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Our menu options are only a idea... a guide into the culinary journey we can create together, we help create an unforgettable night of culinary bliss. Reach out today to start planning your event!

2025 6 course tasting menu with complimentary "amuse bouche" 

we provide all plates and china needed, wine and other glassware available for an additional charge

Amuse Bouche

“Egg Cup” mushroom flan + ratatouille + oxtail jus 

 

First Course

Ahi Tuna Tartare  pickled cucumber + avocado mousseline + gingered carrot puree + yuzu pearls
 

Second Course                                                                                                       
“Take on Chowder” potato foam + confit potatoes + cockle clam & prosciutto crostini + pea tendrils 

 

Third Course                                                                                               
Citrus Salad cara cara oranges + tête de moines + hazelnuts + nasturtium + pickled beets + shaved roscoff onion

 

Fourth Course                                                                                                    
Seared Barnegat Day Boat Scallop + corn & barley risotto + sweet green pea soup + micro mint
 

Fifth Course                                                                                                           
Sous Vide Beef Tenderloin ramps + foraged mushrooms + zucchini wrapped pommes anna + carrot puree + glace de viande  + onion brulee + parsley oil 

 

Sixth Course                                                                                                  
Lemon Thyme Roasted Peach + black pepper & creme fraiche ice cream + almond granola + micro basil

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Some other amazing ideas we have been working on for our 2025 course options

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First Course

Foie Gras "French Toast" / sautéed hudson valley foie gras / toasted brioche / peaches poached in banyuls with spices

 

“Egg Cup” mushroom flan + ratatouille + oxtail jus 

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Artichoke Tart of creamy leeks / artichokes à la grecque / puff pastry / chervil-tarragon vinaigrette / endive / roquette / microgreens

 

Asparagus Lyonnaise Risotto / shallots / white wine / asparagus tips / jambon de bayonne / parmigiano-reggiano

 

Ahi Tuna Tartare  / pickled cucumber / avocado mousseline / gingered carrot puree / yuzu pearls 

 

Wild Garlic and Ricotta Ravioli / fagioli soup / ramp butter 

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Fresh Linguini Nest / pecorino / fresh shaved seasonal truffles

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Salad Course

Roasted Beet Salad + shaved asparagus + toasted walnut + roquefort + candy cane beet + sherry walnut emulsion

 

Citrus Salad of cara cara oranges / tête de moines / hazelnuts / nasturtium / pickled beets / shaved roscoff onions

 

Duck Salad Niçoise of confit duck leg / soft boiled egg / cherry tomatoes / haricot verts / nicoise olives / purple potatoes / pickled mustard seeds / frisee / lemon vinaigrette + $9 upcharge 

 

Heirloom Salad of cucumbers / tomatoes / french breakfast radishes / mint / dill / tarragon / pickled shallots viola / pansies / dahlias / roquette / sweet pea tendrils / champagne vinaigrette


 

Beef Choices

Seared Beef Tenderloin / zucchini wrapped pommes anna / carrot puree / spring thyme & red wine demi glace / parsley oil 

 

Sous Vide Beef Tenderloin / ramps / foraged mushrooms / pommes puree / glace de viande / green sauce #5

 

Sliced Beef Tenderloin / röstis bernois / port wine & balsamic gastrique  / roasted colored carrots / asparagus 

 

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Fish Choices

Seared Barnegat Day Boat Scallop / corn & barley risotto / sweet green pea soup / micro mint

 

Pan Roast Sea Bass / sauteed spinach / golden raisins / pignoli / demi glace

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Seared Pink Peppercorn Crust Tuna + sauce vierge + toasted ratatouille cous-cous

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Chicken Choices

Pan Roast Chicken Breast / lemon honey / carrot puree / sauteed spinach / roasted celeriac / mushroom sauce     

 

Chicken Ballotine / corn puree / charred onion / caramelized mushrooms / potato pave / thyme infused chicken jus

 

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Dessert

Roasted Peaches / lemon-thyme / creme fraiche & vanilla bean ice cream / almond granola 

 

Country Biscuit Strawberry Shortcake / macerated local strawberries / whipped creme/  micro basil

 

Flourless Chocolate Cake / raspberry gel / hazelnut praline / warm chocolate sauce / micro mint

 

French Croissant Bread Pudding / tempura bananas / bourbon creme anglaise 


Trio of Creme Brulee - vanilla bean / espresso brandy / ginger nectarine tart brulee

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112 East Main Street,
Ramsey, NJ 07446 |  201-327-7700

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