hummus, caponata grilled eggplant, red bell peppers, grilled prawns, radicchio, heirloom tomato, burrata, prosciutto, olives, and mission figs
Union Sq Market greens salad with baby gem lettuce, shaved brussels sprouts, bibb, heirloom tomatoes, fresh basil, and crispy pan fried goat cheese coins
Caesar Caprese with Heirloom tomatoes, buratta mozzarealla, torn basil, garlic croutons, extra virgin olive oil
Bluefin crab cakes made with roasted red peppers, tarragon, panko crumb - served with a remoulade sauce
Prosciutto y' Burrata - 24 month aged San Daniele prosciutto, local burrata, olio novello - Roman style focaccia - sun-dried tomatoes
Beef Carpaccio - thinly sliced filet mignon, Taggiasche olives, capers, wild arugula, 24-month aged Parmigiano-Reggiano
Shrimp scampi – roasted pacific langoustines basted in garlic butter, roasted garlic, pinot grigio oregano, grilled black olive bruschetta
Caccchio y' Pepi - fresh black pepper linguini tossed in a romano cheese and vegetable stock and roasted butternut squash
Fresh linguini pasta with a parsley roasted heirloom garlic white wine clam sauce, grilled ciabatta herbed garlic bread
Fresh spaghetti al fresco with crushed heirloom tomatoes, Kalamata olives, garlic, grilled eggplant, NY state basil and pecorino romano
Fettuccine Carbonara - sautéed shallots, guanciale, organic egg yolk and grated 24 month aged Pecorino Romano
Anchovy Caesar salad with organic red romaine and endive, hearts of palm, roasted garlic, romano parmesan and focaccia croutons
Chicken scallopini with capers, garlic, parsley, vermouth and lemon butter, roasted fingerling potatoes and roasted broccolini
Veal Milanese - pounded seasoned parmesan panko bread crumb veal cutlets, pan fried and served with roasted saffron potatoes and fall vegetables
8 oz filet mignon with bordelaise sauce, roasted forest mushrooms and shallots, grilled zucchini with charred poblano potato puree
10 oz Berkshire heirloom pork center-cut loin chops marinated overnight in ginger, soy, garlic and pan roasted - plum chili sauce, stir-fried vegetables
Florentine style grilled short loin lamb chops with roast fennel and broccoli - saffron rice
Farmers market peak of season vegetarian platter with crispy tofu, cous cous, green lentils, swiss chard and roasted kale
Steakhouse burger - prime aged ground sirloin burger patty, kaiser roll, special sauce, tempura onion rings
Atlantic cod - pan roasted, served over parmesan white polenta, organic roasted brussels sprouts and tomato butter sauce
Crab stuffed wild salmon, lemon dill butter, wild rice and grilled asparagus
Assorted lemon, chocolate or white cupcakes with vanilla ice cream and strawberries
5 layer chocolate cake served warm with vanilla ice cream and berries
Confetti Cake with vanilla or chocolate ice cream and fresh berries
Creamy vanilla bean cheesecake with homemade strawberry coulis and toasted pecans
Jumbo warm chocolate chip cookie sundae with chocolate gelatto and warm fudge sauce
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Oysters l' espinache - broiled plump oysters with camembert cream, pernod and spinach
Blue fin lump crab cakes served with a remoulade sauce and field greens with lemon honey dressing
Escargot baked in garlic butter with puffed pastry
1 dozen fresh oysters - Pacific / Atlantic and Canadian with shallot red wine mignonette, lemon horseradish and homemade wheat crackers
Assorted French pates - duck liver mousse, campagne and black truffle liver pates with italian crisps, cornichon and chutney
Poached Maine lobster salad on roasted beets, grilled asparagus, citrus lemon and champagne vinaigrette
Fettuccine con Fungi porcini - northern Italian style dried porcini mushrooms braised in vegetable stock, shallots, cream, and aged pecorino romano cheese
Tartare de Boeuf - fine chop of prime filet, egg, mustard and traditional condiments, caviar
Carpaccio - prime salmon crudo, rucola, parmigiano, capers, lemon oil
Baked vegetable tarte in phyllo with heirloom tomatoes, goat cheese, french leeks, basil, tarragon and grilled eggplant
Ris de Veau Champignon au Morel - veal sweetbreads, morel mushroom cream reduction, tarragon
Salade Verts curly endive, frisée, radicchio, roasted red beets, haricots vert, preserved lemon and EVOO
Arcadian field greens salad with mache, arugula and Bibb lettuce, heirloom tomatoes, cucumbers and 360 balsamic vinaigrette
