Apr 28, 2010 - Mother’s Day Brunch
Second Empire is accepting reservations for Mother’s Day brunch for May 9th, 2010. We will be serving the menu below from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Please contact us at (919) 829-3663 to reserve your special meal in honor of the mothers in your life.
Happy Mother’s Day
first courses
roasted beet & tomato bread salad
red beets, baby romaine lettuce, grilled corn, baguette, plum tomatoes, balsamic vinegar & Greek olive oil
empire baby green salad
Belgian endive, frisée lettuce, red oak leaf, baby romaine, roasted shallot & balsamic dressing
melon & fresh berry plate
cantaloupe & honeydew melon, mango, raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, yogurt sauce
bay scallops & avocado taco
black bean & mango salad, Bibb lettuce, crispy flour tortilla, tomatoes, chipotle vinaigrette
clam & corn chowder
Yellow corn, clams, potatoes, celery
entrées
grilled scottish salmon
warm spinach salad, hard boiled egg, smoked bacon, haricot vert, sliced tomatoes, caper tartar & lemon sauce
empire eggs benedict
asparagus, Canadian bacon, toasted English muffins, roasted Yukon gold potatoes, maple sausage, hollandaise sauce
sautéed gulf shrimp fettucini primavera
baby carrots, spinach, zucchini, English peas, goat cheese, grape tomatoes, light chive cream
belgian waffle & fresh berries
vanilla whipped cream, maple syrup, crispy bacon or sausage
certified angus beef & fried egg
grits & red eye gravy, country style collard greens, sliced tomato, maple sausage, flat bread, Newcastle brown ale reduction
pan-fried boneless porkloin
creamy hominy grits, sugar snap peas, chow chow, yellow corn, pineapple & green peppercorn butter
empire homemade biscuits & sausage milk gravy
eggs any style, country ham, crispy green tomatoes, roasted Yukon potatoes
roasted ashley farms chicken breast
creamy mashed potatoes, butter braised Swiss chard, cured ham, corn & red onion salsa, mushroom sauce
west end omelet
crab meat, poblano peppers, tomatoes, avocado, red onion, palhais cheese, potato hash, chipotle & lime crème fraîche
honey cornmeal french toast
honey corn meal bread, hash browns, sausage, whipped cream, maple syrup, fresh berries
$31.95 per person
$13.95 children under 12 years
Nov 22, 2009 - Special Package with Cameron Park Inn
Second Empire has teamed with Cameron Park Inn to bring you a special package.
Date Night Package
You’ll know this experience is going to be special when your innkeepers greet you with a surprise just for Date Night guests. Then, begin your evening with a choice of romantic carriage rides:
1. J&L Carriage will take you from the inn to the fabulous Second Empire for dinner (take taxi back to the inn) or
2. Provide your own transportation to Second Empire and have the carriage meet you there for a one-hour, pre-dinner ride in downtown Raleigh.
A $75 gift certificate for the meal is included with either option in this package.
Advance notice is required. Please be sure to mention your carriage ride preference: inn to restaurant or pre-dinner downtown tour. To book the Date Night package, please email Nikki or call 919-835-2171 or 1-888-257-2171.
Date Night package: $235 weekdays. $185 weekends. (Package prices are in addition to room fees.)
Oct 20, 2009 - Now Accepting Reservations Online
Second Empire is happy to announce that we are now accepting reservations online via OpenTable.
You can begin an online reservation by filling out the following form:
You can also click here to make a reservation, or as always you can call us at 919-829-3663.
Oct 4, 2009 - Wine Dinner October 27th
Second Empire is pleased to announce a new Wine Dinner as part of our Wine Educator Series. The dinner will be on Tuesday, October 27th at 7pm.
Please contact us at (919) 829-3663 to make a reservation.
