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Union Square Cafe.... (212) 243-4020
21 East 16th Street (bet 5th Ave. & Union Sq. W.) , New York, NY 10003

Cuisine: American Contemporary Price Range: Expensive ($31-$50) Neighborhood: Flatiron
Ambiance: Business, Modern Attire: Casual Elegance

Restaurant Description:Danny Meyer Opened New York's Union Square Cafe in 1985, and his restaurant helped pioneer a new breed of American eatery where imaginative food and wine are paired with caring service, easy comfort and excellent value. A critical success from the outset, Union Square Cafe has garnered the New York Times' coveted three star rating, is an eight time winner of The Wine Spectator's Award of Excellece for its outstanding international wine cellar, and has six times been voted one of New York City's Top 10 Favorite restaurants by the Zagat Survey.

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A P P E T I Z E R S

Spicy Red Pepper Fettuccine with Artichokes & Pecorino Romano

$8.75

Homemade Tagliarini with Langostinos, Oregano and Tomato Butter

$9.50

Rosemary Gnocchi with Gorgonzola, Toasted Walnuts, Pancetta and Leeks

$9.00

Chilled Poached Asparagus with Chopped Pistachios, Mismosa and Sauternes Vinaigrette

$8.50

USC Antipasto with Eggplant - Mozzarella "Polpettini." Baby Artichoke Salad & Sweet Pepper Crostino

$9.50

Rabbit, Foie Gras and Fines Herbes Terrine with Wild Leeks and Mustard Vinaigrette

$11.50

Crispy Risotto Cake with Escargots, Almond - Garlic Butter and Arugula

$9.75

Union Square Cafe's Fried Calamari with Spicy Anchovy Mayonnaise

$9.50

S A L A D A N D S O U P

Union Square Cafe's Black Bean Soup with Lemon and a Shot of Australian Sherry

$6.50

Stracciatella - Roman-Style Lamb, Spincah and Egg-Drop Broth with Orzo and Pecorino Romano

$7.50

Baby Spinach and Portobello Mushroom Salad with Fennel, Shaved Parmigiano & Balsamic Vinaigrette

$9.75

Frisee with Crumbled Roquefort, Smokey Bacon, Garlic Croutons and Sherry-Shallot Vinaigrette

$8.75

Union Square Cafe Greens Salad with Garlic Croutons & Oregano Vinaigrette

$7.50

M A I N C O U R S E S

Lamb Rollatine with Pine Nuts, Raisins, Dandelion Greens, Fava Beans and Peas

$17.50

Brachetto-Braised Chicken with Frisee, Crispy Bacon and Sweet Onion-Balsamic Frittata

$16.50

Indian-Spiced Vegetables-Eggplant, Chick Peas, Potato Bread, Gingered Spinach & Mushroom Basmati

$16.25

Seared Black Angus Sirloin Tagliata with Rosemary Oil, Arugula, Roast Potatoes and Sweet Peppers

$17.75

Yellowfin Tuna Burger with Ginger-Mustard Glaze, Grilled Red Onions & Creamy Cabbage Stew

$16.75

Atlantic Salmon in White Wine-Basil Nage with Spring Vegetables & Greens

$17.50

O Y S T E R S A N D L U N C H S E L E C T I O N S

Iced Oysters on the Half-Shell

All Oysters are Shucked to Order and Served with Shallot Vinaigrette and Fresh Lemon

Spicy Fried Shrimp "Po Boy" Sandwich with Chipotle Remoulade, Shoestring Potatoes

and a Crunchy Salad of Carrots, Beets, Cress and Pecan-Dijon Vinaigrette

$16.25

Tuna Salad Sandwich on Tom Cat White with Slab Bacon, Arugula and Garlic Potato Chips

$13.75

U.S.C. Hamburger -- Grilled and Served on a Homemade Poppy Sead Roll wtih French Fries and includes

your choice of Melted Chedder or Slab Bacon
$11.00

V E G E T A B L E S A N D C O N D I M E N T S

Hot Garlic Potato Chips

$4.50

Union Square Cafe's Mashed Potatoes with Frizzled Leeks

$4.50

Creamy Polenta with Mascarpone, Toasted Walnuts and Crumbled Gorgonzola

$4.50

Fagioli alla Toscano - Simmered White Beans with Savory Herbs. Extra-Virgin Olive Oil and Pecorino

