Our menus feature locally grown and produced ingredients from waters, gardens and farms in and surrounding the Capital Region. It is our philosophy that supporting area farmers and sustainable practices helps to secure a healthy landscape for future generations.
SUPPER :: LUNCH :: BREAKFAST :: BRUNCH :: CLASSIC LIBATIONS & SWEETS
SNACKS
SARATOGA KETTLE CHIPS
horseradish sour cream .99
HUSHPUPPIES
jalapeño corn fritter, local honey, smoked habañero sea salt 8
CHARRED BRUSSELS SPROUTS
hazelnut, pecorino, grain mustard, honey, chili 9
GREEN PAPAYA SALAD
shrimp, chilies, peanuts, Thai basil 9
SHAREABLES
BACON EGG & CHEESE POUTINE
Pork belly, R&G cheese curds, fried egg, everything bagel seasoning 9
LOBSTER & CHIVE CROQUETTTE
piquillo pepper relish, béarnaise 14
BUTTERMILK FRIED OYSTERS
tomatillo salsa, fresno pepper aioli, hot honey 14
MAC ‘N CHEESE
roasted poblano cream, smoked gouda, pork belly, jalapeno gastrique 10
HARISSA HONEY CHICKEN WINGS
minted yogurt, toasted chashews 14
CRISPY PORK RIBS
pickled daikon, peanuts, cilantro 12
BUTCHERS BOARD
cured meats, spreads, bread 16
CHEESE BOARD
artisanal cheeses
flight of three 12 :: flight of six 24
SALAD
BEETS & BURRATTA
petite greens, walnut pesto, pumpkin seed oil, pickled pearl onions 14
SPINACH BERRY SALAD
mixed berries, R&G goat cheese, pecans, tarragon vinaigrette 12
THE “W” CAESAR
romaine, radicchio, parmesan crisps, roasted garlic croutons 10
+ grilled chicken 6 :: + grilled salmon 9:: + grilled shrimp 8
MAIN
FAROE ISLAND SALMON
Anson Mills grits, chorizo, apple, frisée, jalapeño gastrique 24
HOUSE-MADE RICOTTA GNOCCHI
corn cream, Maine lobster, asparagus, blistered tomato, tarragon 25
can be prepared vegetarian
HUDSON VALLEY DUCK BREAST
delicata squash, fennel, maitake mushrooms, arugula 29
LOCAL FREE-RANGE CHICKEN
potato pancake, baby vegetables, rosemary jus 24
BERKSHIRE PORK TENDERLOIN
parsnip puree, fennel pollen , cherry compote, hazelnut brown better 29
8OZ CENTER CUT FILET
kale and goat cheese gratin, asparagus, roasted shallot demi glace 38
CAPITOL BURGER
smoked onion mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato, cheese, French fries 15
+ pork belly 5 :: + fried egg 3 :: + Hudson Valley foie gras 9
*all menu items, ingredients and pricing is subject to change based on season and availability.
COLORADO LAMB
honey lavender, chanterelles, fingerling confit, frisee 36
SNACKS
SARATOGA KETTLE CHIPS
horseradish sour cream .99
HUSHPUPPIES
jalapeño corn fritter, local honey, smoked habañero sea salt 8
CHARRED BRUSSELS SPROUTS
hazelnut, pecorino, grain mustard, honey, chili 9
GREEN PAPAYA SALAD
shrimp, chilies, peanuts, Thai basil 9
SHAREABLES
LOBSTER & CHIVE CROQUETTE
piquillo pepper relish, béarnaise 14
MAC ‘N CHEESE
roasted poblano cream, smoked gouda, pork belly, jalapeno gastrique 10
HOUSE SMOKED WINGS
minted yogurt, harissa honey, toasted cashews 14
BACON EGG & CHEESE POUTINE
pork belly, R&G cheese curds, fried egg, everything bagel seasoning 9
CRISPY PORK RIBS
pickled radish, peanuts, cilantro 12
BUTTERMILK FRIED OYSTERS
