A Seasonal Tasting

$95 per guest (served to the entire table)

Optional Wine Pairing - $45 per guest

• Foie Gras, Pear

• Foie Gras-Candy Cap Gelato, Cassis-Poached Pears, Rosemary Croutes, Charred Barley, Pear Syrup

• Corn, Apple

• Popcorn Gnocchi, Dulce de Chiba, DanDan Spice, Limes, Pickled Apples, Cipollini, Corn Nuts, Apple Jus

• Bell Pepper, Crab

• Red Pepper-Shellfish Bisque, Dungeness Crab Beignet, Aleppo, Sweet Corn, Hibiscus Pickle, Cornbread

• Lamb, Chickpea

• Whey-Marinated Lamb Loin, Fava Bean Hummus, Cucumber, Heirloom Tomato, Yogurt

• Chocolate, Lemon

• Milk Chocolate-Smoked Tea Cremeux, Lemon Caramel, Spiced Honey Madeleines, Figs, Milk Ice Cream

First Courses

• Beef, Onion-15

• Charred Sourdough-Caramelized Onion Soup, Apple Cider, Beef Brisket Parsley Croquette, Maitake Crisp, Parmesan Espuma

• Hen Egg, Peppers-16

• Soft Boiled Hen Egg; Roasted Bell Pepper Soffrito, Golden Botifarra Sausage, Green Olive-Almond Relish, "Tater Tots", Chorizo

• Scallop, Pretzel-16

• Seared Sea Scallop, Pretzel Spaetzle, Roasted Plum, Smoked Pecan Butter, Red Cabbage, Carrots, Red Wine Mustard

• Foie Gras, Sweet Potato-18

• Seared Foie Gras, Smoked Brown Sugar Sweet Potato, Charred Broccoli, Pickled Apple, Black Garlic Meringue, Croustillants

• Pork, Parsnip-15

• Beer-Braised Pork Cheek, Malted Parsnip Puree, Brussels Sprouts, Orange Suprêmes, Sprout Salad, Puffed Barley, Chips

Salads

• Kampachi, Cherry-17

• Kampachi Crudo, Smoked and Tart Cherry, Cucumber, Dill, Caraway, Icicle Radish, Baby Mizuna, Olive Crisps

• Beet, Melon-15

• Candied Red, Gold and Chioggia Beets; Canteloupe, Muskmelon; Prosciutto Biscotti, Anise Hyssop, Charred Barley, Arugula

• Greens, Berry-15

• Green Bibb Lettuce; Michigan Red Raspberries, Dragon Tongue Beans, Black Garlic, Green Pea Croûtes, Blackberries, Fennel

• Tomato. Parmesan-17

• Sliced Heirloom Tomatoes, Grilled Onion-Parmesan Bread Salad, Almonds, Aged Balsamic, Basil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Main Courses

• Cod, Squash-40

• Pan-Seared Atlantic Cod; Green Zucchini Ravioli Lunghi, Ricotta, Basil, Black Olive Butterscotch, Charred Peaches

• Pork, Fig-42

• Grilled Tenderloin, Caramelized-Onion Sausage; Parsley-Pine Nut Pesto, Wild Rice Dolma, Meyer Lemon, Favas, Figs

• Bass, Fennel-39

• Five-Grain Crusted Black Bass; Meyer Lemon-Hazelnut "Romesco", Glazed Fennel, Cippolinis, Saffron, Fennel Candy, Nuts

• Duck, Grape-37

• Browned Breast Lozenges, Confit Duck-Feta Pierogis; Roasted Baby Carrots, Cashew Butter, Smoked Grapes, Italian Spinach

• Sturgeon, Cauliflower-40

• Grilled Sturgeon, Cauliflower Dumplings, Green Herb Tahini, Purple Cauliflower, Charred Dates, Shishitos, Candied Chick Peas

• Beef, Beans-43

• New York Strip Medallion, Black Peppered Veal; Green, Wax and Purple Beans; Little Gem Caesar, Nectarines, Toasted Almond

Pastry and Cheese

Pastries are $12 each

• Carrot, Orange

• Carrot Cake Pudding, Carrot-Citrus Sorbet, Candied Pecans, Orange Suprêmes, Beet-Berry Emulsion, Croûtes

• Melon, Mint

• Minted-Canteloupe, Avocado Mousse, Cornmeal Financiers, Mojito Sorbet, Meringues, Cucumber, Strawberry Jus

• Chocolate, Lemon

• Milk Chocolate-Smoked Tea Cremeux, Lemon Caramel, Spiced Honey Madeleines, Figs, Tuile, Milk Ice Cream