Anchovy Caesar - organic red romaine and endive, hearts of palm, roasted garlic, romano parmesan and focaccia croutons
Grilled garlic crusted rack of lamb, fingerling potatoes, garlic broccoli rabe, mustard sauce
Natural veal rib chop - citrus, garlic herb marinade, pan roasted, roasted forest mushrooms - over blue cheese potato gratin
Maryland blue fin crab stuffed wild "King" salmon, lemon caper beurre blanc, pecan wild rice
Prime filet mignon - morel mushroom creme with brandy - pommes gratin and asparagus
Farmers market peak of season vegetarian platter with crispy tofu, cous cous, green lentils, swiss chard and roasted kale, and grilled eggplant - smokey tomato sauce
Blackened ribeye steak with a chive-chili butter, stir-fried ginger carrots and french green beans - crispy fingerling potatoes
Steak au Poivre - prime NY strip steak peppercorn crusted, truffle butter, glazed lemon ginger carrots and asparagus, crispy roasted potatoes
Dover Sole meunière style with steamed parsley potatoes, ginger carrots, grilled lemon asparagus
Canard aux abricots - seared Mallard duck breast with apricots, brandy, orange and chanterelles
Atlantic black cod - pan roasted and steamed 'au paupiette' with ginger butter, soy, sesame and scallion over stir-fried edamame ginger rice
Chicken breast scallopini with capers, parsley, vermouth and lemon butter, roasted fingerling potatoes and roasted broccolini
Seared scallops’ linguini, black garlic, broccoli rabe and beurre blanc, chives over fresh linguini pasta with flat parsley and garlic toast
Linguini Vongole – fresh manilla clams, garlic, Italian red Peperoncino, fresh parsley, extra virgin olive oil, grated pecorino romano – black pepper
6 - Layer dark chocolate cake with French vanilla ice cream and sliced strawberries
Brown sugar baked warm bananas foster with caramel and vanilla ice cream
House made cookies and apricot rugalach platter with fresh picked raspberries, strawberries, blackberries and mint
Apple and brandy soaked raisin strudel with whipped cream, caramel and fresh berries
Homemade pumpkin pie with cinnamon whipped cream, caramel dulce du leche and vanilla ice cream
Pear and blueberry crumble with premium vanilla bean ice cream and dulce du leche
Warm dark chocolate pecan cookie Sundae with chocolate gelato and warm chocolate sauce
Homemade cinnamon apple Galette with fresh whipped cream, caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream
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Baby greens salad with baby gem lettuce, shredded Brussels sprouts, heirloom tomatoes, fresh basil, and baked goat cheese
Seared tenderloin carpaccio, mustard seed aïoli, caper crisps, pumpernickel toast
10 hour sous-vide warm leek salad with crumbled goat cheese lemon chive vinaigrette and toasted walnuts
Burrata salad with arugula, apple mostarda, heirloom tomato, roasted corn, basil vinaigrette
Grilled seafood skewer with scallop, shrimp, mushrooms, zucchini and tomatoes over a summer greens salad with a smoked onion vinaigrette
Citrus and white anchovy Caesar salad made tableside, with organic red romaine and endive, roasted garlic, romano parmesan and focaccia croutons
Fresh Fettuccine with porcini mushroom cream, black pepper, pecorino romano cheese and tarragon
Assorted Roman Goccettis - Smoked salmon with robiola cream and parsley, tuna tartar with capers and anchovy, spicy eggplant caponata on bruschetta
Rare black sesame crusted blackfin tuna - stir-fried baby bok choy and enoki mushroom salad
18 assorted fresh oysters - pacific / atlantic and canadian with shallot red wine mignonette, lemon horseradish and homemade wheat crackers
Arancini - baked mozzarella prosciutto stuffed arborio rice bites, crushed San Marzano tomato, basil dipping - bruschetta with olive tapenade
Arabic sliced lamb flatbread with eggplant babaganoush, whipped feta, pine nut hummus and sun-dried tomatoes
Chilled seafood plate with crab, lobster, prawns and oysters with shallot mignonette, horseradish sauce, roast baby beets, and house wheat crackers ($24.00 pp add on)
Assorted hand rolled Mediterranean style sushi platter with selected items (smoked salmon / tuna / salmon / crab / uni)
Braised short ribs in barolo red wine and beef stock over whipped potatoes with roasted broccolini and eggplant
12 hour sous vide boneless leg of lamb with a red wine garlic and rosemary reduction, saffron potatoes and sauteed asparagus and mixed french bean salad
