A good morning to all!!!

Out of the loop for two restful weeks and here we, just weeks away from the end of the year. There are a few extras this week that are perfect for holiday entertaining or just for you and the roaring fire. We’re making yummy duck rillettes, creamy smoked trout spread and herbed goat cheese spread, all make for an easy hors’d’oeures, add a baguette, maybe some cornichon and you are set.

On to the main menu. A Lebanese inspired lentil soup to keep you warm - French lentils, swiss chard, with vegetables, 7 spice mix and lots of lemon. Warming, earthy and bright! The “other salad” is roasted kobacha squash, barley, japanese pear, pickled turnip, edamame, toasted sesame seeds over lettuces with a zippy sesame-soy dressing. Classic lasagne is back. tomato sauce, garlicky broccolini, ricotta, mozzarella, parmigiano, pecorino. We are roasting Kinderhook beef rare for our sandwich on baguette, with creamy horseradish sauce, english mustard and watercress. Also, Mimi’s wonderful fall chutney topping off a simple yet supremely satisfying sandwich of crunchy sliced apple, sharp cheddar on baguette. And as always, roast chicken, bean & beef chili, cornbread. For something sweet, spiced apple crumb cake, triple ginger cookie and brown butter chocolate chunk cookie. Biscuits and frittata for special order.

And for your convenience, Yundwell Pastured Eggs, and the most (not exaggerating) delicious ravioli from our friends at Via Ravioli and Tribeca baguettes.

Michael is here for you calls beginning at 9am. Cheers!!!