Dinner | Summer 2018
Starters
/ $8.95
toasted almonds, shaved pecorino, e.v.o.o, cracked black pepper
/ $9.95
chunky romaine hearts, garlicky caesar dressing, baguette croutons, fried organic egg
add grilled breaded shrimp / supplemental $8.95
add white anchovies / supplemental $1.95
/ $10.95
marinated “salad bar” veggies with bacon “beignet,” crumbled feta, avocado mousse, red wine vinaigrette
add grilled shrimp / supplemental $8.95
/ $12.95
the federal’s “famous” risotto balls with fresh black truffle butter & snipped chives
/ $13.95
heirloom tomatoes, garlicky croutons, federal’s cukes, chevre, sherry mignonette, basil
/ $14.95
boston bibb, garlicky toasted bread crumbs, dijon-basil vinaigrette
/ $14.95
burratta, salted marcona almonds, garden mint, finger lime citronette
/ $14.95
prosciutto di parma, pink peppercorn, basil, 12 year aged balsamic
/ $14.95
mv littlenecks, pork belly sausage, english peas, tuscan beans, spiced tomato broth, serranos
/ $15.95
spicy dijon, crisp potato chips, asiago, cracked pepper
/ $15.95
garlicky broccoli rabe, yukon gold potatoes, puttanesca broth, chili oil, grilled bread
Entrées
/ $27.95
real corn polenta, tallegio, cioppoline onions, radicchio, pancetta, sicilian olive “relish,” pignolis
/ $29.95
federal garden ratatouille, mashed potatoes, chèvre garlic scapes, orange-saffron vinaigrette
/ $33.95
tomato “carpaccio,” crushed avocados, buttered king crab, potato puree, spicy sriracha vinaigrette
/ $34.95
truffled pommes puree, crab stuffed zucchini flowers, caramelized onions, squash “noodles,” shallot rings
/ $35.95
maine lobster stir fry, oyster mushrooms, potato puree, ginger, cilantro, lemon butter
/ $39.95
grilled usda prime sirloin steak, garden green beans, parmesan butter, garlicky fries, spicy pepper ketchups
/ $39.95
grilled lobster tail, red wine braised short ribs, romesco risotto, tempura haricot vert, spiced almond dukkah
/ $14.95 | $22.95
penne rigate, truffles, sottocenere cheese
add grilled breaded shrimp / supplemental $8.95 add braised beef short ribs / supplemental $6.50
add both grilled breaded shrimp & braised beef short ribs / supplemental $14.95
/ $14.95 | $22.95
rigatoni, fontina, parmesan, mascarpone
Pizza & Handhelds
/ $13.95
tomato, mozzarella, fresh basil
/ $16.95
arugula pesto, bufala mozzarella, flowering thyme
/ $18.95
guanciale, fontina, thyme, truffle oil
/ $15.95
angus patty, texas toast, carmelized vidalias, gruyere, au poivre sauce, fried pickle
/ $25.95
1 1⁄4 lobster, charred celery, tarragon-lemon aioli
You Be The Chef
grilled breaded quail $27.95
grilled breaded shrimp $27.95
pan crisped codfish $30.95
skillet-seared salmon $30.95
braised beef short ribs $31.95
seared sea scallops $32.95
grilled lobster tails (3 halves) $36.95
grilled ny strip steak $39.95
served with your choice of a sauce
and any two sides (listed below)
SIDES a la carte $5.95
mashed potatoes | french fries | polenta
asparagus | haricot vert | fried brussels sprouts
SAUCES a la carte $1.95
truffle butter | federal “A-1” sauce | bacon butter
red wine sauce | garlic butter
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ADD TO ANY ENTRÉE
rack of grilled breaded shrimp $8.95
grilled half lobster tail $9.95
slab of seared foie gras $12.95
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PLATE CHARGE
appetizer, soup or salad $1.95 entrée $3.95
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executive chef michael presnal
chef de cuisine jonathan reeser
sous chef brandon melbourne
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proprietors
michael presnal * ralph santaniello
Chef's Tasting Menu
/ $72.95
pommes puree, chive
saba, espelette, basil
fra diavolo, pork, crostini
lobster, lemon, ginger
corn, bacon, balsamic
garden mint
sirloin, peppers, fries
mocha, coffee, chocolate
menu subject to change without notice
