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Our Menu
Our chefs curate each menu with intention, using peak-season ingredients and locally sourced products in upstate New York to deliver an elevated dining experience.
GRAZING TABLE
Accompanied by Stuffed Grape Leaves, Italian Spiced Olives, Pickles, Dates, Dried Apricots & Figs
CHARCUTERIE Board
Selection of Imported & Domestic Cheeses and Aired Dried & Cured Meats
Accompanied by Stuffed Grape Leaves, Italian Spiced Olives, Pickles, Dates, Dried Apricots & Figs
Fresh Sliced Fruit
An array of seasonal fresh fruits with Honey Yogurt Dip & Whipped Ricotta
Mediterranean Dip Trio
A delicious trio featuring Hot Artichoke Dip, Creamy Garlic Hummus, and Smoky Baba Ganoush. Served with warm Focaccia Bites,Pesto & Parmigiano Crostini, and Pita Triangles for dipping.
Explore the rich flavors of gravlax, the subtle smokiness of herring, the delicate texture of smoked trout, and the robust essence of sardines, all expertly curated to satisfy your palate. Accompanied by an assortment of complementary condiments and garnishes, including zesty lemon wedges, tangy capers, creamy horseradish, and freshly baked bread, this captivating spread is perfect for seafood enthusiasts looking to elevate their culinary experience.
seacuterie Board ♢
Indulge in our Seacuterie Board, a captivating twist on the classic charcuterie experience.
Explore the rich flavors of gravlax, the subtle smokiness of herring, the delicate texture of smoked trout, and the robust essence of sardines, all expertly curated to satisfy your palate. Accompanied by an assortment of complementary condiments and garnishes, including zesty lemon wedges, tangy capers, creamy horseradish, and freshly baked bread, this captivating spread is perfect for seafood enthusiasts looking to elevate their culinary experience.
Fresh Oyster Raw Bar ♢
Garnishes include Lemon, Cocktail Sauce, Hot Sauce, Horseradish, and Mignonette Sauce
Sushi boat ♢
Featuring a selection of Sushi, Sashimi and Sushi Rolls
PASSED Hors D’oeuvres
Includes a selection of two passed hors d’oeuvres.
FRESH Bites
Roma Tomato & Fresh Basil Bruschetta
Fresh Mozzarella & Grape Tomato Caprese Skewers
Deviled Eggs
Cucumber & Salmon Mousse Canapé
Roasted Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates
Prosciutto Wrapped Melon
Savory Pastries & Tartlets
Seasonal Flatbread
Spinach & Feta Swirls
Mushroom & Goat Cheese Tartlets
Apricot & Brie Twists
Stuffed Mushrooms
Lobster & Cheddar Gougères ♢
Seafood Favorites
Shrimp Cocktail
Shrimp Shooters with Spicy Bloody Mary Gelée ♢
Butcher’s Selection
Petite Sweet & Tangy Meatballs 🌱
Beef Kofta with Tahini Sauce🌱
Herb-Crusted Lamb Lollipops with Mint Yogurt ♢
Comfort Classics
Mini Cheeseburger Sliders ♢
Grilled Cheese Sliders with Tomato Soup Shooter
Chicken & Waffles with Maple Syrup ♢
Bread & Accompaniment
(Choose One)
French Dinner Roll with Herb-Whipped Butter
Artisan Bread with Balsamic Olive Oil, Italian Seasoning, and Flake Salt
Salad
THE MANDARIN †
Mesclun greens with mandarin oranges, julienned carrots, soy–sesame marinated cucumbers, pickled red onion, fresh cilantro, toasted cashews, and crumbled goat cheese, topped with crispy wonton strips and toasted sesame seeds, served with a sesame-ginger vinaigrette.
SECRET GARDEN
Field Greens with grape tomatoes, cucumbers, shredded carrots, pickled red onion, crumbled feta, toasted pepitas, chives, and a hint of dried cranberries, served with honey balsamic vinaigrette.
SIGNATURE CAESAR
Baby gem lettuce with house Caesar dressing, rosemary focaccia croutons, shaved pecorino, and a touch of lemon and cracked black pepper.
Seasonal Selection
Spring Harvest
Mesclun greens with fresh strawberries, goat cheese crumble, and pickled red onion, finished with candied pecans, basil chiffonade, and a honey balsamic vinaigrette.
