Lunch Menu

PRICES & ITEMS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

Seasonal Specials Winter '08

Small Plates

Creamed Wild Mushroom & Brie in Pastry

Truffle oil drizzle, over baby greens                                                                                   8~

 

Roasted Beets & Goat Cheese

Mint, orange zest, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar                                                    8~

 

Pigs in the Blanket

Vienna sausage in puff pastry served with whole grain mustard                                          7~

 

Fried Calamari

Lightly dusted, served with both mild & spicy marinara                                                      7~

 

Grilled Chicken Satay

Thai sweet & sour sauce, baby greens & radish                                                                   7~

 

Smoked Salmon Plate

Hard boiled egg, capers, red onion, pumpernickel bread                                                     10~

 

Shrimp Bruschetta

Shrimp, marinated tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, red onion, Tuscan bread                           9~

 

Salads

 

Roasted Pear & Blue Cheese

Baby arugula, spicy walnuts, apple cider vinaigrette                                                             8~

 

Endive & Bacon

Frisee, radicchio, mustard sherry vinaigrette                                                                          8~

 

Oven Roasted Tomato & Fresh Mozzarella

Red onion, virgin olive oil, cracked black pepper, French sea salt, balsamic reduction        9~

 

Entrées

 

Seafood Stew over Orzo

Mussels, clams, tilapia, shrimp, plum tomato, saffron                                                            20~

 

Chicken Pot Pie

Amish-raised   chicken, peas, potatoes, carrots, pastry

Veal Meatballs & Fettuccini 

Roasted tomato ragout, fresh basil, Pecorino-Romano                                                           18~

 

Veal Paillard

Breaded and sautéed, topped with baby arugula, oven roasted tomatoes,

peccorino-romano, and Italian vinaigrette                                                                                 17~                                                              

 

Small Plates

 

Soups of the Day

Our soups are made here, by hand, no exceptions.                                                                                             5~

 

Baked Little Neck Clams

Whole clams baked in white wine, garlic, roasted red peppers, lemon, thyme                                                 8~

 

Escargot

Imported snails, garlic butter, garlic crouton                                                                                                           9~

 

Kielbasa

Handmade Polish sausage from Pulaski's of Linden, served with sauerkraut,

pumpernickel bread wholegrain mustard                                                                                                                     8~

           

Roasted Marinated Artichoke Hearts

Lemon, white wine, garlic, oregano, roasted red peppers                                                                                         8~

 

North American Lobster Ravioli

Four ravioli, hand made in Roselle, ricotta, vodka sauce                                                                                              10~

 

Long Island (Bed 6) Clams on the 1/2 Shell     1/2 dozen  7~  Full dozen       13~

 

Oysters on the 1/2 Shell                                 price dependant upon variety

 

Prince Edward Island Mussels and Chorizo

Bacon, roasted garlic, oven roasted plum tomato, fresh basil, penne                                                                                    8~

 

Artesian Cheese Plate (serves 2)

A collection of  handmade small production cheeses with appropriate condiments                                                            14~

 

Salads

Any salad with    chicken   add...4   beef  add...5    salmon...5   shrimp...6

 

Tossed Salad

Mesclun mix, tomato, cucumber, olive, red onion, pignoli nuts, Pecorino-Romano,

balsamic vinaigrette                                                                                                                                                                             7~

 

House Pasta Salad

Romaine, bow tie pasta, mozzarella, provolone, artichoke hearts, pesto vinaigrette                                                                   8~            

 

Caesar Salad

Romaine, Pecorino-Romano, croutons, Caesar dressing                                                                                                                 7~

 

Spinach Salad

Baby spinach, hard boiled egg, smoked bacon, red onion, balsamic vinaigrette                                                                            8~

 

Fresh Mozzarella Salad

Romaine, fresh mozzarella, plum tomatoes, Pecorino-Romano, pignoli, pesto vinaigrette                                                           10~

 

Greek Salad

Cucumbers, Feta cheese, bell peppers, red onion, plum tomato, black olives,

red wine vinaigrette                                                                                                                                                                                   9~

 

 

Entrées

Seafood

Seared Tuna Salad

Bed of Baby Greens, onions, carrots, radishes, sesame teriyaki vinaigrette                                                                15~

North Atlantic Salmon Provençal

Plum tomato, calamata olives, onions, garlic, Sambuca, hêrbes du Prôvence                                                                   20~

Grilled Fillet of Atlantic Salmon

Roasted new potatoes, sautéed spinach                                                                                                                              18~