$5.00

Roasted Asparagus with Parmigiano Reggiano and Aged Balsamic Vinegar

$6.50

Sauteed Spinach with Lemon and Extra-Virgin Oilve Oil

$5.00

Grilled Slices of Sweet Red Onion

$3.75

W E E K L Y S P E C I A L E N T R E E S

Monday

Baked Lobster "Shepard Pie" with Mashed Potatoes, Spinach, Carrots and Lobster Sauce

$28.00

Tuesday

Salt-Baked Chicken with Morels, Sweet Peas, Pearl Onions and Escarole

$23.50

Wednesday

Bollito di Vitello - Fork-Tender Veal and Vegetables Steamed Over Aromatic Herbs & White Wine with Tangy Salsa Verde

$24.00

Thursday

Baked Homemade Wild Mushroom and White Bean Lasagna with Braised Broccoli Rabe

$19.50

Friday

Abbacchio alla Romana--Herb-Roasted Baby Lamb "Roman-Style" with Garlic Potatoes and Mustard Greens

$27.00

Saturday

Grilled Black Angus Rib Steak for Two with Grilled Sweet Onions and Potato-Ramp-Gruyere Gratin

$25.00 pp

Sunday

Southern "Oven-Fried" Chicken Breast with Chipotle Cornbread, Creamed Spinach and Onion-Pepper Gravy

$21.00

D E S S E R T S

Individual Lemon Meringue Pie

Panna Cotta with Strawberries and Half-Moon Cookies

Super Tartufo of Chocolate, Pecan and Caramel Ice Cream

Trio of Homemade Strawberry Sherbet, Mint Sorbet and Milk Chocolate Ice Milk

Chocolately-Chocolate Cake with Espresso, Mascarpone and Chocolate Truffle Swizzles

USC's Warm Banana Tart with Honey-Vanilla Ice Cream and Macadamia Nut Brittle

Old-Fashioned Rhubard Crisp with Cinnamon Walnut Ice Cream

Union Square Cafe's Cookies, Biscotti, Brittle and Fudge

Desserts

$7.50

Union Square Cafe's NY 96 $19.96 Lunch Menu

Chilled Potato & Peppercress Soup with Cucumber Creme Fraiche

Tagliarini ai Pomodori Crudi

Endive, Radicchio and Arugula Salad with Anchovy Vinaigrette

Grgich Hills Fume Blanc ( Napa California ) 1993 Glass $7.00

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Seared Long Island Blackfish with Roasted Pepper Vinaigrette and Garlic-Mashed New Potatoes

Chilled Poached Free Range Chicken with Salsa Verde, Early Summer Vegetable Salad and

Marinated Eggplant

Indian-Spiced Vegetables - Eggplant, Chick Peas, Potato Bread, Gingered Spinach & Mushroom

Basmati

Chateau Reynon, Merlot, Vielilles Vignes, Denis Dubordieu ( Graves ) 1993 Glass $6.00

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Blueberry Cobbler with Lemon Ice Cream

Homemade Spearmint and Raspberry Sorbets with Milk Chocolate Ice Milk

Chocolate Mousse Cake with Greenmarket Strawberries

Moscato d'Asti, Paolo Saracco ( Piemonte ) 1995 Glass $6.00

6/96


Additional Restaurant Features
Restaurant Hours:Lunch, Dinner
Days Closed:Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Memorial Day, 4th of July, New Years, Christmas Day
Seating Capacity:125
Propietor/Maitre D':Danny Meyers
Cuisine Options:Vegetarian Offered
Regular Promotions: Pre-Theater
Parking Facilities:Street
Parking Location Adjacent:Across the street
Other Notes:Near a Subway
Accepted Credit Cards:Cash, Check, Visa, Mastercard, AMEX
Chef Name:Michael Romano

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