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Breakfast

Farm Fresh Omelet..............................................................................................................9.
Your choice of fresh ingredients, herbs and cheeses, served with red bliss home fries and your choice of toast, English muffin or bagel. Egg whites available for a heart-healthy morning.

*Eggs Benedict.....................................................................................................................11.
The classic; poached eggs atop Canadian bacon and English muffins, dolloped with hollandaise.

*Eggs Vanderbilt..................................................................................................................12.
Richer than the Rockefellers; poached eggs atop buttery spinach and crisp crumbled bacon served over English muffins with hollandaise.

*Two Eggs Any Way.............................................................................................................6.
With bacon, red bliss home fries and your choice of toast, English muffin or bagel.

*Gravlax Plate........................................................................................................................11.
House-made cured salmon with traditional accompaniments, cream cheese, and your choice of bagel.

Challah French Toast..........................................................................................................9.
Traditional holiday Challah makes the best French toast. Berries? Nuts? Just ask.

WildBerry Pancakes.............................................................................................................8.
A triple stack dusted with powdered sugar.

Continental Breakfast

À la carte, your choice, $2 per item - Pastries, Fresh Fruit, Cereal, Oatmeal, Yogurt, Granola, Berries or Bagels

 

Lunch

Today's Soup…………………………………………………...……………………..6

Traditional New England Clam Chowder..............…………………………..……7
Comfort food everyone loves.

Crab Bisque……………………………………………...……………………………8
Smooth, rich, decadent and very Newport.

Vanderbilt House Salad / Traditional Caesar……….Half 5 * Full 9
Baby spinach, Gorgonzola, roasted red peppers, English cucumber, and slivers of sundried tomatoes; or the old favorite we love.

Shrimp Caesar………………………………………..…….…….. Half 7 * Full 12
Crisp romaine tossed with shredded parmesan and multi-grain garlic croutons in our own lemony Caesar dressing, topped with marinated grilled shrimp.

The Corner Deli……………………………………………………………...…….13
A bit of our light tuna, honey-whole grain mustard chicken and pesto shrimp salads served with fresh house-made bread rolls.

Best of All …………………………………………………...………………………10
Have a cup of any of our soups with a half salad for a lighter lunch.

--Choice of Creamy Roquefort, Caesar, Honey Balsamic, Avocado,
or Garlic and Herb Dressing-- 

Vanderbilt "Crunch Chips"…………………………………………………….7
Sea salt seasoned kettle chips, served warm with house-made French onion dip.

Fried Ravioli………………………………………………………………………….9
Our lobster and herb ravioli, breaded and fried golden, with lemon, tartar and capers.

Calama R.I. ………………………………………………………...………………..11
Lightly breaded and fried golden, tossed with diced tomatoes, cherry peppers, roasted garlic, white wine and lots of butter, the way R.I. loves it.

Blackened-Blue Rib Eye Sandwich …………..…………………………....12
Angus beef dredged in blackening spices and grilled however you like, topped with Gorgonzola and marinated tomatoes, served on ciabatta bread with fries.

Best Grilled Cheese Ever…………………………………………………..……8
Triple-stacked Vermont cheddar melted between butter crisp Pullman bread.
Tomato? Bacon? Just ask.

The Vander BLT………………………………………………………...…………….9
Crisp bacon, romaine, heirloom tomatoes and avocado on multi-grain wheat bread with garlic and herb spread.

Bistro Burgers……………………………………………………………………..12
Premium Hereford beef well seasoned and seared, topped with a dollop of Boursin cheese and caramelized red onions. Three bite sized burgers on buttery grilled buns.

Aaron's Grilled Pizzas…………………………………………...………………9
He makes all the bread here and is proud of it. An eight inch grilled thin-crust pie with toppings based on the weather, inspiration, or your requests.

 

Cornish Cream Tea ** Served Daily from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Cornish Cream Tea..............................................................................8. 

A pot of your choice of tea from a selection of black or green leaves, served with two freshly baked homemade scones, best eaten smothered in Cornish clotted cream and topped wiht a dollop of strawberry jam.

 

Dinner

Spring Lights 

Vanderbilt House Salad / Traditional Caesar……….Half 5 * Full 9
Baby spinach, Gorgonzola, roasted red peppers, English cucumber, and slivers of sundried tomatoes; or the old favorite we love.

