Restaurant Description:L'Absinthe offers an authentic, elegant and charming Parisian ambiance along with J.Michel Bergougnoux' s fine cuisine. Any kind of dinner can be hosted at L'Absinthe.
Mesclun de salade aux Herbes fra�ches
(Mesclun salad with fresh herbs)
$8.50 Salades d'Endives et Roquefort, Magret de Canard Fum�
(Endive salad, Roquefort, Smoked Duck Breast)
$9.00 Gnocchis de pomme de terre et Calamards � la sauge
(Saut�ed Calamaris with sage, tomato and potato Gnocchis)
$8.50 Glac� d'Aubergine et confit d'Agneau au fromage de ch�vre
(Eggplant and Lamb salad glazed with goat cheese)
$9.00 Mosaique de Foie Gras et Queue de Boeuf aux salsifis
(Foie Gras and Oxtail Mosaic, glazed salsifis)
$13.00 Escargots de Bourgogne aux shiitakis et beurre d'escargot
(Escargots broiled with shiitaki mushrooms and escargot butter)
$10.50 Grosses Noix de St. Jacques, vinaigrette de Truffes d'Hiver
(Pan seared Diver Jumbo Sea scallops Salad, Winter Truffles vinaigrette)
$11.50 Le Plateau de Fromages de L'Absinthe
(Assorted Cheeses plate from L'Absinthe tray)
$12.00
Main Courses
Steak d'Espadon aux tomates et basilic
(Swordfish steak, fennel, roasted tomatoes and basil)
$24.50 Darne de Saumon � la Charmoula,couscous, citron confit, jus de palourde
(Maroccan style Salmon, couscous, lemon cured, clam broth)
$23.50 Pav� de Fl�tan aux Epices, navets caram�lis�s, salade de lentilles vertes
(Spice glazed Halibut, roasted turnips, green lentil salad)
$24.50 Classique Onglet de Boeuf accompagn� de votre choix: Echalottes, Sauce Marchand de Vin ou Poivre Vert
(Classic Hanger Steak, saut�ed potatoes with thyme and garlic with Green Peppercorn sauce, Red Wine Sauce or Shallots)
$22.50 Double C�te d'Agneau, tarte d'abricots secs et endives brais�es au jus clair
(Double Lamb Chop, dry apricot tart and braised endives, natural juice)
$27.00 Canard Confit, bouillon de chataigne et salsifis, Foie Gras poch�
(Duck Confit, chestnut and salsifis broth, poached Foie Gras)
$26.00 Poulet de Ferme r�ti, champignons sauvages, pur�e de pomme de terre � l'huile de noisette
(Roasted Free Range Chicken, wild mushrooms and mashed potatoes with a light touch of hazelnut oil) $20.50 Tartare de Boeuf aux chips de l�gumes et salade de cresson
(Beef Tartare, no egg, with vegetable chips and watercress salad)
$22.00 Assiette de l�gumes du Jour
(Seasonal Vegetables plate of the day
$19.50 Le Plateau de fromages de L'Absinthe
(Assorted Cheeses plate from L'Absinthe tray)
$12.00
All dishes share, extra charge
4.5
L'Asinthe Shellfish Tray
Your choice of the Chef's Selection
6 Clams $8.50
6 Oysters $11.00
Jumbo Shrimps $10.50
Lobster $15.00
L'Absinthe Plateau de fruits de Mer 1 to 2 persons - $26.00
3 to 4 persons - $48.50
Menu D'Antan
French Cuisine many years ago...
Filet de Maquereaux Dieppois au vin blanc
(Dieppo style Mackerel filet cooked in white wine onion, carrots and lemon)
$8.50 Saucisson chaud Beaujolais, pommes � l'huile et lentilles
(Beaujolais style warm poached sausage with potato and lentil)
$8.50 T�te de Veau et poireaux, sauce gribiche
(Leek and Veal head salad, gribiche sauce)
$9.50 Poularde truff� de la M�re Brasier
(Mere Brasier's poached chicken in a truffle broth
$26.50 Boeuf Mode Parisian aux carottes
(Slow braised lean beef with carrots)
$22.50 Tripes Leon de Lyon gratin�es � la tomate
(Leon de Lyon's Tripes "gratinees" with tomato, bread crumbs and parsley)
$20.00 Sole de Douvre Meuni�re (Dover sole Meuni�re)
Market Price
Dear Reader, Coming this September 1996, L'ABSINTHE BRASSERIE RESTAURANT is pleased to bring to you, "Sunday Lunch".
Our Brunch "A La Francaise" called Sunday Lunch features Jean-Michel Bergougnoux's French tasteful and light menu.
Open from 12: 00 Noon to 3:00 PM with a Prix Fixe Menu at $29.50
With our bests regards and many thanks for your visit.
Sunday Lunch
Appetizers
Potage du jour.
( Soup of the Day )
Mesclun de Salade aux Herbes Fraiches.
( Mesclun Salad with Fresh Herbs )
Salade d'Endives, Roquefort, Herbes Fraiches, Poitrine de Canard Fume
( Endive Salad, Roquefort, French Herbs, Smoked, Duck Breast )
Assiette Charcuteries, Condiments et Salade
( Cold Cut Plate, Pickles and Salad )
Ravioles du Royan au Corrite, Champignons Sauvages
( Comte Cheese Raviolis, Wild Mushrooms, Fresh Herbs )
6 Huitres de Votre Choix ou Crevettes
( 6 Oysters of Your Choice, or Shrimps ) suppl. 5.00
Le Plateau de Fromages de L'Absinthe
( Assorted Cheese Plate from L'Absinthe Tray )
Main Course
Oeufs Poches Benedictine au Saumon Fume et Caviar
( Poached Eggs Benedictine with Smoked Salmon, Caviar )
Gratin de Macaronis a l'Emmenthal
( Gratinated Elbow Pasta wih Emmenthal Cheese )
Croque Monsieur l'Absinthe, Jambon de Paris et Salade
( L'Absinthe Croque Monsieur with Salad )
Legumes Grilles aux Herbes de Provence
( Grilled vegetables Plate with Provencal Herbs )
Tartare de Boeuf aux Chips de Legumes et Salade de Cresson
( Beef Tartare, No Egg, Vegetable Chips, Watercress Salad )
Onglet de Boeuf Grille, ou au Poivre Vert, Pommes Frites
( Grilled Hanger Steak, or Green Pepper Sauce, French Fries )
Poule au Pot Truffee et ses Legumes
( Poached Hen in a Truffle Broth, Poached Vegetables ) suppl. 5.00