A Seasonal Tasting

$95 per guest (served to the entire table)

Optional Wine Pairing - $45 per guest

• Foie Gras, Cherry

• Foie Gras Cremeux, “Cherry Cola” Glaze, Basil, Persian Lime, Fresh Cherries, Scapes, Hazelnuts

• Pasta, Ramp

• Tortilla Cavatelli, Ramp Chimichurri, Favas, Guajillo Soubise, Smoked Crema, “Corn Nuts”

• Morel, Asparagus

• Morel Mushrooms, Shrimp Mousseline, Charred Asparagus, Gulf Shrimp, Arancini, Shellfish Aioli

• Veal, Hay

• Loin Medallion, Hay-Buttermilk Braised Breast; English Peas, Radishes, Green Garlic, Herb Croute

• Pistachio, Apricot

• Salted Pistachio Financier, Roasted Apricot Jam, Mint Frozen Yogurt, Candied Nuts, Syrup

First Courses

• Lobster, Almond-15

• Almond-Purple Top Turnip Velouté; Maine Lobster, Green Olive, Snap Pea Gribiche, Caper, Meyer Lemon, Rhubarb

• Hen Egg, Asparagus-16

• Soft-Boiled Egg, Charred Green Asparagus, Mont St. Francis Cheese Mousse, Green Strawberries, Puff Pastry-Jam Waffle

• Chèvre, Bee Balm-16

• Chèvre-Hibiscus Raviolo; Fresh Bergamot, Fava Beans, Baby Carrots, Spring Onions, Ricotta Salata, Froth

• Foie Gras, Cherry-20

• Porcini-Wrapped Foie Gras, Tart Cherry-Verbena Jam, Japanese Turnips, Basil, Scapes, Brioche Crumble

• Crab, Pea-17

• Sautéed Softshell Crab, English Shelling Peas, Sweet Pea Goddess, Spiced Biscuit, Pea Tendrils, Chorizo Crisp

Salads

• Potato, Garlic-15

• Sweet and Russet Tortilla Espagnol; Red, Sugar Sweet Cherry Tomatoes, Green Bibb, Scapes, Schug, Golden Tahini, Chips

• Beet, Trout-15

• Candied Gold, Chioggia Beets; Steelhead Trout “Taramasalata”, Watercress, Pignoli Vinaigrette, Feta Crumble, Basil, Lavash

• Lettuce, Avocado-15

• Green Panisse Lettuce, Baby Arugula; Avocado, Honey-Blue Cheese Vinaigrette, Egg Whites, Tomato Confit, Duck, Golden Flax

• Charcuterie, Nut-20

• Pork Rillons, Napoletana Sausage, Bresaola, Duck Prosciutto, Lamb Terrine; Mustard, Pickle, Candied Hazelnuts, Cheese Toast

Main Courses

• Salmon, Sorrel-41

• Slow-Roasted Sockeye Filet, Spring Sorrel, Candied Beets, Wild Rice Croquettes, Morel Mushrooms, Chamomile Milk

• Lamb, Honey-39

• Whey-Brined Leg, Potato-Braised Meat “Moussaka” Terrine; Baby Carrots, “Baklava” Pudding, Feta, Cinnamon, Dill

• Bass, Snap Pea-37

• Steamed, East Coast Black Bass; Glazed Snap Peas, Parmesan-Creamed Arugula, Charred Vidalia, Strawberry, Granola

• Rabbit, Nasturtium-38

• Prosciutto-Wrapped Saddle, Nasturtium-Apricot Chorizo Verde; Sweet Pea-Nasturtium Puree, Japanese Turnips, Flax Cracker

• Halibut, Carrot-37

• Olive Oil-Poached Alaskan Filet, Carrot-Calendula Puree, Black Olive Caramel, Pissenlits, Cinnamon Hollandaise, Croûte

• Beef, Lovage-43

• Sangria-Marinated Ribeye, Brisket-Noyaux Empanada; Lovage “Salsa Verde”, Smoked Tomato Romesco, Guajillo, Ramps

