Essie's Restaurant

Essie's Restaurant Menu

(845) 452-7181
14 Mt Carmel Pl, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

Brunch Starters


Butternut Squash Soup
$9.50
Grit Croquettes
$13.00
Garlic aioli.
Crispy Plantains
$15.00
Scallions, garlic cream, chipotle, queso fresco, tajin.
Jerk Ribs
$17.50
Sherry-tamarind glaze.
Jambalaya Croquettes
$18.00
Shrimp, chicken, peppers, andouille sausage, garlic aioli
Local Ripened & Aged Milks
$14.00
Chef's selection of artisanal cheeses.
Jambalaya Croquettes
18.00
Shrimp, chicken, peppers, andouille sausage, garlic aioli

$Brunch Shareable

Add protein for an additional charge.
Spring Vegetables 16
$16.00
Butter lettuce, radicchio, pinenuts, parmesan, radish, herbs, asparagus, banyuls vinaigrette
Plantain Nachos
$17.00
Tomatillos, citrus sour cream, cotija, scallions, chipotle, tamarind glaze, jerk chicken
Essie's Hangover Wedges
$17.00
Hand cut potato wedges, low country red eye-sausage gravy, bacon, cheddar, sunny side up eggs, scallions
Parsnip Soup
$9.50
Apples, pumpkin seeds, pumpkin seed oil.
Spinach Salad Plate
$15.00
Spinach, hazelnuts, eggs, speck ham, shallots, sherry vinaigrette.
Birds Nest Plate
$17.00
Hand-cut french fries, low country sausage gravy, cheddar, poached egg, bacon, herbs.
MGG
$15.00
Mushrooms, cheddar-scallion grits, collard greens.
Roasted Beet Nachos
$17.00
Tomatillos, citrus sour cream, Cotija, scallions, chipotle, bitter onion vinaigrette.
Purple Brussel Sprout Salad
$16.00
Bacon, pickled onions, crispy shallots, chives, radish, buttermilk dressing
Kale-Chicory Salad
$16.00
Baby kale, endive, prunes, cashews, stilton, herbs, sherry vinaigrette
Duck a l'Orange
$20.00
Sweet & amp;sour orange glaze, scallions, sesame seeds
Collard Green-Tuscan Kale Caesar
$16.00
cucumber, tomato, radish, cashews, herbs, caesar dressing
Mussels & Clams
20.00
Tomato, chorizo, aleppo butter, white wine, preserved lemon

$Brunch Eggs & Things


Frittata
$13.00
Bacon, potato, cheddar
Belgium Waffles
$14.00
Vanilla butter, local syrup.
Crispy Chicken n’ Wedges
$16.00
Buttermilk fried chicken, potato wedges, local honey
Crispy Chicken Sandwich
$19.00
Lettuce, tomato, onion, sriracha aioli, potato wedges or salad
Kilcoyne Farm Burger
$19.00
Lettuce, tomato, onion, green salad
Chicken & Waffle
$25.00
Local honey, vanilla butter, local syrup
Fossil Farms Bison Burger
$31.00
Lettuce, tomato, onion, hand cut potato wedges or salad
Red Velvet Belgium Waffles
$14.00
Vanilla butter, local syrup.
Chicken & Red Velvet Waffle
$23.00
Local honey, vanilla butter, local syrup
Jerk Pork Sandwich
$17.00
Lettuce, tomato, onion, garlic aioli & Green salad . Add fixings for an additional charge.
Steak & Eggs
$18.00
Roasted root vegetables, onions, squash, salsa verde.
Shrimp & Grits
$20.00
Chorizo, cheddar-scallion grits, tomato, herbs.
MGG
$15.00
Mushrooms, cheddar-scallion grits, collard greens.
Smoked Bacon Hash
$16.00
Onions, roasted potatoes, hers, braised pork, sunny side up eggs, squash.
Crispy Buttermilk Chicken n Biscuit
$21.00
Cheddar scallion biscuit, crispy chicken breast, pickled onions, sriracha mornay, sunny side up egg, green salad
Wagyu Truffle Big Mac
41.00
Two 5 oz Truffle waygu patties, lettuce, tomato, onion, cheddar cheese, potato wedges

$Brunch Extras


Cheddar Scallion Grits
$9.00
Porridge made from ground corn.
Essie's Hand Cut Potato Wedges
$9.50
Collard Greens
$9.00
Thick Cut Bacon
$9.00
Spiced Plantains
$9.00
Thinly sliced crispy plantain.
Crispy Root Fries
$9.50
Fried potatoes.
Crispy Hand Cut Parmesan Wedges
$9.90
Essie's Hand Cut Everything Bagel Wedges
$9.50
Brussel Sprouts
$9.00
Bacon
9.00

$Dinner Starters


Butternut Squash Soup
$9.50
Grit Croquettes
$13.00
Garlic aioli.
Crispy Plantains
$15.00
Scallions, garlic cream, chipotle, queso fresco, tajin.
Jerk Ribs
$17.50
Sherry-tamarind glaze.
Jambalaya Croquettes
$18.00
Shrimp, chicken, peppers, andouille sausage, garlic aioli
Local Ripened & Aged Milks
14.00
Chef's selection of artisanal cheeses.

