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Thank you for your interest in 231 Ellsworth for your event.
Our years of experience in the restaurant business have led us to set forth these guidelines in order to best serve you and your guests.

Group Size:  

Our private room is designed for groups of 15 to 28. With very close seating we can accommodate up to 32 guests on four round tables. Under no circumstances can we exceed this maximum guest count.

For a private event in which your group secures the entire facility we can seat up to 120 guests.

     
Guaranteed
Guest Count:
 

A guaranteed guest count with applicable entree counts is due one week in advance of your reservation date. Minimums for the private room Monday through Saturday are 15 guests and / or $1,200.00 in final check charges. No minimums are required for Lunch events. Charges for your event are based on the final guaranteed guest count.

     
Menu Options:   Please follow the directions regarding choices for each course. Menu selections should be submitted at least two weeks prior to your event.
     
Decorations:   We are happy to arrange for floral centerpieces, balloons, or other accessories in order to assist you in creating a more festive celebration.
     
Meetings:   Please let us know your audio or visual communication requirements at least seventy-two hours in advance.
     
Beverage Service:   We cannot accommodate a cash bar for private groups. However, we can customize a hosted bar and wine service to meet your requirements.
     
Facility Fees:  

Our private room fee is $ 100.00. The entire facility can be rented for your private function (Wednesday through Saturday) for a fee of $1,000.00 and a minimum guarantee of $ 10,000.00. On Sunday through Tuesday, the entire facility may be reserved for a $ 650.00 fee and a minimum guarantee of
$ 6,500.00

     
Deposits:   Private room reservations require a $500.00 deposit. The deposit for securing the entire facility is
$ 2,500.00. If you must move your reservation date, then your deposit may be applied to the new date.Your deposit is refundable if your reservation is cancelled more than (30) thirty days in advance of your function date. All parties cancelled within the (30) thirty day period are not refundable unless a similar party can be booked on the date and time you have reserved. All deposits refunded by credit card are subject to a 3% processing fee.

 

DINNER

3 Courses - $ 57

4 Courses - $ 67

5 Courses - $ 77

Choose from the items below to create your first course of a three-course menu; two items for the first and second courses of a four-course menu; or choose three items to complete your five-course menu. Items in each category become more complex in descending order.


Soups & Pastas

Soup du Jour (ask for our current selections)

Housemade tagliarini, black trumpet caviar, broccoli Romanesque

Canneloni stuffed with mushrooms
and Parmesan Reggiano, Belgian endive


Salads

Mixed greens, balsamic vinaigrette, tomatoes,
avocado & toasted pine nuts

Hearts of romaine salad, creamy Parmesan dressing, garlic croutons

Sweet Gem lettuces, honey-mustard seed vinaigrette,
roasted shallots & garlic

Baby iceberg lettuces, blue cheese dressing, haricot verts, crispy shallots

Middle Course

Seared Dayboat scallops, parsnip chowder and Spanish chorizo

Twice-cooked foie gras, melted leeks, candied fruits ($10 Supplement)

Smoked Salmon Smörgås, rye toast, horseradish cream, watercress

Beef short rib, truffled mac 'n cheese, sautéed spinach




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Entrées

Please limit your entrée selections to two choices.
In addition, we are happy to accommodate any vegetarian requests.
If you require more than two choices or your group is larger than 28 guests, please supply us with a count of these choices
in advance of your event.

Roasted pork loin, Iacopi Farms butter beans,
housemade sauerkraut and quince mustard

Duck leg confit, braised red cabbage, poached pears

Roasted filet of beef, caramelized root vegetables,
braised kale, Cognac jus

Scottish salmon, Beluga lentils, sunchoke purée,
Belgian endive and sauce Ravigote

Seabass, wild mushroom risotto, and crème fraîche sauce

Seared Bigeye tuna, Black Trumpet mushrooms,
broccoli Romanesco, kohlrabi


Desserts

(Choose One)

Chocolate Fondant
with warm liquid caramel and fleur de sel

Crème Brûlée du jour
with housemade cookies

Apple tart tatin
cinnamon ice cream


(January 19, 2010)

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($30.00 per dozen)


Gougères

Autumn squash fritters, pomegranate molasses

Chicken wing confit, smoked tomato chutney

Salted mango lassi

"Twice-baked potatoes", candied bacon

Roasted chestnut and fennel tartlets

Hokkaido Scallop ceviche, avocado & mango

Foie gras & strawberry "PB & J"

Filet of beef spring rolls, peanut sauce

Tuna and cucumber roll, spicy aioli

Basil cromesqui

(September 23, 2009)

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