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| Soup of the day | $9.00 |
| Napoleon of Parmesan Tuile, Eggplant Caviar, Tomato, Grilled Fresh Sardines and Black Olive Vinaigrette | $11.50 |
| Terrine of Foie Gras, Sweetbreads and Shiitake Mushrooms, Wild Mushroom Salad | $14.50 |
| Endive, Apple and Roquefort Salad with Sliced Smoked Duck Breast | $10.50 |
| Escargot Fricassee with Fresh Herbs, Parmesan Tuile, Prosciutto Chips and White Truffle Oil | $12.00 |
| Sauteed Fresh Foie Gras Paired with Seasonal Fruits, Sweet and Sour Reduction | $16.50 |
| Lobster Salad, Avocado and Fennel, Mustard, Ginger Dressing | $14.50 |
| Crispy Rare Tuna in a Japanese Bread Crumbs, Gazpacho Sauce | $13.50 – $28.00 |
| Assorted Cheese Plate from L'Absinthe Tray | $14.00 |
| Sundried Tomato Crusted Red Snapper, Swiss Chard, Provencale Olive Broth | $27.00 |
| Roasted Sea Bass Wrapped in Prosciutto, Baby Carrots, Black Trumpet Mushrooms in a Cumin Vinaigrette | $27.00 |
| Grilled Lobster, Roasted Asparagus, Barley, Shallot Confit, Classic Bearnaise Sauce | $30.00 |
| Pan Seared Grouper, Braised Baby Artichoke Barigoule, Oven Dried Tomatoes and Lime Vinaigrette | $27.00 |
| Roasted Rack of Lamb, Honey Mint Cucumber Relish, Goat Cheese Potato Dumpling, Sauteed Cherry Tomatoes | $27.00 |
| Crispy Long Island Duck, Fresh Peas, Bib Lettuce, Green Olive Jus, Tomato Chutney | $27.00 |
| Leg of Rabbit Confit in Olive Oil, Pan Seared Rabbit Loin, Fava Beans, Morels, Louisiana Crawfish Reduction | $28.00 |
| Marinated and Roasted Pork Tender Loin. Fingerling Potatoes, Haricots Verts, Frisee Salad, Macadamia Nuts, Porcini Jus | $26.00 |
| Beef Tartare, Watercress Salad, Vegetable Chips | $22.00 |
| Seasonal Vegetable Plate | $20.50 |
| Cheese Plate | $14.00 |
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| Chateau Rieussec Sautern 1998 | $18.00 |
| Chateau de Fesel Bonnenzeaux 1996 | $13.00 |
| Wolffer Long Island 2000 | $12.00 |
| Aureus de Sauternes 2000 | $10.00 |
| Armagnac: Bas Armagnac Loubere 1950 | $55.00 |
| Armagnac: Chefs Reserve 1950 | $42.00 |
| Armagnac: De Montal 1976 | $25.00 |
| Armagnac: Laubade 1968 | $35.00 |
| Armagnac: De Montal XO | $25.00 |
| Armagnac: Larresingle VSOP | $15.00 |
| Bas Armagnac Loubere Reserve | $12.00 |
| Italy: 2000 Moscato d'Asti "Nivole" | $25.00 |
| Hungary: 1975 Tokaji Oremus Aszu 5 Puttorryos | $120.00 |
| Australia: 1997 Nobile Baldivis Estate | $45.00 |
| Calvados: P. Magloire 20Yea | $35.00 |
| Calvados: Lecomte 5 Year | $14.00 |
| Calvados: Busnel Vsop | $10.00 |
| Cognac: Hennessy Paradis | $65.00 |
| Cognac: Martell XO Supreme | $40.00 |
| Cognac: Martell Cordon Bleu | $39.00 |
| Cognac: Martell Noblige | $20.00 |
| Cognac: Martell Extra | $20.00 |
| Cognac: Delamain Pale & Dry | $18.00 |
| Cognac: Hennessy VSOP | $17.00 |
| Cognac: Pierre Ferrand Selection des Anes | $16.00 |
| Cognac: Pierre Ferrand Reserve | $15.00 |
| Cognac: Chateau de Montifaud | $14.00 |
| Cognac: Remy Martin VSOP | $12.00 |
| Cognac: Gautier gold | $12.00 |
| Cognac: Courvoisier | $10.00 |
| Noval SILVAL Vintage 2000 | $18.00 |
| Ramos Pinto Vintage 1991 | $14.00 |
| Taylor Flategate Tawny 20Year | $13.00 |
| Ramos Pinto Vintage 1982 | $12.00 |
| Noval Fine Ruby | $10.00 |
| USA: 2000 Wolffer L.I. New York Chardonnay | $80.00 |
| USA: 1995 Swanson Late Harvest Semillion | $85.00 |
| USA: 2001 Geyser Peak Late Harvest Riesling | $50.00 |
| Languedoc-Rousillon: 1996 Banyuls Red Clos les Paulilles | $45.00 |
| White Alsace from Trimbach: 1997 Gewurtztraminer (VT) | $75.00 |
| Loire Valley: 1997 Bonnezeaux "Cat. De Fesles" | $95.00 |
| 1995 Chateau Yquem | $220.00 |
| 1998 Chateau Rieussec | $75.00 |
| 2000 Chateau Aureus de Sauternes | $55.00 |
| Toulous Lautrec Coffee: Benedictine, Marie Brizzard, House Coffee, Creme Fraiche | $10.00 |
| L'Absinthe Coffee: Calvados, House Coffee, Creme Fraiche | $10.00 |
| Irish Coffee: Irish Whiskey, House Coffee, Creme Fraiche | $10.00 |
