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Union Square Cafe

  • $$$$$
  • American (New), Local/Organic, Mediterranean
  • 21 E 16th St, New York NY10003 40.736889 -73.99145
  • (Btwn 5th Ave & Union Square W)
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  • (212) 243-4020
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Lunch

Lunch Served Mon-Fri: 12pm-2:30pm

Appetizers

Spring Garlic And Lettuce Soup meatballs, pecorino romano   10.00
Bibb & Red Oak Leaf Lettuce Salad gruyère, dijon vinaigrette   13.00
Wild Nettle Sformato quail egg, la tur cheese, morels   17.00
Sugar Snap Pea Salad "Tagliatini" guanciale, mint, pecorino romano   14.00
Market Scallop Crudo avocado, mango, hearts of palm   17.00
Fritto Misto spicy anchovy mayonnaise   15.00
Charred Beef Sirloin Carpaccio shell beans, mushroom conserva, parmigiano reggiano   15.00
Housemade Coppa misticanza, strawberries, pecorino marzolino   15.00

Pasta

Ricotta Gnocchi tomato-basil passatina, pecorino romano  16.00 26.00
Spaghettini flaked halibut, rapini, chili, rustic breadcrumbs  17.00 27.00
Mezzi Paccheri spring onions, ramp pesto, pancetta, greek yogurt  18.00 28.00
Whole Wheat Cavatelli lemon, asparagus, chickpeas, olives, ricotta salata  19.00 29.00
Beet Ravioli smoked mozzarella, rhubarb butter  17.00 27.00
Garganelli lamb ragu, pecorino romano, english peas, mint  19.00 29.00
Sweet Pea Raviolini bottarga, pea shoots, lemon butter  19.00 29.00

Vegetables $8

Grilled Zucchini arrabbiata   
Grilled Asparagus pecorino, chive blossoms   
Broccoli Rabe "Mama Romano Style"    
Anson Mills Polenta walnuts, gorgonzola   
Wilted Spinach    
Cannellini Beans extra virgin olive oil, pecorino   
Sugar Snap Peas And Carrots butter, mint   

Main Courses

Grilled Halibut asparagus, marinated artichoke & porcini salad   31.00
Pan-Seared Rainbow Trout beech mushrooms, sunchokes, pea shoots   29.00
Crispy Soft-Shell Crabs spring vegetable slaw, basil-lime aioli   30.00
Chicken Milanese leafy greens & vegetable salad, pecorino romano   21.00
Sliced Beef Sirloin seared potato ravioli, spinach-beet salad, horseradish   24.00
Grilled Vermont Lamb insalata tricolore, caramelized onion-potato tart   33.00

Sandwiches

Portobello Mushroom Panino mozzarella, pesto, mixed greens salad   15.00
USC Burger brioche, french fries, beecher’s flagship cheddar, bacon   16.00
Yellowfin Tuna Burger ginger-mustard glaze, grilled red onion, cabbage slaw   23.00
Rohan Duck Burger marinated cucumbers, grilled bok choy   23.00
Fried Skate Sandwich market slaw, chili-ramp vinaigrette, remoulade   19.00

Weekly Aperitif

Strawberry Smash rhubarb rum, strawberry, mint, black pepper   14.00
Iced Oysters On The Half Shell barnstable ma, kusshi bc, miyagi ca  ea 3.00

 

Dinner

Dinner Served Sunday-Thursday: 5:30pm-10pm. Fri-Sat: 5:30pm-11pm

Appetizers

Spring Garlic And Lettuce Soup crispy shallots, chives   10.00
Local Scallop Crudo avocado, mango, hearts of palm   17.00
Sugar Snap Pea Salad "Tagliatini" guanciale, mint, pecorino romano   14.00
Asparagus Tempura cool lobster, pork belly, chili-scallion vinaigrette   19.00
Housemade Coppa rick’s rocket, strawberries, buffalo mozzarella   15.00
Wild Nettle Sformato quail egg, la tur cheese, morels   16.00
Bibb & Red Oak Leaf Lettuce Salad gruyère, dijon vinaigrette   13.00
Fritto Misto spicy anchovy mayonnaise   15.00
Charred Beef Sirloin Carpaccio shell beans, mushroom conserva, parmigiano reggiano   15.00

