BETHLEHEM — During the month of October, kicked off by NYS Farm to You week, Garden Bistro 24 in Slingerlands will be featuring fresh-grown produce from Bethlehem Central School District. Every Tuesday throughout the month, the restaurant will offer a special prix fixe menu featuring produce grown by students in school gardens throughout the district.
A three-course meal chosen from a specially-crafted menu is $24 and part of the proceeds will be returned to the school gardens. Garden Bistro 24 is located at 5 Vista Blvd. in Slingerlands.
The first menu, which will be served on Tuesday, Oct. 2, will feature BCSD spinach, butternut squash, kale, carrots, potatoes and more. The full list of menu choices for that first dinner is below:
First Course
Local Salad | Roasted Butternut Squash & Carrots, Blueberries, Toasted Pumpkin Seeds, Baby Spinach, Maple Mustard Vinaigrette
(Featuring BCSD Spinach & Butternut Squash)
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Butternut Squash Soup |Toasted Pecans, Pure Maple Syrup
(Featuring BCSD Butternut Squash)
Second Course
Roasted Vegetables & Toasted Organic Quinoa |Roasted Bok Choy, Carrots, Kale, Toasted Pistachios, Heirloom Tomatoes, Basil Tapenade, Warm Pita
(Featuring BCSD Bok Choy, Kale & Carrots)
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Roasted Free Range Chicken | Roasted Herb Potatoes, Caramelized Apples, Celery, Kale, Toasted Hazelnuts, Smoked Maple Au Jus
(Featuring BCSD Potatoes & Kale)
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Roasted Norwegain Salmon | Roasted Herb Potatoes, Celery, Kale, Toasted Hazelnuts, Roasted Pepper Vinaigrette
(Featuring BCSD Potatoes & Kale)
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Prince Edward Island Mussels | Forest Mushrooms, Rosemary, Onions, Bell Peppers, Kale, Rosemary Dijionaise Sauce
(Featuring BDSD Bell Peppers & Kale)
Third Course
Roasted Apple Crepe
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Roasted Apples, Toasted Walnuts, Fresh Caramel, Whipped Cream
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Rich Chocolate & Pumpkin Mousse
