Receptions

Lunches

Dinners

Private Dining & Special Events Menu's

White Horse Tavern
Special Events Menus
2011

Menus are subject to change based on availability or seasonality of products

Hors D'Oeovre and
Pre Reception Menus

Reception Packages

Tuscan Station

Thinly sliced Procscuitto di Parma, Speck Ham, Bressaola, Gorgonzola, Marinated Mozzarella Ciligene, Marinated
Artichoke Hearts, Grilled Eggplant, Roasted Yellow and Red Tomatoes, Imported Olives, Fresh Bean
Hummus, and Sun Dried Tomato Pesto, all served with French Country Breads, and Crackers
$12.00 per person (10 person minimum)

Rhode Island Tradition Station

Locally Harvested Clams and Oysters on the Half Shell
with Tangy Cocktail Sauce, Horseradish, and seasonal Mignonette
Miniature cups of N.E. Clam Chowder
With Crispy Clam Cakes full of local Quahogs
Miniature Stuffies Packed with fresh local Clams, Chourico, melted Leek and Herbs. Served with Lemon Wedges and Tabasco
Seasonly Priced(10 person minimum)

Domestic and International Cheese Display

Imported and domestic Cheese varieties garnished with Fresh Berries, Gourmet Crackers, and Breads
$6.95 per person (10 person minimum)

Vegetable Crudite

Seasonal Vegetables with Assorted Dips
$3.95 per person (10 person minimum)

Seasonal Fruit and Berries

An elaborate display of Seasonal Fruits and Berries
$4.95 per person (10 person minimum)

House Cured Gravlox

Double Creme Brie layered with Raspberry, Orange, and Walnuts then wrapped with Puff Pastry
$125.00

Sliced Tomato and Fresh Mozzarella

Fresh Mozzarella Chesse drizzled with aged Balsamic Vinegar and extra Virgin Olive Oil, Basil, layered between sliced vine ripened Tomato
$4.95 per person (minimum 10 people)

Caviar Service

Quality Sevruga, Beluga, or Osetra Caviar presented in shaved ice with chilled creme fraiche stuffed Potatoes with Chickpeas
Market Priced Per Ounce

The Nichols

Appetizers (Choose one)

White Horse Clam Chowder
The White Horse's acclaimed Creamy Chowder that is full of Chopped Clams and Potatoes. Balanced with Dill

Lobster, Corn and Roasted Poblano Bisque
Native Newport Lobster simmered delicately in tavern made Lobster Broth with Cream, Local Corn, Roasted Poblano Peppers, and Fresh Herbs

Soup of the Day (Chef's choice)
Chef Rich Silvia's daily culinary inspiration of fresh, and local ingredients

Mixed Green Salad
Grape Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Asparagus, and Radish. Tossed with White Balsamic Vinaigrette

Caesar Salad
Tossed with Creamy Garlic Dressing and Froccacia Croutons

Entrees
(Choose 2 / Choose 3 add $5.00)

Carrot Kaffir Lime Codfish
Over Roasted Tomato Risotto, Sauteed Spinach and Poaching Broth

Seared Prime Petit Filet
With Potato Puree, Sauteed Spinach, Petit Vegetables, and Wild Mushroom Bordelaise

Grilled DuBreton Pork Chop
Butternut Puree, Tavern Applesauce, Asparagus, and Pearl Onions

Pan Roasted Statler Chicken Breast
With Sauteed Spinach, house made Gnocchi, Roasted Tomatoes, and Basil-Shallot Butter

Desserts (Choose 1)

White Horse Tavern Triple Silk
With Fresh Whipped Cream and Raspberry Sauce

Bourbon Bread Pudding
Bourbon Anglaise Sauce, Vanilla Gelato, and Fresh Whipped Cream

Creme Brulee
Silky Vanilla Custard with Caramelized Sugar and Fresh Berries

Gelato or Sorbet Tasting
A personal tastingof three Gelatos or Sorbets
prepared exclusively for the tavern by Cold Fusion Gelato

$45.00 per person
Coffee, Decaf and Hot Tea included
Additional Beverage, 8% tax and 20% gratuity not included

The Mayes

Appetizers (Choose one)

White Horse Clam Chowder
The White Horse's acclaimed Creamy Chowder that is full of Chopped Clams and Potatoes. Balanced with Dill

Lobster, Corn and Roasted Poblano Bisque
Native Newport Lobster simmered delicately in tavern made Lobster Broth with Cream, Local Corn, Roasted Poblano Peppers, and Fresh Herbs

Soup of the Day (Chef's choice)
Chef Rich Silvia's daily culinary inspiration of fresh, and local ingredients

Mixed Green Salad
Grape Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Asparagus, and Radish. Tossed with White Balsamic Vinaigrette

Caesar Salad
Tossed with Creamy Garlic Dressing and Froccacia Croutons

The Wedge
Half of a Baby Iceburg Lettuce with Applewood Bacon, Crumbled Blue Cheese, and Creamy Thyme Dressing

Entrees (Choose 2)

Seared Georges Bank Scallops
with Sauteed Spinach and Lump Crabmeat, Bell Pepper and Sweet Onion Relish

Individual Beef Wellington
Seared Prime Tenderloin, Pate de Foie Gras Wrapped in Puff Pastry, Petit Vegetable, and Perigueaux Sauce