Second Empire Restaurant and Tavern
Wine Dinner
Wine Educator Series
Oct. 27, 2009
7:00 pm
first course
Pan-Roasted “Diver” Sea Scallop
creamy saffron risotto, Johnston Co. sweet potato, wilted spinach, spicy haricot vert, poblano & tomato vert jus
Sineann Oregon Pinot Gris
second course
Sautéed Cajun-Spiced Alaskan Halibut
cannellini bean & pork belly ragout, country-style collard greens, sliced radish & grapefruit, curry apple cream
Sineann Celilo Vineyard Gewurtztraminer
third course
Grilled Scottish Salmon Pavé
Stone-ground grits & smoked tomato, roasted cauliflower puree, grilled asparagus, fennel& port jus
Sineann Oregon Pinot Noir
fourth course
Grilled New Zealand Venison Rack
pommery mustard & herb spatzel, roasted butternut squash, braised Swiss chard, juniper red wine sauce
Sineann Four Heathens Vineyard Pinot Noir
fifth course
Chocolate Bread Pudding
Sineann Sweet Sydney Zinfandel Ice Wine
Chef de Cuisine Daniel Schurr
Jun 23, 2009 - The Second Empire Race Springs Forward
Everyone at Second Empire is excited about the many changes to the Second Empire Grand Prix series in 2010… we’re expanding the series to include even more races! While the series is already one of the most successful and competitive in the area, we’re expanding on the current, excellent selection of races to include several races in the spring.
To kick things off right, the Second Empire 5k Classic is “springing forward” to the spring of 2010 to start the new Grand Prix Series. We’re looking forward to another great turnout, and are excited about the chance to expand the series.
The 2010 Second Empire 5k Classic will be held on May 2 at 2pm and will once again feature the CU Fitness Center Pump ‘n Run Competition.
For more information, please visit the race website at www.SecondEmpireRaceRaleigh.com
Jan 17, 2009 - Annual Winemaker Dinner for the Triangle Wine Experience
Hello Everyone!
Second Empire Restaurant would like to invite everyone to our annual winemaker dinner for the Triangle Wine Experience. On the night of February 5th, Second Empire will be holding a wine dinner featuring winemaker Rob Fisher from Fisher Vineyards in Napa valley. Second Empire will donate a portion of their proceeds to Frankie Lemmon Foundation.
The Triangle Wine Experience is from February 5-7 benefiting the Frankie Lemmon Foundation. The Triangle Wine Experience is the Triangle and Carolina’s premier wine event encompassing tastings, dinners, and a Grand Gala with Live and Silent Auctions over a three day period. Winemakers from all over the world participate in this truly amazing event. All proceeds from the Triangle Wine Experience go the Frankie Lemmon Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the education and support of children with special needs. Please visit www.trianglewineexperience.org for tickets and information. You may place reservations through their website or by calling the Frankie Lemmon Foundation office at (919) 845.8880.
We look forward to seeing you then!!
Aug 7, 2007 - Second Empire Grand Prix Races are Rapidly Approaching!
This year’s Second Empire Grand Prix Series promises to be a good one. The first race is September 16, which is only a few weeks away!
In addition to our race website, we have also recently updated the registration form, shared some pictures from last year’s race, and have been mentioned in the news.
You can visit the following websites for additional information on the race and the Second Empire Grand Prix Series:
Mar 22, 2007 - Welcome to our new website…
We have updated our website to a new look and feel, and to make it easier for you to find what you’re looking for.
If you have comments, please send them via email to secondempire@mindspring.com!
Feb 5, 2007 - In the news: Chef’s Table at Second Empire
Our Chef’s Table Experience was recently written up in the Boston Globe. They enjoyed the experience, you should call now to set up your own visit to the Chef’s table and create a unique experience!
Read the Boston Globe’s article reviewing our Chef’s Table.
Oct 4, 2006 - Second Empire 5k Run – Results are Online!
The race results are now available. You can also view the standings for the Grand Prix Series. We wish to thank everyone for coming out to the race and supporting our cause!
