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International New Year’s Day Brunch Buffet

Join us at Samuel’s to welcome in 2017 with a delicious brunch buffet! Take a trip around the world with our International themed menu featuring delicious dishes from each corner of the globe. Reflect on 2016 and start planning for a successful New Year with your friends and family over brunch. Reservations can be made by calling 978-775-4910.

International New Year’s Day Brunch Buffet

Sunday, January 1st, 2017

10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

$24 per adult

 

Scrambled Eggs

Bacon

Sausage

Home Fried Potatoes

Pancakes

Sliced Fruit

Smoked Salmon
Tomatoes, Red Onions, Eggs, Capers, Dill Creme and Rye Crostini

Cheese Board
Irish Cheddar, Cave Aged Blue Cheese, Fresh Pecorino, Candied Walnuts and Assorted Crackers

Mixed Greens Salad

Shakshuka – North Africa
Poached Eggs simmered in Cumin laced Tomatoes and Vegetables

“12” Grapes – Spain and Portugal

Apples and Pomegranates – Turkey

Olivie Potato Salad – Russia
Potatoes, Carrots, Chopped Pickles, Sweet Peas, Celeriac and Apples

Winter Slaw – Mediterranean
Red Cabbage, Kale, Carrots, Pomegranate, Walnuts, Lemon and Mint

Pork and Sauerkraut with Apples – Germany

Cotechino con Lenticchie – Italy
Sausage and Lentil Stew

Seafood Etouffee – Lousiana, USA
Shrimp, Scallops and Crawfish, simmered in a mild Creole Sauce

Vegetable Yakisoba – Japan
Stir Fried Vegetables and Chuka Soba Noodles

Mustard Braised Green Cabbage – Eastern Europe

Hoppin’ John – Southern USA
Braised Black-Eyed Peas and Ham Hocks

Yogurt Berry Parfaits

Donuts

Petit Fours

Chocolate Cake

Fruit Bars

For reservations, please call 978-775-4910.  We look forward to celebrating 2017 with you!

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Spring Dinner Menu

Chef Emmanuel is at again!  He’s updated our dinner menu with some classic New England summer favorites and a few inventive dishes that will leave a delicious impression on you.   We’re using the most fresh, local ingredients to give you a truly memorable dining experience. Stop in any night of the week, or call ahead for reservations – we’d love to host you for dinner in the dining room or the patio this spring.

Samuel’s Dinner
2016

Soups & Appetizers

New England Clam Chowder

Soup Du Jour

Farm House Board
Taleggio, Farm House Cheddar, Cave Aged Blue Cheese, Pecorino, and Cheese Du Jour

Charcuterie Board
Prosciutto, Soppressata,‏ Smoked Duck, Italian Speck, and Country Style Pate

Maine Lobster & Wild Mushroom Crepes
Shallot Sherry Butter Cream Sauce with an Accent of White Truffle

Maritime State Crab Cakes
Served with Old Bay Aioli & Caraway Cabbage Slaw

Tuna Poke
Marinated Tuna served on Avocado with soy Pickled Ginger, Sesame Wakame, Wonton Crisps, and Wasabi Creme

Heirloom Tomato Caprese
Served with Crisped Leek Wisps, Balsamic Drizzle, Olive Oil, and Sea Salt

Sauteed Mussels
Tomatoes, Basil, Shallots, White Wine, Garlic, Cream, and Grilled Sopping Bread

Artisan Flatbread of the Day
Daily Inspired Creation

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail (4)
Cucumber-Watermelon Cocktail Sauce, Caperberry Relish, and Traditional Cocktail Sauce

Salads

Cobb Salad
Chopped Romaine Hearts & Mixed Greens, Bacon, Avocado, Red Onion, Tomato, Egg, & Bleu Cheese with Champagne Vinaigrette

Summer Salad
Arugula and Chopped Romaine with Almond Crusted Fried Goat Cheese, Shaved Fennel, Grape Tomatoes, Matchstick Potatoes, Alfalfa Sprouts, and Basil-Raspberry Vinaigrette

Field of Greens Salad
Inspired by Fresh & Local Seasonal Ingredients

Caesar Salad
Chopped Romaine Hearts, Shaved Parmesan Cheese, Anchovies, House Made Croutons, Traditional Caesar Dressing