Pan seared thick-cut New Zealand dry aged lamb chops - on roasted shallot potato puree with sautéed oyster mushroom Demi-glace and ginger carrots
10 oz filet mignon with bordelaise sauce, roasted forest mushrooms and shallots, grilled butter beets and zucchini with charred poblano potato puree
Pan-seared sustainable Norwegien King salmon, caper parsley butter and wild rice with almonds carrots, and edamame
Angus prime rib roast (for 2 or more) served medium to rare with a chive horseradish creme, stuffed baked chive potato - trio of sautéed vegetables
Sautéed sole meunière - Dover sole dredged in flour and pan seared with lemon white wine butter, capers, parsley and steamed parley potatoes,
Bell and Evans slow roasted buttermilk organic free range chicken with rosemary, lemon and oregano - chunky red bliss potatoes and wok seared ginger spinach
Rainbow Trout Amandine - sautéed north American rainbow or brown trout almandine style with preserved lemon, french green beans, nutty brown rice pilaf
Twin bone 5" thick Berkshire pork chop brined in brown sugar, clove and anise - pan roasted and served over whipped parsnip potatoes with apple golden raisin compote
Pan seared black sea bass on potato cakes with a miso soy mushroom broth, seared baby boy choy and pea shoots
Pan seared wild caught Canadian king salmon served over saffron rice with marinated grilled vegetables and champagne chive butter
Aged ribeye steak, pan roasted, charred chili lime butter, ginger heirloom carrots, truffled pomme frites potatoes
Dover Sole meunière style with steamed parsley potatoes, ginger carrots and sauteed baby zucchini and pattypan squash
Strawberry shortcake with golden raspberries whipped cream and fresh mint
Organic local strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries with vanilla ice cream, caramel sauce and cookies
Dark Chocolate Mousse with caramel swirls and dark chocolate bites, whipped cream and fresh mint
Authentic espresso and chocolate tiramisu with fresh raspberries, whipped cream and mint
New York style vanilla bean cheesecake with fresh strawberries and jam
Trio chocolate Sundae - warm baked chocolate chip cookie with chocolate gelato and chocolate sauce
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Seasonal Colossal Florida stone crabs with horseradish salad and mustard sauce and (market price)
Warm Maine lobster salad on roasted beets, grilled asparagus, citrus lemon and champagne vinaigrette
Assorted fresh oysters - pacific / Atlantic and Canadian with shallot red wine mignonette, lemon horseradish and homemade wheat crackers
Sous-vide French leek salad with crumbled goat cheese lemon chive vinaigrette and toasted walnuts
Anchovy Caesar salad with organic red romaine and endive, hearts of palm, roasted garlic, romano parmesan and focaccia croutons
Chilled seafood platter with crab, lobster, prawns and oysters with shallot mignonette, horseradish sauce, roast baby beets, and house wheat crackers ($24.00 pp add on)
Baked east coast oysters Rockefeller with blue fin crabmeat, herbed hollandaise
Assorted hand rolled sushi platter with selected items (smoked salmon / tuna / salmon / crab / uni)
Black sesame crusted black fin tuna loin, sliced and served rare with ponzu dipping sauce and crispy wonton tortillas with guacamole
Carpaccio - prime salmon crudo, rucola, parmigiano, capers, lemon oil
Lobster bisque soup with lobster claw meat, sherry, light touch of cream and a flavorful lobster stock
Baked Italian style stuffed clams casino stuffed with chopped clams, roasted peppers and shallots and bread crumbs
Fresh spaghetti with manilla clams, pancetta, hot chillies, parsley, vermouth
Union Square greens salad with baby gem lettuce, organic Bibb lettuce, heirloom tomatoes, barrel aged sherry vinegar, shaved Reggiano parmesan
Wild mushroom bisque with garlic chives, croutons, thyme and sherry
Baby greens salad with baby gem lettuce, shredded Brussels sprouts, heirloom tomatoes, fresh basil, and crispy panko crusted baked goat cheese
Lobster Roll with Maine lobster salad, celery, top split brioche bun
Blackened 12 oz boneless Ribeye steak with a chive-chili butter, stir-fried ginger carrots and french green beans - crispy fingerling potatoes
Colossal Florida Stone Crabs - mustard sauce - hash browns - steamed lemon asparagus