Summer Melon
Mesclun greens with chilled watermelon, feta, cucumber, and red onion, finished with fresh basil, toasted pistachios, and a lime vinaigrette.
Autumn Orchard
Mesclun greens with Golden Delicious apple, feta, red onion, and dried cranberries, finished with candied pecans and a honey–lemon dressing.
Winter Root
Red and golden beets with Belgian endive and mesclun greens, finished with goat cheese, chopped walnuts, mandarin slices, fresh dill, and a balsamic vinaigrette.
ENTRÉES
Includes a selection of three entrées.
Meat
USDA Choice Grass-Fed Steak Served Medium-Rare
Hanger Steak with Red Wine Reduction and Wild Mushrooms†
Tender seared hanger steak served with a rich red wine and shallot reduction, topped with spooned wild mushrooms and finished with tarragon.
Hanger Steak with Fresh Herb Salsa Verde
Perfectly seared hanger steak finished with a vibrant salsa verde of scallions, parsley, mint, and capers, brightened with fresh lemon and finished with flaky sea salt.
Chicken
Antibiotic-Free Air-Chilled Chicken
Chicken Francaise †
Lightly battered chicken breast sautéed with Sauvigon Blanc and lemon, finished with a velvety butter sauce and a squeeze of fresh citrus.
Chicken Piccata
Sautéed chicken breast in a bright, buttery pan sauce with caramelized lemon, Pinot Grigio, and capers.
Seasoned with Italian herbs and roasted with rosemary, thyme, garlic, and lemon, finished with a hint of smoked paprika.
Oven-Roasted Cornish Hen
Cornish♢
Seasoned with Italian herbs and roasted with rosemary, thyme, garlic, and lemon, finished with a hint of smoked paprika.
Fish
Faroe Island Salmon
Harissa + Honey Glazed Salmon
Oven-roasted salmon glazed with sweet heat from harissa and honey, finished with a refreshing mint yogurt drizzle.
Maple + Miso Salmon †
Roasted Faroe Island salmon finished with a savory-sweet maple and miso glaze, brightened with fresh lime and topped with cilantro.
Toasted Almond Romesco Salmon
Perfectly roasted salmon served with a smoky-sweet Catalonian romesco sauce, finished with toasted almonds for crunch and a squeeze of fresh lemon.
Pasta
Lemon Ricotta Conchiglie
Fresh conchiglie rigate, chosen for its sauce-catching shape, tossed in a bright lemon and ricotta sauce with white wine and garlic, finished with lemon zest, basil, and Parmigiano-Reggiano.
Pesto Genovese Trofie
Fresh trofie, chosen for its sauce-gripping twist, tossed in a classic basil pesto with Parmigiano-Reggiano, pine nuts, and extra virgin olive oil.
Spicy Red Pesto Busiati
Fresh busiati, a traditional Sicilian shape ideal for gripping sauce, tossed in a bold sun-dried tomato and roasted red pepper pesto with toasted nuts and Calabrian heat, finished with fresh basil and shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano.
Seasonal Baked Rigatoni
Al dente mezzi rigatoni baked with a rich cheese blend and Chef’s selection of seasonal vegetables, finished with melted Parmigiano-Reggiano.
Penne Alla Vodka
A timeless Italian favorite featuring al dente penne rigate enveloped in a rich, velvety vodka-infused tomato cream sauce, finished with Parmigiano-Reggiano.
Grandma’s Homemade Gnocchi♢†
Pillow-soft ricotta gnocchi, handmade in-house, served in a slow-simmered Sunday sauce and finished with grated Parmigiano-Reggiano.
VEGETARIAN
Koshary
A beloved Egyptian street food classic, combining tender lentils, fluffy rice, and pasta, all topped with a zesty tomato sauce, crispy fried onions, and a tangy garlic vinegar dressing — a hearty and flavorful vegan comfort dish.
Pearl Couscous with Creamy Feta & Chickpeas
Lemon zest and fresh Herbs make it bright, while Feta gives the whole dish a creamy richness
ACCOMPANIMENTS
Includes a selection of two accompaniments.
