Our famous menus are the result of 29 years of testing and constant refinement using only the freshest foods and produce available. Our menu features delicious Certified Angus Beef and Japanese Kobe Beef steaks, fresh seafood, poultry, pasta with creative vegetarian dishes and WILD GAME from all corners of the world. Our desserts are legendary. The recipe for our 'signature' dessert has been requested by Gourmet magazine.
"The Connoisseurs Collection" is an assemblage of an award-winning selection of wines, rare ales, vintage ports, single malts, and small batch bourbons. Critically acclaimed by the International Press, it offers "something unique and satisfying to every palate."
Mr. Pickwick'sGastropub and Steakhouse has been featured on television in the US, Canada, England, and Europe. The diversity of our clientele is appealing, from Vermont farmers to Francis Ford Coppola, Deep Purple to Lord Litchfield. The newspaper USA Today commented that we are "The place not to miss in Stowe."
In our CELLARS rest several thousand bottles of wine, vintage ports, rare cognacs, single malts and small batch bourbons alongside an impressive variety of ales and lagers .Most recently we have added a collection of extraordinary Gins from both Europe and thge USA. Since 1991, we have been honored by the 'Wine Spectator Magazine' as the recipient of their Award of Excellence having in their words "one of the finest wine lists in the world.
BEST of all are our seasoned team of professionals dedicated to the art of service, determined to exceed the expectations of every guest. Proof of this success is obvious for all to see, where in the restaurant the huge beams are dotted with hundreds of brass plaques each bearing the name of guests who have returned for their 5th stay here in the Inn.
Mr. Pickwick's Gastropub and Steakhouse is open daily: Breakfast: 7:30 am to 10:30 am Lunch: 11:30 am to 3:00 pm Dinner: 5:00 pm to closing Bar Menu 11:30 am to closing
For special event dinners and groups of 6 or more a credit card is required to secure a reservation
"Attention to detail combined with a flair for innovation makes a visit as much of an event as an experience"
- The Stowe Guide
MR. PICKWICK’S AT YE OLDE ENGLAND INNE
" THE CONNOISSEURS COLLECTION "
THE 2012 ALE & SPIRITS TASTING DINNER SERIES
21 EXCITING CULINARY EVENTS PAIRING
THE FINEST ALES AND SPIRITS WITH FINE CUISINE
Avoid disappointment and reserve early. Limited seating
Events marked with ** indicate a casual pairing prices TBA.
Dinners range between $59 and $89 per person plus tax & service.
Advance reservations are required.
Tables of ten enjoy a 10% group discount.
January 21st Saturday The Northshire Brewery of Vermont Dinner
Date to be rescheduled "Burns Dinner" with Balvenie Single Malts
February 11th Saturday Belgian brews including Trappist Ales
February 14th Wednesday Dewars Scotch Whiskey & Scottish Ales dinner
March 10th Saturday Mad as March Hares! Wild Vermont Brewers
March 17th Saturday Salute St Patrick with Michael Collins & Irish Ales
March 24th Saturday New England Cheeses New England Ales **
April 14th Saturday The Cisco Brewery of Nantucket
April 28th Saturday Oysters and Vodkas**
May 12th Saturday Spotlight on The Harpoon Brewery
May 26th Saturday Styling with Wheat Beers and Lambics
June 9th Saturday British Boutique Breweries
June 23rd Saturday Vermont Brewers and Vermont Cheesemakers
July 21st Saturday The Kentucky Bourbon Pig Roast and Cigars
July 28th Saturday Pilsners, Lagers and Lobsters
August 11th Saturday West Coast Beers & BBQ
August 25th Saturday Scottish Single Malts II with Cigars
September 1st Saturday Yorkshire Brews
October 20th Saturday Oktoberfest and the Uber Brewers
October 27th Saturday Our favourite Vermont Distilleries
November 10th Saturday New England Masterpiece Brewing Theatre
November 17th Saturday English & French Cheeses & Breweries**
December 1st Saturday Chris's selected pairings from 2012
Dinner Menu- Click Here to Preview
WELCOME TO MR. PICKWICK’S
GASTROPUB & STEAKHOUSE
-SOUPS-
OUR SUPERB & VERY FAMOUS MULLIGATAWNY SOUP 10
Vegetables, fruits chicken and herbs in a delicious lightly curried stock.
