20 Controlling Costs in Foodservice
Figure 2-1. This menu is organized with the sections most foodservice operations use: appetizers,
entrées, desserts, and sides.
Menu
Hors D’oeuvre
Shrimp “Corndog” with bistro honey mustard 1.75 each
Starters
Hummus 10.75
shrimp salad / hummus / feta cheese / olives / toasted pita bread
Pâté Tasting 9.75
country pâté / foie gras honey mousse / salami / chicken sausage / pickled
vegetables
Lobster Waffle 12.75
chive waffle / Maine lobster / artichoke zucchini relish / mustard cream /
tomato fondue
Suckling Pig 10.75
Maytag blue cheese blintz / apple cider reduction / spinach / mango /
macadamia nuts
Smoked Salmon 10.75
cannelloni of smoked salmon / mascarpone / red onion jam / egg caviar /
capers
Scallops 11.75
bacon “granola” crusted / smoked tomato fondue / artichoke relish / soy
“caramel”
Potato Gnocchi 11.75
potato gnocchi / spinach/ shrimp/ andouille sausage/ bell peppers/ bayou
spice
Soups
Butternut Squash 6.75
charred zucchini & onion / basil peppercorn
cream
French Onion 6.75
caramelized onions / thyme / white cheddar
crouton
Soup of the Day 6.75
seasonal ingredients & spices
Salads
Farmer’s Greens 8.75
roasted almonds / port-soaked cherries /
parmesan crisp / cucumber / carrot / honey
balsamic vinaigrette
Spinach 8.75
goat cheese / blood oranges / smoked pecans /
red onion / bingo potato chips / mustard sherry
vinaigrette
Entrées
Meatloaf 21.75
chile jam / whipped potato purée / broccoli / Vermont cheddar cheese
Lamb—Two Ways 25.75
lamb loin & braised shank / Manchego polenta / ratatouille / pistachio mint pesto / arugula
salad
Filet 26.75
olive oil potato purée / Swiss chard / horseradish mousse / pearl onions / port mushroom
syrup
Pork Tenderloin 22.75
roasted garlic mash / apple fennel slaw / asparagus / oven dried tomato / curry mustard
sauce
Salmon 23.75
onion crusted / vanilla parsnip thyme purée / caper almond relish / braised carrots / crab
fritters
Duck Breast 23.75
wild rice waffle / bacon choucroute / apricot confit / hazelnut pesto / sweet potato coulis
Fettuccini 18.75
crushed tomato basil sauce / pine nuts / goat cheese / house-made pancetta
Tilapia 22.75
wild mushroom mascarpone risotto / Swiss chard / pearl onions / olive feta tapenade
Winter Vegetables—Four Ways 19.75
seven vegetable lasagna / mushroom gateau / spinach feta strudel / lentil ratatouille fritter
Desserts
Crème Brûlée 6.75
Bob’s favorite / citrus vanilla mousse / berry salad
Chocolate Peanut Butter Torte 7.75
chocolate mousse / banana marshmallow / peanut butter mousse / candied
salted peanuts
Brownie 7.75
baked to order—caramel com / espresso / vanilla bean ice cream
Raspberry Financier Cake 7.75
warm brown butter almond cake / dreamsicle parfait / raspberry coulis
Banana Crêpes 6.75
banana pastry cream / pine nut brittle / brûléed basil marshmallow / oatmeal cookie
Cheese Board 8.75
selection of domestic and imported cheeses / toasted date-nut bread
glazed carrots / rosemary honey
garlic mashed potatoes
asparagus / spicy hollandaise
creamed spinach / leeks
mac-n-goat cheese / pesto Bistro
Sides
5.50
Appetizers
Entrées
Desserts
Sides