Farm Fresh Vegetables
Chef’s Seasonal Roasted Vegetable Medley
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic & Crispy Shallots
Honey Roasted Mint Tricolored Carrots†
House Special
Corn Crème Brûlée ♢†
Potatoes & Grains
Garlic & Chive Whipped Potatoes
Herb Roasted Tricolored Fingerling Potatoes
Wild Rice Pilaf with Toasted Vermicelli & Almond
CAKE
While we do not provide traditional wedding cakes in-house, our Dessert Bar can be selected as a complement to your cake or served in place of one. If you’d like to include a wedding cake, we are happy to recommend trusted local bakeries we work with regularly.
www.themeltawaybakery.com
The Meltaway Bakery
3189 Rte 9W Saugerties, NY 12477
www.themeltawaybakery.com
www.deisings.com
Deising’s Bakery
111 North Front Street Kingston, NY 12401
www.deisings.com
Dessert Bar ♢
Our dessert bar is curated to feel personal, indulgent, and unforgettable. When selected, we work with you to feature your four to five favorite desserts alongside guest-loved classics for a display that is both stunning and deeply personal. Below is a showcase of desserts frequently chosen by our couples:
Cakes, Custards & Creams
Mini Cheesecake Bites
New York–style cheesecake in bite-size form with rotating toppings such as raspberry, salted caramel, and Oreo crumble.
Tiramisu Cups
Layers of espresso-soaked ladyfingers and silky mascarpone cream, finished with cocoa.
Classic Chocolate Mousse Cups
Velvety dark chocolate mousse topped with whipped cream and chocolate curls.
Crème Brûlée Shooters
Individually torched custard with a perfectly caramelized sugar top.
Panna Cotta (Vanilla Bean or Lemon Raspberry)
Silky, lightly sweetened custard with delicate flavor and elegant presentation.
Flourless Chocolate Torte
Rich, dense chocolate indulgence—naturally gluten-friendly and always a favorite.
Brownie à la Mode
Warm, soft-baked fudge brownie served with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream and chocolate drizzle.
Cookies, Bars & Classics
Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Soft, warm, and timeless—always the first to disappear.
Snickerdoodles / Cinnamon Sugar Cookies
A nostalgic favorite with just the right balance of softness and spice.
French Macarons (Assorted Flavors)
Elegant, colorful, and delicate—available in rotating seasonal selections.
Italian Rainbow Cookies
Layered almond cake with fruit preserves, coated in chocolate.
White Chocolate Raspberry Shortbread Cookies
Tender buttery shortbread with sweet-tart balance.
Lemon Bars with Powdered Sugar
Bright, citrusy lemon custard on a buttery crust, finished with a snowy dusting of sugar.
Chocolate Forward Selections
Brownie Bites (Salted Caramel or Fudge)
Rich, bite-sized brownies with deep chocolate flavor.
Chocolate-Covered Strawberries
Hand-dipped berries with decorative chocolate garnish—simple, elegant, and romantic.
Pastry & European Favorites
Mini Cannoli (Assorted)
Crisp cannoli shells filled with sweet ricotta and finished with chocolate chips, pistachios, or lemon zest.
Mini Éclairs or Cream Puffs (Profiteroles)
Classic French pâte à choux filled with pastry cream or Chantilly and topped with chocolate glaze or sugar.
Cupcakes & Petite Sweets
Assorted Cupcakes
Mini or standard size cupcakes available in chocolate fudge, vanilla bean, red velvet, lemon berry, and seasonal offerings.
Coffee & Espresso
Premium Roasts and Robust Espresso
Tea Selection
Harney & Sons
Black Teas
English Breakfast, Hot Cinnamon Sunset, Decaf Hot Cinnamon, Black Cask Bourbon (smoky black tea with vanilla & caramel)
Green Teas
Citron Green, Organic Plain Green
Herbal / Caffeine-Free Teas
Chamomile Herbal, Raspberry Herbal, Organic Ginger Lemon, Organic Ginger Turmeric, Vanilla Comoro (decaffeinated black tea with creamy vanilla notes)
Flavored / Blended Teas
Paris (black tea with currant, vanilla, and caramel), Earl Grey Supreme (enhanced with bergamot and higher-grade leaves)
Wine
Our wine list is thoughtfully curated to pair beautifully with our menu and offer a range of profiles—from crisp and refreshing to bold and full-bodied. We source well-recognized, high-quality producers known for consistency, craftsmanship, and exceptional flavor.
