The Raleigh rolls out new menus in advance of Michael Schwartz's fall debut

By Lesley Abravanel | Lank@aol.com7/30/2012

Daniel Ganem, The Raleigh's chef de cuisine, is putting his own stamp on the hotel's menu in advance of Michael Schwartz's much anticipated debut there sometime in the Fall. Ganem, an alum of BLT Steak and Bourbon steak, has created new breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner menus. Here's the new dinner menu:

 

snacks

Salt & Vinegar Potato Chips     6

 

Charred Shishito Peppers     7

 

Plantain Chips... guacamole & salsa     9

 

Crispy Hominy... chile & lime     6

 

crudo

 

Yellowfin Tuna Crudo... sesame seeds and soy

aji panca sauce     16

 

Beef Steak Tartare... fried capers, crispy shallots

and grilled country bread     16

 

Local Fish Crudo... over avocado mousse and

aji amarillo-potato purée topped with

crispy calamari     14

 

raw bar

Selection of East and West Coast Oysters

½ dozen     18

1 dozen     36

 

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail     17

 

Jumbo Lump Crab Meat     16

 

 Florida Clams ½ dozen     13

 

 Local Fish Ceviche     14

 

starters

 

Chargrilled Octopus… tzaziki, chickpea salad, torn herbs     18

 

Steamed Mussels… coconut, curry, lemongrass     13

 

Burrata… crushed fava beans, tomato, basil     14

 

Roasted Beet Salad… frisée, toasted almonds, radish, stilton, meyer lemon vinaigrette     13                                           

 

Baby Greens… orange, radish, manchego, lemon vinaigrette     11

 

Caesar… basil caesar dressing, crispy croutons, parmigiano     12

 

fish and shellfish

 

Pan Roasted Local Fish… farro salad, grapefruit     29

 

Marinated Grilled Yellowfin Tuna… black eyed peas, celery, fennel – beet purée     29

 

Grilled Swordfish Provencal… jumbo asparagus     28

 

Seafood Stew… local fish, clams, mussels, shrimp, octopus, fennel, roasted tomato,

grilled sourdough, saffron aioli     26

 

Pan Roasted Whole Local Snapper for 2… lemon brown butter     52

 

meat and poultry

 

Pan Roasted Poulet Rouge Chicken… fava beans, baby carrots, ginger jus     24

 

Grilled 10 oz Hanger Steak… grilled spring onions, smoked almonds, romesco sauce     26

 

Slow Roasted Harris Ranch Short Rib…  corn – jalapeño purée, shaved fennel, cilantro     29

 

Pan Seared 8oz Filet… wild mushrooms, red wine jus     38

 

sides

Fries     7

 

Macaroni and Cheese     8

 

Grilled Asparagus     9

               

Sautéed Wild Mushrooms     10

 

Vegetable Medley     10

 

LUNCH MENU

snacks

Salt & Vinegar Potato Chips     6

 

Charred Shishito Peppers     7

 

Plantain Chips...  guacamole & salsa     9

 

Crispy Hominy...  chile & lime     6

 

 

raw bar

 

Selection of East and West Coast Oysters

½ dozen     18

1 dozen     36

 

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail     17

 

Jumbo Lump Crab Meat     16

 

Florida Clams ½ dozen     13

 

Local Fish Ceviche     14

 

salads

 

Caesar Salad... basil caesar dressing, crispy croutons, parmesan     12

 

Baby Greens... orange, radish, manchego, lemon vinaigrette     11

 

Vegetable Chopped Salad... tomato, cucumber, chickpeas, black olives, feta, avocado,

red onion, radish, fresh hearts of palm, corn, creamy sherry vinaigrette     13

 

Nicoise Salad... yellowfin tuna, soft cooked egg, haricot verts, black olives, tomato,

fingerling potato, white anchovy     17

 

Add Grilled Chicken  6, Shrimp  8,

Tuna  9, Hanger Steak  8

 

 

sandwiches

 

Black Angus Hamburger... onion marmalade, aged yellow cheddar, bacon, brioche bun     16

 

Grilled Yellowfin Tuna Pan-Bagnat... homemade flatbread, soft cooked egg, haricot verts,

black olives, tomato, fingerling potato, white anchovy     17

 

BBQ Short Rib Panini... aged vermont white cheddar, coleslaw     16

 

Tomato & Buffalo Mozzarella... arugula pesto, frisée, baguette     14

 

Grilled Chicken Sandwich... bacon, lettuce, tomato, avocado, red onion, mustard sauce,

multi grain bread     14

 

Cuban Sandwich...  roasted pork, black forest ham, gruyère, house pickles, baguette     14

  All Sandwiches Served with Choice of Fries or Greens

entree

 

Pan Roasted Poulet Rouge Chicken...  fava beans, baby carrots, ginger jus     24

 

Grilled Hanger Steak...  avocado, chimichurri, fries     23

 

Pappardelle Primavera... seasonal vegetables, tomato, parmesan     16

 

Pan Roasted Local Fish... farro salad, grapefruit     29

 

Grilled Swordfish Provencal... jumbo asparagus     28

BRUNCH MENU

starters

Coffee Cake     3.50 · Croissant     4.50 ·

Pain Au Chocolat     5 · Brioche     3 ·

Scone     3.50 ∙ Lemon Pound Cake     3.50 · Muffins     3.50 · Caneles     3 ·

Almond Croissant     5 ·

 

