Dinner Menu

Three Course Table d’Hôte – Your Choice of Appetizer, of Mid and of Main course Three Course Wine Pairing 30 __Menu is subject to change as items come into and go out of season.__

Appetizers
Crispy Quail		13
	Seared Quail Breast, Braised Quail Spring Roll, Ten Treasure Coulis
Foie Gras Terrine		14
	Poached Figs, Sultana Coulis, Cranberry Walnut Loaf
Charcuterie		14
	Paté Grand-Mère, Duck Confit Pogo, Duck Speck, Devilled Quail Egg, Celery Root Rémoulade
Beet Salad		12
	Candy Striped Beets, Candied Walnuts, Beet and Balsamic Caviar, Walnut Cracker, Goat Cheese
Seafood Trio		14
	House Cured Gravlax and Potato Salad, Crab Cake with Chipotle Mayo, Albacore Tuna Ceviche Taco
Escargot Gratin		11
	Mushroom Caps, Duxelle, Vermouth Cream, Tarragon
Mids
Soup		7
	Mushroom Velouté, Truffle and Tarragon Crème Fraiche
Arugula Salad		9
	Pepitas, Parmesan, Lemon Thyme Vinaigrette
Mains
Mariposa Farm Duck Duo		29
	Mullard Duck Breast, Seared Foie Gras, Cranberry Walnut Pain Perdu, Carrots, Chanterelles
Benevolent Burger §		23
	Baconnaise, Aged Cheddar, House Made Bacon, BBQ Pork Poutine, Arugula Salad ~ *add Seared Foie Gras ~~ § - Since December 1st, 2011 Absinthe has Donated $1 from every burger sold to Cornerstone Housing for Women
Wellington		27
	Left Coast Albacore Tuna, Le Coprin Mushroom Ragoût, Lemon Butter
Absinthe Steak Frites		23
	Hanger Steak Served Medium Rare, Frites, Horseradish Aïoli, Sautéed Green Beans
House Agnolotti		24
	Stuffed with Ricotta, Braised Lamb and Kale Ragout, Les Coprins Oyster Mushrooms, Peas
Shiitake and Tofu Potstickers		25
	Stir Fry Vegetables, Soy Lemongrass Broth
Trio of Québécois Cheeses Cortland Apple Chutney, Cranberry Walnut Bread (90grams)
La Tomme du Haute-Richelieu
	Pasteurized Goat’s Milk, Semi-firm, Surface Ripened
Fleuron
	Organic Cow’s Milk, Semi-Firm, Natural Rind, Blue Veined
Noyan
	Cow’s Milk, Semi-Firm, Washed Rind
Desserts
Ice Cream
	A Trio of Homemade Goodness
Lemon Tart
	Lemon Kaffir Sorbet, Pistachio Truffle
Dessert Sampler
	Chocolate Fondant, Lemon Tart, Profiterole, Crème Brûlée
Warm Dark Chocolate Fondant
	Dark Chocolate, Ice Cream, Chocolate Sauce
Profiteroles
	Choux, Ice Cream, Chocolate Sauce
Crème Brûlée
	Tahitian Vanilla
We Now Sell Our Home Spun Ice Cream, T-Shirts and Other Absinthe Goodies – Ask Your Server For Details. Mariposa Farm, Rodney’s Organic Garden, Rideau View Farm, Acorn Creek Garden Farm Proud Member of Savour Ottawa, Wild Salmon Supporters and the Endangered Fish Alliance We use locally sourced and organic ingredients whenever possible – All our coffees are organic and fair trade Chef Patrick Garland Sous Chef Shawn Marsh