Small Bites

Just got the word that Eric Gabrynowicz, formerly the sous chef at Union Square Cafe in Manhattan, is the new chef at Tavern in Garrison. He’s kept the raclette on the menu, and it looks like he’s put his farm-to-table stamp on a lot of the dishes. I’ll report back with photos in the near future.

Tavern, 955 Route 9D, Garrison. 845-424-3254. www.highlandscountryclub.netÂÂ

Here’s the menu:

Our Farm-to-Table Philosophy at Tavern

A great meal starts with great ingredients.  At Tavern, we strive to find the best local ingredients for our dishes, farmed in a manner that sustains the land for future generations.  Whenever possible, the products that we feature on our menu are raised naturally without the use of chemicals, hormones or antibiotics. We are lucky that many of our vegetables are grown at our sister property, The Garrison, whose two-acre farm supplies us with lettuces, tomatoes and produce during the growing season.

We look forward to the time where all restaurants will look to the resources of the land as the future of their community.

Eric Gabrynowicz, Executive Chef, Highlands Country Club

Raclette

The Tradition of Raclette, derived from the French verb “racler� meaning “to scrape,� started on the hillsides of the Valais region in Switzerland at the end of the 19th century.

Raclette Cheese served with Organic Purple Potatoes,
Cornichons & Pickled Cipollini Onions
$12

Starters

Tavern Soup
Winter Squash, Maple, and Ronnybrook Cream
8

Apples and Pancetta
Mixed Greens and Cabrales
10

Pan Seared Hudson Valley Foie Gras
Toasted Cornbread and Cranberry Sauce
16

Tavern Salad
Wild Watercress, Arugula, Shaved Pears,
Aged Balsamic and Pecorino Romano
9

Meiller’s Pork Confit
Mustard Fruits
10

Hearty Littleneck Clam and Mussel Chowder
Root Vegetables and Bacon Crumble
12

White Boot Brigade Shrimp Toasts
Eli’s Pumpernickel, Sriracha Aioli and Alfalfa Sprouts
11

EntrÃĩes

Pan Seared Atlantic Salmon
Roasted Hedgehog Mushrooms, Pancetta, and Barley “Risotto�
19

Six Point Berkshire Pork Chop
Crisped Sweet Potato Cake, Griddled Vidalia Onion,
and Roasted Apple Butter
24

Roasted Organic Chicken
Black Olive Mashed Potatoes, Cauliflower and Natural Jus
18

Tavern Pasta
Mafaldine, Meiller’s Beef Ragu, Arugula and Parmigiano Reggiano
13/19

Murray’s Free Range Turkey Pot Pie
Organic-Free Range Turkey and Blooming Hill Farms Root Vegetables
16

Braised Cedar River Short Rib
Parsnip Puree and Watercress
24

Tavern Burger
Meiller’s Pasture Raised Beef, House made pickles, Brioche Bun
Choice of Bayley Hazen Blue, Cabot Cheddar or Jarlsberg
12

Cassoulet
Duck Confit, Chorizo, and White Beans
17

Children’s Menu

$6

Mac and Cheese
Cabot Cheddar
and Orecchiette pasta

Chicken Fingers
Herbed French Fries or Salad

Sliders
House made mini burgers
Herbed French Fries or Salad

Grilled Cheese
Cabot Cheddar Sandwich with
Herbed French Fries or Salad

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