Dover Sole meunière style with steamed parsley potatoes, ginger carrots and sauteed baby zucchini and pattypan squash
Steamed Maine lobster with drawn butter, stir-fried vegetables and potatoes
10 oz filet mignon - prawns, sauce bordelaise, roasted forest mushrooms and shallots, grilled butter beets and zucchini with charred poblano potato puree
10 oz pan roast NY Strip steak with stir-fried vegetables - truffle butter and roasted potatoes
Atlantic Swordfish – pistachio crusted, pan roasted over polenta with lemon and arugula butter
Cioppino (Sicilian style fisherman's stew) a rich tomato seafood broth with halibut, cod, salmon and shellfish, braised tender and finished with saffron, white wine, chili pepper and crusty baked bread
12 hour braised beef short ribs - organic grass fed beef short ribs braised in red wine, mushrooms, thyme, garlic and tomato
Mediterranean Branzino - delicate white fish stuffed with lemon, herb and seasoning roasted and served with saffron yukon potatoes and steamed lemon spinach
Maryland blue fin crab stuffed Norwegian salmon - roasted and served over Minnesota pecan wild rice, ginger butter sauce
Grilled jumbo prawns on a skewer with zucchini, squash and tomato, over yellow saffron rice with roasted green chilies
Alaskan crab legs, citrus garlic seasoning, drawn butter, hash browns, cole slaw and roasted carrots (market price)
Pear and blueberry crumble with premium vanilla bean ice cream and dulce du leche
6 - Layer dark chocolate cake with French vanilla ice cream and sliced strawberries
Apple and brandy soaked raisin strudel with whipped cream, caramel and fresh berries
Apple and raisin crepes Suzette with whipped cream, cinnamon and caramel sauce
Strawberry shortcake layered with fresh sliced strawberries and whipped cream - raspberry coulis
Authentic espresso and chocolate tiramisu with fresh raspberries, whipped cream and mint
Brown sugar flambéed warm bananas foster with caramel and vanilla ice cream
Triple chocolate sundae sandwich with a homemade tollhouse chocolate cookies, chocolate gelato and dark chocolate sauce
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Ceviche Veracruz - Yellowfin tuna, avocado, grapefruit, cilantro, leche de tigre, chayote, poblano, serrano, and shallots
Caesar - Market greens, house-made Caesar dressing, cotija, anchovies, guajillo, oregano, and spiced croutons
Chips - Salsa and Guacamole - avocado, lime, cilantro, avocado, garlic, onion, spiced pepitas, pickled red jalapeño / charred tomatoes, tomatillo, garlic, serrano, onion, morita, costeño, cilantro, cumin
Tacos - 3 per guests - beer battered cod, chipotle mayonnaise, pickled red cabbage / berkshire pork, onion, cilantro, salsa verde / seasonal vegetables, onion, toasted spiced pepitas, crema, cabbage
Queso Fundido - heritage chorizo, chihuahua cheese, cilantro, onion, pickled red jalapeño, and house-made flour tortillas
Barbacoa styled shredded beef served with hand made blue tortillas, trio of salsas, roasted corn, queso, grilled pineapple and lettuce cups
Assorted grilled summer vegetables, squash, eggplant, chilies, portabello mushrooms, red bell peppers, heirloom vidalia onions
Assorted oysters on the half shell with chili shallot mignonette, lemon and house baked wheat crackers
Grilled seafood skewer with scallop, shrimp, mushrooms, zucchini and tomatoes over a summer greens salad with a dill pesto vinaigrette
Blackened swordfish steaks grilled and served with spicy roasted Mexican corn salad and cabbage jalapeño slaw
Chili Relleno Calkins Creamery Havarti & queso fresco stuffed poblano chile, salsa ranchera, tortillas, saffron rice, and black beans with crema
Mariscos al Mojo Pan-seared black sea bass with a roasted garlic chipotle butter, seasoned long grain wild rice, grilled squash
Pork Al Pastor Braised boneless Berkshire pork ribs, pineapple-tomatillo salsa, achiote, roasted poblano, charred spring onions, seasoned long grain rice
Lamb Barbacoa Braised lamb shank in mole sauce over roasted corn polenta with butternut squash and crispy shallots
Pechuga de Pato Crispy pan-seared duck breast, corn tamale, smoked mushrooms & nopales, tamarind glaze
Arroz con Pollo Tender pulled chicken with pigeon peas, peppers, onions, white wine, sofrito, and long grain rice
Braised Chicken Thigh With handmade tortillas, assorted salsas, saffron rice, avocado, and lime cream
