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    THE BACK END

    17 Elm Street

    New Canaan, CT 06840


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    Meats & Cheese
    Small Plates
    Large Plates
    Desserts

    Meats & Cheese

    Artisanal Cheese an Charcuterie served with pecan-raisin toast and accoutrements Build your own per selection
    • Meats

    • Cheese

    • Extra Bread

      $2.00

    Small Plates

    • Spicy Tuna Poke

      marinated tuna, soy sesame, micro cilantro, crispy wontons
      $24.00
    • Shave Black Kale Salad

      beets, grapes, blue cheese, crispy prosciutto, red wine vinaigrette
      $17.00
    • SE Caesar Salad

      little gem lettuce, red endive, almonds, parmesan dressing
      $17.00
    • Chicken Liver Toast

      chicken liver mousse, bacon, red wine onions, sourdough toast
      $17.00
    • Grilled Octopus

      andouille sausage, romesco sauce, almonds, kalamata olives
      $26.00
    • Risotto Balls

      smoked pork gravy, pecorino, fontina, cherry peppers
      $18.00
    • Baby Artichokes

      roasted garlic aioli, shaved parmesan, crispy lemon chips
      $19.00
    • Nonna's Meatballs

      stuffed with pork, veal and ricotta
      $18.00

    Large Plates

    • Hanger Steak Frites

      hand-cut parmesan fries, arugula salad, green peppercorn butter, bordelaise sauce
      $34.00
    • Chicken Saltimbocca

      pomme puree, prosciutto, sage, shitake mushrooms, spinach, madeira sauce
      $31.00
    • Cavatelli Pasta

      Italian sausage, broccoli rabe, garlic, chili flakes, pecorino
      $30.00
    • Fusilli Pasta

      vodka sauce, burrata cheese, basil olive oil
      $29.00
    • SE Burger

      half pound beef burger. american cheese, bacon, dill pickles, SE burger sauce, house ketchup, brioche bun, hand cut-parmesan fries
      $25.00
    • Faroe Island Salmon

      asparagus puree, crispy potatoes, english peas, pea tendrils, ramps vinaigrette
      $30.00
    • Chicken Paillard

      arugula, frisee, shaved fennel, mozzarella, parmesan, confit tomatoes, rosemary vinaigrette
      $31.00

    Desserts

    • Ricotta Cake

      lemon curd, blueberry compote
      $11.00
    • chocolate Flan

      almond cookies, luxardo cherries, sea slat, mint
      $11.00

    Extra Bread

    $2.00
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    No substitutes. Additions may be charged extra.
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    All hours
    Sunday11:00 am - 8:30 pm
    MondayClosed
    TuesdayClosed
    Wednesday3:45 pm - 8:30 pm
    Thursday3:45 pm - 8:30 pm
    Friday3:45 pm - 9:30 pm
    Saturday11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Restaurant info

    Come in and enjoy!

    Location

    17 Elm Street, New Canaan, CT 06840

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