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L'absinthe

On this menu 135 dishes

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
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
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
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