| ORANGE PEKOE TEA | $3.50 |
| Chamomile Tea | $3.50 |
| ENGLISH BREAKFAST TEA | $3.50 |
| Decaffeinated Coffees Available | |
| Peppermint Tea | $3.50 |
| EARL GREY TEA | $3.50 |
| Coffee Latte | $4.00 |
| Macchiatto | $4.50 |
| Darjeeling Tea | $3.50 |
| Cappuccino | $4.50 |
| Espresso | $4.00 |
| House Coffee | $3.00 |
| Homemade Chocolate Truffles | |
| Cognac: Gautier Blue | $12.00 |
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| The L'Absinthe Assorted Cheese Plate: Camembert (Normandie), Reblochon (Haute Savoie), Fourme D'Ambert (Auvergne), Cantal (Auvergne), Brie (Normandie), Saint Nectaire (Auvergne), Bucheron (Goat Cheese) | $16.00 |
| Thin Crisp Apple Tart, Vanilla Ice Cream | $11.00 |
| Yrgasheffe Ethiopa (Smooth, mild, very aromatic coffee) | $7.00 |
| Classique Souffle du Jour (Ask for Our Daily Souffle) | $12.00 |
| Blue Mountain, Jamaica (Well-rounded and aromatic coffee) | $10.00 |
| Tower of Chocolate Mousse, Ginger Caramelized Apple, Caramel Sauce | $12.00 |
| Papouasie, New Guinea (Coffee well-rounded with a full-bodied slightly perfumed flavor, touch of acidity) | $7.00 |
| Baba Soaked in Old Rum, Fruit Salad and Raisin Pastry Cream | $12.00 |
| Blue Mountain, Jamaica (Well rounded and aromatic coffee) | $10.00 |
| The Montblanc Pear (Chestnut Mousse, Chesnut Confit, Chocolate Sauce | $12.00 |
| Lago Azul, Guatemala (Coffee with a full-bodied flavor, slightly acid and aromatic taste) | $7.00 |
| Assorted Red Berries served with your choice of Whipped Cream, Sugar or Plain | $14.00 |
| Mare Rouge, Haitian-Decaffeinated (Coffee that retains its strength and its delicious aroma when decaffeinated) | $8.00 |
| Assorted Cookie Plate | $9.50 |
| Pico, San Cristobal "Columbia" (Smooth lightly flavored coffee, very fine aromatic and slightly acid) | $8.00 |
| Cafe and Chocolat Liegeois: Fountain of Chocolate and Coffee Ice Cream, Warm Chocolate Sauce, Whipped Cream | $13.00 |
| Strawberry Melba: Strawberry Sorbet, Vanilla Ice Cream, Whipped Cream, Strawberry Coulis | $13.00 |
| Assorted Seasonal Sorbets and Ice Creams | $13.00 |
| Blue Tawar, Java (Well balanced coffee, mild and full bodied without any acidity) | $7.00 |
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| Maine Belon Oysters | $2.70 |
| West Coast Hama-Hamas | $1.70 |
| Boston Malpeque Oysters | $1.30 |
| Maine Little Neck Clams | $1.10 |
| Maine Sea Urchins | $3.00 |
| Jumbo Shrimp | $3.00 |
| Whole Crab (in season) | $15.00 |
| 1/2 Cold Lobster | $16.00 |
| Whelks | $12.00 |
| Louisiana Crawfish (in season) | $12.00 |
| Periwinkles | $10.00 |
| Razor Clams | $10.00 |
| L'Absinthe Assorted Tray | $39.00 – $78.00 |
| Golden Osetra Caviar | $26.00 |
| Filet de Macquereau Dieppois au Vin Blanc (Dieppe Style Mackerel Filet Cooked in White Wine, Onions, Carrots and Lemon) | $10.50 |
| Saucisson Beaujolais, Pommes a l'Houile et Lentilles (Beaujolais Style Warm Poached Sausage with Potatoes and Lentils) | $10.50 |
| Tete de Veau et Poireaux, Sauce Gribiche (Leeks and Veal Head Salad, Gribiche Sauce | $10.50 |
| Poularde Truffee et ses Legumes Poches (Poached Free Range Chicken in a Black Truffle Broth, Poached Vegetables) | $29.50 |
| Boeuf Mode Parisien aux Carottes (Slow Braised Lean Beef with Carrots) | $25.00 |
| Choucroute Royale Alsacienne (Alsatian Royal Choucroute) | $27.00 |
| Dover Sole Meuniere (1 pers) | |
| Roasted Free Range Chicken au Jus | $18.00 – $36.00 |
| Roast Rack of Veal au Jus (2 pers) | $58.00 |
| Roast Rack of Lamb au Jus (2 pers) | $62.00 |
| Roasted Rib Eye Steak on the Bone (2 pers) Shallot Sauce | $58.00 |
| Steamed Vegetables | $8.50 |
| Hazelnut Mashed Potatoes | $8.50 |
| SAUTEED SPINACH | $8.50 |
| Snow Peas | $8.50 |
| Assorted Wild Mushrooms | $8.50 |
| Moroccan Couscous | $8.50 |
| Braised Belgian Endives | $8.50 |
| Home Made French Fries | $8.50 |
| Roasted Rib Eye Steak on the Bone Peppercorn Sauce | $58.00 |
| Roasted Rib Eye Steak on the Bone (2 pers) Red Wine Sauce | $58.00 |