Black Angus Beef Burgers Chili garlic bacon, smoked cheddar, avocado, chili mayonnaise, handmade French fries
Chicken Enchiladas Hand-rolled chicken tortilla filled with stewed pulled chicken and cotija cheese, enchilada sauce, and cheddar
Dulce de Leche Cheesecake With chocolate sauce and fresh strawberries
Callebaut Chocolate Lava Cake Warm chocolate lava cake served with vanilla ice cream, fresh raspberries, and raspberry sauce
5 Layer Mexican Chocolate Cake Served warm with vanilla ice cream and berries
Chocolate Chip Cookie Sundae With dark chocolate gelato and chocolate sauce
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18 assorted fresh oysters - pacific / atlantic and canadian with shallot red wine mignonette, lemon horseradish and homemade wheat crackers
Batter dipped calamari and rock shrimp with roasted peppers and a Catalonian mayonnaise dipping sauce
Seasonal Colossal Florida stone crabs with horseradish salad and mustard sauce and (market price)
Lobster ravioli with lobster sauce, fresh steamed Maine lobster and caviar butter
Mezza plate with carrot hummus, caponata grilled eggplant, chilled prawns and crab,red bell peppers, grilled prawns, radicchio, heirloom tomato, burrata, prosciutto, olives, and mission figs
Hepburn House famous Maryland blue fin crab cakes with a spicy creole mayonnaise and a remoulade salad
Caesar Caprese with Heirloom tomatoes, buratta mozzarealla, torn basil, garlic croutons, extra virgin olive oil
Union Sq Market greens salad with baby gem lettuce, shaved brussels sprouts, bibb, heirloom tomatoes, fresh basil, and crispy pan fried goat cheese coins
Warm Maine lobster salad over roasted beets, haricot vertes, warm champagne tomato vinaigrette
Beef Carpaccio - thinly sliced filet mignon, Taggiasche olives, capers, wild arugula, 24-month aged Parmigiano-Reggiano
Baby kale and arugula salad with roasted beets, goat cheese and curried sunflower seeds
Chilled oysters and shrimp cocktail with Haas avocado, spicy bloody mary cocktail sauce - homemade wheat crackers
2 lb Maine lobster with drawn butter with Asian stir-fried vegetables and potatoes
Jumbo prawns - sautéed in garlic, white wine, fresh lemon, parsley and a touch of cream over fresh linguini pasta with a sprinkle of parmesan
12 hour sous vide boneless leg of lamb with a shallot mustard sauce, roasted tai-colored potatoes - jumbo lemon asparagus spears - warm bean salad
Alaskan crab legs, citrus garlic seasoning, drawn butter, hash browns, cole slaw and roasted carrots (market price)
Crab cake stuffed wild salmon - with lemon dill butter, wild rice and grilled asparagus
Linguini Vongole – fresh manilla clams, garlic, Italian red Peperoncino, fresh parsley, extra virgin olive oil, grated pecorino romano – black pepper
Pasta Fruitti d' Mare - fresh linguini with Manilla clams, shrimp, lobster, calamari and a spicy Arrabbiata sauce
Surf and Turf - grilled 8 oz ribeye or filet mignon - baked cold water lobster - house special sauce, crispy potato cakes and steamed broccolini
Dover Sole meunière style with steamed parsley potatoes, ginger carrots and sauteed baby zucchini and pattypan squash
Black sea bass - pan roasted with preserved lemon, capers, parsley and butter, saffron potatoes, roasted eggplant with portobello mushrooms and asparagus
Cioppino (Greek Style Fishermans Stew) a rich tomato seafood broth with halibut, cod, salmon and shellfish, braised tender and finished with saffron, white wine, chili pepper and crusty baked bread
Blackened bone-in 14 oz ribeye steak and shrimp - with a chive-chili butter, stir-fried ginger carrots and french green beans - crispy fingerling potatoes
Macadamia crusted swordfish steak, creamy polenta with tangerine basil butter sauce and grilled asparagus
Steak au Poirve - 12 oz prime sirloin rolled in black peppercorns, pan seared and served with a beef stock, cognac and shallots - roasted fingerlings - steamed asparagus
Key lime pie with whipped cream and fresh berries
Apple and brandy soaked raisin strudel with whipped cream, caramel and fresh berries
6 - Layer dark chocolate cake, French vanilla ice cream and sliced strawberries
Brown sugar baked warm bananas foster with caramel and vanilla ice cream
Authentic espresso and chocolate tiramisu with dark chocolate fresh raspberries, whipped cream and mint
Pear and blueberry crumble with premium vanilla bean ice cream and dulce du leche
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