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Peter Havens
32 Elliot St
Brattleboro, VT 05301
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Main Menu
Appetizers
Soup du jour
$8.00Panko Crusted Heart of Palm Cake
$10.00
Our vegetarian version of the classic crab cake, served with spicy remoulade
Duck Liver Pâté
$12.00
House made duck liver pâté prepared with a hint of brandy, served with whole grain mustard, red onion jam, cornichons and toast points
Tuna Tartare
$12.00
Diced ahi tuna tossed in soy ginger vinaigrette, with avocado mayonnaise and a potato crisp
Wild Maine Mussels
$12.00
Steamed in white wine, smoked tomatoes, and butter
Escargots
$12.00
Brandy & vermouth marinated escargots sautéed with garlic, butter and parsley, served in a puff pastry shell and finished with a touch of cream
Salads
Garden
$8.00
Baby greens, tossed in our house vinaigrette and topped with strands of wilted Carrot and rutabaga, finished with goat cheese and cucumbers
Caesar
$9.00
Romaine lettuce, tossed in our classic house-made caesar dressing, topped with warm duck confit and croutons
Entrees
Vegetarian preparation $20. Further Vegetarian options available by request
Oven Roasted Rack of Lamb
$34.00
Dry rubbed with star anise, ginger, rosemary, and sage. Served with potato gratin and sauteéd spinach.
Pan Seared Filet of Beef
$34.00
With Amish Blue cheese and Madeira sauce, served over mashed potatoes with grilled broccoli rabe
Pan Roasted Duck Breast
$28.00
With French green lentils, caramelized apple, and sauce bigerade
Roasted Statler Chicken Breast
$30.00
With truffle cream sauce and shaved black truffles, served with mashed potato.
Wild Ahi Tuna
$30.00
Grilled rare, served with roasted red pepper purée, capers, & mushroom/saffron risotto
Boneless Salmon Steak
$28.00
Tandoori marinade, grilled and served with basmati rice and a cucumber vinaigrette.
House-made Potato Gnocchi
$23.00
Crispy house-made guanciale, butter, diced tomato, fresh herbs and shaved parmesan.
Deck Menu
Available for Dinner starting at 5:30 pm Weds-Sunday From Memorial Day until it's too cold! Lunch from 11:30-3 pm, Weds-Sat; For Take out orders/Daily Specials, call (802)490-6831.
Oysters on the half shell
Today's market selection, served on a bed of ice with red wine vinegar mignonette.
- A Piece $2.50
Duck Liver Pâté
$12.00
House made duck liver pâté prepared with a hint of brandy, Served with whole grain mustard, red onion jam, cornichons and toast points.
Garden Salad
$8.00
Baby greens, tossed in our house vinaigrette. Topped with strands of wilted carrot and rutabaga, finished with goat cheese and cucumbers.
Caesar Salad
$9.00
Romaine lettuce, tossed in our classic house-made caesar dressing, topped with warm duck confit and croutons.
Side of Fries
$6.00Panko Crusted Heart of Palm Cake
$10.00
Our vegetarian version of the classic crab cake, served with spicy remoulade.
Veggie Burger
Comes on a bun with Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, and a side of hand cut Frites. (does contain wheat and soy).
- $10.00
- Without Frites $7.00
All-natural, Vermont-Raised Burger
Served on a portuguese muffin, with hand cut Frites. Select from: Cheddar, Swiss, or Blue Cheese.
- $12.00
- Without Frites $9.00
- Add Bacon or Mushrooms
- $1.00
Marinated Lamb Skewers
$14.00
Served with local greens, tomato, feta, & grilled flat bread.
Marinated Shrimp Skewers
$12.00
Served with spicy peanut sauce, local greens, and grilled flat bread.
Half Smoked Chicken
House smoked with hickory, whiskey maple glaze, served with frites and mixed greens.
- $18.00
- Without Frites $12.00
Sangria
$6.50
Our special blend, over ice.