Shrimp Arrabiata

Roasted tomato ragout, hot pepper flakes, Pecorino-Romano, penne                                                                            22~

Shrimp Scampi

garlic, white wine, butter, fresh thyme, red pepper flakes                                                                                                20~

Linguini Red or White Clam  

Clams, white wine,  roasted garlic, hot pepper flakes, Pecorino-Romano                                                                         18~

 

Chicken

Grilled Chicken Paillard (pi' yard)

baby greens, avacado, tomatoes, red wine vinaigrette                                                                                                            12~

Grilled Chicken in Pesto Cream

pignoli nuts, sun dried tomato, mushrooms, penne                                                                                                                  17~

 

Beef

The Bistro Burger

12 oz prime Black Angus, on an English muffin, lettuce, tomato, onion, French fries                                                         12~

 

Pasta

Five Cheese Lasagna

Asiago, Mozzarella, Provolone, Pecorino-Romano, sun dried tomato, spinach                                                                   14~

Macaroni & Cheese with Smoked Bacon

Asiago, Fontina, English Cheddar, green pepper (this ain't your boxed mac & cheese)                                                     16~

Penne Vodka

Cream, vodka, proscuitto, peas, onion, tomato, garlic                                                                 14~

with grilled chicken.......add 4~     with grilled shrimp.......add 6~

 

Paninis...Focaccia...Wraps

Grilled Vegetable Focaccia

Portobello mushroom, zucchini, yellow squash, onion, baby greens, vinaigrette                        9~

Grilled Chicken Focaccia

Bacon, avocado, fresh hêrbes, baby greens, red wine vinaigrette                                                   9~

Asian Salmon Wrap

Baby greens, cucumber, radish, garlic/herb wrap                                                                          10~

Caesar Wrap

with chicken   9~   with hanger steak   10~   with shrimp   12~   with salmon   10~

Fresh Mozzarella & Pesto Panini

with roasted red pepper & house baked bread                                                                                9~

Hanger Steak & Blue Cheese Panini

with caramelized onions on house baked bread                                                                               10~

 

 

 

 

Pizza

 

 

Classic Pizza

Tomato sauce, part-skim Mozzarella, spices                                                                                10~

White Pizza

Ricotta, part-skim Mozzarella, spices                                                                                            11~

Five Cheese Pizza

Tomato sauce, Asiago, Pecorino-Romano, Mozzarella, Fontina, Aged Provolone, spices        11~

Margarita Pizza

Tomato sauce, FRESH Mozzarella, fresh basil                                                                             11~

Vodka Shrimp Pizza

Vodka sauce, part-skim Mozzarella, grilled shrimp, spices                                                         14~                                               

Garden Pizza

Arugula, Red Onion, Black Olives, Roasted Red Pepper, Roasted Yellow Pepper,

Pignoli Nuts, Pecorino-Romano, a drizzle of  extra virgin olive oil & vinegar                              11~

Bruschetta Pizza

Fresh diced and marinated Tomato, onion, fresh basil, Pecorino-Romano                                     11~

Our Famous Stuffed Pizza (Please note: 15-20 mins. to prepare)

Double-crusted, with 1 lb. of part-skim Mozzarella, spices, side of Tomato sauce                       15~

Customize your pizza with our TOPPINGS:

Chorizo sausage, Pepperoni, Smoked Bacon, Ricotta, Blue Cheese, Fresh Tomato, Black Olive, Red Onion, Caramelized, Onion, Green Bell Pepper, Sun Dried Tomato, Spinach, arugula Artichoke Hearts, Broccoli, Roasted Red Pepper.       1~  additional

 

Grilled Chicken                                                                                            2~ additional

Hanger Steak                                                                                                 3~ additional

Grilled Shrimp                                                                                               3~ additional

 

 

Soft Drinks

 

Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Ginger Ale                                                                                 1.75

Cranberry Juice, Unsweetened Iced Tea, Fresh Lemonade                                                1.95                                 

Milk, Chocolate Milk                                                                                                          1.95

Orange, Pineapple, Grapefruit, or Tomato Juice                                                               2.50

Orangina, Limonata                                                                                                              1.95

San Pellegrino Sparkling Water                                                                500 ml  3~  1 Litre 6~

Regular or Decaffeinated Coffee                                                                                           1.50

Gourmet Tea Selections                                                                                                        1.50

French Press Coffee ( serves 2 )                                                                                              7~

Regular or Decaffeinated Cappuccino or Cafe Latte                                                           5~

Regular or Decaffeinated Double Espresso