Sparkling
Prosecco
Featuring premium selections such as Santa Margherita Prosecco, known for its refined bubbles, balanced acidity, and clean, elegant finish.
Rosé
Dry, elegant, and refreshing—perfect for warm weather and celebratory gatherings.
White Wines
Pinot Grigio
Light, crisp, and refreshing, with options including Livio Felluga Pinot Grigio, celebrated for its bright minerality and nuanced aromatics.
Chardonnay
A smooth and balanced white with subtle oak and gentle acidity—versatile and food-friendly.
Sauvignon Blanc
Vibrant, refreshing, and aromatic. We often feature Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc, known globally for its expressive citrus profile and exceptional quality.
Red Wines
Pinot Noir
Smooth and expressive, with selections such as Casillero del Diablo Pinot Noir (Concha y Toro) showcasing soft tannins and bright red fruit.
Merlot
Soft, velvety, and approachable with a smooth finish.
Carménère
A richly flavored Chilean varietal offering spice, depth, and warm berry notes.
Cabernet Sauvignon
Full-bodied and structured, ideal for those who enjoy bold and complex reds.
Beer
These selections represent the beers we currently maintain on tap and are chosen to offer a balanced range of styles and flavor profiles that appeal to most guests. If there’s a specialty beer or specific brand you’d love to include for your celebration, we’re happy to discuss options and accommodate whenever possible.
Lagers & Pilsners
Miller Lite
Light, refreshing, and easy-drinking
Stella Artois
Crisp European-style lager with a smooth finish
Modelo Especial
Balanced, bright Mexican lager
Craft & Specialty Beers
Fat Tire
Amber ale with a smooth malt backbone and light hop character
Modelo Negra
Rich and flavorful dark lager with a roasted, slightly sweet finish
Mango Cart
Fruit-forward wheat beer with a refreshing tropical profile
Cider
Angry Orchard Crisp Apple
Gluten-free option with bright apple flavor and a clean finish
Liquor
All of our spirits are carefully selected to ensure quality and consistency. We choose well-recognized, reputable brands across all spirit categories so cocktails are not only enjoyable, but made with bottles guests know and love. Whether it's a classic pour, a mixed drink, or a signature cocktail, every beverage served reflects a standard of quality we’re proud to offer.
WHISKEY, BOURBON & RYE
Jameson
Johnny Walker Red
Jack Daniels
Jim Beam
Bulleit Rye Whiskey
RUM
Captain Morgan Spiced Rum
Bacardi Silver Rum
Malibu Coconut Rum
GIN
Tanqueray
VODKA
Stolichnaya
Tito’s
TEQUILA & INTERNATIONAL
Milagro Silver Tequila
Jinro Soju
VERMOUTH & FORTIFIED
Martini & Rossi Rosso Vermouth
Martini & Rossi Extra Dry Vermouth
APERITIFS
Aperol
Campari Aperitivo
LIQUEURS & CORDIALS
Kahlúa
Combier Liqueur d’Orange
St. Elder
Cocktail Essentials
Citrus
Lemon wedges, lime wedges, orange slices, orange twists — essential for bright, zesty finishes.
Cherries
Luxardo (for premium cocktails) or traditional maraschino for a classic touch.
Olives & Cocktail Onions
Ideal for martinis and other savory-style drinks.
Bitters
Angostura & Orange bitters
Fresh Herbs
Mint, basil, rosemary — available seasonally for aromatic garnish and muddling.
Rim Enhancers
Sugar and salt (standard or flavored) for glass rims
Syrups
Classic simple syrup
Colorful Additions
Grenadine
Non Alcoholic
Zero-Proof Sparkling
TÖST Rosé
TÖST Sparkling Cranberry White Tea
Zero-Proof Beer
Heineken 0.0
Zero-Proof Spirits
Seedlip Garden 108
Seedlip Grove 42
Seedlip Spice 94
PREMIUM LIQUOR ♢
Premium liquors may be added to any package — individually or as the full selection — from the choices below for an additional cost.
Whiskey & Bourbon
Johnnie Walker Black
Maker’s Mark
Hudson Small Batch Bourbon
Gin
Hendrick’s
Bombay Sapphire
Vodka
Grey Goose
Tequila
Don Julio
Liqueurs
Grand Marnier
Baileys