Chef Walter Staib Presents the Traditional Thanksgiving Feast, November 28, 2019
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CHEF WALTER STAIB PRESENTS THE TRADITIONAL THANKSGIVING FEAST, NOVEMBER 28, 2019 Menu Aperitif WASSAIL CHAMPAGNE SHRUB Wassail dates back to the old English custom of wassailing during the holiday season. In those days, a big punch bowl was First Course filled with this spiced drink and everyone gathered around Appetizer Sampler the wassail bowl to toast the season. SHRIMP NEWBURG VOL~AU~VENT, $10.95 PETIT CRAB CAKE, SMOKED SALMON FRITATTA WINTER KISS A blend of Eggnog & Chambord & MALLARD DUCK SAUSAGE In February, 1796, Isaac Weld wrote about a small entourage (Mushroom toast † of travelers that stopped in Philadelphia for breakfast and Asparagus, Vinaigrette ¤ ) enjoyed eggnog. This is the first time that the serving of eggnog was documented. Second Course $14.75 COUNTRY SALAD ¤ CITY TAVERN WARMER Fresh garden greens, raspberry shrub vinaigrette During the 18th century, rum from the Caribbean, French brandy and English whiskey were consumed in healthy Entrée quantities. This refreshing drink combines them with another ROASTED FREE RANGE TURKEY¤ common beverage, apple cider. Chef Staib has also prepared Country Ham,¤ $14.95 Seared Salmon ¤ , Roasted Prime Rib of Beef ¤ &Fried Tofu † APPLE CIDER An important social routine in early America, people often As well as our children’s menu. Just let your server know warmed up around a central fireplace with a hot beverage in Accompanied by their hands. Warm apple cider is a perfect cure for the winter chill. $6.25 SAGE & MARJORAM STUFFING† With Spiced Rum $12.95 SMASHED RED BLISS POTATOES¤ With Applejack Brandy $12.95 SWEET POTATOES WITH APPLES¤ CREAMED GREEN BEANS† & CRANBERRY RELISH†¤ Dessert & Madeira GENERAL WASHINGTON’S TAVERN PORTER MARTHA WASHINGTON’S CHOCOLATE MOUSSE CAKE Brewed from a genuine recipe on file in the Rare APPLE GINGER COBBLER Manuscripts Room of the New York Public Library. CRÈME BRÛLÉE¤ A rich, dark brew loaded with flavor. BREAD PUDDING THOMAS JEFFERSON’S 1774 TAVERN ALE LINZER TART Thomas Jefferson made beer twice a year. Our ver- OR PUMPKIN PIE sion of this ale is made following Jefferson’s original ACCOMPANIED BY A MADEIRA TOAST recipe, unfiltered, medium bodied, light in color with great taste. $97.95 per person POOR RICHARD’S TAVERN SPRUCE $35.95 per Child 12 & Under Other beverages, tax & gratuities are additional An 18% gratuity will be added to parties of 6 or more ¤Gluten Free Option †Vegetarian Option ALEXANDER HAMILTON’S TREASURY ALE The style of the common man’s ale, this pale ale is brewed with Pilsner malt, crisp & hoppy with citrus flavors & aromas Your Choice $9.00 Valet Parking Available Thank You for Joining Chef Walter Staib at City A T ASTE OF H ISTORY C ITY T AVERN Chef Staib has been the operator of City Tavern for hen CITY TAVERN first over 23 years. Over this time, his love of 18th century opened its doors in cuisine & dining customs has grown. In an effort to help 1773, Philadelphia preserve this for generations to come, W was the largest, most cosmopolitan he has worked tirelessly to develop city in British North the ten time Emmy Award winning America. The American Colonies PBS program, A Taste of History. were about to throw off the yoke This has truly been a labor of love, as of British rule in what became the Chef Staib has donated countless most important revolution the hours, supplies, and resources to world had ever seen. make this happen. In 1787, the Constitutional To keep the show alive, he has Convention convened in the State created A Taste Of History, Inc., a House. Washington, President of 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Join the Convention, attended Chef Staib in support of A Taste of concerns and dined at CITY History! TAVERN. The delegates used the America has a rich and diverse tavern as a discussion center and culinary tradition. A Taste of History, gathering place, just as during the Inc. is committed to the preservation Continental Congresses. At the and perpetuation of American colo- close of the Convention, nial heritage and traditions through Philadelphian troops selected display and education of the cultural CITY TAVERN as the site of their and historical predecessors to our “splendid entertainment” honor- modern culinary tradition. Your do- ing General George Washington. nation will assist us to continue this effort to reconnect The delegates also held their farewell dinner here in Americans and the world with the remarkable legacy the same room where, ten years prior, they had cele- and tradition of colonial American cuisine. brated the very first Fourth of July. Men like George A Taste of History, Inc needs the public support to keep Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson &others this endeavor alive. whose names have become an integral part of Please visit ATasteOfHistory.org for more information history enjoyed its hospitality. In fact Adams once called it “the most genteel tavern in America.” and to support it with a donation. Donations are exclusively to keep the show alive. Today, the reconstructed CITY TAVERN continues to Make a tax deductible donation today at capture the atmosphere and ambiance of its 18th www.atasteofhistory.org. Every little bit will help us Century beginnings. Colonial Philadelphia comes produce season nine! alive when you enter its doors. Within the refined and elegant atmosphere, our chefs and wait staff have prepared an exceptional dining experience for you to savor and enjoy. ATASTEOFHISTORY . ORG CITYTAVERN . COM .