Taste announces new menu format

Farm to table continues wielding its influence on the local culinary scene as evidenced by an announcement by the proprietors of Taste in downtown Albany. Their standard menu has been defrocked in favor of a weekly rotation of culinary creations based on local market availability.

Each week on Monday, Taste will announce their menu for the upcoming week, which will be available Tuesday through Saturday. The three course dinner is $25 per person, and the five course dinner available only on Friday and Saturday is only $37 per person. Here's the menu for this week:

PRIX FIXE MENU

Menu for September 16th – 20th

Does not include beverages, tax or gratuity

Wine fights Available for $15 per person

Menu Alterations Politely Declined

First Course

Pumpkin Soup

Pancetta and Crème Fraiche GF

Warm Lobster Potato Salad

Potatoes, Pickle, Radish, Lemon Aioli GF

Short Ribs

Three Cheese Creamy Polenta GF

Roasted Sweet Potato

Citrus Cumin Glaze, Fresh Thyme, Garlic

Shallot, Orange Marmalade, Lime Juice, Farro GF

Second Course

Roasted Beef Tenderloin 6oz

Sautéed Kale, Mashed Potatoes GF

Roasted Trout Filet

Potato-Leek Nage, Truffle, Crispy Prosciutto GF

Duck Breast 

Pickled Cranberries, Mushroom, Marcona Almonds

Roasted Carrot-Orange Puree GF

Brussels Sprouts

Ricotta Gnocchi, Mushrooms, Dried Figs, Pine Nuts GF

Third Course

Fruity

Brown Butter Almond Cake, White Chocolate Crème Fraiche,

Pumpkin Gastrique and Candied Pistachios

Chocolate

Chocolate Chili Semifreddo, Mexican Chocolate Gelato

Gluten Free

Frozen Flight ~ Chef's Choice, an assortment of gelato & sorbet GF

Taste is open 11:30am to 10pm Tuesday-Friday, 5-10pm on Saturday. To make reservations call them at (518) 694-3322 or go online.