Bakery Basket… croissant, pain au chocolat, muffin, coffee cake, scone, lemon pound cake, jams & butter     16    

 

Seasonal Fresh Fruit & Berries     12

 

Greek Yogurt & Homemade Granola     12

add berries     14    

 

Steel Cut Oatmeal... banana, brown sugar     9

 

raw bar

Selection of East and West Coast Oysters

½ dozen     18

1 dozen     36

 

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail     17

 

Jumbo Lump Crab Meat     16

 

Florida Clams ½ dozen     13

 

Local Fish Ceviche     14

 

 classics                                               

 

Wild Smoked Salmon & Bagel... cream cheese, tomato, capers, red onion     18

 

Croque Madame... croissant, black forest ham, béchamel, gruyére, fried egg, green salad     14

 

Two Eggs Any Style... breakfast potatoes, roasted tomato, apple wood smoked bacon or

chicken sausage     16

 

Three Egg Omelet... breakfast potatoes, roasted tomato, green salad     16

Choose Three: red onion, peppers, mushroom, spinach, bacon, ham, cheddar, gruyére

 

Eggs Benedict... two poached eggs, english muffin, black forest ham, hollandaise sauce,

roasted tomato, green salad     16

with wild smoked salmon    19

 

Brioche French Toast… orange blossom infused vermont maple syrup, caramelized banana     12

 

Lemon Buttermilk Pancakes… blueberries, fromage blanc, vermont maple syrup     13

 

salads

 

Vegetable Chopped Salad... tomato, cucumber, chickpeas, black olives, feta, avocado, red onion, radish, fresh hearts of palm, corn,

creamy sherry vinaigrette     13

 

Nicoise Salad... yellowfin tuna, soft cooked egg,

haricot verts, black olives, tomato, fingerling potato, white anchovy     17

 

Caesar Salad... basil caesar dressing,

crispy croutons, parmesan     12

 

entrees

 

Pan Roasted Poulet Rouge Chicken...  fava beans,

baby carrots, ginger jus     24

 

Grilled Hanger Steak...  avocado, chimichurri, fries     23

 

Pan Roasted Local Fish... farro salad, grapefruit     29

 

sandwiches

 

Black Angus Hamburger... onion marmalade, aged yellow cheddar, bacon, brioche bun     16

 

Grilled Chicken Sandwich... bacon, lettuce, tomato, avocado, red onion, mustard sauce,

multi grain bread     14

 

Cuban Sandwich...  roasted pork, black forest ham,

gruyère, house pickles, baguette     14

 

All Sandwiches Served with Choice of Fries or Greens

 

 

on the side

 

Apple wood smoked bacon     5

 

Country chicken sausage     5

 

Grilled black forest ham     5

 

Grilled Asparagus     9

 

Fries     7

BREAKFAST MENU

fruit & grains

Seasonal Fresh Fruit & Berries     12

 

Greek Yogurt & Homemade Granola     12

add Berries     14    

 

Muesli with Fresh Berries     9

 

Steel Cut Oatmeal... banana, brown sugar     9

 

Selection of Cereals... fresh berries or banana     7    

 

sweets

 

coffee Cake     3.50 · Croissant     4.50 ·

Pain Au Chocolat     5 · Brioche     3 ·

Scone     3.50 · Lemon Pound Cake     3.50 · Muffins     3.50 · Caneles     3 ·

Almond Croissant     5 ·

 

Bakery Basket… croissant, pain au chocolat, muffin, coffee cake, scone, lemon pound cake, jams & butter     16    

 

Brioche French Toast… orange blossom infused vermont maple syrup, caramelized banana     12

 

Lemon Buttermilk Pancakes… blueberries, fromage blanc, vermont maple syrup     13

savory

Wild Smoked Salmon & Bagel... cream cheese, tomato, capers, red onion     18

 

Croque Madame... croissant, black forest ham, béchamel, gruyére, fried egg, green salad     14

 

Two Eggs Any Style... breakfast potatoes, roasted tomato, apple wood smoked bacon or

chicken sausage     16

 

Three Egg Omelet... breakfast potatoes, roasted tomato, green salad     16

Choose Three: red onion, peppers, mushroom, spinach, bacon, ham, cheddar, gruyére

 

Goat Cheese & Asparagus Frittata... arugula, tomato, grilled country bread     16

 

Breakfast Burrito... scrambled eggs, black beans, tomato, bell pepper, red onion, queso fresco,

avocado, salsa     16

 

Eggs Benedict... two poached eggs, english muffin, black forest ham, hollandaise sauce, roasted tomato, green salad     16

with wild smoked salmon     19

sides

 

Apple Wood Smoked Bacon     5

 

Country Chicken Sausage     5

 

Grilled Black Forest Ham     5

 

Breakfast Potatoes     4

 

Roasted Tomato     4

 

Grilled Asparagus     5

beverages

Fresh Squeezed Juices …

small     4 · large     6 ·

orange, grapefruit, apple, carrot

 

Organic Milk… small     3 · large     6 ·

whole or skim

 

Panther Coffee

pot of brewed regular or decaf: small     3.50 ·

 large     7 ∙ cold brew     4 · espresso     4 ·

double espresso     6 · cappuccino     6 ·

latte     6 · macchiato     5 ·

 

Steven Smith Tea Maker     4 ·

Bungalow, Lord Bergamot, Fez, Mao Feng Shui,

Meadow, Peppermint leaves