Second Empire Restaurant and Tavern

For reservations or any other assistance, please call (919) 829-3663. Fine Dining in Raleigh NC
At the Historic Dodd-Hinsdale House
330 Hillsborough Street
Raleigh, NC 27603
Phone: (919) 829-3663
Offering:
  • Weddings
  • Special Events
  • Chef's Table
  • Award winning cuisine

  • Desserts

    Spring 2010


    Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée

    traditional vanilla custard & caramelized sugar, topped with fresh berries & almond lace cookie

     Chocolate Love Layer Cake

    rich devil’s food cake layered with chocolate ganache, raspberry glaze & chocolate mousse, finished with ganache icing & crushed Biscotti cookie, served with whipped cream,  fresh raspberries & tuile cookie

     Warm Fruit Galette

    sweet yeast bread style pastry folded around brown sugar & cinnamon-roasted apple & pineapple, baked to a golden brown, served with vanilla ice c­ream & dried cranberries, finished with mango & caramel sauces

     Pear & Cream Cheese Pound Cake

    vanilla pound cake accented with ginger & orange, marbled with cream cheese, served warm with port-poached pear compote, mascarpone whipped cream & port reduction

     Empire Chocolate Soufflé

    classic chocolate soufflé baked to order, topped with powdered sugar, served with chantilly cream

    Homemade Ice Cream and Sorbet

    a variety of French-style ice creams and non-dairy sorbets,served with fresh berries and a cookie

     Second Empire Key Lime Pie

    graham cracker crust & creamy key lime custard, topped with whipped cream, served with fresh blueberries &  blueberry sauce

      

    All Desserts  $9.00 each

    Amber Atkins – Pastry Chef




    Second Empire Restaurant and Tavern
    - At -
    The Historic Dodd-Hinsdale House
    330 Hillsborough Street
    Raleigh, NC 27603

    Phone: (919) 829-3663
    Fax: (919) 829-9519

    From everyone at Second Empire, Thank You! We look forward to seeing you soon!