Department of Culinary Arts and Hospitality
Menu for Thursday, April 16, 2026
Below is the lunch and dinner menu for April 16, 2026. We will take reservation requests starting at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, April 13, 2026. To request a reservation, email reservations@abtech.edu beginning at 11:00 am. No phone reservations will be accepted. Reservations will be confirmed via email.
Gourmet Express Lunch*
We are pleased to continue to offer our Gourmet Express Lunch concept. Students will learn to focus on quality execution for seated or take-out dining. Reservation times are 12:00 noon, 12:15 p.m., 12:30 p.m., and 12:45 p.m. Lunches will include a choice of entrée, artisan bread, and dessert for only $15 + tax.
When making your reservation, please include the following information in your email:
- How many people are in the party
- You may reserve from two to eight people at a table
- Your preferred arrival time and whether you are flexible if we are not able to accommodate your first choice; please note that it is important to arrive as close to your reserved time as possible
- If you are dining with us, you will order your lunch at the table; if you prefer take-out, you will place your order in your email response (Item 1, 2, or 3). We can accept up to six take-out orders from one individual.
Lunch Menu for April 16, 2026
- Item #1:
- Fried Oyster Po-boy Sandwich with a Watercress, Celeriac, Grapefruit, and Napa Cabbage salad
- Item #2:
- Braised Chicken Thigh Cassoulet
- Stewed Cannellini Beans
- Chestnut
- Parsnip and Sweet Potato
- Crisp Bacon & Shitake Mushrooms
- Item #3:
- Crispy Tofu
- Ginger - Black Pepper Glaze
- Herb Crusted Roasted Squash
- Charred Broccolini
- Ponzu
- Fish=Grilled "Chef's Catch"
- Dessert:
- Cake of the Day
Classical Dinner*
Classical dinners will be served in the beautifully restored Fernihurst House. These dinners are our most elegant service of the year as we offer modern American versions of classical cuisine. Dinner is a five-course fixed menu, which includes tableside service elements that change from week to week. For evening dining in Fernihurst, we only accept reservations for parties of exactly four people. Seating times are 5:00 and 5:15. The cost of dinner is $35 per person plus tax, which includes a complimentary glass of wine. Please indicate your reservation time preference, or if you are flexible. Reservations are extremely limited.
Dinner Menu for April 16, 2026
- Oysters Gratin with Bacon, Tomatoes, and Tarragon
- Consommé
- Noisettes of Pork Tenderloin
- Artichoke and Fennel Salad with Citrus
- Warm Apple Charlotte
* Menu items are subject to change due to availability.
As these are preset menus designed and prepared by the students, we are unable to make food substitutions due to allergies or dietary restrictions. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
Window Market
The Baking & Pastry Arts students offer baked goods on Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. in the Magnolia Building Lobby. All items are $2.50 + tax. Supplies are limited. Please limit four items per customer.
- Menu for April 16 will be announced on April 15
Noon Market
The Baking & Pastry Arts students offer baked goods on Thursdays at 12:00 noon in the Magnolia Building Lobby. All items are $2.50 + tax. Supplies are limited. Please limit four items per customer.
- Menu for April 16 will be announced on April 15
