blinis are classic Russian pancakes, not unlike a crepe. All blinis are served w/ traditional accompaniments that include chopped hard boiled eggs w/ scallion & sour cream.
blini w/ cured wild salmon
20 $
blini w/ salmon (red) caviar 1oz.
24 $
blini w/ paddlefish (black) caviar 1oz.
54 $
zakouski
cured pork belly “salo”
In eastern-European humour, salo is a stereotypical attribute of Ukrainian culture, analogous to vodka, bears, & balalaikas for Russians, tea & crumpets for the English, & coca-cola & cheeseburgers for the American culture
14 $
herring in a fur coat “shuba”
shuba herring & beet salad is a traditional russian recipe for a classic layered salad of herring w/ beets, carrots, onions & potatoes
14 $
marinated wild mushrooms
A staple of eastern-European cuisine for ages, taste this fine array of marinated porcini, shiitake, oyster & straw mushrooms
the infamous russian potato salad dressed w/ dijon aioli. the original version of the salad was invented in the 1860s by lucien olivier, the chef of the hermitage, one of moscow's most celebrated restaurants. olivier's salad quickly became immensely popular w/ hermitage regulars, & became a must at every holiday feast.
the soup began its existence from trimmings of cellared vegetables consumed throughout the winter months. around the first spring thaw, a pot was placed on the fire & cooked into a soup-like meal. one of the primary vegetables of the slavic diet consumed during the winter months was beets. hence, the recipe changed into what is traditionally known as a beet soup.
12 $
okroshka
prepared w/ chilled kvas, this summer soup is a life-long tradition.
12 $
porcini & barley soup (vegetarian)
this grown-up version of mushroom soup is rich w/ earthy porcini, white mushrooms & tender, nutty grains of barley
12 $
“solyanka” russian smokehouse stew
savory, smoky, zesty stew of the finest cuts of smoked meats w/ lemon & olives
12 $
“uha” fisherman’s soup
russian fishermen would prepare this soup in the woods on open fire using the day‘s catch
12 $
traditional russian dumplings “pelmeni”
your choice of siberian (pork & veal), chicken or veal filling.
15 $
traditional ukrainian dumplings “vareniki”
duo of potato & cabbage vareniki served w/ caramelized onions & sour cream
15 $
hot appetizers & russian brick oven
seared foie gras
topped over a wine poached pear w/ a wild berry port reduction
24 $
duck “draniki”
long island duck confit over crisp potato cakes topped w/ scallions & bèchamel
16 $
kulebiaka fish pie from our signature brick oven
Savory russian pie, a counterpart to the French pate en croute, traditionally filled w/ fish, rice, onions & chopped hard-boiled egg
16 $
pan fried potatoes w/ wild mushrooms
chef’s selection of mushrooms sautèed w/ caramelized onions over an iron skillet of pan fries
18 $
pan fried potatoes w/ sautèed chanterelles
this pleasantly aromatic fleshy sauteed wild mushroom shines like an exotic golden flower served over an iron skillet of pan fries
26 $
fish cake w/ red caviar & bechamel creme
delicate fish cake of salmon & chilean sea bass
16 $
stuffed cabbage “golubtsy”
golubtsy, or stuffed cabbage, is perhaps the most homely of russian dishes. for most children of the soviet union, golubtsy evokes memories of their mother or grandma & long, comforting meals in a warm kitchen
14 $
oysters rockefeller
blue point oysters baked w/ creamed spinach & leeks w/ a parmesan crust
18 $
mushroom & escargot juliens
duo of creamy cheese topped baked casseroles
16 $
bite-size cabbage or meat pierogi
hot from our signature brick oven, these miniature pies are the ultimate russian comfort food
seared on its skin & roasted in an asian spice blend glaze, served w/ a side of creamy spinach mashed potatoes & a vegetable bouquet
26 $
honey glazed chilean sea bass
chilean sea bass has a rich, moist, tender flavor profile which melts in your mouth. it has white flesh w/ large, tender flakes. served w/ a side of creamy spinach mashed potatoes
32 $
crisp red snapper
fried to a delicious crisp, served whole w/ a side of mashed potatoes & parmesan tuille
32 $
grilled branzino
Also known as European sea bass, this delicate fish is low in fat but has a wonderful richness when cooked on the bone. Grilled whole & served w/ a side of grilled vegetables
28 $
seafood boulanger
cast iron skillet bearing fruit of the sea. tiger shrimp, diver scallops, lobster tail, mussels & calamari in a luscious creamy garlic sauce w/ buttered toast (for two)
42 $
sweet temptations
onegin
Meringue cookies, French pastry crème, fresh cut strawberries & blueberries