Entrees

Filet of Beef
Served with Broccoli and Cauliflower Gratin, Whipped Potatoes, & Smokey Red Eye Gravy

Charbroiled Dry Rubbed Pork Chop
Minted Grilled Asparagus, Warmed Red Bliss Potato Salad, &Concord Grape Reduction

NE Sirloin Tip Steak Frites
Cola Marinated, Haricots Verts, French Fries, & Onion Rings

Sauteed Shrimp
Roasted Eggplant, Haricots Verts, and Butternut Squash Ragout; Served with Rice Pilaf and Seafood Nage

Sweet Potato Crusted Salmon
Served with Corn and Green Bean Succotash and Roasted Red Pepper Creme Fraiche

Cranberry Braised Short Ribs
Accompanied with Sugar Snap Peas, Buttered Potatoes, Horseradish Cream, and Cranberry Compote

Haddock in Cracker Crust
Asparagus, Fingerling Potatoes, & Lemon Tarragon Aioli

Grilled Cajun Spiced Swordfish
Served with Tomato “Picalilli”, Broccolini, Sweet Potato Fries, & Yellow Corn Coulis

Coriander-Spiced Rum Honey Glazed Chicken
Seared Chiffonade of Vegetables, Toasted Sesame Buckwheat & Cucumber Noodles, Light Lemon Lavender Cream

Vegetable Pancakes
Accompanied with Sweet Tomato Relish, Brown Rice Fettuccine in a Toasted Cumin Laced Pomodoro Sauce

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Spring Lunch Menu

The Patio at Samuels

Spring has sprung in Merrimack Valley and we couldn’t be happier to see the change in seasons. Chef Emmanuel has updated our lunch menu to reflect all of the seasonal offerings that are now available to enjoy. Stop in for lunch to help break up your work day or treat yourself on the weekend!

Samuel’s Lighter Fare
2016

Soups & Appetizers

New England Clam Chowder

Soup Du Jour

Farm House Board
Farm House Cheddar, Cave Aged Blue Cheese, Fresh Pecorino, and Cheese Du Jour

Charcuterie Board
Pprosciutto, Sopressata, Smoked Duck, Italian Speck, and Pate Du Jour

Maine Lobster and Wild Mushroom Crepe
Shallot Sherry Butter Cream Sauce, Accent of White Truffle

Maritime State Crab Cakes
Served with Old Bay Aioli and Caraway Cabbage Slaw

Grilled Inn Wings
Tossed in a Honey, Lime, Garlic, Thyme, & Chili Glaze

Artisan Flatbread of the Day
Chef’s Daily Inspired Creations

Salads

Cobb Salad
Chopped Romaine Hears & Mixed Greens, Bacon, Avocado, Red Onion, Tomato, Egg, Blue Cheese, Champagne Vinaigrette

Summer Salad
Arugula, Chopped Romaine, Almond Crusted Goat Cheese, Shaved Fennel, Grape Tomatoes, Matchstick Potatoes, Alfalfa Sprouts, & Basil Raspberry Vinaigrette

Field of Greens Salad
Inspired by Fresh, Local, Seasonal Ingredients

Traditional Caesar Salad
Chopped Romaine Hearts, Shaved Parmesan Cheese, Anchovies, House Made Croutons & a Grilled Lemon Wheel

Lunch Entrees

Grilled New England Flat Steak
Cola Marinated Sirloin, Sliced French Fries, and Green Beans

Fish and Chips
Locally Sourced Haddock, Lightly Breaded & Fried, Seasoned Fries, Homemade Tarter Sauce & Cole Slaw

Coriander-Spiced Rum Honey Glazed Chicken
Seared Chiffonade of Vegetables, Toasted Sesame Buckwheat & Cucumber Noodles in a light Lemon Lavender Cream

Lobster Mac and Cheese
Prepared with Fresh Maine Lobster, Served with Cracker Crumbs

Sandwiches

Lobster Salad Sandwich
Lobster, Lemon Basil Dressing, Bibb Lettuce & Tomato on a Grilled Brioche Bun, Served with House-Made Chips

Crab Cake Sandwich
Pan Fried, Melted Swiss Cheese, Old Bay Aioli, Caraway Cabbage Slaw, Bibb Lettuce & Tomato; Served with House-Made Chips