$Dinner Shareable

Add protein for an additional charge.
Purple Brussel Sprout Salad
$16.00
Bacon, pickled onions, crispy shallots, chives, radish, buttermilk dressing
Kale-Chicory Salad
$16.00
local arugula, endive, apples, radish, sherry vinaigrette
Duck a l'Orange
$19.50
Sweet & amp;sour orange glaze, scallions, sesame seeds
Spring Vegetables
$16.00
Butter lettuce, radicchio, pinenuts, parmesan, radish, herbs, asparagus, banyuls vinaigrette
MGG
$15.00
Mushrooms, cheddar-scallion grits, collard greens.
Birds Nest
$17.00
Hand-cut french fries, low country sausage gravy, cheddar, poached egg, herbs.
Plantain Nachos
$17.00
Tomatillos, citrus sour cream, cotija, scallions, chipotle, tamarind glaze, jerk beef
Essie's Hangover Wedges
$17.00
Hand cut potato wedges, low country red eye-sausage gravy, bacon, cheddar, sunny side up eggs, scallions
Roasted Beet Nachos
$17.00
Tomatillos, citrus sour cream, Cotija, scallions, chipotle, bitter onion vinaigrette.
Mussels & Clams
$20.00
Tomato, chorizo, saffron, onions, garlic, aleppo butter, preserve lemon
Collard Green-Tuscan Kale Caesar
16.00
cucumber, tomato, radish, cashews, herbs, caesar dressing

$Dinner Plates


Crispy Chicken n’ Wedges
$16.00
Buttermilk fried chicken, potato wedges, local honey
Field Peas-Greens n' Cornbread
$23.00
Collard greens, carrots, onions, peppers, legumes, Jimmy Red Cornbread
Chicken n’ Waffle
$25.00
Vanilla butter, local syrup
Fossil Farm Bison Burger
$31.00
Lettuce, tomato, onion, crispy potato wedges, Add fixings for an additional charge.
Moroccan Goat Bolognese 33
$33.00
Tomato, dates, apricots, goat cheese, parmesan, spices, aleppo butter
Crispy Chicken Sandwich
$19.00
Lettuce, tomato, onion, sriracha aioli, potato wedges or salad
Chicken n' Dumpling
$27.00
Carrots, onions, parsnips, potatoes, mushrooms, herb gnudi
Veritas Farm Pork Shank
$28.00
Fregola, brussel sprout, plantains, butternut squash, cranberries, spiced apple glaze
Ribeye Steak
$60.00
Spaetzle, red cabbage, cippolini onions, winter squashes, red wine prune sauce
Roasted Chicken
$27.00
Collard greens, sweet yams, red peas, carrots, spiced chicken jus
Grilled Ribeye Steak
$39.00
local squash, sea island red peas, potato, chive - scallion butter
Double Cut Pork Loin
$29.00
Local corn, plantains, chayote, collard greens, harissa, corn cream
Buttermilk Fried Chicken
$50.00
Crispy hand cut parmesan potato wedges & collard greens * this item serves 3 - 4 people
Crispy Chicken Sandwich
$16.00
Lettuce, tomato, onion, sriracha aioli, potato wedges
Jerk Pork Sandwich
$16.00
Lettuce, tomato, onion, garlic aioli, crispy potato wedges
House Made Cavatelli
$21.00
Local summer squashes, preserved lemon, parsley, parmesan, tomatoes
Grilled Flat Iron Steak
$30.00
Mushrooms, butternut squash, Brussel sprouts, roasted shallots, red wine peppercorn sauce.
Jambalaya Risotto
$31.00
Shrimp, chicken, peppers, onions, andouille sausage, Parmesan, Cajun spices, herbs.
Wagyu Truffle Big Mac
41.00
Wagyu Truffle Big Mac 41 Two 5 oz Truffle waygu patties, lettuce, tomato, onion, cheddar cheese, potato wedges

$Dinner Communal Meals

These items serve 4 people
Herb Roasted Chicken
$64.00
Choice of Summer squashes, potato wedges, parm wedges, everything bagel wedges * this item serves 4 people, and needs to be order one day ahead.
Buttermilk Fried Chicken
$68.00
Choice of Summer squashes, potato wedges, parm wedges, everything bagel wedges
Jerk Pork Ribs
$80.00
Choice of Summer squashes, potato wedges, parm wedges, everything bagel wedges * this item serves 4 people
Fossil Farm Bison Burger Palooza
$108.00
(4) 1 / 2 pound patties, lettuce.tomato, onion, hand cut potato wedges or green salad
Chicken n' Waffle
$100.00
Local honey, vanilla butter, local syrup * this item serves 4 people
Jerk Pork Loin
$50.00
Roasted Garlic Green Beans or Spiced plantains , or Crispy Hand Cut Parmesan Potato Wedges*this item serves 3-4 people
West African Grilled Flat Iron Steak Dinner for 2
$70.00
Potato, yucca, carrots, tamarind peppercorn sauce * this item serves 2 people
West African Beef Brisket
116.00
Choice of two sides: Crispy brussel sprouts, mac n & #39; cheese, potato wedges, parm wedges *this item serves 4 people