Our recipe has its origins in the kitchens of the Raj of India from the nineteenth century.
THE VERY BEST FOUR LILY SOUP 9
Leeks, Vidalia, Red and Spanish onions topped with a garlic crouton and gruyere cheese.
CULLEN SKINK 9
A fantastically delicious smoked haddock chowder with a selection of onions & potatoes. Creamy & indulgent despite its lack of cream. It’s a speciality born in the Scottish town of Cullen. The word “skink” is their local vernacular for soup! Hence Cullen Skink!
-SALADS-
HOUSE SALAD 8
Fresh organic Vermont field greens, tomatoes, red onions, sprouts and cucumbers dressed with our celebrated maple vinaigrette.
SPINACH SALAD 10
Organic baby spinach with red onions, walnuts, grape tomatoes and local chevre dressed with a tomato vinaigrette.
ARUGULA SALAD 10
Vermont arugula salad with sweet red wine poached pear, stilton cheese, bacon lardons served with a sweet red wine vinaigrette.
MR. PICKWICK’S CLASSIC CAESAR SALAD 9
Crispy romaine hearts tossed in Caesar dressing with fresh asiago cheese & croutons.
House smoked chilled duck breast sliced thin over frisee with a blackberry jalapeno drizzle, pickled grape
tomatoes and fried onion straws
VERMONT BLUE LEDGE FARMS CAMEMBRIE AND FIG EN CROUTE 13
Served with a sweet berry compote.
DUCK CONFIT, APPLE, AND CHEVRE RANGOON 12
With fire roasted tomato coulis.
-MAIN COURSES-
VERMONT ARTISAN TEMPEH STIRFRY 22
In a spicy peanut, basil & lime sauce with tomatoes, carrots, celery, roasted peanuts & snow peas. Served
with jasmine rice
MISTY KNOLL CHICKENSTATLER 23
Cider, maple, abd Coleman's spicy mustard marinated. Served with green lentil pilaf and Grafton cheddar cauliflower coulis.
BAKED TOMATO DILL SALMON 24
On a bed of wilted spinach. Topped with a soft poached egg and clothbound cheddar. Served with rice pilaf.
LOCAL HIGHLANDER BEEF BURGERr 8oz 14
Grass-fed Troy Vermont raised highlander burger. Served with lettuce, tomato, red onion, and fries.
Add on mixed mushrooms, caramelized onions, bacon, guacamole, cheddar, Swiss, chevre, bleu crumbles, brie 0.75 each
SLOW BRAISED VENISON OSSO BUCCO 26
With mixed vegetables and new potatoes.
BAKED SEAFOOD CASSEROLE 27
Cod, salmon, crab, shrimp with grape tomatoes, spinach, scallions, and basil in a mozzarella, cheddar, and chevre cream sauce. Served with jasmine rice.
VERMONT FLACK FAMILY FARMS ORGANIC DUCK 35
Seared breast served medium rare with a fire roasted heirloom tomato concasse and confit of leg tossed with apples, pecans, spinach, and stilton. Served with wild mushroom raviolis
WILD SAUSAGE MIXED GRILL 27
Grilled Elk sausage with Madeira, Venison with blueberries, duck with orange liquor, and wild boar andouille sausages. Served with wild boar bacon braised cabbage and white bean cassoulet.
JAPANESE KOBE BEEF SIRLOIN STEAK (A House Specialty)
Kobe beef is the most exclusive beef in the world. Each animal is pampered like a child, fed large quantities of beer mash, brushed with sake & massaged. With up to ten times the marbling of others, its low fat content & delicious buttery taste it is the connoisseurs choice.
6oz – 42 12oz –62
Please note: Kobe beef is rare and supplies are extremely limited.
We try our best to ensure a consistent supply but there are times when we may be sold out.
We apologize for the rare occasions when this does occur.
Consider our private meeting and dining rooms for your next celebration, party gathering, wedding, family reunion group or corporate event.
Kids will be Kids. Parents please, be parents. We respectfully request that children should remain seated at the table & use their ‘little’ voices, so that everyone may enjoy their meal. Thank you J
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SOME SPECIALTY DISHES FROM MOTHER ENGLAND
THE CLASSIC BEEF WELLINGTON 36
The House Specialty
Tenderloin of beef with duck liver pate & a wild mushroom duxelle is wrapped in puff pastry, baked & SERVED MEDIUM RARE with a truffle Madeira demi-glace.
