Menus For Meetings, Receptions And Events

As you plan your next meeting or event in downtown Albany, take a look at the variety of delicious menu items you can choose from at 74 State. From breakfast buffets to plated dinners, you are sure to find a menu that will work for all your guests. Be sure to also ask about our luxury hotel room availability for your out of town guests.

European Breakfast Buffet

Fresh orange, grapefruit, cranberry, tomato, apple, pineapple, or V8 juices
(choice of two)

Assortment of freshly baked croissants, bagels, muffins, quick bread, and

Almond cakes complete with fruit preserves, cream cheese, and butter

Fresh seasonal fruit and berries

74 custom blend regular and decaf coffee
assorted Harney & Sons teas

American Breakfast Buffet

(minimum of 25 guests)

Fresh orange, grapefruit, cranberry, tomato, apple, pineapple, or V8 juices
(choice of three)

Fresh seasonal fruit and berries

Assorted fruit yogurts, local honey, and homemade granola

Assortment of freshly baked croissants, muffins, fruit bread, and almond cakes
complete with fruit preserves, cream cheese, and butter

Farm fresh scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, and breakfast potatoes

Stations

Waffle Station
NY maple syrup, berry compote

Omelette Station
seasonal vegetables

Plated Breakfast

Old Albany
farm fresh scrambled eggs, sausage, apple wood smoked bacon, breakfast potatoes

Eggs Copenhagen
poached eggs, smoked salmon, toasted brioche, hollandaise sauce

Mascarpone Crepe
seasonal berry compote

Eggs Florentine
two poached eggs, english muffin, sautéed spinach, hollandaise sauce, breakfast potatoes

Bistro Steak and Eggs
Two eggs poached, roasted tomato, breakfast potatoes

Quiche
seasonal vegetables, breakfast meats, gruyere

All plated breakfast are pre-set and include seasonal fruit, a selection of freshly baked morning pastries, sweet butter, preserves, orange and grapefruit juices, 74 custom blend regular and decaf coffee, and Harney & Sons teas

Brunch Buffets

The Deluxe

(min. of 25 guests)

Assortment of pastries, farm fresh scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, assorted whole fruits

Breakfast potatoes or potato pancakes

Pancakes or french toast with
NY maple syrup

Lentil; marinated chickpea; traditional potato; German potato; orzo; fruit; tossed cobb; traditional coleslaw; tomato, cucumber, and red onion with basil; or three bean with lemon oil and parsley salad (choice of three)

Lasagna with meat; grilled vegetable lasagna; penne with roasted garlic tomato cream sauce; farfalle with wild mushroom alfredo; grilled salmon with lemon herb butter and jasmine rice; roasted chicken with pearl onions, button mushrooms, and rosemary potatoes; grilled chicken bruschetta with grape tomatoes, basil, fresh mozzarella, and grilled sourdough bread; or beef bourguignonne with red wine sauce, mushrooms, and roasted garlic mashed potatoes (choice of two)

Dessert tapas
(seasonal)

The Supreme

(min. of 25 guests)

Everything included in The Deluxe Brunch Buffet

Omelette or carving station ; carving station options are honey glazed ham, oven-roasted turkey, or peppercorn encrusted roast beef

Smoked salmon board
smoked salmon, cream cheese, bagels, capers, red onions, diced tomatoes, hard-boiled egg

Fresh fruit platter with orange-scented dip

All Brunch Buffets include 74 custom blend regular and decaf coffee and Harney & Sons teas

Plated Lunch

All Plated Lunches include 74 custom blend regular and decaf coffee and Harney & Sons teas

Appetizers

74 State Saladroasted shallot vinaigrette, oven dried tomatoes

Traditional Caesar Salad

Greek Salad
roasted tomatoes, feta cheese, kalamata vinaigrette

Tomato, Handmade Mozzarella, and Basil Salad

Maryland Crab Cakes

French Onion Soup

Chef’s Seasonal Soup

Entrees

Poultry
Pancetta wrapped chicken breast, natural sage jus
Roasted chicken, pearl onions, pinot noir, fresh thyme
Crispy skin duck confit, lentils du puy, baby arugula, sherry vinaigrette

Seafood
Roasted atlantic salmon, coconut ginger broth
Seared tuna, mango, lime, cilantro salsa
Baked stuffed lemon sole