Pasta

Whole Wheat Capellini asparagus, chickpeas, olives, ricotta salata  17.00 27.00
Ricotta Gnocchi tomato-basil passatina, pecorino romano  16.00 26.00
Mezzi Paccheri spring onion & garlic, pancetta, greek yogurt  18.00 28.00
Sweet Pea Raviolini bottarga, meyer lemon, pea shoots  24.00 34.00
Spaghettini flaked halibut, rapini, chili, rustic breadcrumbs  17.00 27.00
Beet Pansoti poached rhubarb, smoked mozzarella  17.00 27.00
Garganelli lamb ragu, english peas, mint, pecorino romano  19.00 29.00

Snacks

Artichokes & Sunchokes Alla Giudia    6.00
Lamb Ribs "tzatziki"   6.00
Crispy Pig Ears tarragon mustard   6.00
Olive Oil Poached Sardine sweet pea puree   5.00
Grilled Fava Pods oregano, ricotta   4.00
Fried Duck Wing Confit orange glaze, almonds   7.00

Main Courses

Crispy Soft-Shell Crabs spring vegetable slaw, basil-lime aioli   32.00
Pan Seared Cod polenta, calabrese,sausage, english pea pesto   32.00
Grilled Halibut asparagus, marinated artichoke & porcini salad   34.00
Pan-Roasted Chicken spring onion bread pudding, market spinach   28.00
Rohan Duck dandelion salad, rhubarb vinaigrette, maytag blue toast   32.00
Grilled Vermont Lamb insalata tricolore, caramelized onion-potato tart   33.00
Prime New York Strip Steak bone marrow mashed potatoes, baby tokyo turnips   35.00

Vegetables $8

Anson Mills Polenta walnuts, gorgonzola   8.00
Potato-Gruyère Gratin    8.00
Sugar Snap Peas And Carrots butter, mint   10.00
Grilled Asparagus preserved lemon   10.00
Cannellini Beans extra virgin olive oil, pecorino   8.00
Wilted Spinach    8.00
Broccoli Rabe "Mama Romano Style"    8.00
Cannellini Beans extra virgin olive oil, pecorino   8.00

Weekly Aperitif

Strawberry Smash rhubarb rum, strawberry, mint, black pepper   14.00
Iced Oysters On The Half Shell st. simon nb, fanny bay bc, hammersley inlet wa  ea 3.00

 

Brunch

Brunch Served Sat-Sun: 11am-2:30pm.

Spring Vegetable Omelet goat cheese, mixed greens   17.00
Honey-Vanilla Granola tristar strawberries   12.00
Huckleberry Buttermilk Pancakes peanut-bacon butter, crown maple syrup   14.00
Red Velvet Pancakes cream cheese glaze, crown maple syrup   15.00
Brioche French Toast strawberry compote   13.00
Fried Green Tomatoes crispy oysters, bacon vinaigrette, sunny side up egg   18.00
House-Cured Gravlax north sea rye, mustard crème fraîche   15.00

To Begin

Belmont Jewel bourbon, pomegranate-hibiscus lemonade   14.00
Iced Oysters On The Half Shell st. simon nb, fanny bay bc, hammersley wa  ea 3.00
Sunny's Pastries fig & honey tea cake, cinnamon doughnut, black currant scone, coconut bun  ea 2.75

Appetizers

Chilled Strawberry-Beet Soup butterfield farm goat cheese   10.00
Bibb & Red Oak Leaf Salad gruyère, dijon vinaigrette   13.00
Local Scallop Crudo avocado, mango, hearts of palm   17.00
Charred Beef Sirloin Carpaccio shell beans, mushroom conserva, parmigiano reggiano   15.00
Sugar Snap Pea Salad "Tagliatini" guanciale, mint, pecorino romano   14.00
Fritto Calamari spicy anchovy mayonnaise   15.00
Wild Nettle Sformato quail egg, la tur cheese, morels   17.00
quail egg, la tur cheese, morels   17.00
Housemade Coppa rick’s rocket, strawberries, buffalo mozzarella   14.00