• Peach, Blackberry

• Chilled Michigan Peach “Cobbler”, Olive Oil Cake; Roasted Pluot Sorbet, Blackberries, White Chocolate, Hazelnuts

• Pistachio, Corn

• Fresh Raspberries, Grilled Sweet Corn, Asian Lime Curd, Pistachio Cake, Raspberry Gelée, Brown Butter Ice Cream

• Cheese, Fruit-with one cheese 13, two 17, three 21

• Uplands “Pleasant Ridge Reserve” Crème Brûlée, Raspberry Jam, Honey Gel, Pecans

-Cheese selections vary weekly

Brunch

Thirty-Five Dollars per Person

• Pepper, Crab
• Red Bell Pepper Bisque, Dungeness Crab Meat, Sweet Corn Beignet, Shishito Peppers, Crackers, Greens

-or-

• Chicken, Pole Beans
• Charred Sour Cream Chicken; Green, Gold Purple Beans; Apricots, Fruit Mole, Arugula, Almonds, Cracklins

-or-

• Egg, Asparagus
• Soft Poached Hen Egg, Broccoli Florets, Farfalle Pasta, Pancetta Bacon, Meyer Lemon, Parmesan Cream

-or-

• Gulf Shrimp, Plum
• Chilled Sake-Poached Shrimp, Early Golden Plums, Sweet Cucumbers, Plum Puree, Mizuna, Mint, Lime

• Bass, Grape
• Grilled Greek Bass; Michigan Grapes; White, Gold and Purple Cauliflower; Smoked Grape Leaf; Olive Toast

-or-

• Beef, Onion
• Griddled Flatiron Steak, Gem Romaine, Miniature Bell Peppers, Beets, Vidalia Onion Soubise, Wine Glace

-or-

• Sea Trout, Pea
• Pastrami Butter Red Sea Trout, Italian Spinach, Radishes, Apricot Mustard, Smoked Caviar, Buttermilk, Rye Crisp

-or-

• Pork, Squash
• Tenderloin, Shoulder Roulade, Herb Pesto, Zucchini “Spaghetti”, Minestrone Sauce, Kale, Basil, Puffed Farro

• Chocolate, Berry
• Fresh Michigan Berries, Dark Chocolate Mousse, Coffee-Brown Butter Ice Cream, Puff Pastry, Nibs

-or-

• Cherry, Ricotta
• Sheep Milk Ricotta Parfait, Pistachio Dacquoise, Bing and Tart Cherries, Brulee Peach Sorbet, Caramel

-or-

• Apricot, Basil
• Apricot Almond Tart Slice, Strawberry Coulis, Apricot Kernel Ice Cream, Speculoos, Apricot, Candied Nuts

-or-

• Blueberry, Carrot
• Caramel Vanilla Panna Cotta; Blueberries, Blueberry Coulis; Carrot Cake Croûtes; Carrot Citrus Sorbet

Wine List

We’ve chosen the wines on our list to best accompany the food we offer. The cuisine at North Pond relies on a combination of subtle seasonal flavors, enhanced when paired with the appropriate wine.  We honor the Arts and Crafts philosophy by attempting to focus on artisan producers who “craft” small lots of wine and understand the connection between the land and their goods.  This method of winemaking results in wines of a character difficult to reproduce in another vineyard or region.

At North Pond we believe it important to link concern for sustainable cuisine to the pleasures of everyday fine dining.  In an effort to make this connection, one dollar has been added to the price of each of the bottles of wine on the list as a donation to the non-profit charitable organizations listed below.

We match each of these donations with an additional dollar from our restaurant revenue, in order to double the contribution to these vital organizations. Their inclusion on the list is based on their work to help preserve diverse food choices, contribute to the local community, support local farmers, and help commit to a more sustainable future.  Please feel free to contact the groups directly if you wish to find out more about the important charitable work they do.

Thank you,
Bruce Sherman
Chef & Partner

Open Our Current Wine List (PDF)

Cocktails

Cocktails are $13 each

• Rum, Bitters

• Road's End and Smith & Cross Rums, Rosemary Syrup, Angostura, Lemon

• Vodka, Cantaloupe

• St. George Citrus Vodka, Fresh Canteloupe, Luxardo Maraschino, Anise Hyssop

• Tequila, Watermelon

• Ocho Plata Tequila, Jalapeno, Brovo Lucky Falernum, Watermelon Juice, Lime

• Gin, Cucumber

• Letherbeee Gin, Cucumber Water, Chareau Aloe Liqueur, Lemon, Basil

• Whiskey, Fennel

• Koval Bourbon, Fennel, Yellow Chartreuse, Cocchi di Torino, Fernet Branca