Meat
Sliced herb roasted sirloin, roasted shallot, cabernet sauce
Roasted pork loin, sage, garlic
Filet mignon, blue cheese crust, red wine sauce

Duet
Petit filet & salmon, sauce béarnaise
Blackened sirloin & crab cake, spicy remoulade sauce
Grilled beef tenderloin & shrimp scampi, garlic butter

Desserts

New York Cheesecake
berry compote

Profiterole
vanilla bean ice cream, bittersweet chocolate ganache

French Apple Tart a la Mode
calvados caramel sauce

Assorted Cookie Display

Lemon Curd Napoleon
raspberry

Chocolate Hazelnut Tart
milk chocolate ganache

Lunch

The Deli Counter

Salads
74 State; traditional Caesar; Mediterranean couscous; apple; curried chicken; traditional albacore tuna; or tomato, handmade mozzarella, and basil salad
(choice of three)

Meats
black forest ham, roast beef, honey roasted turkey breast, smoked chicken breast, prosciutto, pepper pastrami, capicola, or traditional tuna salad
(choice of three)

Cheeses
provolone, American, NY sharp cheddar, gruyere, pepper jack, muenster, or aged gouda
(choice of three)

Chef’s selection of artisanal and traditional breads

Desserts
Fresh seasonal fruit salad, blueberry crisp, key lime tart, bread pudding, exotic rice pudding, cookie display, NY cheesecake, or hazelnut chocolate tart
(choice of two)

Italian Lunch
(min. of 25 guests)

Salads
caprese, caesar , or garden salad

Pasta
penne, farfalle, or spaghetti

Sauces
classic marinara, classic alfredo, basil pesto, creamy tomato vodka, roasted mushroom alfredo, arrabiatta, or roasted garlic oil and herbs

Entrees
Chicken parmesan, eggplant parmesan, lasagna with meat, vegetable lasagna, stuffed shells with marinara, cheese ravioli with marinara, veal ricotta meatballs, Italian sausage with onions and peppers, roasted pork loin with whole grain mustard sauce, chicken cacciatore, chicken piccata, chicken marsala, roast beef with mushroom sauce, or grilled salmon with lemon-herb butter

Desserts
Fresh seasonal fruit salad, blueberry crisp, key lime tart, bread pudding, exotic rice pudding, cookie display, NY cheesecake, or hazelnut chocolate tart

Pre-made Sandwiches

Salads
74 State; traditional Caesar; Mediterranean couscous; apple; curried chicken; traditional albacore tuna; or tomato, handmade mozzarella, and basil salad
(choice of three)

Desserts
Fresh seasonal fruit salad, blueberry crisp, key lime tart, bread pudding, exotic rice pudding, cookie display, NY cheesecake, or hazelnut chocolate tart
(choice of two)

Sandwiches

Chicken Caesar Wrap
Grilled chicken, romaine lettuce, and caesar dressing wrapped in a spinach tortilla
Smoked Salmon BLT
Smoked salmon, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and dill crème fraiche on toasted rye
Marché Club
Turkey, bacon, brie, lettuce, tomato, and cranberry aioli on toasted wheat bread
Ham and Swiss
Black forest ham, gruyere cheese, lettuce, and tomato with dijon mustard on rye
Mediterranean Falafel Wrap
locally made falafel, lettuce, tomato, cucumbers, shaved red onions, with a tahini sauce wrapped in a spinach tortilla
Italian Mixed Sub
prosciutto, ham, salami, and provolone cheese with extra virgin olive oil on crispy italian bread
Roast Beef
roast beef lettuce, tomato, and shaved red onions with horseradish aioli on rye bread
Caprese
Tomato, basil, fresh mozzarella with extra virgin olive oil on a crispy baguette
Traditional Chicken Salad
Traditional Tuna Salad
Traditional Egg Salad

Panini Buffet

Salads
74 State; traditional caesar; mediterranean couscous; apple; curried chicken; traditional albacore tuna; or tomato, handmade mozzarella, and basil salad
(choice of three)

Desserts
Fresh seasonal fruit salad, blueberry crisp, key lime tart, bread pudding, exotic rice pudding, cookie display, NY cheesecake, or hazelnut chocolate tart
(choice of two)