TRADITIONAL OLDE FASHIONED ENGLISH FISH AND CHIPS 21
A large fillet of Haddock in a superb Bass Ale batter served with hand cut English chips, coleslaw & malt vinegar.
BEEFSTEAK AND KIDNEY PIE 21
Steak and veal kidneys are combined in a rich & tasty sauce beneath a pastry crust. Served with traditional
mashed potatoes & seasonal Vermont vegetables.
THE BEST ENGLISH BANGERS AND MASH 20
Authentic English style pork sausages grilled & served with delicious mashed potatoes, a mouthwatering onion gravy
& English green peas.
Mr. Pickwick’s 3 Course Special Fixed Price Menu 29.95
Available Sunday through Thursday. Not available during Holiday or Special Event Periods.
Please note this prixe fixe menu may not be discounted with any coupon, membership card or other promotion whatsoever. This menu may not be split and no substitutions may be made.
Starter:
House salad or a cup of our famous mulligatawny soup
Entrée choices:
Olde Fashioned Fish and Chips – The Best Bangers and Mash
Tempeh Stirfry- Beefsteak and Kidney Pie
Dessert choices:
House Crème Brulee or Ice Cream Sundae
Kindly note 18% gratuity is automatically added to checks for parties of 6 or more & to all separate checks. A SPLIT PLATE CHARGE of $10 applies to some entrees. We are not able to split other courses. We regret substitutions are unavailable. Please let us know of any special dietary restrictions you may have. We shall try our best to accommodate such.
# Houseguests staying in the Inne on the MAP dining plan may select a soup or salad, an entrée (petite where the choice applies) and a dessert. A surcharge will apply on certain other items marked with # or ##. Please check with your server. # = $10 ## = $20
*According to the Vermont Dept of Health, consuming raw or uncooked meat, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness especially if you have certain medical conditions
MR. PICKWICK’S CERTIFIED ANGUS STEAKS###
We proudly serve only the very finest beef available.
We are licensed to sell Certified Angus Beef Steaks which are a consistently superior product offering superb mouthwatering flavours.
Only 8% of U.S. beef meets the required standards to become Certified Angus Beef Steaks
Do not confuse these with any other Angus brand products. These are the finest available.
14 oz BONE IN RIBEYE 37
8 oz FILET MIGNON 36
5 oz PETITE FILET MIGNON 22
16 oz T BONE 37
20 oz PORTERHOUSE 49
12 oz NEW YORK STRIP 36
Accessories for “Surf and Turf”
LOBSTER TAIL 16
TWO COLOSSAL SHRIMP 12
CRAB CAKE 12
Complimenting side orders 4
TRUFFLED MASHED POTATOES
BAKED POTATO
ASPARAGUS SPEARS
HAND CUT STEAK FRIES
MUSHROOM MEDLEY
CARAMALIZED ONIONS
PREMIUM ENGLISH STILTON
RICE PILAF
OUR FINEST VEGETABLES
SUPERB WINES TO COMPLIMENT YOUR CHOICE OF STEAK
Our wine cellar houses an extensive selection of fine wines. Here are four classic American Cabernets that will pair perfectly with your selected Certified Black Angus Steak.
Powers Cabernet Sauvignon. Columbia Valley Washington State 2007…...36
Smith and Hook. Central Coast California 2007…………………………....49
Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon. Alexander Valley California 2006….…...120
Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon. Napa Valley California 2006……….…....250
MR. PICKWICK’S ALE TASTING DINNER SERIES
*We invite you to join us for one of our superb Ale Tasting Dinners held monthly.
Chef Somerset designs a special four course menu to compliment the featured style of brewing of that month. We are frequently joined by a brewers or their representatives who add interesting anecdotes and fascinating details to help us learn more about this interesting art. Please see your server for additional details and a copy of the schedule .
Kindly note seating for these popular dining events are limited.
