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

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    DESSERTS

    2012

     

    Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée

    Traditional vanilla custard & caramelized sugar, topped with fresh

    berries & almond lace cookie

     

    Chocolate & Toffee Meringue Tart

    Graham cracker & butter short dough filled with chocolate chess, whipped chocolate mousse and toffee pieces, topped with a lightly bruleed vanilla meringue. Served with fresh strawberries and a meringue cookie.

     

    Coconut Banana Bread Pudding

    House made banana bread diced and soaked in coconut vanilla custard. Baked and served with rum coconut ice cream, accented with mango and caramel sauces and an almond lace cookie.

    Brownie Mocha Layer Cake

    Coffee pastry cream & cappuccino mousse layered between rich chocolate cake brownies, iced in chocolate glaze, served with whipped cream, biscotti cookie crumbs, and coffee crème anglaise.

    Empire Chocolate Soufflé

    Classic chocolate soufflé baked to order, topped with powdered sugar,

    served with chantilly cream or vanilla ice cream

    Coconut Chess Pie

    Shredded coconut and buttermilk filling baked in a butter short dough, served with toffee caramel ice cream and an almond lace cookie

     

    Second Empire Key Lime Pie

    Graham cracker crust & creamy key lime custard,

    Topped with whipped cream, served with fresh blueberries & blueberry sauce

    Homemade Ice Cream and Sorbet

    A variety of French-style ice creams and non-dairy sorbets,

    Served with fresh berries and a cookie

    Chocolate Soufflé $10.00

    All Other 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!