Pasta

Spaghettini flaked halibut, rapini, chili, rustic breadcrumbs  17.00 27.00
Ricotta Gnocchi tomato-basil passatina, pecorino romano  16.00 26.00
Whole Wheat Capellini asparagus, chickpeas, olives, ricotta salata  17.00 27.00
Mezzi Paccheri spring allium, pancetta, greek yogurt  18.00 28.00
Garganelli lamb ragu, pecorino romano, english peas, mint  19.00 29.00
Beet Pansoti poached rhubarb, smoked mozzarella  17.00 27.00
Sweet Pea Raviolini bottarga, pea shoots, lemon butter  19.00 29.00

Snacks & Sides

Crispy Polenta crown maple syrup   6.00
Bacon, Egg & Cheese Gougère    3.00
Berkshire Bacon Rashers    7.00
Breakfast Sausage Patties    7.00
Salt-Baked Fried Potatoes    7.00
Wilted Spinach    8.00
Broccoli Rabe "Mama Romano Style"    8.00
Grilled Asparagus preserved lemon   8.00

Main Courses

Grilled Halibut asparagus, marinated artichoke & porcini salad   31.00
Pan-Seared Rainbow Trout honshimeji mushrooms, sunchokes, pea shoots   29.00
Crispy Soft Shell Crabs spring rapini, garlic, chili, fresh chickpeas   30.00
Grilled Lamb Chops Scotta Dita insalata tricolore, caramelized onion-potato tart   29.00
Chicken Cutlet Milanese leafy greens & vegetable salad, pecorino romano   21.00
USC Burger brioche, french fries, beecher’s flagship cheddar, bacon   16.00
Yellowfin Tuna Burger ginger-mustard glaze, grilled red onion, cabbage slaw   23.00
Portobello Mushroom Panino buffalo mozzarella, pesto, roasted garlic   15.00

 

Dessert $9.50

Banana Pretzel Tart espresso hot fudge, bittersweet chocolate ice cream   
Key Lime Sundae mojito meringue, graham cracker macarons   
Chocolate Hazelnut Brioche Pudding bittersweet chocolate sauce, sour cream ice cream   
Goat Cheese Charlotte Cheesecake rhubarb jam, mint cream   
USC Banana Tart macadamia brittle, honey-vanilla ice cream   
Strawberry Shortcake orange curd   
Coconut Brioche Roll chocolate sabayon, whipped lemon mascarpone   
House Made Ice Creams & Sorbets selection of three   
Union Square Cafe Cookies & Biscotti    

Coffee

Dallis Brothers Coffee Roasters, Queens Ny.

Nossa Senhora (Small Batch Drip) pedregulho, brazil   3.75
Harewa Gatira (Press Pot) jimma, ethiopia   9.00

Loose Leaf Tea

In Pursuit Of Tea, Berkeley Ca.

Genmaicha Green shizuoka, japan   5.00
Jasmin Pearls Green fujian, china   6.50
16 Yr Tieguanyin Oolong fujian, china   7.50
Darjeeling 2nd Flush makaibari estate, india   5.00
Keemun Mao Feng Black anhui province, china   6.00
Chamomile egypt   4.00
Peppermint oregon   4.00

Farmstead Cheeses $4 Each

Seasonal Condiments, Walnut-Raisin Bread, While Wheat Crackers

Haystack Mountain Haystack Peak goat's milk, bloomy rind, bright   
Butterfield Farm Meadow Zew goat's milk, buttery, smooth   
Bellweather Farms San Andreas sheep's milk, tangy, earthy   
Cato Corner Farm Hooligan raw cow's milk, washed rind, pungent   
Chiriboga Blue raw cow's milk, sweet, creamy, earthy   