White Wines
Domaine Begude, Chardonnay "Terroir 11300, Limoux France, 2013
- Glass $12.00
- Bottle $42.00
Le Coste, Pinot Grigio delle venezia, Italy 2012
- Glass $9.00
- Bottle $36.00
Dom. De Ballade, Sauvignon blanc, Colombard, Gascony, France 2013
- Glass $8.00
- Bottle $32.00
Steininger, Gruner Veltliner, Kamptal, Austria 2013
- Glass $11.00
- Bottle $40.00
By The Bottle
Luneau-Papin, Muscadet Sur lie 'Pierre de la Grange,' Loire, France 2013
$36.00La Spinetta Vermentino, Tuscany, Italy 2011
$40.00Fattoria San Guiliano, Roero Arneis, Piedmont, Italy 2013
$38.00Castelfeder Muller Thurgau, Alto Adige, Italy, 2012
$37.00Les Chardons, Sauvignon Blanc, Touraine, France 2013
$32.00Cakebread Cellars Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley, CA 2012
$47.00Mount Beautiful, Sauvignon Blanc, North Canterbury, NZ 2013
$30.00Lucien Crochet, Sancerre, Loire, France 2012
$49.00Tegernseerhof 't-26' Gruner Veltliner, Austria, 2012
$32.00Champalou, Vouvray, Loire, France 2013
$38.00Illahe, Pinot Gris Estate, Willamette Valley, OR 2013
$40.00Weingut Julius Treis, Riesling Feinherb, Mosel, Germany 2013
$34.00Donkey and Goat, Grenache Blanc, El Dorado, CA 2012
$52.00Tablas Creek, Esprit de Beaucastel, Paso Robles, CA 2009
$65.00D'Arenberg "The Hermit Crab" Viogner/Marsanne, McLaren Vale, Aus. 2012
$32.00Morgan Metallico 'Un-oaked' Chardonnay, Monterey, CA 2011
$39.00Bethel Heights Estate Chardonnay, Willamette valley, Oregon 2011
$52.00Sonoma Cutrer, Chardonnay Russian River Ranches, Sonoma, CA 2012 375ml
$28.00Frog's Leap, Chardonnay, Napa Valley, CA 2012
$49.00Cakebread Cellars Chardonnay, Napa Valley, CA 2012
$60.00Varner, Chardonnay 'Bee Block,' Santa Cruz Mountains, CA 2012
$80.00Dom. Cheveau, Pouilly-Fuissé "les trois terroirs", Burgundy, France 2012
$58.00Cherisey, Meursault-Blagny 1er Cru "Le Genelotte," Burgundy, france 2011
$100.00Olivier LeFlaive, Puligny Montrachet, Burgundy. France 2010
$82.00By the glass
Sommariva, Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore, Italy, NV
- $10.00
- $40.00
Gruet Blanc de Noir, New Mexico
- $12.00
- $42.00
Hillinger, Sparkling Rosé 'Secco,' Austria NV
- $12.00
- $42.00
Half Bottles
Adami "Garbel" Prosecco, Italy (375ml)
$18.00Cascinetta Vietti Moscato d'asti, Italy 2012 (375 ml)
$17.00Veuve Clicquot Brut, Champagne, France (375 ml)
$40.00By the bottle
Bisson Glera Prosecco, Italy 2012
$35.00Duval-Leroy Brut, Champagne
$60.00Taittinger Brut "la Francaise," Champagne
$70.00Veuve Clicquot Brut, Champagne
$80.00Dom Perignon Brut, Epernay, France 2002
$265.00Red Wines
Steven Vincent, Pinot Noir Sonoma County, Ca 2012
- Glass $10.00
- Bottle $40.00
Domaine St. Eugenie, "Les Clos" (Merlot, Cabernet, Carignan, Grenache), France 2013
- Glass $8.00
- Bottle $32.00
Tami, Nero d'Avola, Sicily, Italy 2012
- Glass $11.00
- Bottle $44.00
Christopher Michael, Red Wine, Columbia Valley, WA 2012 (Cabernet Blend)
- Glass $10.00
- Bottle $40.00
By The Bottle
Hillinger Small Hill Red, (Pinot/St. Laurent/Merlot) Burgenland Austria 2013
$38.00O'Reilly's, Pinot Noir, Oregon 2013
$40.00Castelfeder, Pinot Nero "Glener", Alto Adige, Italy 2011
$48.00Illahe, Pinot Noir Willamette Valley, OR 2012
$47.00R. Stuart Winery, Pinot Noir 'Vignette,' Willamette Valley, OR 2011
