essex menus
FALL DINNER MENU
Starters
HALF-DOZEN EAST COAST OYSTERS
Essex Cocktail Sauce | Shallot Mignonette (gf) 15
ARTISANAL BURRATA
Heirloom Tomato & Watermelon Salad
Watermelon Radish | Urfa Breadcrumbs (v) 17
RAINBOW BEET SALAD
Macerated Sultana Raisins | pepitas
Arugula | Pumpkin Seed Purée (vegan, gf) 16
PROSCIUTTO di PARMA
Grilled Peaches | Whipped Ricotta
Basil | Balsamic (gf) 17
GOAT CHEESE CROSTINI
Olive Tapenade | Honey | Arugula (v) 13
BABY KALE & QUINOA SALAD
Pear | Pine Nuts | Feta | Mint (v, gf) 16
Add Grilled Tofu or Oganic Chicken Breast 6
CRISPY SHRIMP WONTONS
Scallions | Lardo | Chili-Mango Sauce 16
YELLOWFIN TUNA CRUDO
Pineapple | Lime | Pickled Jalapeño
Tortilla Crisps | AvocadoPurée (gf) 18
DUCK MEATBALLS
Five-Spice Rice Crisps | Chilis | Cilantro
Sesame | Pineapple-HoisinGlaze 16
SEARED DIVER SCALLOPS
BraisedLeeks | Prosciutto
Horseradish Cream 18
MANCHEGO MAC 'N' CHEESE (v) 16
add Chorizo 5 | Make It Truffle 5
FRIED CALAMARI
Pickled Peppers | Moroccan Spice
Black Garlic Aioli (gf) 16
Flatbreads 17
Artisanal Burrata, Housemade Pesto
& Prosciutto di Parma Crisps
Wild Mushrooms, Rogue Creamery
Smokey Blue Cheese & Salsa Verde (v)
Roasted Corn, Piquillo Peppers, Basil,
Ricotta, Aleppo & Lime Oil (v)
Essex Prime Cuts
Choice of Au Poivre, Chimichurri or Herb Butter
Dry-Aged 16oz. Bone-In Angus NY Strip Steak 48
32 oz. Bone-In Angus Ribeye Steak for Two 88
Dry-Aged 36 oz. Angus Porterhouse for Two 110
Mains
ATLANTIC SALMON
Braised Black Beans | Haricot Vert
Fennel | Herb Pistou (gf) 28
CAVATELLI WITH BRAISED LAMB RAGU
Summer Vegetables | Parmesan 27
BUTTERNUT SQUASH & SAFFRON COUS COUS
Braised Parsnip | Toasted Almonds
Crispy Kale | Smoked Paprika Oil (vegan, gf) 21
ANGUS HANGER STEAK FRITES
Hand-Cut Rosemary Fries | Sauce Au Poivre (gf) 29
HERB-ROASTED FRENCH-CUT CHICKEN BREAST
Red Quinoa | Napa Cabbage
Butternut Squash Purée (gf) 26
WILD MUSHROOM RAVIOLI
Charred Onion Purée | Porcini Broth | Parmesan (sesame, v) 24
VEGAN BURGER WITH HAND-CUT FRIES
Beyond Meat Vegan Patty | Soy Cheddar | Vegan Bacon
House Pickles | VeganPepper Aioli | Pretzel Bun 22
THE ESSEX BURGER WITH HAND-CUT FRIES
LaFriedaShort Rib/Brisket Blend | Grilled Slab Bacon
Gruyere | Caramelized Onions | Dijon Aioli | Pretzel Bun 22
Sides 11
Crispy Brussels Sprouts with
Grain Mustard Maple Glaze (gf, vegan)
Blistered Shishito Peppers with Parmesan,
Lemon Olive Oil & Sea Salt (gf, v)
Parmesan Truffle Fries (gf, v)
3-COURSE PRIX FIXE DINNER
100 per Guest | includes 2-hour open bar
125 Per Guest | includes 2-hour premium open bar
Starters
YELLOWFIN TUNA CRUDO
Pineapple | Lime | Pickled Jalapeño
Tortilla Crisps | Avocado Purée (gf)
ARTISANAL BURRATA
Heirloom Tomato & Watermelon Salad
Watermelon Radish | Urfa Breadcrumbs (v)
CRISPY SHRIMP WONTONS
Scallions | Lardo | Chili-Mango Sauce
DUCK MEATBALLS
Five Spice Rice Crisps | Chilis | Cilantro
Sesame | Pineapple-Hoisin Glaze.
TRI-COLOR BEET SALAD
Macerated Sultana Raisins | Pepitas
Arugula | Pumpkin Seed Purée
Mains
ANGUS HANGER STEAK FRITES
Hand-Cut Fries | Chimichurri Sauce (gf)
SEARED ATLANTIC SALMON
Sauteed Romano Beans | Sauce Vierge
Charred Eggplant Puree (gf)
CAVATELLI WITH BRAISED LAMB RAGU
Summer Vegetables | Parmesan
ESSEX RATATOUILLE
Grilled Japanese Eggplant | Tomato Jam
Zucchini-Pepper Ragout. (gf, vegan)
HERB-ROASTED FRENCH-CUT CHICKEN BREAST
Summer Succotash | Okra | Pan Jus (gf)
Dessert
CHEF'S SELECTION
Served Family Style
Open Bar includes beer, champagne, wine by the glass & all well liquor cocktails, including pitchers. Shots are not included.