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Luncheon Menu- Click Here to Preview
WELCOME TO LUNCH AT MR. PICKWICK’S
OUR FAMOUS MULLIGATAWNY SOUP 9 (A House Specialty)
Vegetables, chicken, herbs and fruit in a lightly curried stock
FOUR LILY SOUP 9
Leeks, vidalia, red & Spanish onions topped with a garlic crouton & a layer of Gruyere cheese
MR. PICKWICK’S HOUSE SALAD 7
Organic field greens, tomatoes, red onions, carrots & cucumbers with our celebrated maple vinaigrette
MR. PICKWICK’S CLASSIC CAESAR SALAD 8
Crispy romaine hearts tossed in our classic Caesar dressing with fresh parmesan cheese & croutons
SPINACH SALAD 10
Organic baby spinach with red onions. Toasted hazelnuts, grape tomatoes and goat cheese dressed with a tomato vinaigrette
ADD ANY OF THE FOLLOWING TO YOUR CHOICE OF SALAD
GRILLED CHICKEN 7 – GRILLED SALMON 8
ANCHOVIES 2 – CRABCAKE 9 – GRILLED STEAK 10
CHEF’S DAILY MAC AND CHEESE 12
A special gourmet cheese lovers sauce over macaroni enhanced with the chef’s daily recipe ‘twist’.
MR. PICKWICK’S PUB CHEESE PLATE 11
Our blend of cheddar & blue cheese, port wine, herbs, bacon, peppers & onions. Served with gourmet crackers & thinly sliced Granny Smith apples. Also available to take home in a 7.5oz jar.
OUR FABULOUS FRITES 8
Large house cut Russet potatoes coated with truffle oil, asiago cheese & herbs
SELECTED LUMP CRAB, CAKES 14
Lump crab delicately seasoned with herbs & served with our own preserved lemon vinaigrette
CALAMARI 11
Tender calamari coated in seasoned flour is flash fried, tossed in a balsamic chili sauce with fresh cilantro & parmesan cheese. Garnished with fresh lime & field greens
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND MUSSELS 13
Steamed in a smoked Gouda and chardonnay broth. Served with Harvest Market bread
“NEW ENGLAND’S ORIGINAL GASTROPUB”
WILD BOAR RIBS 18 (A House Specialty)
Slowly braised in red wine with our special spices & star anise. Served with barbeque sauce & sesame cucumber slaw.
MR. PICKWICK’S CONNOISSEURS HEALTHY BUFFALO BURGER 16
Our 8 ounce buffalo beef burger is cooked to order and served with beefsteak tomatoes and sweet Vidalia onions with wild lettuce on a Harvest Market’s fresh baked French Roll.
Served with a cone of fries
FRENCH STYLE COUNTRY PATE 9
Served with sliced crusty bread, sweet gherkins, red onions, and grain mustard with a side of arugula salad dressed with our own preserved lemon vinaigrette
*THE WINDSOR 12
A freshly baked crusty baguette served room temperature with brie, heirloom tomatoes, Provencal olives & organic Vermont pesto.
*THE ARUNDEL 12
Shaved roast beef, sautéed mushrooms and onions with horseradish cheddar cheese on a bed of radish sprouts with mayo on a fresh artisan roll
*THE BALMORAL 12
Grilled portabella mushroom, Camembert cheese, hickory smoked bacon with heirloom tomato and watercress with light mayo spread on sourdough bread
*THE SANDRINGHAM 12
Grilled chicken, avocado, bacon, alfalfa sprouts and fresh tomato with melted Vermont cheddar cheese and light chipolte mayo in a spinach wrap
*THE CLASSIC MONTE CRISTO 12
Turkey, ham, Swiss cheese on whole wheat bread dipped in French toast batter grilled to golden brown served with Vermont maple syrup dip.
*ADD A CUP OF SOUP OF THE DAY TO THE ABOVE SANDWICH’S 4.75
TRADITIONAL OLDE ENGLISH FISH AND CHIPS 21
A large fillet of Haddock flash fried in special beer batter. Fresh hand cut chips & coleslaw
THE VERY BEST BANGERS AND MASHED 20
Pork sausages grilled & served with cheddar mashed potatoes, onion gravy & sautéed peas.
Split plate charge of $5 applies.
18% gratuity is added to parties of 6 or more.
Consuming raw foods may increase risks of food borne illness.
Fresh shucked with a flash sear in Malibu rum-macerated fruit relish. Served rarae on half shell
Wilted Warm Green Salad with Vermont Lamb 11
Tossed with merlot poached cranberries, toasted spiced almonds, Boston Post Dairy Chevre in an orange bacon vinaigrette.