$Dinner Extras


Cheddar Scallion Grits
$9.00
Porridge made from ground corn.
Essie&# 39;s Hand Cut Parmesan Wedges
$9.90
Spiced Plantians
$9.00
Sea Island Red Peas
$9.00
Mashed Potatoes
$9.00
Grilled Sweet Corn
$9.00
Mac n' Cheese
$9.00
Collard Greens
$9.00
Crispy Root Fries
$9.50
Fried potatoes.
Essie's Hand Cut Potato Wedges
$9.50
Garlic Green beans
$9.00
Pinto Beans
$9.50
Brussel Sprouts
$9.00
Essie's Hand Cut Everything Bagel Wedges
9.50

$Sweets


Local Blueberry-Cherry Sorbet
$9.50
Elaine's Cheese Cake
$9.50
Preserved apples , cinnamon crumble
Seckel Pear
10.00
Vanilla goat cheese cream, chocolate crumble, damson pear syrup

$Waffles n' Wedges


Belgium Waffle
$13.00
Vanilla butter local syrup
Red Velvet Waffle
$15.00
Vanilla butter local syrup
Chicken n’ Waffle
$24.00
Vanilla butter, local syrup
Red Velvet Chicken n’ Waffle
$24.00
Local honey, vanilla butter, local syrup
Hot Chicken n’ Waffle
$24.00
Vanilla butter, spiced hot honey, local syrup
Crispy Hand Cut Potato Wedges
$9.50
Crispy hand cut parmesan potato wedges
$9.90
Parmesan, salt, pepper
Hangover Wedges
$17.00
Bacon, red eye sausage gravy, cheddar, scallions, Sunny Side up eggs
Crispy Chicken n’ Wedges
$15.00
Buttermilk fried chicken, potato wedges, local honey
Hot Chicken n’ Wedges
$16.00
Buttermilk fried chicken, potatoes, spiced glaze
Hot Chicken Sandwich n’ Wedge
$18.00
Buttermilk fried chicken, lettuce, tomato, onion, potatoes, spiced glaze
Crispy Chicken Sandwich n Wedges
18.00
Buttermilk fried chicken, lettuce, tomato, onion, potato wedges, siracha aioli

$Burger n' Beer Thursday Starters


Grit Croquettes
$11.00
Garlic aioli.
Crispy Plantains
$13.00
Scallions, garlic cream, chipotle, queso fresco, tajin.
Jerk Ribs
15.50
Sherry-tamarind glaze.

$Burger n' Beer Thursday


Classic Burger
$19.00
8 oz Kilcoyne farm burger, lettuce, tomato, onion, brioche bun, hand cut potato wedges
Cheese Burger
$21.00
8oz Kilcoyne farm burger, lettuce, tomato, onion, cheddar cheese, brioche bun, hand cut potato wedges
Bacon Cheese Burger
$23.00
8oz Kilcoyne farm burger, bacon, cheddar cheese, lettuce. tomato. onion, brioche bun, hand cut potato wedges
Waygu Burger
$25.00
8oz Fossil farm waygu burger, lettuce, tomato, onion, brioche bun,
Classic Burger n' Beer
$24.00
8oz Kilcoyne farm burger, lettuce, tomato, onion, brioche bun, hand cut potato wedges Choice of Newburgh Cream Ale, Sloop Juice Bomb, Stella Artois * please note that if you want this item you will have to pick up at restaurant with Identification.
Cheese Burger n' Beer
$26.00
8oz Kilcoyne farm burger, lettuce, tomato, onion, cheddar cheese, brioche bun, hand cut potato wedges Choice of Newburgh Cream Ale, Sloop Juice Bomb, Stella Artois * please note that if you want this item you will have to pick up at restaurant with Identification.
Bacon Cheese Burger n' Beer
$28.00
8oz Kilcoyne farm burger, bacon, cheddar cheese, lettuce. tomato. onion, brioche bun, hand cut potato wedges Choice of Newburgh Cream Ale, Sloop Juice Bomb, Stella Artois * please note that if you want this item you will have to pick up at restaurant with Identification.
Fossil Farms Bison Burger
27.00
8 oz Fossil farm Bison burger, lettuce, tomato, onion, hand cut potato wedges

$Burger n' Beer Extras


Crispy Hand Cut Parmesan Potato wedges
$9.90
Spiced Plantians
$9.00
Crispy Hand Cut Potato wedges
$9.50

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