 

Drinks

Cocktails $14 Each

Bee's Knees london dry gin, lavender-honey, lemon   
Old Cuban aged rum, lime, angostura, mint, champagne   
Last Word london dry gin, maraschino, green chartreuse, lime   
Brandy Daisy brandy, yellow chartreuse, lemon, club soda   
Prince Edward scotch whisky, lillet blanc, drambuie   
Mint Julep bourbon, cognac, demerara sugar, mint   

Soft Drinks $6 Each

Pomegranate-Hibiscus    
The Elixir local honey, lavender, lemon   
Grapefruit grapefruit p & h soda co., greenpoint, brooklyn   
Ginger p & h soda co., greenpoint, brooklyn   
Sparkling Cider duche longueville, normandy, france   

Ales & Lagers

Southampton Double White, NY belgian witbier   8.00
Westbrook White Thai, SC witbier with lemongrass, ginger, sorachi ace hops   9.00
Pinkus Ur Pils, Germany organic german pilsner  (500ml) 12.00
Sixpoint The Crisp, NY hoppy german pilsner  (16oz can) 10.00
Pilsner Urquell, Czech Republic the original czech pilsner   8.00
Stoudt’s Karnival Kölsch, PA german kölsch brewed with red wheat   8.00
Stillwater Stateside Saison, MD saison, refermented in bottle   11.00
Brooklyn Local 1, NY belgian-inspired strong ale  (750ml) 22.00
Amarcord Ama Bionda, Italy aromatic pale ale with orange blossom honey   13.00
Evil Twin Hipster Ale, SC american pale ale   9.00
Ithaca Cascazilla, NY red india pale ale   8.00
Orval Trappist Ale, Belgium dry-hopped, bottle-conditioned trappist ale   12.00
Brouwerij Contreras Valeir Divers, Belgium belgian tripel, refermented in bottle   11.00
Hitachino Nest Xh, Japan strong belgian brown ale matured in shochu cask   15.00

 

Wine By The Glass

Sparkling

Cava Brut Reserva, L'Hereu raventos i blanc, cataluna 2009   12.00
Crémant De Bourgogne Rosé parigot & richard, burgundy   15.00
Schramsberg, Blanc De Blancs sommelier selection, north coast 2008   18.00
Champagne, Brut Réserve billecart-salmon, mareuil-sur-aÿ nv   24.00

Whites

Riesling Spätlese graacher domprobst phillips eckstein, mosel 2008   12.00
Sancerre, Vieilles Vignes le forets des dames, loire valley 2011   13.00
Erbaluce, Castello Di Loranzè luigi ferrando, piedmont 2010   12.00
Pinot Gris, Brouhaha kinero cellars, paso robles 2011   11.00
Montagny 1er Cru jean-marc boillot, burgundy 2010   14.00
Châteauneuf-Du-Pape domaine font de michelle, rhône valley 2010   22.00
Chardonnay melville estate, santa rita hills, california 2010   17.00

Rose

Coteaux Du Languedoc, Qu'es Acquo mas cal demoura, languedoc 2012   12.00

Reds

Dolcetto, Vigna Vaglio eraldo viberti, alba 2008   9.00
Pinot Noir truchard, carneros, napa valley 2009   15.00
Volnay 1er Cru, Clos Des Chenes jean-michel gaunox, burgundy 2006   27.00
Chinon, Les Quarts Selection frederic hardouin, loire valley 2007   12.00
Chianti Classico monteraponi, radda, tuscany 2010   14.00
Chateauneuf-De-Paper domaine masquin, rhone valley 2010   22.00
Barolo, Vigna D'La Roul rocche dei manzoni, piedmont 2000   22.00
Syrah, Unti Vineyard skylark, cry creek valley of sonoma 2007   16.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Happy Canyon three saints, santa ynez valley 2009   18.00

 

Union Square Cafe
21 E 16th St
Btwn 5th Ave & Union Square W
(212) 243-4020
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