Samuel’s Burger
Cheddar Cheese, Sauteed Mushrooms, Caramelized Onions, Bibb Lettuce & Tomato; Served with Seasoned Fries

Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Marinated Chicken Breast, Bacon, BBQ Sauce, Cole Slaw, Swiss Cheese, Bibb Lettuce, Sliced Tomato on a Buttered, Grilled Brioche Bun; Served with Seasoned Fries

Daily Combo
Chef’s Daily Choice of Half Sandwich with Cup of Soup or Side Salad

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Mother’s Day

Treat the mother in your life to a special meal on Sunday, May 8th. Our Mother’s Day Brunch is the perfect way to say “Thank You” to the special woman in your life. With our various breakfast and entree selections, we’ve got the perfect dish to please everyone in your party.

Mother’s Day
Sunday, May 8th, 2016
Seatings: 10:30am, 11am, 12:30pm, 1pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm

Breakfast Selections

Scrambled Eggs with Boursin Cheese & Chives

Spinach & Artichoke Frittata

Applewood Smoked Bacon & Sausage Links

Homefried Potatoes with Spring Onions

Waffle Station

Assorted Muffins, Danish, & Bagels
Fruit Preserves & Flavored Cream Cheese

Fresh Sliced Fruit

Entree Selections

Lavender Seared Salmon
Coriander-Honey Sauce

Milk Braised Pork Loin
Apple Confit

Carved Prime Rib of Beef

Seared Chicken & Mushrooms in Riesling Sauce

Artichoke & Mascarpone Ravioli Provencale

Sides and Starters Selections

Cream of Asparagus Soup

Smoked Salmon
Traditional Condiments

Chilled Shrimp Display
Cocktail Sauce

Assorted Cold Meats & Selected Cheeses

Caesar Salad
House Made Croutons

Baby Arugula, Fennel, & Sprouts
Poached Pear, Ginger-Lime Vinaigrette

Tomato, Mozzarella, & Asparagus Salad
Fresh Basil & Balsamic Vinaigrette

Yukon Gold Potato Salad with Snow Peas

Spring Vegetable Medley

Basmati Rice

Baked Pasta Bolognese
Smoked Mozzarella Cheese

Dessert Selections

Assortment of Specialty Pies and Cakes
Strawberry-Rhubarb, Lemon Meringue, Apple, Red Velvet, Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Chocolate Mousse

Freshly Brewed Coffee & Herbal Teas

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St. Patrick’s Day

Celebrate St. Patrick’s day on Thursday, March 17th with a traditional Irish Dinner! We’re serving our delicious Corned Beef and Cabbage, complete with Turnips, Carrot, Red Bliss Potatoes, and Irish Soda Bread. Available for Lunch ($14) and Dinner ($18), you’ll also be able to take advantage of some of our drink specials as well.

We look forward to sharing this popular yearly tradition with you!

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Valentine’s Day Specials

A new year brings new celebrations! Enjoy time with the one you love over a special and romantic dinner with us at Samuel’s. Along with our newly updated dinner menu, Chef Emmanuel has created some extra special dishes to help make your Valentine’s celebration just a bit more delicious.

Our specials will be featured for dinner only from Thursday, February 11th through Sunday, February 14th.

Salad

Crisp Romaine Lettuce
Grapefruit Filets, Shaved Fennel, Haricots Verts, Candy-Striped Beets, Matchstick Potatoes, Citrus Vinaigrette
$6

Appetizer

Chestnut, Caramelized Leek and Goat Cheese Tart
$10

Entrees

Pan Roasted Chilean Sea Bass, marinate in Miso
Seared Baby Bok Choy, Black and White Sesame Basmati Rice Cake, 5 Spice Ginger Soy Glaze
$34

Grilled Petite Filet Mignon and Butter Poached Lobster Tail
Asparagus, Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
$36

Roasted Statler Chicken Wrapped in Prosciutto
Filled with Sun-dried Tomatoes and Fontina Cheese
Served with Braised Tuscan Kale, Purple Potato Hash, Browned Sage Butter
$26

Dessert

Red Berry Marscapone Mousse Cake
Amaretto Chocolate Sauce
$8

To make reservations, please call 978-775-4910 or book online here.