tomatillo salsa, fresno pepper aioli, hot honey 14
SALADS & MORE
BEETS & BURRATA
petite greens, walnut pesto, pumpkin seed oil, pickled pearl onions 14
SPINACH BERRY SALAD
mixed berries, R&G goat cheese, pecans, tarragon vinaigrette 12
TUNA NICOISE
ahi tuna, pea tendrils, asparagus, fingerlings, hard-boiled egg, olives 18
THE “W” CAESAR
romaine, radicchio, parmesan crisps, roasted garlic croutons 10
+ grilled chicken 6 :: + grilled salmon 9 ::+grilled shrimp 8
SANDWICHES
served with French f r i e s
HOUSE-MADE PASTRAMI
smoked mozzarella, sauce gribiche, rye 15
HOUSE-SMOKED TURKEY CLUB
apple smoked bacon, avocado, scallion spread, tomato 14
SMOKED SALMON SANDWICH
bibb lettuce, tomato, hard-boiled egg, caper-dill spread 14
MEDIANOCHE “CUBAN STYLE”
roast pork, ham. gruyere, hot mustard, brioche bun 14
GRILLED CHEESE
aged cheddar, apple butter, Tuscan kale 12
CAPITOL BURGER
smoked onion mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato, cheese 15
+ pork belly 5 :: + fried egg 3 :: + Hudson Valley foie gras 9
HALF & HALF 17
pair your choice of half sandwich with a soup or salad
HOUSEMADE PASTRAMI
HOUSE SMOKED TURKEY CLUB
GRILLED CHEESE
::
SOUP DU JOUR
CAESAR SALAD
BABY SPINACH
MIXED GREENS
MAIN
FISH TACOS
tempura cod, jicama slaw, aji verde, cilantro-lime crema, mixed greens 14
FAROE ISLAND SALMON
Anson Mills grits, chorizo, apple, frisée, jalapeño gastrique 24
HOUSE-MADE RICOTTA GNOCCHI
corn cream, Maine lobster, asparagus, blistered tomato, tarragon 25
can be prepared vegetarian
STEAK FRITES
chimichurri petite tender, frites, peppadew aioli 18
*all menu items, ingredients and pricing is subject to change based on season and availability.
REFRESHING STARTERS
upon request, whole-grain toast is available; seasonal fruit may be substituted for breakfast potatoes
YOGURT & GRANOLA PARFAIT
choice of berries 8
CEREAL
choice of berries or sliced banana, milk 7
STEEL-CUT OATMEAL
golden raisins, brown sugar, honey, milk 8
PERFECTLY RIPE FRUIT PLATE
Chef’s selection of seasonal fruits & berries 9
RENAISSANCE SIGNATURES
CLASSIC EGGS BENEDICT
hollandaise sauce 14
NEW YORK BENEDICT
smoked salmon, creamed spinach, pumpernickel bagel, béarnaise sauce 16
CLASSIC BUTTERMILK PANCAKES
whipped butter, warm maple syrup 12
HUDSON VALLEY APPLE PANCAKES
New York State maple syrup, butter 13
CLASSICS
TWO EGGS ANY STYLE
acorn squash & fingerling potato hash 12
HOUSE-MADE CORNED PASTRAMI HASH :: 2 EGGS
corned beef & fingerling
FARMER’S OMELET
3 farm fresh eggs with a choice of 3: spinach, mushrooms, tomato, peppers, onions, bacon, ham, cheddar, swiss or goat cheese 14
EGG WHITE SCRAMBLE
egg whites, pico de galo, avocado, aji verde 13
WAFFLE
mixed berry compote, whipped butter, local maple syrup 13
French Toast 14. orange ricotta mousse, french toast croissant, blood orange syrup, toasted almonds
SIDES
SINGLE EGG BENEDICT 8
SINGLE NEW YORK EGGS BENEDICT 10
APPLEWOOD SMOKED BACON 6
COUNTRY SAUSAGE 6
BABY YUKON POTATO HASH 5
HOUSE-MADE PASTRAMI HASH 7
*all menu items, ingredients and pricing is subject to change based on season and availability.