Paninis
Chipotle Mahi Mahi
grilled mahi mahi with arugula, tomatoes, and a chipotle aioli on a multigrain ciabatta
Tuscan Chicken
grilled chicken with fresh mozzarella, prosciutto, arugula, tomatoes, and garlic aioli on a multigrain ciabatta
Portobello Mushroom
marinated and grilled portobellos with sautéed spinach, roasted red peppers, and basil pesto on sourdough
Cheese Steak
thinly sliced beef, peppers, onions, provolone cheese on italian bread
Classic Reuben
corned beef, sauerkraut, swiss cheese, and russian dressing on rye bread
Garden Panini
grilled squash, onions, peppers with an herbed goat cheese on sourdough bread
Cordon Bleu
grilled chicken with ham, swiss cheese, and black currant mustard, on a crispy baguette
Orchard Panini
black forest ham, sautéed apples, aged cheddar cheese, and honey dijon on wheat bread

Dinner

Plated Dinner

All Plated Dinners include 74 custom blend regular and decaf coffee and Harney & Sons teas

Appetizers

• Wild Mushroom Tart
• Diver Scallops
• Beef Tartare
• Chef’s Seasonal Soup
• French Onion Soup
• Grilled Quail

Salads

• 74 State Salad
• Traditional Caesar Salad
• Greek Salad
• Tomato, Handmade Mozzarella, Basil Salad

Desserts

New York Cheesecake
Berry compote

Profiterole
Vanilla bean ice cream, bittersweet chocolate ganache

French Apple Tart a la Mode
Calvados caramel sauce

Assorted Cookie Display

Lemon Curd Napoleon
Raspberry

Chocolate Hazelnut Tart
Ganache

Plated Dinner

All Plated Dinners include 74 custom blend regular and decaf coffee and Harney & Sons teas

Entrees
All entrees accompanied by chef’s choice of seasonal vegetables and potatoes

Vegetarian
grilled vegetable timbale, goat cheese
housemade pasta d’jour, seasonal vegetables, local cheeses

Poultry
roasted chicken, pearl onions, button mushrooms, pinot noir, fresh thyme
roasted and braised duck, faro salad, seasonal vegetables, duck jus

Seafood
Poached atlantic salmon, ginger coconut broth
Seared tuna, mango, lime, cilantro salsa
Red snapper with citrus beurre blanc

Meat
Grilled NY sirloin, roasted shallots, cabernet reduction
Roasted pork chop, cinnamon anise poached apples
Roasted rack of lamb
Filet mignon, red wine demi-glace

Duet
Petit filet & salmon, maitre d’hotel butter
Blackened sirloin & crab cake, spicy remoulade sauce
Grilled beef tenderloin & shrimp scampi, pernod-garlic butter
Grilled beef tenderloin & lobster tail

Dinner

The Deluxe

74 State, traditional Caesar, baby arugula, or Greek salad
(choice of one)

Peppercorn encrusted roast beef, grilled Atlantic salmon, penne pasta, grilled mahi mahi, roasted pork loin, or roasted free-range chicken breast
(choice of two)

Mixed seasonal vegetables, heirloom carrots with fine herbs, sautéed green and yellow squash with roasted garlic oil, braised red cabbage, sautéed spinach with roasted garlic, rosemary roasted red potatoes, penne with roasted garlic tomato cream, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, or jasmine rice pilaf
(choice of two)

Traditional tiramisu, white chocolate cheesecake with mixed berry compote, assorted cookie display, brownies and lemon bars, seasonal fruit crisp, or Kentucky bourbon pecan pie
(choice of one)

The Supreme

(may choose from The Deluxe as well as from the options below)

Market, belgian endive, or spinach salad
(choice of one)

Minestrone, celery root bisque, butternut squash, thai coconut chicken, creamy tomato, hickory smoked tomato, split pea with smokey bacon, french lentil, black bean and chorizo, heirloom carrot ginger, chicken noodle, beef and faro, new england clam chowder, french onion, italian wedding, hot or cold vichysoisse, chicken and shrimp gumbo, corn chowder, gazpacho, or chilled cucumber soup
(choice of one)

Roasted duck breast, grilled rack of lamb, roasted petite filet mignon, grilled beef sirloin, sesame-seared tuna, herb-crusted atlantic salmon, hickory smoked pork tenderloin, seared diver scallops, seared red snapper, or grilled swordfish
(choice of two)

Warm fingerling potato salad with bacon, roasted fingerling potatoes, wild mushroom risotto, potato gratin, roasted green asparagus, or green bean with toasted almonds
(choice of two)

