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
HARICOT VERT
chilled poached salmon, crispy quinoa, heirloom tomato, pickled red onion 14
ROASTED CAULIFLOWER
hummus, mint yogurt, tamarind, sumac, sunflower seeds 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
WINGS
Thai chili, sesame slaw, crispy wonton 14
CRISPY PORK RIBS
pickled radish, peanuts, cilantro 12
BUTCHERS BOARD
cured meats, spreads, bread 16
CHEESE BOARD
artisanal cheeses
flight of three 12 :: flight of six 24
SALAD
BURRATA
shaved brussels, peas, pickled pearl onions, pecorino, pangrattato 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
Ancient grains, Tuscan kale, tomato basil jam 24
MEYER LEMON RAVIOLI
ricotta ravioli, Maine lobster, sea beans, heirloom tomato 28
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
CENTER CUT DUROC PORK CHOP
black eyes peas, rainbow chard, green apple and apricot mostarda 29
8OZ CENTER CUT FILET 32 or 18OZ BONE-IN PRIME NYS LOIN 55
Choose your sides:
Celery Mash :: 4 Potato Pancake :: 4 Truffle Fingerlings :: 4 Asparagus:: 3 Maitake :: 3
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
ROASTED CAULIFLOWER
hummus, minted yogurt, tamarind, sumac, sunflower seeds 14
HARICOT VERT
chilled poached salmon, crispy quinoa, heirloom tomato, pickled red onion, green goddess 9
MAC ‘N CHEESE
roasted poblano cream, smoked gouda, pork belly, jalapeno gastrique 10
WINGS
Thai chili, sesame slaw, wonton crisps, toasted cashews 14
CRISPY PORK RIBS
pickled radish, peanuts, cilantro 12
BUTTERMILK FRIED OYSTERS
tomatillo salsa, fresno pepper aioli, hot honey 14
SALADS & MORE
BURRATA
shaved brussels, peas, pickled pearl onion, pecorino, pangrattato 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 15
BANH MI
spicy pork tenderloin, sesame aioli, pickled daikon & carrots, cilantro, baguette 14
FRIED GREEN TOMATO SANDWICH
roasted garlic aioli, fried egg, bibb lettuce, brioche bun 12
+pork belly 5
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
HOUSE-MADE PASTRAMI
HOUSE SMOKED TURKEY CLUB
SMOKED SALMON SANDWICH
::
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
ancient grains, Tuscan kale, tomato-basil jam 24
MEYER LEMON RAVIOLI
butter poached Maine lobster, sea beans, heirloom tomato 28
*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
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
HERICOT VERT
chilled poached salmon, crispy quinoa, heirloom tomato, pickled red onion, green goddess 14
BURRATA
shaved brussels, peas, pickled pearl onions, pecorino, pangrattato 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
LOBSTER BENEDICT
butter poached Maine lobster, buttermilk biscuit, baby spinach, smoked paprika hollandaise 18
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
OATMEAL PANCAKES
blackberry mascarpone, brown sugar, granola 13
WILD MUSHROOM & GOAT CHEESE STRATTA
golden beets, field greens, raspberry emulsion 14
FRIED GREEN TOMATO SANDWICH
roasted garlic aioli, fried egg, bibb lettuce, brioche bun 14
+pork belly 5
HOUSE-MADE PASTRAMI HASH
two eggs, corned beef & fingerling potato hash, whole-grain mustard 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
SMOKED SALMON SANDWICH
bibb lettuce, tomato, hard boiled egg, caper-dill spread 15
CAPITOL BURGER
smoked onion mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato, cheese, French fries 15
+ pork belly 5 :: + fried egg 3 :: + Hudson Valley foie gras 9
BRUNCH COCKTAILS
COCO BREW :: 10
Pride vodka, Kalani coconut rum liqueur, Godiva liqueur, espresso
THE SPRITZ :: 10
Brooklyn gin, Pamplemousse grapefruit liqueur, Chareau aloe liqueur, grapefruit bitters, tonic
BLOODY MARY :: 10
IRISH BREAKFAST:: 10
Prize Fighter, Earl Grey tea syrup, lemon juice, raspberry preserves
EASY LIVING :: 10
Malibu, maraschino, orange, pineapple & grapefruit juice
*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
CITRUS CAKE
rosemary gelato, grapefruit, EVOO, maldon sea salt 8
CAMPFIRE MASON JAR
pot de crème, salted graham cracker, marshmallow 7
CHURRO
horchata ice cream, chocolate, caramel, popcorn 9
SORBET DU JOUR
Chef inspired daily offering 7
CHEESECAKE MACHISMO
Featured cheesecake of the day 9