Sample Menus
Here’s a cross section of what I cook, by season, plus a few menus for particular occasions. Think of these as a starting point. Every course, ingredient, and dietary need is fully customizable.
Fall
September
StarterGrilled Pear & Prosciutto SaladArugula, gorgonzola, honey
PastaRicotta GnudiSage brown butter, black pepper, parmesan
MainSteak au PoivreGreen peppercorn, cognac cream, pommes purée
DessertPear & Almond CakeFrangipane, poached pear, crème fraîche
October
StarterPumpkin Beer & Cheddar SoupVermont cheddar, pumpkin ale, chives
PastaButternut Squash & Blue Cheese RavioliSage brown butter, toasted hazelnuts, balsamic
MainCider-Brined Pork ChopGrilled apples, mustard greens, cider jus
DessertApple Cider Doughnut Bread PuddingBourbon caramel, vanilla ice cream, cinnamon sugar
November
StarterRoasted Beet SaladGoat cheese, pomegranate, Marcona almond vinaigrette
PastaPansottiWalnut sauce, marjoram, parmesan
MainDuck Two WaysSeared breast, confit leg, cranberry gastrique
DessertCranberry Curd TartShortbread crust, whipped cream, candied orange
Fall · Chicken
StarterScallop Crudo
SaladFennel & Apple SaladWalnuts
MainChicken Massaman CurryWheat beer, potatoes
DessertPear, Riesling & Ginger Sorbet
Fall · Venison
SoupRoasted Cauliflower Soup
PastaPear & Walnut TagliatelleBlue cheese, radicchio
MainSlow-Roasted Spice-Rubbed Venison Loin
DessertSoft Ginger-Molasses CookiesGinger syrup
Winter
December
StarterBrettljause BoardCured meats, alpine cheeses, house pickles
SecondPotato LatkesCrème fraîche, apple compote, chives
MainHerb-Crusted Prime RibRed wine jus, horseradish cream, duck fat potatoes
DessertChocolate MarquiseCrème anglaise, sea salt, candied hazelnuts
January
StarterBay Scallop CevicheBlood orange, chili oil, cilantro
PastaRicotta GnocchiSage brown butter, parmesan, black pepper
MainSmoked Porter Braised Short RibsSmoked potato and leek purée, roasted carrots, gremolata
DessertMeyer Lemon Olive Oil CakeCrème fraîche, honey, sea salt
February
StarterFrench Onion SoupGruyère, sourdough, thyme
PastaRisotto alla MilaneseSaffron, parmesan, butter
MainFilet MignonRed wine jus, pommes purée, roasted Brussels sprouts
DessertChocolate Olive Oil CakeWhipped mascarpone, sea salt, cocoa nibs
Winter · Fish
SaladWarm Winter Vegetable SaladRicotta, herbs
PastaPasta e Fagioli
MainMilk-Poached FishBaby potatoes, fennel, orange zest
DessertYuzu CheesecakeBlack sesame crust
Between coursesJuniper Granita
Winter · Duck
SoupChestnut Soup
PastaOrecchiette with Fennel Sausage & Swiss Chard
MainDuck à l’Orange
DessertCanadian Butter Tarts
Spring
March
StarterSmoky Potato Leek SoupCrème fraîche, chive oil, rye crumb
PastaMidnight FazzolettiCalabrian chili, colatura, garlic
MainMaple-Glazed Pork LoinSmashed sunchokes, thyme butter, cider jus
DessertMaple CreemeeVermont maple, homemade waffle cone, toasted walnuts
April
StarterStinging Nettle SoupCrème fraîche, ramp oil, toasted sourdough
PastaLamb RavioliRosemary, pecorino, brown butter
MainSalt-Baked Whole BranzinoFresh herbs, lemon, olive oil
DessertRhubarb Panna Cotta TartletVanilla bean, shortbread crust, rhubarb compote
May
StarterCharred AsparagusMiso béarnaise, soft egg, crispy shallots
PastaAgnolottiEnglish peas, brown butter, mint
MainMilk-Poached HalibutAsparagus, morels, lemon
DessertCrème BrûléeVanilla bean, first strawberries, caramelized sugar
Spring · Vegetarian
SoupCreamy Wild Garlic Soup
PastaAgretti Pasta
MainCrispy PolentaSpring vegetable ragout
DessertWoodruff Ice Cream
Between coursesWild Ale Sorbet
Summer
June
StarterTuna CrudoCitrus, chili oil, pickled ginger
PastaSpaghetti al LimoneLemon, parmesan, black pepper
MainBistecca alla FiorentinaRosemary, olive oil, grilled spring onions
DessertStrawberry ShortcakeCinnamon sugar scone, whipped cream, local strawberries
July
StarterWellfleet OystersBlueberry gin mignonette, pink peppercorn, tarragon
PastaLobster TagliatelleTarragon cream, lemon zest, chives
MainGrilled Flat Iron SteakChimichurri, blistered cherry tomatoes, crispy shallots
DessertBlueberry & Lemon Thyme TartHoney, crème fraîche, shortbread
August
StarterGrilled Peach & Burrata SaladBasil, aged balsamic, olive oil
PastaSweet Corn AgnolottiBrown butter, chives, parmesan
MainPecan-Crusted HalibutPeach beurre blanc, summer beans, basil
DessertBlueberry Peach CrumbleOat streusel, sweet corn ice cream, brown butter
Summer · Vegetarian
SaladRaw Corn SaladShiso, basil
PastaCacio e Pepe
MainCharred EggplantFreekeh, tahini-lemon, blistered tomatoes
DessertLime PossetsMint, mango
Between coursesAperol Spritz Granita
Summer · Chicken
SoupAndalusian Gazpacho
PastaSpaghetti al Pomodoro
MainYogurt & Mint-Marinated Chicken ThighsPickled nectarines
DessertPanna CottaStrawberries, traditional balsamic
Occasions
Fall · Roast chicken
SoupButternut Squash Soup
PastaBucatini all’Amatriciana
MainSpatchcocked Roast ChickenCrispy roast potatoes, roasted carrots and parsnips
DessertApple Crisp
Fall · Porchetta
SaladWild Rice SaladCranberries, pickled apples, pecans
PastaPasta with Butternut Squash, Kale & Brown Butter
MainPorchettaCrispy roast potatoes, balsamic Brussels sprouts and shallots
DessertBasque-Style Cheesecake
Fall · Passed bites
Passed bitesChicken Liver PâtéBourbon, cranberry gelée
Bacon-Wrapped FigsBlue cheese, bourbon
Mussels Escabeche
Beet TartareDijon, capers
Deviled Eggs
Smoked Salmon, Fennel & Herbed Mascarpone Tart
Whipped Sheep’s Milk Ricotta
SweetPanforte di Siena
Fall · Turkey
SoupThyme-Scented Fennel & Leek Soup
MainSous Vide Turkey BreastCrispy skin
SidesClassic Stuffing, Pommes Duchesse, Brussels Sprouts & Shallots, Honey-Roasted Carrots & Parsnips
DessertCranberry Curd Tart
Tasting menus follow the same seasonal approach across seven smaller courses. Vegetarian, gluten-free, and other dietary versions of any menu are always available.
A few printed menus
For dinners, I can print a menu for each place setting so your guests know what’s coming. Tap any menu to enlarge it.