Shrimp Caesar………………………………………..…….…….. Half 7 * Full 12
Crisp romaine tossed with shredded parmesan and multi-grain garlic croutons in our own lemony Caesar dressing, topped with marinated grilled shrimp.

Classic Cobb Salad………………………………………………………………12
Fresh mixed greens with avocado, ripe tomatoes, bacon, sliced hard boiled eggs, New England cheddar, scallions and sliced grilled chicken breast.

--Choice of Creamy Roquefort, Caesar, Honey Balsamic, Avocado
or Garlic and Herb Dressing--

Antipasti……………………………………………………………..……………….12
An assortment of cured Italian meats, sharp cheeses and marinated vegetables served with crisp romaine and our rosemary focaccia.

The Corner Deli.……………………………………………………………...…….13
A bit of our light tuna, honey-whole grain mustard chicken and pesto shrimp salads served with fresh house-made bread rolls.

Bistro Burgers……………………………………………………………………..12
Premium Hereford beef, well seasoned and seared, topped with a dollop of Boursin cheese and caramelized red onions. Three bite sized burgers on buttery grilled buns.

Aaron's Grilled Pizzas…………………………………………...………………9
He makes all the bread here and is proud of it. An eight inch grilled thin-crust pie with toppings based on the weather, inspiration or your requests.

 

And…

Today's Soup…………………………………………………...……………………..6

Traditional New England Clam Chowder…………………………..……7
Comfort food everyone loves.

Crab Bisque……………………………………………...……………………………8
Smooth, rich, decadent and very Newport.

Vanderbilt "Crunch Chips"………………………………………………..…7
Sea salt seasoned kettle chips, served warm with house-made French onion dip.

Bread and Cheese…………………………………………………………………..7
Chef’s assortment of fresh house-made breads with a variety of domestic and imported cheeses served with sweet seedless grapes.

Fried Ravioli………………………………………………………………………….9
Our lobster and herb ravioli, breaded and fried golden, with lemon and
rémoulade for dipping.

Calama R.I. ………………………………………………………...………………..11
Lightly breaded and fried golden, tossed with diced tomatoes, cherry peppers, roasted garlic, white wine and lots of butter - the way R.I. loves it.

 

Summer Nights

Lobster Ravioli…………………………………...……….……..Half 13 * Full 21
Fresh real Maine lobster meat, coarsely chopped and mixed with fresh herbs, butter and spices, wrapped in handmade pasta with sautéed asparagus, shallots and a splash of sherry, served in a light crab scampi sauce.

Les Moules Frites…………………………………………………………...……..18
Fresh local mussels steamed in garlic, shallots and dry white wine, finished with crème fraîche and served with a basket of our hand-cut fries.

Smothered Chicken.………………………………………………..…………….17
Statler chicken breast pounded tender, seared and simmered in stock with mirepoix, served over aromatic jasmine rice with steamed vegetables.

Lamb……………………………………………………………………………………24
Half rack of New Zealand lamb roasted with red wine, garlic, shallots and rosemary, served with roasted red bliss potatoes and natural pan jus.

Sole Meunière………………………………………………………………………19
Simple, natural sole, lightly floured and sautéed in drawn butter, served with herbed risotto, steamed vegetable and lemon.

Pasta Maria………………………………………………………….……………..16
Handmade spinach gnocchi seared in brown butter and sautéed with eggplant, herbs and sundried tomatoes in pink vodka sauce, garnished with shredded Pecorino.

The Del Monica……..…..…………………………..………………………………23
Petite portion of center cut rib eye, generously seasoned, seared and slow roasted to finish, served with pommes frites, sautéed vegetable and pink peppercorn demi-glace.

 

Dessert

Teresa’s Gourmet Pies........................................................................................................7.
Changes weekly, with the season and with inspiration.

Lady's Godiva………………………………………………………………………..8
A trio of white, chocolate, and cappuccino Godiva liqueur mousses.

Summer Berry Shortcake……………………………………………………….9
Layers of shortbread with tart lemon curd and fresh seasonal berries.

The Cookie Plate……………………………………………………………...…….8
All of our little favorites.

Dulce de Leche………………………………………………………………………9
Layered caramel-infused vanilla cake and caramel ice cream with a rich chocolate sauce.

À la Mode……………………………………………………...……………………….4
We make it here, it makes us happy. A trio of our ice creams, or ask for a big scoop with any of our desserts.

*Items contain or may contain raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food born illness.

 

 

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