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– CRABFEST–

Crabfest


Event Starts Thursday, July 23th; Ends Saturday, July 25th
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A very Verve family tradition! Jersey's only Maryland Style Crabfest is coming your way! Partial proceeds to benefit our friends at
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Valentine's Day - Set Menu

$75 per person *

First Course

Roasted Parsnip Soup

Saffron, Cocoa

Salad of Baby Greens

Blood Orange, Edible Flower, Goat Cheese, Pistachio, Prosecco Vinaigrette

Braised Lamb Ravioli

English Peas, Cippoline Onion, Beurre Rouge

Seared Local Scallops

Pink Oyster Mushrooms, Fingerling Potato, Leek Cream Sauce

Poached Tiger Shrimp

Avocado, Kumquat

Second Course

Hand Cut Pappardelle Pasta

Broccoli Rabe, Roasted Pepper, Ricotta Salata, Kale Pesto

Seared Ahí Tuna

Forbidden Black Rice, Snap Peas, Roasted Pineapple & Passion Fruit Vinaigrette

Marsala Braised Veal Osso Buco

Red Beet Risotto, Baby Carrots, Grapefruit Gremolata

Seared 8-Ounce Filet Mignon

Celery Root Gratin, Creamed Swiss Chard, Foie Gras Jam

Butter Poached Lobster Risotto

Sautéed Spinach, Oven Roasted Tomato, Manchego Cheese

Dessert

Raspberry Crème Brûlée

Pistachio Biscotti Cookie

Parisian Style Cheesecake

Caramelized Banana, Vanilla Anglaise

Chocolate Ganache Torte

Hazelnut Ice Cream

Valentine's At The Bar

First Course

Roasted Parsnip Soup

$10

Saffron, Cocoa

Salad of Baby Greens

$14

Blood Orange, Edible Flower, Goat Cheese, Pistachio, Prosecco Vinaigrette

Braised Lamb Ravioli

$15

English Peas, Cippoline Onion, Beurre Rouge

Seared Local Scallops

$16

Pink Oyster Mushrooms, Fingerling Potato, Leek Cream Sauce

Poached Tiger Shrimp

$18

Avocado, Kumquat

Second Course

Hand Cut Pappardelle Pasta

$25

Broccoli Rabe, Roasted Pepper, Ricotta Salata,  Kale Pesto

Seared Ahí Tuna

34

Forbidden Black Rice, Snap Peas, Roasted Pineapple & Passion Fruit Vinaigrette

Butter Poached Lobster Risotto

$38

Sautéed Spinach, Oven Roasted Tomato, Manchego Cheese

Marsala Braised Veal Osso Buco

$38

Red Beet Risotto, Baby Carrots, Grapefruit Gremolata

Seared 8-Ounce Filet Mignon

$40

Celery Root Gratin, Creamed Swiss Chard, Foie Gras Jam

Dessert

Raspberry Crème Brûlée

$12

Pistachio Biscotti Cookie

Parisian Style Cheesecake

$12

Caramelized Banana, Vanilla Anglaise

Chocolate Ganache Torte

$12

Hazelnut Ice Cream

Brunch

Served with Champagne, Mimosa or Verve Bloody Mary
11am-3pm ~ $35 per adult, $15 per child

Starters

Lobster Vichyssoise

Crispy Ramp Garnish

Trio of Citrus Salad

Greek Yogurt, Local Honey, Strawberry, Quinoa Granola

Salad of Baby Greens

Hearts of Palm, Watermelon Radish, Pomegranate, Goat Cheese Crostini, Coriander Dressing Yogurt

Local Mushroom Crêpe

Taleggio, Oven Dried Tomato, Leek Cream

House Smoked Seafood

Scallops, Trout, Salmon Caviar, Crème Fraiche, Crostini

Lamb Tartar

Trout Roe, Arugula, Crostini

Entrées

Verve Style Eggs Benedict

Black Forest Ham, Brioche, Blood Orange Hollandaise

Fine Herb Omelette

Blue Crab, Asparagus, Gruyere

Duck Confit Hash

Duck Egg, Potato, Scallion, Béarnaise Sauce

“Steak & Eggs”

Hanger Steak, Cast Iron Eggs, Rösti Potato, Homemade Steak Sauce

Atlantic Halibut

Pastry Crust, Baby Carrot, Lavender Honey

Frenched Chicken Breast

Aligot Potato, Haricot Vert, Tomato Demi Glace

Dessert

Chocolate & Raspberry Tart

Chocolate Pearls, Whipped Cream

French Toast Bread Pudding

Maple Ice Cream

Verve Ice Creams & Sorbet

Vervettes

Creamy Mac & Cheese

Chicken Fingers

Frites & Honey Dipping Sauce

Verve Burger (4 oz.)

Frites

Dinner

5pm-8pm ~ $55 per person

Starters

Chilled English Pea Soup

Crabmeat, Chili Oil, Mint Yogurt

Salad of Baby Greens

Hearts of Palm, Watermelon Radish, Pomegranate, Goat Cheese Crostini, Coriander Dressing

Roasted Asparagus

Duck Egg, Ricotta Salata, Roasted Tomato

Parisian Gnocchi

Fava Bean, Roasted Cauliflower, Leek Cream Sauce

Lamb Tartar

Trout Roe, Arugula, Crostini

Mediterranean Octopus “A la Plancha”

Gooseberry, Avocado, Aged Balsamic

Entrées

Roasted Cornish Hen

Wild Mushroom Barley, Glazed Carrots, Apricot Purée

Roasted Prime Rib of Beef

Creamed Spinach, Duchess Potato, Horseradish Au Jus

Housemade Lemon-Pepper Tagliatelle

Wild Mushroom, Peas, Shaved Pecorino

Confit of Duck

Celery Root, Roasted Apple, Pearl Onion, Huckleberry Jam

Quick Seared Ahi Tuna

Artichoke, Salsify, Haricot Vert, Charred Olive Purée

Seafood Risotto

Dungeness Crab, Jumbo Shrimp, Mascarpone, Asparagus

Dessert

Parisian Style Cheesecake

Black Forrest Cherry, Whipped Cream

Wild Berry Consommé

Champagne, Strawberry Sorbet

Dark Chocolate Ganache

Spearmint, White Chocolate Mousse

All menu items and prices are subject to change, based upon availability
20% gratuity added to parties of six or more
Parties over 6 must call to reserve.

Current Hours
Tuesday - Thursday
Dining room 5pm - 9pm
Bar 4pm - 12am
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Friday - Saturday
Dining room 5pm - 10pm
Bar 4pm - 1am

Sunday Bar Service 4pm - 12am
Bar Plates 4pm - 9pm
Dinner available for private celebrations
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Available for special occasion bookings lunch, dinner & brunch