Eats

SUMMER MENU
As of July 30, 2010

Ready for the picking in Northboro this week: Blueberries, Raspberries, Blackberries, Peaches & Nectarines at Tougas Farm! Fresh Scallions, Radishes, Peas, Beans, Sweet Corn, Tomatoes, all kinds of Herbs & Greens at Berberian Farm!

FARMSTEAD SLATES

New England Slate $20
Bridgid’s Abbey from Cato Corner Farm (Colchester, CT), Westfield Farms Blue Chevre (Hubbardston, MA) and Shy Brother’s Hannahbells (Westport, MA) with Artisan Salami, Candied Almonds, local seasonal fruit, Wildflower Honey from Honey Etc. (Princeton, MA), Dr. Gonzo’s Black Fly Mustard (Worcester, MA), our Homemade Seasonal Preserves made with fresh local fruit and our House Baked Breads
Beer: Pretty Things Mild Ale

West Coast Slate $20
Bermuda Triangle from Cypress Grove (Arcata, CA), Bellwether Farms San Andreas (Sonoma County, CA) and Point Reyes Blue (Point Reyes Station, CA) served with local seasonal fruit, House Roasted & Salted California Pistachios, Framani Salametto Handcrafted Salami (Berkeley, CA), Dr. Gonzo’s Mustard Plaster (Worcester, MA), Wildflower Honey from Honey Etc. (Princeton, MA) and our House Baked Breads
Beer: Green Flash West Coast IPA

European Slate $20
Chimay Grand Cru (Belgium), Bleu d’Auvergne (France) and an Aged Mahon (Spain) served with thinly Sliced Serrano Ham, our Housemade Pickles, Marcona Almonds, Dr. Gonzo’s Duvel Green “Against the Grain” Mustard (Worcester, MA) and our House Baked Breads
Beer: Witkap Pater Tripel

Mediterranean Slate $16
Housemade Hummus, Mt. Vikos Feta house marinated in fresh herbs & Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Mixed Greek Olives, thinly sliced Serrano Ham and Marcona Almonds served with our House Baked Breads
Beer: Duvel

“Spicy” Pickle Slate $14
An Assortment of House Pickled Vegetables served with creamy Goat’s Milk Impasata from Vermont, Sliced Baguette and our Fiery Habanero-Honey Conserve featuring Honey from Honey Etc. (Princeton, MA)
Beer: Stone Ruination

Individual Slates $9
Order any one of our scrumptious cheeses individually! Served with our Chef’s choice of appropriate Accompaniments and our House Baked Breads

Chevre from Crystal Brook Farm (Sterling, MA) is an Abbey favorite! This local goat’s cheese is exceptionally smooth and creamy

Bridgid’s Abbey from Cato Corner Farm (Colchester, CT) is a Trappist-style monastery cow cheese aged 2-4 months with a smooth, creamy, salty consistency. A best seller for Cato Corner now for years – its irresistible rich, mild taste is ideal for all-day eating!

Westfield Farms Blue Chevre (Hubbardston, MA) is a surface-ripened goat cheese with a complex taste, reminiscent of truffles & mushrooms.

Shy Brother’s Hannahbells (Westport, MA) are thimble in size; a soft cow cheese with a mild yet grassy flavor

Bermuda Triangle from Cypress Grove (Arcata, CA) is an elegant, soft, surface ripened goat’s cheese with a creamy texture and a luscious, subtle tangy flavor

Point Reyes Original Blue (Point Reyes Station, CA) is a creamy, melt-in-your-mouth farmstead cheese that has full, rich blue flavor showcasing the milk of their pastured Holstein cows as well as the salty pacific breezes from the Tomales Bay

San Andreas from Bellwether Farms (Sonoma County, CA) is a raw sheep’s milk cheese aged for about 3 ½ months. Similar to a Pecorino, San Andreas is a smooth full flavored sheep’s milk cheese.

Chimay Grand Cru (Belgium) is made by the same Trappist Monks that brew Chimay Bier. This is a semi-hard pressed cheese aged for (6) weeks; it is fairly pungent and über creamy

Mahón (Spain) is a semi-soft cow’s cheese that has been aged for about a year. Hailing from the Spanish isle of Menorca, Mahon boasts a certain sharpness; its lemony, salty flavors evince the rural Mediterranean seascape. Mahón is tangy, intense & delicious!