$58.00Windgap, Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast, CA 2012
$75.00Montchovet Haute-cote-de-Beaune Rouge, Burgundy, France 2012
$50.00Bodegas Lopez de Heredia, Crianza "Cubillo," Rioja, Spain 2006
$56.00Nicole Chanrion, Cote de Brouilly, Beaujolais, France 2013
$42.00Domaine Lucci, Vino Rosso (S. Blanc, Merlot, Sangiovese), Adelaide Hills, Aus 2013
$52.00Cellario, Dolcetto, Langhe, Italy 2012
$40.00Rocca di Frassinello "ornello" (sangiovese/cab/merlot/syrah), Maremma, Tuscany 2010
$56.00Ciacchi Piccolomini, "ATEO," (Cabernet/Merlot), Sant'Antimo, Italy 2011
$42.00Benevelli Piero, Barolo "Ravera", Piedmont, Italy 2010
$78.00Ch. de Parenchere, Bordeaux Superieur, france 2010
$34.00Ch. Blasson d'Issan, Margaux, France 2010
$75.00Korbin Kameron Merlot, Sonoma valley, CA 2008
$49.00Bernard Baudry, Chinon, Loire, France 2012
$42.00Vistalba, Malbec 'Corte C' Mendoza, Argentina 2012
$38.00Bodega Catena Zapata, Malbec 'Alta,' Mendoza, Argentina 2010
$85.00Owen Roe Yakima Valley Red, merlot/cab franc/cab sauv, WA 2009
$75.00Freemark Abbey, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, Ca 2011
$65.00Stag's Leap, Cabernet Sauvignon "Artemis," Napa Valley, Ca 2011
$95.00Vieux Telegraphe, Chateauneuf du Pape "Telegramme", Rhone, France 2010
$75.00Tablas Creek, "Esprit" (Rhone Blend), Paso Robles, CA 2012
$75.00Copain, Syrah "Tous Ensemble" Mendocino, CA 2011
$55.00Domaine Barou, Syrah 'Petit Colorado', Rhone, France 2011
$39.00Mollydooker Shiraz 'The Boxer,' Mclaren Vale, Aus 2012
$56.00Owen Roe Abbot's Table, Zin,/Syrah/Cab, Columbia Valley, WA 2013
$48.00Bedrock Monte Rosso Zinfandel, Sonoma County, CA 2012
$76.00Porter Creek, Zinfandel Old Vine, Sonoma County, CA
$65.00Duckhorn Paraduxx, Zinfandel/Cabernet, Anderson Valley, CA 2011
$80.00Zenato, Amarone della Valpolicella, Veneto, Italy 2006
$110.00Drink Menu
French 77
$10.00
Gin, fresh lemon, St. Germain and sparkling Cava
The Bee's Knees
$10.00
Gin, honey, lavender and fresh lemon, shaken & served straight up
El Boracho
$10.00
Tequila, mango puree, pomegranate juice, agave and fresh lime
Ginger Smack
$11.00
Bulleit rye whiskey, ginger liqueur, fresh lemon and ginger syrup
The Last Waltz
$11.00
Bourbon, Benedictine, Chartreuse and lemon
Dessert
Chocolate Mousse
$9.00
Made with Callebaut dark chocolate and local cream
Warm Apple Tart
$9.00
Granny-smith apples baked in a puff pastry shell topped with caramel sauce and locally made vanilla bean ice cream
Maple Coconut Panna Cotta
$9.00
Served with fresh berries
Vanilla Bean Crème Brulee
$9.00
Classic crème brulee made with local cream and bourbon vanilla
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General Info
About Us
Located at 32 Elliot Street in historic downtown Brattleboro, Vermont, the restaurant is named for chef-co-owner Gregg Van Iderstine’s father, the late Peter Havens Van Iderstine, a beloved businessman and connoisseur.The menu includes classic Continental cuisine as well asinnovative seasonal specials featuring local organic products. Van Iderstine’s passion for serving up meticulously prepared meals without pretense is as great today as when he first began cooking in 1981. And host-co-owner Thom Dahlin is at the ready to ensure diners the utmost in comfort and celebration.