Tuna Carpaccio 13
With watercress cilantro salad, potato gaufrette crisp, fried capers and lemon creme fraiche.
Wild Game Slider Trio 11
Boar with braised red cabbage, venison with salsa verde and bison with pickled jalapeno relish.
Mushroom Cheddar Risotto 13
With prosciutto wrapped shrimp, sweet & sour beets and a strawberry pinot noir demi
Duck Confit Stuffed Jalapenos 10
Wrapped in applewood smoked bacon and baked with carmalized apple and Grafton Cheddar.
Asian Steamed Buns 11
Slow braised local pork belly served over savoury potato pancakes with bok choy slaw and green curry cilantro coulis.
Tomato Curry Glazed Shortrib 12
Served on roasted root vegetable cake with charred plum frissee.
VALENTINES DAY 2013
$65 per couple plus tax and service
CHOICE OF APPETIZER FOR TWO
Oyster and Foie Gras Chowder with Clothbound Cheddar
Jumbo Lump Crabcake with Orange Gastrique and Pearl Onion Marmalade
Local Ploughmans Platter-Smoked Meat and Cheeses with Accoutrements
CHOICE OF ENTRÉE FOR TWO
Seared Chateaubriand
with roasted fingerlings, root vegetable medley, and demi glaze
Roasted Dijon Crusted Rack of Lamb
with apple pecan braised red cabbage,
sweet potato au gratin, and cider tarragon reduction
Seafood Sautee over Winter Squash Ravioli
Shrimp, scallops, salmon, and mussels with local chevre, spinach,
Roasted garlic, grape tomatoes, basil, and pecans in a champagne cream
Choice of Dessert For Two
Decadent Chocolate Fondue
With strawberries, bananas, raspberry, and cake
Chocolate Chambord Cheesecake
Ala mode with mixed berry coulis
Mascarpone Taramisu
THE 2012 ALE TASTING DINNER SERIES
YE OLDE ENGLAND INN, STOWE VERMONT.
“THE BELGIAN BEER DINNER”
$79 PER PERSON PLUS TAX AND SERVICE
menu
WELCOME COURSE
CHIMAY GRAND CRU CHEESE
AGED SIX WEEKS FOR A PURE INTENSE CREAMY TEXTURE AND FLAVOR SERVED WITH HONEY, CANDIED NUTS, CRACKERS& FRUIT
*Chimay White*
COURSE ONE
BOULET A LA LIEGEOISE
TRADITIONAL BEEF AND PORK MEATBALLS IN A SWEET ALE, APPLE, AND PLUM SAUCE
*Oliva Quad*
COURSE TWO
MOULES FRIETEN
STEAMED MUSSELS IN PERNOD AND CRÈME FRAICHE SERVED WITH CRISP THICK CUT FRIES AND ROASTED GARLIC AIOLI
* Duvel Golden Ale*
COURSE THREE
CARBONADE FLAMANDE
SLOW BRAISED BEEF AND BEER CASSEROLE WITH SWEET BRAISED RED CABBAGE
*N'ice Chouffe 2008*
COURSE FOUR
BELGIUM CHOCOLATE FONDUE
WITH POM KOEK (BELGIAN COFFEE CAKE), STRAWBERRIES, RASPBERRIES, AND BANANA
* Rochfort 10*
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BALVENIES' SALUTE TO ROBBIE BURNS
Single Malt Scotch tasting Dinner
Showcasing the Balvenie Distillery
Date to be announced
Copperfields Room
MENU $79 PER PERSON PLUS TAX AND SERVICE
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR THIS DINNER.
The Balvenie single malts we shall be tasting are superb.
The 30 year old alone costs more than $800 a bottle.The value of this dinner is extraordinary,. Valued at more than $220 per person it is ] at just $79!
Welcome course
Scottish Parliament Cakes with Scotch Orange Drizzle
Balvenie Doublewood
Course one
Cullen Skink
Traditional Scottish Smoked Haddock Chowder
Balvenie Single Barrel
Course two
Local Highlander and Lamb Stovies
Layered potatoes, meats & gravy casseroles
Balvenie Portwood
Course three
Haggis stuffed Statler Chicken Breast Mushroom Apple Reduction
Served with colcannon (mashed potatoes, turnips, carrots and cabbage).