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Salmon with Sweet Chili Glaze, Sugar Snap Peas, and Pea Tendrils 90
Artichokes with Bagna Cauda 90
Cherry Tomato Pizza Margherita 50
Grilled Crab and Shrimp Mini Sandwiches 97
Orange and Raisin Matzo Meal Pancakes 50
Zucchini Carpaccio with Homemade Ricotta Cheese 119
Leek and Ginger Matzo Balls in Lemongrass Consommé 100
Raisin, Walnut, and Pecan Bread 16
Beet, Rhubarb, and Orange Salad 66
Frisée and Wild Mushroom Salad with Poached Egg 100
Orange and Raisin Matzo Meal Pancakes 50
Raisin, Walnut, and Pecan Bread 16
Rhubarb and Strawberry Breakfast Crostini 66
Scrambled Eggs with Leeks, Fava Beans, Crispy Breadcrumbs, and Parmesan 97
Fish, seafood
Branzino and Roasted Baby Vegetables with Tarragon-Chive Oil 103
Salmon with Sweet Chili Glaze, Sugar Snap Peas, and Pea Tendrils 90
Shrimp and Grits with Spinach 55
Slow-Roasted Halibut with Shaved Asparagus and Fennel Salad 84
meats
Grilled Leg of Lamb with Rosemary, Garlic, and Mustard 118
Korean Rice Bowl with Steak, Asparagus, and Fried Egg 84
Rosemary and Mustard Pork Loin with Baby Artichokes, Shallots, and Vermouth Jus 91
Spaghetti with Chorizo and Olives 55
poultry
Chipotle Roast Chicken Tacos 58
Quick Chicken Paella with Sugar Snap Peas 89
Sautéed Chicken Paillards with Artichoke Hearts 91
vegetarian
Cherry Tomato Pizza Margherita 50
Scrambled Eggs with Leeks, Fava Beans, Crispy Breadcrumbs, and Parmesan 97
pasta, pizza
Cherry Tomato Pizza Margherita 50
Lasagna with Asparagus, Leeks, and Morels 84
Spaghetti with Chorizo and Olives 55
sandwiches
Grilled Crab and Shrimp Mini Sandwiches 97
side dishes
Horseradish Mashed Potatoes 103
Poblano, Potato, and Corn Gratin 58
Zucchini Carpaccio with Homemade Ricotta Cheese 119
Cream Puffs with Lemon-Cream Filling 119
White-Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries with Citrus Sugar 50
cakes
Almond-Macaroon Torte with Chocolate Frosting and Orange Compote 103
Banana Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting 111
Lime Angel Food Cake with Lime Glaze and Pistachios 107
Maple Cake with Maple Syrup Frosting 110
Vanilla Bean Bundt Cake with Vanilla Glaze and Strawberries 107
Frozen desserts
Coffee Granita with Cardamom Whipped Cream 53 pastries, tarts
Rhubarb Galette with Crème Fraîche 68
Strawberry "Pop-Tarts" 97 puddings