Traditional tiramisu, white chocolate cheesecake with mixed berry compote, assorted cookie display, brownies and lemon bars, seasonal fruit crisp, or Kentucky bourbon pecan pie
(choice of two)

Receptions

Cold

Fresh melon, prosciutto, fig, goat cheese, marinated eggplant tomato, mozzarella
endive spears, blue cheese mousse, spiced walnuts chicken salad, mango chutney
roasted peppers, extra virgin olive oil crostini marinated artichoke hearts, lemon, feta cheese smoked salmon, dilled crème fraiche, cucumber beef tartare, capers, dijon mustard country pate, toasted walnut bread, cornichons tuna tartare, crispy wonton, ponzu sauce hominy “tater tots”
duck liver mousse, toasted brioche

Hot

Roasted mushroom tart
Spanakopita
Stuffed mushroom
Shrimp or vegetable spring rolls
Chicken satay
Fried apricot ravioli
Sea scallops, apple smoked bacon
Mini crab cakes, orange-chipotle aioli
Buckweat blinis, crème fraiche, caviar
Coconut shrimp
Pancetta wrapped grilled shrimp
Grilled baby lamb “pops”, jalapeño mint glaze
Wrapped salmon, mint pesto, sabayon

Receptions

Hors D’ouevre Stations

Artisan Cheese Display
A variety of local and imported gourmet cheeses, grapes, seasonal fruit, nuts, assorted breads

Spreads, Dips, & Chips
Mixed party snacks, housemade chips, spinach dip, tortilla chips, 74 State salsa

Atlantic Salmon Board
Cold smoked salmon, accoutrements

Fruit & Fondue
Assortment of fresh seasonal fruits, berries with chocolate and yogurt fondue

Charcuterie Platter
Assortment of cured meats, cornichons, whole grain mustard, shallot marmalade, assorted breads

Vegetable Crudite Display
Assortment of raw and grilled seasonal vegetables three assorted dips

Shrimp Cocktail
Colossal tiger shrimp served on ice with appropriate accoutrements

Caviar Display
sold by the ounce
Beluga
Osetra
Sevruga
North American Paddlefish Receptions

Performance Stations

these stations require a chef fee

Pasta Station
penne and farfalle with asparagus, broccoli, pancetta, mushrooms, plum tomatoes, house alfredo and marinara sauces

Seafood Bar
(minimum of 40 guests)

Raw oysters and clams, shrimp and crab claws, cocktail sauce, accoutrements
market price
Black Peppercorn Encrusted Roast Beef
Roast Tenderloin of Beef
Honey Glazed Smoked Ham
Oven Roasted Turkey Breast
Slow Roasted Prime Rib
Roast Rack of Lamb

Dessert Station
Internationally inspired assorted pastry display with cakes, tarts, mousses, assorted cookies, truffles, chocolate dipped strawberries

Receptions

Bar Packages

Premium Bar
Ketel One, Bombay Sapphire, Bacardi, Chivas Regal, Crown Royal, Makers Mark, Remy VSOP, Kahlua, Sauza, Grand Marnier, house selection of beer, wine, and soda

Deluxe Bar
Absolut, Tanqueray, Bacardi, Dewars, Canadian Club, Jack Daniels, Courvoisier VS, Kahlua, Jose Cuervo Gold, house selection of beer, wine, and soda

Beer & Wine Bar
house selection of beer, wine, and soda

Prices reflect first hour of service/
(each additional hour) per person

Specialty Martini Bar
Grey Goose, Belvedere, Hendrick’s, Bombay

Select Cordials
Disaronno, Baileys, Sambuca Romano, Grand Marnier

Select Whiskey
House selection of single malt scotches, small batch bourbons, and ryes

Breaks

All Breaks served with 74 custom blend regular and decaf coffee, Harney & Sons teas, and soft drinks

Milk & Cookies

Chef’s selection of freshly baked cookies, whole milk

The Natural
Saratoga mineral waters, organic trail mix, granola bars, selection of Harney & Sons juices

your choice of sweet or savory

Additional Items

Seasonal Vegetable Tray

Cheese Display with Fresh Fruit

Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Deluxe Mixed Nuts

Pretzels, Chips & Dips

Snack Mix

Soft Drinks and Bottled Water

Regular and Decaf Coffee & Tea

Candy, Mints & Gum

For assistance planning your next Albany meeting, please call us at (518) 434-7410 or fill out our online event request form.