Grilled Prime Ribeye Steak
On a Crispy Potato Rostii, with Sauteed Spinach, Melted Tomatoes and a Rich Veal Reduction

Butter Poached New England Lobster
Risotto Nero, French Beans, Farming Turtle Farm Pea Greens and a Creamy Lobster Reduction

Crispy Duck Breast
Sweet Potato Puree, Glazed Asparagus, Sauteed Spinach, and Sun Dried Cherry Bordelaise Sauce

Desserts (Choose 1)

White Horse Tavern Triple Silk
With Fresh Whipped Cream and Raspberry Sauce

Bourbon Bread Pudding
Bourbon Anglaise Sauce, Vanilla Gelato, and Fresh Whipped Cream

Creme Brulee
Silky Vanilla Custard with Caramelized Sugar and Fresh Berries

Gelato or Sorbet Tasting
A personal tastingof three Gelatos or Sorbets
prepared exclusively for the tavern by Cold Fusion Gelato

$60.00 per person
Coffee, Decaf and Hot Tea included
Additional Beverage, 8% tax and 20% gratuity not included

The White Horse

Appetizer (Choose one)

Tasting of New England Cheeses
A tasting of three local Cheeses accompanied by Port Wine reduction, Aquidneck Island Honeycomb, Candied Nuts, Fruit Relish, and House Crisps

Oysters on the Half Shell
With Pomegranate Mignonette and Fresh Lemon

Wild Mushroom Saute
Sauteed Mushrooms with a hint of Sherry and Cultured Butter over Parmesan Polenta

Grilled Shrimp
Over Bacon-Cheddar Polenta with Sauteed Spinach and Harissa Cream Sauce

Prime Tenderloin Tartar
Seasoned with Minced Shallots, Capers, Dijon Mustard, and Spices
Served with a Petit Salad of Crisp Greens

Soup (Choose one)

White Horse Clam Chowder
The White Horse's acclaimed Creamy Chowder that is full of Chopped Clams and Potatoes. Balanced with Dill

Lobster, Corn and Roasted Poblano Bisque
Native Newport Lobster simmered delicately in tavern made Lobster Broth with Cream, Local Corn, Roasted Poblano Peppers, and Fresh Herbs

Soup of the Day (Chef's choice)
Chef Rich Silvia's daily culinary inspiration of fresh, and local ingredients

Salad (Choose 1)

Mixed Green Salad
Grape Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Asparagus, and Radish. Tossed with White Balsamic Vinaigrette

Caesar Salad
Tossed with Creamy Garlic Dressing and Froccacia Croutons

The Wedge
Half of a Baby Iceburg Lettuce with Applewood Bacon, Crumbled Blue Cheese, and Creamy Thyme Dressing

Beet and Great Hill Blue Salad
Slow Roasted Beets, Creamy Great Hill Blue Cheese, and Candied Pecans, tossed with Mixed Greens and White Balsamic Viaigrette

Entrees (Choose 2)

Seared Georges Bank Scallops
with U-10 Sea Scallops wrapped in Berkshire Bacon and seared crispy. Nestled on Spring Pea and Morel Mushroom Risotto with a light salad of Pea Greens

Chateaubriand of Beef
Tourne Potatoes, Bouquettierre of Baby Vegetables, Sauteed Spinach and Caramelized Pearl Onions with Sauce

Dijon Crusted Rack on Lamb
Served with Potato Gratin, Sauteed Spinach, Glazed Asparagus and Wild Mushroom Lamb Glaze

Surf and Turf
Grilled Tenderloin of Beef and Butter Poached Half Lobster served with Saffron Risotto, Glazed Asparagus, and Bearnaise Sauce

White Horse Tavern Bouillabaisse
Native Lobster, Scallops, Shrimp, Clams, Mussels, and Whitefish simmered with Onions Tomatoes, White Wine Garlic and Saffron, with Crusty French Bread and Roasted Bell Pepper Rouille

Desserts (Choose 1)

White Horse Tavern Triple Silk
With Fresh Whipped Cream and Raspberry Sauce

Bourbon Bread Pudding
Bourbon Anglaise Sauce, Vanilla Gelato, and Fresh Whipped Cream

Creme Brulee
Silky Vanilla Custard with Caramelized Sugar and Fresh Berries

Gelato or Sorbet Tasting
A personal tastingof three Gelatos or Sorbets
prepared exclusively for the tavern by Cold Fusion Gelato

$90.00 per person
Coffee, Decaf and Hot Tea included
Additional Beverage, 8% tax and 20% gratuity not included

Deconstructed Lobster Boil Menu

Appetizer Course
Poached Native Mussels tossed with Tomatoes, White Wine, Garlic, Sauteed Onions and Herbs with Grilled Bread

Soup Course

WHT Clam Chowder
Ocean Clams simmered with Potatoes and Dill Finished with Light Cream and Served with Oyster Crackers

Salad Course
Petit Lettuces, Garden Herbs, Garlic Coutons, and Creamy Thyme Dressing

Entree

Butter Poached Lobster
With Sweet Corn and Chourico Sausage Succotash, Salt Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Littleneck Clams, and a Rish Lobster Reduction

Dessert

WHT Bread Pudding
With Bourbon Butter Sauce and Vanilla Gelato

Coffee, Decaf, and Hot Tea Included
Additional Beverage, 8% tax and 20% gratuity not included
Seasonally Priced Per Person