Thinking about taking a romantic getaway for the weekend? Book the Andover Inn’s Romantic Escape package for the ultimate experience with your loved one. See details and availability.

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New Year’s Specials at Samuel’s

We’re wishing you the happiest and healthiest new year for you and your loved ones. We’re so excited for all the amazing things to come in 2016!

Open on New Year’s Eve and the rest of the Holiday weekend, we hope that you’ll be able to come in to have dinner with us to enjoy one of the special dishes that we’ve prepared to celebrate the new year. We recommend making reservations for dinner by calling (978) 775-4910. We’re looking forward to spending the holiday with you and your family and friends.

Our specials will be featured for dinner only from Thursday, December 31st through Sunday, January 3rd.

Soup

Lobster Bisque

Salad

Bibb Lettuce, Bleu Cheese Dressing
Pickled Red Onions, Crumbled Walnuts, Frozen Grapes, Bacon, Fine Herbs

Appetizer

Smoked Salmon, Shirred Eggs en Cocotte
Wilted Spinach, Sauce Maltaise, Ocetra Caviar

Entrees

Seared Venison Pave
Buttered Broccolini, Potato Gratin with Cumberland Sauce

Roasted Rosemary Cornish Game Hen
Baby Carrots, Savory Cranberry Strata with Truffled Lemon Pan Jus

Pan Roasted Halibut with Swiss Chard, Asparagus Coulis, Potatoes Anna, Frizzled Leeks

Dessert

Chocolate Opera Cake with Champagne Espresso Creme

Don’t forget to take advantage of the special New Year’s Eve Package at the Andover Inn to help make the beginning of 2016 that much more special.

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Christmas at Samuel’s

Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas from Samuel’s!

We’ll be open for regular hours on Friday, December 25th and be featuring a few exclusive dishes to help make our holiday meal delicious and memorable. We recommend making reservations for dinner by calling (978) 775-4910. We’re looking forward to spending the holiday with you and your family and friends.

Our specials will be featured for both lunch and dinner from Thursday, December 24th through Sunday, December 27th.

Appetizers

Oysters Rockefeller
Sauteed Spinach, Bacon, Gruyere Cheese and Sauce Bernaise

Fig and Walnut Baked Brie en Croute
Thyme-Pear Chutney, Crackers and Crispy Baguettes

Entree

Pork Loin Stuff with Herbed Goat Cheese
Mashed Maple-Chipotle Sweet Potatoes, Sauteed Rosemary Roasted Haricots Verts, Strawberry Balsamic Reduction

Pan-Roasted Grouper
Lobster Risotto with Corn, Peas, and Carrots, Champagne-Citrus Beurre Blanc

Dessert

Pumpkin Gingersnap Terifle with Eggnog Whipped Cream

Chocolate Cake with Strawberry Coulis

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Fresh Menus for Fall and Winter

We’ve updated our menus to feature some of New England’s signature fall and winter classics along with some of Samuel’s signature dishes. Our chef has meticulously reviewed each detail of our new menu to ensure the elements from each dish flow together to deliver the ultimate dining experience. We’re so excited to share these delights with you this season.

For brunch, you can enjoy a modern twist on eggs benedict (we serve ours with fresh Maine lobster) and something for that sweet tooth – Banana Foster French Toast Casserole. For those looking for something more on the lunch side of things, our brunch menu also features our signature Samuel’s Burger and Cobb Salad. View the entire menu here.

Our lunch menu will have you counting down the minutes until noon – Tenderloin Skewers, Lobster Mac and Cheese, ad Crab Cake sandwich are just a few of the dishes featured. View the entire menu here.

The perfect way to end a long day is with a delicious dinner. Make sure to start off the meal with one of our appetizers (we suggest the Sauteed Mussels) or salads (the Winter is perfect for these cool nights). Entrees like Filet of Beef, Rack of Lamb, or Braised Cranberry Short Ribs are true comfort foods that will have you completely relaxed. View the entire menu here.

Stop in any time to dine with or call 978-775-4910 for reservations. We look forward to seeing you soon.

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New Brunch Menu

We are so excited to share with you our new brunch menu. We’ve updated our offerings to fulfill all of your Sunday cravings. Combining some unique breakfast choices with some classic New England lunch dishes, our brunch menu is the perfect way to recharge for a new week.

Brunch is served every Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.