The Federal Menu
Starters
The "Tomato Garden" Tasting
traditional & untraditional preparations
US$12.95
Bluefin Tuna Tartare
"smashed" avocado, crispy shallots, soy "pearls," benne seeds & wasabi oil
US$13.95
Sweet Corn Chowder
louisiana "popcorn" crawfish, fingerlings, pickled okra & chili threads
US$10.95
Roasted Bone Marrow
wild mushroom "marmalade," short rib jus, sunchoke pickles, parsley salad & parmesan crostini
US$11.95
Rainbow Trout Gravlax
charred haricot vert-potato hash, fried egg, raifort sauce, purslane & horseradish root
US$12.95
Steamed Black Pei Mussels
smoked tomato broth, garlic scape "pesto," pistachio oil & nono's basil
US$12.95
Lobster "Corn Dog"
sugar snap pea "slaw," grain mustard, radish, buttermilk & mint
US$15.95
"Surf & Turf" Potato Skins
braised short ribs, fried oysters, grilled onion "jam" & truffled crème fraîche
US$14.95
A "Bucket of Balls"
the federal's "famous" risotto balls with fresh black truffle butter & snipped chives
US$12.95
A Federal Favorite "Rerun"
bibb lettuce, maine crab, grilled asparagus, herb bread crumbs & basil vinaigrette
US$14.95
Red, White & Greens
radicchio, endive & arugula tossed with oregano vinaigrette, chevre, fried baby artichoke croutons & potato chips
US$7.50
Grilled Avocado
with king crab, ponzu, wasabi oil & pickled ginger
US$15.95
Entrees
Skillet Seared Atlantic Salmon
tomato "carpaccio," "crushed" avocados, wasabi oil, king crab legs, spicy cukes & sriracha vinaigrette
US$31.95
Oven Roasted Atlantic Cod
potato puree, caramelized vidalia, crab stuffed zucchini flower & truffle jus
US$30.95
Grilled Maine Lobster"panzanella"
penne, wild arugula, sweet 100 tomatoes, garlic confit, sicilian caper vinaigrette & shaved parmesan
US$35.95
Roasted Organic Chicken Breast
creamed corn "risotto," shitakes, sugar snaps, parmesan, green tomato "relish" & wing confit
US$26.95
"Elephant Ear" Pork Rib Chop
broccoli rabe, pancetta, leeks, taleggio, sweet garlic-lemon butter & chili oil
US$29.95
Seared Sea Scallops
"crab cake hash," avocado-pea puree, padron peppers, piquillo vinaigrette & lime-sea salt aioli
US$31.95
Red Wine Braised Short Ribs "Gröstl"
crisp pork belly, vidalia o-rings, parsley root, marble pots, fried farm egg & bacon "cole slaw"
US$30.95
"The Federal Cook Out"
filet mignon, grilled lobster tail, "mexican corn," heirloom tomatoes, warm potato-bacon salad & bread and butter pickles
US$37.95
Rosemary Roasted Rack of Lamb
with "classic" mac and cheese, local corn, lamb "bacon", chanterelles & pecorino
US$36.95
Sashimi Grade Tuna "Au Poivre"
tomato "agrodolce" broth, calamari, fregola, pignoli "brittle" & sicilian green olives
US$29.95
Fried Calamari Pizza
fra diavolo tomato sauce, fried peppers, chick peas, fontina, lemon aioli & rocket
US$14.95
Lobster & Charred Asparagus Pizza
guanciale, fontina, thyme & truffle oil
US$16.95
The Classic Pizza
tomato, mozzarella & fresh basil
US$12.50
"Bronx" Pizza
pepperoni "pesto", tomato sauce, mozzarella, oregano, red onion & black cured olives
US$13.50
"Old School" Cheeseburger
no temperature - "just juicy" - special sauce, american cheese, carmelized onion & house frites
US$15.95
"Baked Potato" Ravioli
truffle butter, parmesan, chives, cracked black pepper & mascarpone
US$23.95
Vongole X2
imported "toasted" linguini, clams x2 - fried & roasted, arbol chilis, cannalini beans, parsley puree & lemon "shower cap"
US$25.95
You Be the Chef
Grilled Lobster Tails (3 Halves)
US$36.95
Pan - Crisped Codfish
US$29.95
Grilled Breaded Shrimp
US$27.95
Braised Beef Short Ribs
US$29.95
Roasted Rack of Lamb
US$35.95
Roasted Organic Chicken Breast
US$26.95
Skillet-Seared Salmon
US$29.95
Grilled Sashimi Grade Tuna
US$29.95
Seared Sea Scallops
US$30.95
Pan - Roasted Filet Mignon
US$34.95
"Elephant Ear" Pork Chop
US$29.95
Sides
A La Carte
mashed potatoes / house-cut french fries / "real" corn polenta / grilled asparagus / haricot vert / "mexican corn"
US$5.95
Sauces
A La Carte
truffle butter / federal "A-1" sauce / bacon butter / red wine sauce / garlic butter
US$1.95
Add to Any Entrée
Half Grilled Lobster Tail
US$9.95
Rack of Grilled Breaded Shrimp
US$8.95
Slab of Seared Foie Gras
US$11.95
Chef's Tasting
The Federal Tasting
seven courses
US$68.00
Plate Charge
Appetizer, Soup or Salad
US$1.95
Entrée
US$3.95