It's a beautiful snowy day outside, and it's cozy and warm inside the Red Hen. The city has done a nice job clearing the streets, and conditions seem to be improving, so it promises to be a lovely night in historic downtown Lexington.

Tonight (Thursday) and Friday we will be open for business as usual starting at 5 pm. In addition to the regular menu (see below) Chef Collin is offering two Snowday Specials:

Local Lamb Shepherd’s Pie ($18)
mashed potatoes, side salad of fresh greens

Buffalo Creek Flat Iron Steak ($20)
rosti potato cake, mustard greens, caramelized onions

As an added incentive, we're offering anyone who comes in tonight or tomorrow a warming beverage of your choice—on us.

Come downtown and enjoy the Christmas lights, the beautiful snow, and a memorable evening at the Red Hen.



Menu -- December 16 & 17, 2010

STARTERS
Rappahannock River Oyster Stew 9/17
leeks, bacon, herbs, grilled foccaccia

Stone House Farm Roasted Beet and Greens Salad 8
herbed goat cheese, hazelnuts, mesclun, sherry vinaigrette

Country Style Local Duck Terrine 10
zinfandel poached cranberries, grain mustard, blue sky baguette

Selection of Four Artisanal Cheeses 14
house-made fig jam, blue sky baguette, toasted pecans

Waller Farm Sweet Potato Gnocchi 10/18
bacon-onion jam, pear, vincotto, sage

Seared Sea Scallops 12/24
celery root risotto, lemon emulsion, celery salad, piment d’espelette

MAINS
Locally Foraged Wild Mushroom & Herb Risotto 18
chicken of the woods, oyster, and shiitake mushrooms, shaved comte cheese

Oven-Roasted Maple Leaf Farm Duck Breast 25
french lentils, mustard greens, chestnuts, cranberry-pomegranate compote

Pan Seared Wild Striped Bass 25
sautéed brussel sprouts, turnips, shiitake mushrooms, local chestnuts

Herb Roasted Buffalo Creek Pork Loin 23
stone ground polenta, mustard greens, dried plums, walnuts, pancetta

Grilled Buffalo Creek Ribeye 30
rosti potatoes, parsnips, white turnips, caramelized garlic, mustard greens

DESSERT

Belgian Chocolate Bête Noir 8
wine poached dried cherries, cream

Bread and Butter Pudding 8
crème fraiche, salted caramel, toasted pecans, Nelson County apples

Lemon Tart 8
shortbread, tangerines, whipped cream

Orange & Almond Cake (gluten & dairy free) 8
chocolate ganache, almond brittle, fresh orange