Best Of Winner Menu

Second Empire Restaurant & Tavern 

Empire Cioppino

sneads ferry clams, bay scallops, shrimp, calamari, seasonal fish, crushed red pepper, grilled red onion, garlic & roasted cherry tomato broth

Crispy Georgia Quail & Pepsi Cola Braised Pork Belly

grilled white asparagus, poblano & phyllo dough, swiss chard, southern hoppin john, beet slaw, roasted corn & horseradish vinaigrette

Creamy Jumbo Lump Crabmeat & Asparagus Salad

crispy buttermilk fried green tomatoes, citrus kale, greek yogurt, grilled pineapple salsa, chipotle & raisin vinaigrette

Warm Ashley Farms Chicken Ballotine

oregon mushrooms & foie gras, hickory smoked cherry tomato risotto, wilted spinach, grilled artichokes, orange & sage butter sauce

Florida Bay Scallop Seviche

avocado, pickled cucumber carpaccio, roasted romaine heart, jicama, black eyed peas, mango, ancho chile & lime vinaigrette

Shaved Italian Recla Speck Ham & Honey Roasted Pear Salad

crispy gouda cheese disc, belgian endive & baby arugula, roasted rutabaga, grilled corn, sweet potato, fig & balsamic syrup

Empire Baby Mesclun Salad

red oak leaf lettuce, belgian endive, frisee lettuce, baby romaine, radicchio, arugula, dijon mustard & shallot vinaigrette

Sauteed North Carolina Shrimp & Italian Sausage

fusilli pasta, roasted cauliflower, asian eggplant, serrano & mint pesto, piave stagianato cheese, white asparagus, roasted tomato jus

Soup Du Jour

Herb Roasted Australian Lamb Rack

black bean & roasted corn pancakes, grilled squash ribbons, vinegar roasted fennel, creamy turnips, tomato & white wine jus

Grilled Swordfish

roasted fennel & oregon mushroom risotto, italian bacon, braised napa cabbage, spicy haricot vert, roasted poblano & corn cream sauce

Roasted Five Spice Pennsylvania Duck Breast

sauteed lyonnaise potatoes, tuscan kale & white asparagus, greek yogurt, parsnip puree, ancho chile & pineapple vinaigrette

Off The Hook Ocean Catch

crispy polenta batonnet, cauliflower puree, tuscan kale & roasted corn, baby carrots, snow peas, grilled leeks, golden beet & orange jus

Grilled Heritage Farms Pork Rib Chop

ditalini pasta & ricotta cheese casserole, italian bacon, braised swiss chard, sweet potato puree, roasted cauliflower, rosemary & port jus

Pan-roasted Alaskan Halibut

braised red cabbage & pancetta, creamy country rice pilaf, chinese long bean, golden beet salad, saffron & thyme fumet

Sauteed New Bedford Sea Scallops

hickory smoked cherry tomatoes & cannellini bean ragout, rutabaga, sweet potato puree, spinach, pear salsa, fresno & avocado vinaigrette

Ancho Chile Seasoned Certified Angus Ny Striploin

crispy poblano & pimento cheese croquette, escarole lettuce, apple butter, black eyed pea salsa, jicama, chipotle & madeira jus

Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee

traditional vanilla custard & caramelized sugar, topped with fresh berries & almond lace cookie

Carrot Cake Roulade

vanilla pastry cream folded with sweetened cream cheese & rolled up in a light carrot sponge cake, with flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, & hint of orange. served with a macerated currant & mango compote, carrot cream sauce, & pecan lace cookie

Coconut & Banana Meringue Pie

flaky butter shortdough lined with fresh banana slices and filled with coconut custard. topped with toasted coconut cream & a fluffy meringue brûlée. served with homemade vanilla wafer cookies, caramel & anglaise sauce, & fresh strawberries

Chocolate Mousse & Phyllo Napoleon

rich chocolate mousse layered with crispy phyllo and sprinkled with sugar & cocoa powder. served with orange toffee brownies, whipped cream, toffee cookie brittle, & an orange glaze

Mandarin Orange Bavarian

fresh sweetened whipped cream and vanilla custard folded with mandarin oranges and a strawberry cream swirl. served over a chewy almond meringue cookie & almond lace crumble

Empire Chocolate Souffle

classic chocolate soufflé baked to order, topped with powdered sugar, served with chantilly cream or vanilla ice cream

Second Empire Key Lime Pie

graham cracker crust & creamy key lime custard, topped with whipped cream, served with fresh blueberries & blueberry sauce

Homemade Ice Cream And Sorbet

a variety of french-style ice creams and non-dairy sorbets, served with fresh berries and a cookie

Chocolate Souffle