Pastry and Cheese

Pastries are $12 each

• Strawberry, Cream

• Vanilla Crème Prise-Puff Pastry Tart, Strawberry-Basil Jam, Margarita Sorbet, Fresh Berries, Caramel Espuma

• Raspberry, Pistachio

• Pistachio Ice Cream Vacherin, Raspberry Cube, Rosewater Cloud Meringue, Berries, Nut Shortbread, Preserves

• Banana, Coconut

• White Chocolate-Banana Namelaka, Mango, Banana-Mango Sorbet, Avocado, Cake, Macadamias

• Cherry, Sesame

• Tart Cherry “Clafoutis”, Sesame Cake, Kalmansi Curd, Cherry Gel, Basil Sorbet, Black Sesame Tuile

• Rhubarb, Orange

• Orange Blossom Custard Tartelette, Rhubarb-Pink Peppercorn Sorbet, Strawberry Poached Rhubarb, Violet Gelée

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

• Uplands “Pleasant Ridge Reserve” Crème Brûlée, Mandarin Jam, Winter Fruit Mostarda, Honey, Pecans, Fruit & Nut Toast

*Cheese selections vary

Brunch

$37 per guest

• Hen Egg, Maple
• Sunnyside Egg, Horchata French Toast, Maple Syrup, Fava Bean Salsa Verde, Feta, Shallots, Puffed Rice

-or-

• Quail, Strawberry
• Grilled Quail, Strawberry Jam, Puff Pastry Waffle, Michigan Asparagus, Fresh Berries, Sorrel, Almonds

-or-

• Crab, Radish
• Tortilla-Dusted Soft Shell Crab, Guajillo Mole, Glazed Radish, Avocado Chimichurri, Black Garlic, Corn, Lime

-or-

• Salmon, Cucumber
• Smoked Salmon Mousse, “Everything Spice” Crêpe, Gem Romaine, Lemon Curd, Caper, Cucumber, Cracker

• Bass, Mustard
• Grilled Greek Bass Filet, Mustard Fettuccine, Smoked Sour Cream, Candied Beets, Dill, Honey, Herb Crumbs

-or-

• Lamb, Cherry
• Whey Leg Medallions, Shaved “Gyros”; Cherry Tahini, Cucumber, Falafel, Turkish Olive, Cherry Molasses

-or-

• Merluza, Apricot
• Atlantic Hake, Poached Apricot, Onion Top Couscous, Smoked Apricot Jam, Black Olive Caramel, Croûtes

-or-

• Beef, Broccoli

• Top Sirloin Steak, Black Rice Risotto, Sesame-Lime Napa Salad, Spring Onions, Basil, Miso, Rice Cracker

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• Banana, Passion

• Banana Cheesecake, Pistachio Dacquoise, Passion Fruit Sorbet, Amaretto Gelée, “Nilla”s, Nut Crumble

-or-

• Strawberry, Peanut
• Strawberry Parfait, Peanut Butter-Chocolate Cookie, Strawberry Sorbet, Angel Food, Fresh Berries, Candy

-or-

• Chocolate, Mandarin
• Dark Chocolate Mousse Dome, Mirroir Glaze, Clementine Sorbet, Espresso, Caramel Foam, Hazelnut Praline

-or-

• Coconut, Mango
• Coconut Panna Cotta, Toasted Granola, Fresh Mangoes, Macaroon, Mango Gel, Coconut Water 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, Mango

• Crusoe and Smith & Cross Spiced Rums, Kesar Mango, Guajillo

• Whiskey, Mint

• J. Rieger’s Rectified Whiskey, Orgeat, Mint, Lime, Ginger Shrub

• Gin, Cucumber

• Junipero Gin, Genovese Basil Syrup, Cucumber Water, Citrus

• Brandy, Cherry

• Fevrier Cognac, Tart Cherry Juice, Leopold Cherry Liqueur, Amaro Montenegro

• Vodka, Strawberry

• North Shore Vodka, Fresh Strawberry, Lemon, Hibiscus Liqueur