Premium Open Bar includes the above Open Bar drinks plus most call liquors such as Jameson, Tito's & Bulleit.
ESSEX BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH
Choice of Entrée with 90 Minutes Bottomless Mimosas, Bloody Marys, Aperol Spritzes,
Screwdrivers & Narraganset Draft Beers 46.95
Choice of Entrée with 2 Hours Bottomless Mimosas, Bloody Marys, Aperol Spritzes Screwdrivers & Narraganset Draft Beers 54.95
À la Carte Brunch
Brunch Entrees
THREE PASTURE-RAISED EGGS ANY STYLE (gf)
Fresh Fruit + Choice of Bacon, Pork Sausage, Turkey Bacon
Vegan Bacon, House-Smoked Ham or Chicken Apple Sausage
Cheese Scramble 2
THE BENEDICTS
House-Smoked Ham, Salmon Gravlax or Sautéed Kale
ANGUS NY STRIP STEAK & EGGS (add 5) (gf)
Spicy Ranchero Sauce
AVOCADO TOAST
Poached Pasture-Raised Eggs | Riccotta Salata
Thick-Cut Bacon, Turkey Bacon or Tempeh Bacon
SHRIMP & CHEESY BACON GRITS
Pasture-Raised Eggs | Jalapeño Relish | Biscuit
BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH
Hand-Cut Fries | Brown Butter | Secret Sauce
CHILAQUILES (gf)
Pasture Raised Eggs | Tortilla Crisps | Queso Fresco
Tomatillo Salsa | Black Beans | Pico de Gallo
add Chorizo 5
LES BEC (gf)
(Bacon, Eggs & Cheese)
Poached Eggs | Slab Bacon | Mornay Sauce
Everything Seasoning | HomeFries
SHAKSHUKA (gf)
3 Eggs Baked in Spiced Tomato & Pepper Sauce
Feta Cheese | Grilled Herb Baguette
THE NEW ARISTOCRAT
Artisanal Burrata | House Cured Salmon Gravlax
Salmon Caviar | Radish Sprouts | Sourdough Bread
STUFFED FRENCH TOAST
Challah filled with Cream Cheese & Chocolate Chips
Maple Syrup | Blueberry Compote
ESSEX VEGAN SCRAMBLE (gf)
Tofu Scramble | Soy Cheese | Tortilla Crisps
Pico de Gallo | Kale-Shiitake-Black Bean Hash
HERB OMELET (gf)
Goat Cheese | Shiitake | Cherry Tomato | Arugula
Add Bacon, Ham or Spicy Chorizo 3
QUINOA & KALE SALAD (gf)
Pear | Pine Nuts | Feta | Mint | Pear Vinaigrette
6-Minute Egg | Grilled Chicken Breast or Tofu
Make It with NY Strip Steak 5
THE ESSEX BURGER WITH HAND-CUT FRIES
LaFrieda Short Rib/Brisket Blend | Gruyere Cheese
Slab Bacon | Caramelized Onion | Dijon Aioli | Pretzel Bun
add Fried Egg, Sautéed Mushrooms or Jalapeños $2
VEGAN BURGER WITH HAND-CUT FRIES
Beyond Meat Vegan Patty | Soy Cheddar | Vegan Bacon
Arugula | House Pickles | Vegan Pepper Aioli | Pretzel Bun
add Avocado, Sautéed Mushrooms or Jalapeños $2
Shares 14.95
MANCHEGO MAC 'N' CHEESE
add Chorizo 4 | Make it Truffle 5
SKILLET-BAKED BUTTERMILK PANCAKE
Whipped Biscoff Cream Cheese
Bananas | Bourbon Caramel
Sides 6.95
Thick-Cut Bacon | Turkey Bacon | Fresh Fruit
Home Fries | LaFrieda Breakfast Sausage | Vegan Bacon
House-Smoked Ham | Chicken-AppleSausage
Cheese Scramble | Hand-Cut Fries
potato pancakes | house-cured salmon gravlax
salmon caviar | sour cream | poached eggs
2024 THANKSGIVING FEAST
Thursday, November 28th | 1pm-10pm
3-Course Menu $69 | $39 Kids Under 14
Starters
ROASTED DELICATA SQUASH & FRISÉE SALAD
Rogue Creamery Smokey Blue Cheese | Watercress
Dried Cranberry | Pecans | Salsa Verde (v, gf)
HOUSE SMOKED OCEAN TROUT
Herb Salad | Sunchoke Mousseline
Citrus-Maple Vinaigrette (gf)
PUMPKIN SPICE SAUSAGE MEATBALLS
Caramelized Onion Purée | Crispy Sweet Potatoes
CAULIFLOWER SOUP
Crispy Chickpeas | Tarragon
Smoked Paprika (gf, vegan)
Mains
ALL-NATURAL THANKSGIVING TURKEY
Sausage & Herb Stuffing | Candied Yams
Brussels Sprouts | Cranberry Sauce
SEARED FAROE ISLAND SALMON
Wild Rice | Roasted Beets | Parsnip Purée (gf)
GRILLED ANGUS NY STRIP STEAK
Mashed Potatoes | Green Beans | Shallot Demi Glace (gf)
WILD MUSHROOM STRUDEL
Butternut Squash Purée | Vegetable Jus (vegan)
Desserts
PECAN PIE
Vanilla Chantilly Cream (v)
PUMKIN CHEESECAKE
Pepita Brittle | Cinnamon Crème Anglaise (v, gf)
SEASONAL SORBETS
Caramelized Apple-Raisin Compote (gf, vegan)
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