Bleu d’Auvergne (France) is an ultra creamy blue cow’s milk cheese that possesses a grassy, herbaceous, pungent taste

COMFORT
Soup du Jour $6
Prepared from scratch in-house daily and served with one of our Homemade Breads

Mac n’ Cheese $11
Our secret recipe featuring an assortment of our featured Artisan Cheeses made with Founders Red’s Rye topped with our Homemade Rustic Breadcrumbs served with a side of dressed Farm Greens from Berberian Farm (Northboro, MA)
Beer: Founders Red’s Rye

Pulled Pork Plate $14
Pulled Beer Braised Berkshire Pork Butt from Lucki 7 Farms (Rodman, NY) with our Homemade Sweet & Spicy North Carolina Vinegar Sauce served with our Homemade Cornbread and Carrot-Golden Raisin Coleslaw
Beer: Ommegang Hennepin

SALADS
Each of our Dressings are made In-House and are specifically tailored to suit each Salad featured below

Peach & Pancetta $10
Housemade Pancetta, fresh local Peaches from Tougas Farm (Northboro, MA), Arugula from Berberian Farm (Northboro, MA), Bridgid’s Abbey from Cato Corner Farm (Colchester, CT), Roasted Pistachios and our Lemon-Shallot-Honey Vinaigrette
Beer: Maredsous Blonde

Tomato & Feta Salad $12
Fresh picked Tomatoes & Basil from Berberian Farm (Northboro, MA) with Mt. Vikos Feta, 2010 California Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Aged Balsamic, Fleur de Sel and fresh cracked Black Pepper
Beer: Green Flash West Coast IPA

Sweet Corn Salad $12
Fresh Sweet Corn from Berberian Farm (Northboro, MA), Red Onion, Roasted Red Peppers, Toasted Pepitas and Chevre from Crystal Brook Farm (Sterling, MA) served atop a bed of Arugula from Berberian Farm (Northboro, MA) dressed with our Creamy Basil Vinaigrette
Beer: Ayinger Brau-Weisse

Raspberry & Spinach $12
Fresh picked Raspberries from Tougas Farms (Northboro, MA), Spinach from Berberian Farm (Northboro, MA), sliced Almonds and Chevre from Crystal Brook Farm (Sterling, MA) with our Balsamic-Stout Vinaigrette
Beer: De la Senna Stouterik

ARTISAN PIZZA $15
All of our Artisan Stoned Pizzas are Hand Formed and Cooked to Order

Tomato & Mozzarella
Hand stretched Artisan made Mozzarella from Narragansett Creamery (Providence, RI), Organic House Crushed Tomatoes and fresh Basil from Berberian Farm (Northboro, MA) finished with a drizzle of fresh pressed California EVOO
Beer: Mayflower Pale Ale

Berberian Fields
Fresh picked Local Corn, Cousa Squash & Basil all from Berberian Farm (Northboro, MA) and Gruyere finished with our Roasted Red Pepper puree
Beer: Reissdorf Kölsch

Chipotle Chicken
Free-Range Chicken from Misty Knoll Farms (New Haven, VT), our Homemade Chipotle Sauce, Vermont Cheddar and sliced Jalapeños finished with Queso Fresco from Narragansett Creamery (Providence, RI), fresh Cilantro from Berberian Farm (Northboro, MA) and a squeeze of fresh Lime
Beer: Bear Republic Racer 5 IPA

SANDWICHES
All Artisan Breads Baked on premise via CRUST Bakeshop (opening next door at 118 Main Street SUMMER 2010!) All Sandwiches are served with fresh picked Greens from Berberian Farm (Northboro, MA) and are dressed in our Housemade Seasonal Vinaigrette

Grilled Cheese $10
Smith’s Farm Smoked Gouda (Winchendon, MA) and Vermont Cheddar on our Housemade Honey Oatmeal Bread
Beer: T’Smisje Kerst

Mediterranean Foccacia $12
Thinly sliced Serrano, Mahon, fresh Basil and Caramelized Sweet Onion panini-pressed on our Mediterranean Olive Foccacia
Beer: Brooklyn Lager

Banh Mi $12
Vietnamese style Braised Local Grass-Fed Beef Brisket, our House Pickled Carrot & Local Radish from Berberian Farm (Northboro, MA), fresh Cucumber, Cilantro & Jalapeño with just a touch of our Housemade Aoli served up on our freshly baked Vietnamese Style Baguette Roll
Beer: High & Mighty

Roast Beef $12
House Roasted Grass-Fed Beef from Golden Acres Farm (Westerlo, NY), Balsamic Roasted Red Onion, fresh picked bitter Greens from Berberian Farm (Northboro, MA) with a Cracked Black Pepper & Horseradish Crème Fraiche served on our Homemade Baguette
Beer: Ommegang Rare Vos

Jerk Chicken $12
House Roasted Free-Range Chicken from Misty Knoll Farms (New Haven, VT) pulled and topped with Alec’s “Fiery” Jamaican Jerk Sauce now featuring Peaches from Tougas Farm (Northboro, MA), Carrot-Golden Raisin Coleslaw and served on our Homemade Roll
WARNING: This is a “TRUE” Jamaican Jerk Sauce made with Scotch Bonnet Peppers & is EXTREMELY Spicy!
Beer: Stone Ruination