STARTERS
YOGURT & GRANOLA PARFAIT
berries, local honey 8
BEETS & BURRATTA
petite greens, walnut pesto, pumpkin seed oil, pickled pearl onions 14
BABY SPINACH
mixed berries, R&G goat cheese, toasted pecans, tarragon vinaigrette 12
THE “W” CAESAR
romaine, radicchio, parmesan crisps, roasted garlic croutons 10
+ grilled chicken 6 :: +grilled shrimp 8 :: + grilled salmon 9
EGGS & MORE
NEW YORK BENEDICT
smoked salmon, creamed spinach, béarnaise, pumpernickel bagel 16
TWO EGGS ANY STYLE
baby Yukon potato hash 12
FARMERS OMLETE
three farm-fresh eggs with choice of
spinach :: mushrooms :: tomato :: peppers :: onions :: bacon :: ham :: cheddar :: swiss 15
HUDSON VALLEY APPLE PANCAKE
New York State maple syrup, whipped butter 13
CHOCOLATE BANANA CREAM WAFFLE
chocolate ganache, Bavarian cream, bananas 14
FRENCH TOAST
Orange ricotta mousse, stuffed croissant, blood orange syrup, toasted almonds 14
HOUSE-MADE PASTRAMI HASH
two eggs, corned beef & fingerling potato hash, whole-grain mornay 16
STEAK ‘N EGGS
chimichurri skirt steak, two eggs, French fries, peppadew aioli 21
IN-BETWEEN
TUNA NICOISE
ahi tuna, pea tendrils, fingerlings, asparagus, hard-boiled egg, olives 18
FAROE ISLAND SALMON
Anson Mills grits, chorizo, apple, frisée, jalapeño gastrique 24
CAPITOL BURGER
smoked onion mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato, cheese, French fries 15
+ pork belly 5 :: + fried egg 3 :: + Hudson Valley foie gras 9
BRUNCH COCKTAILS
BLOOD ORANGE BELLINI ::
prosecco, blood orange & house-made simple syrup
THE 518 MIMOSA ::
prosecco, Cappelletti, St. Germaine, grapefruit juice
BLOODY MARY ::
CORPSE REVIVER #2 ::
Bootlegger Gin, Cocchi Americano, triple sec, lemon juice 10
EASY LIVING ::
Malibu, maraschino, orange, pineapple & grapefruit juice 10
WHITE SANGRIA ::
Goose Watch Pinot Grigio, Peach Liqueur, Apricot Liqueur, Calvados, Triple Sec, simple syrup, soda water 10
*all menu items, ingredients and pricing is subject to change based on season and availability.
THE BLOSSOM :: 12
This is the first spring cocktail that we created for the season. Hints of hibiscus will linger while your eyes gaze upon the beautiful edible flowers that float on top of this cocktail
Bootlegger Vodka, house-made hibiscus syrup, lemon juice, egg white, orange blossom bitters
JALAPENO BUSINESS :: 12
Fierce and fiery but beautiful in color is how this libation is characterized. The combination of mezcal, jalapeno, and hibiscus creates an unexpected dichotomy of flavors on your palate
OWL Tequila, Vida Mezcal, hibiscus simple syrup, lime juice, triple sec, jalapeno
LUMIERE :: 12
This libation is the featured gin drink of our menu. The hints of green chartruese and St. Germain create a perfectly balanced cocktail. This drink is a riff off of the Last Word libation but rather than using Maraschino, we use elderflower.
Tommy Rotter Gin, St. Germain, Green Chartruese, lime juice, orange bitters
CHILCANO :: 12
The cilcano is a Peruvian drink which incorporates pisco, a new addition to our bar’s repertoire. Pisco is a grape brandy that has a deep and vernal flavor which makes this cocktail truly speak for itself
Peruvian Pisco, lime juice, simple syrup, Angostura bitters, ginger beer
ALB SIDE CAR :: 12
A side care is an old favorite at any cocktail bar. In order to localize and make it indigenous to our area, we decided to us a spirit close to our hearts and down in the Hudson Valley; Harvest Apple Brandy.
Harvest Apple Brandy,triple sec, lemon juice, simple syrup
QUIN QUINA CRUSTA :: 12
Spring cocktails should be beautiful in color. However another characteristic of spring are the new beginnings sprouting from the earth. Having an earth cocktail that is rich in aroma and flavor is a must on our menu!
Bonal gentian liqueur, lemon juice, peychauds bitters, Luxardo maraschino liqueur
DANGER IN MANHATTAN :: 12
The winning libation of the 2018 Wine&Dine Manhattan Contest comes from one of our very own bartenders, Nate Dangerous. The blend of flavors comes together perfectly in his manhattan, setting precedent over all other manhattans in the city of Albany
Black Button Bourbon, Disaronno, Amaro Nonino, angostura bitters, walnut bitters
HOUSE MADE APPLE GELATO
cider reduction 7
CAMPFIRE MASON JAR
pot de crème, salted graham cracker, marshmallow 7
PUMPKIN WAFFLE
pumpkin waffle, cinnamon waffle, candied pecans, iron weed syrup 8
SORBET DU JOUR
Chef inspired daily offering 7
CHEESECAKE MACHISMO
Featured cheesecake of the day 9