Gourmet Dining
To cook or not to cook, that is the question!
You have options when living at The Neighborhoods at Acacia Village in Utica, NY. If you would rather not cook, let our chefs prepare delicious meals for your dinner, breakfast or lunch in one of our flexible dining options in the Lodge. During the summer months, outdoor seating on the patio is available. If you enjoy cooking you can still prepare meals in the comfort of your own home.
Culinary Leadership
Meet Scott Norris
Executive Chef at Acacia Village
With a degree in Culinary Arts/Hotel and Restaurant Management, Scott has more than 35 years of experience working in and managing food service operations in restaurants, hotels, and skilled nursing facilities. Scott loves his career with Acacia Village because of the people he works with daily - "The people are wonderful," he says.
The Hearth Lunch/Dinner Menu (Always Available)
The Hearth Lunch/Dinner Menu (Always Available)
Open for Lunch 11:00a.m.-2:00p.m.- Dinner 4:15p.m.-6:00p.m. - Pricing is subject to change - Orders call 315-798-4769
APPETIZERS AND STARTERS
SOUP DE JOUR … $2.00 CUP $2.50 BOWL
Our daily, in house prepared, fresh soup of the day
CRANBERRY WALNUT SIDE SALAD … $3.75
Made to order with baby spinach, dried cranberries, walnuts, feta cheese, choice of dressing...
GARDEN SIDE SALAD … $2.75
Made to order with red onion, cucumber, and tomato on a bed of greens with your choice of dressing
FROM THE HEARTH GRILL
GRILLED CHEESE & SOUP COMBO: grilled cheese on your choice of bread and an 8-ounce cup of the soup of the day… $4.75
*THE HEARTH BURGER: fresh all-beef, 1/3-pound patty served with lettuce, tomato, onion, and dill pickle on a toasted Kaiser bun … $6.75
CHICKEN FILET SANDWICH: seasoned breaded chicken breast filet with dill pickle on a griddled Kaiser bun, honey mustard, and dill pickle on the side … $6.75
PHILLY CHEESESTEAK: shaved ribeye steak on a griddled hoagie roll with sautéed onions, peppers, topped with American cheese and dill pickle on the side … $6.75
GRILLED TUNA MELT: our prepared tuna salad and melted cheddar cheese served on your choice of griddled bread and dill pickle on the side … $6.75
THE HEARTH B.L.T.: crisp bacon, lettuce, tomato with mayonnaise on your choice of fresh toasted bread and dill pickle on the side … $6.50
GRILLED REUBEN SANDWICH: corned beef, sauerkraut, and Swiss cheese on marble rye with 1,000 island dressing and dill pickle on the side … $6.75
GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST: fresh boneless, skinless, marinated chicken breast … $5.75
*GRILLED FLAT IRON STEAK: choice marinated flat iron steak grilled to your specified temperature … $8.75
*GRILLED SALMON FILET: fresh grilled north Atlantic salmon filet … $9.75
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
FROM THE HEARTH BRICK OVEN
PIZZA BY THE SLICE: we bake them fresh every day, ask your server for today's topping … $1.75
FLATBREAD PIZZA (CUSTOMIZABLE): personal size pizza, starts with red (tomato) or white (oil & garlic) sauce with mozzarella cheese, $.50 each additional offered topping which include: mushrooms, peppers, onions, sausage, pepperoni, or meatball … $6.00
LARGE 16-INCH PIZZA - 8 CUT (CUSTOMIZABLE) ONE HOUR NOTICE REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM: 16in brick oven pizza topped with red sauce, mozzarella cheese, $1.00 each additional topping which include: mushrooms, peppers, onions, sausage, pepperoni, or meatball … $14.00
FRESH PREPARED ENTRÉE SALADS AND SANDWICHES
MADE TO ORDER FRESH DELI MEAT & SALAD SANDWICHES: meats: ham, turkey, egg salad, tuna salad, chicken salad / cheese: American, Swiss, cheddar, provolone / breads: white, Italian, deli rye, marble rye or wheat … $5.00
TURKEY CLUB WRAP: deli turkey, crisp bacon, cheddar cheese, shredded lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise in a 12" flour tortilla with a dill pickle on the side … $6.75
GARDEN SALAD - ENTREE: tomato, cucumber, and red onion on a bed of greens with your choice of dressing – add a serving of grilled chicken breast, *salmon filet, or *flat iron steak to your salad - available with the purchase of an entree salad - chicken $5.00 / steak $7.00 / salmon $8.00 … $6.00
CRANBERRY WALNUT SALAD - ENTREE: dried cranberries, walnuts, and feta cheese on a bed of mixed greens and baby spinach with choice of dressing … $6.75
– add a serving of grilled chicken breast, *salmon filet, or *flat iron steak to your salad - available with the purchase of an entree salad - chicken $5.00 / steak $7.00 / salmon $8.00 –
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
SIDES DISHES
French Fries … $2.50
Potato Chips … $1.50
Sweet Potato Fries … $2.75
Macaroni Salad … $1.50
Onion Rings … $2.75
Cottage Cheese … $1.50
Deli Potato Salad … $1.50
Fresh veggie and starch de jour (PM only) … $1.50
Fresh Fruit Salad … $2.75
The Hearth Dinner Features Menu
JANUARY 27TH THROUGH FEBRUARY 2ND, 2025 KITCHEN (315) 798-4769
MONDAY*
CREAM OF SPINACH SOUP...........$2.00 / $2.50
HONEY WALNUT SALMON: Broiled salmon with a toasted walnut and honey
glaze topping, served with a dinner roll $12.50
CHICKEN MARSALA: Egg battered, pan fried fresh chicken cutlet
finished with a rich lemon butter sauce, served with a dinner roll $10.50
TUESDAY*
BEEF BARLEY SOUP............$2.00 / $2.50
HALF ROASTED CHICKEN: Roasted fresh bone in chicken marinated in Italian herbs and spices, served with a buttermilk Biscuit.$10.50
SLOW ROASTED BARBECUED PULLED PORK: Tender pulled pork with a sweet BBQ sauce, served with coleslaw and a buttermilk Biscuit $9.50
WEDNESDAY
CHICKEN MULLIGATAWNY SOUP............$2.00 / $2.50
CHICKEN CACCIATORE: Pan seared chicken breast, peppers, onions,
mushrooms, garlic, plum tomatoes in a white wine sauce, served with a dinner roll $9.50
BEEF BURGUNDY: Braised beef tenderloin tips with mushrooms and
onions in a beef and burgundy wine sauce, served over egg noodles with a dinner roll $11.50
THURSDAY*
SAUSAGE TORTELLINI SOUP............$2.00 / $2.50
AMERICAN GOULASH: Seasoned ground beef in a tomato sauce with
onions and bell peppers tossed with elbow macaroni, served with a dinner roll $9.50
GRILLED CHILI-LIME SHRIMP SKEWER: Grilled skewered jumbo shrimp seasoned with
sweet and spicey chili sauce, ginger, honey, and lime served on white rice with a dinner roll $11.50
FRIDAY*
NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER------$2.00 / $2.50
BEER BATTERED HADDOCK: Beer battered Atlantic haddock fillet battered and deep fried, served with lemon, coleslaw, tartar sauce and garlic toast $10.50
HEARTH MAC & CHEESE: Home style macaroni and cheese prepared with a sharp and creamy cheddar and light cracker crumb topping served with garlic toast $8.50
SATURDAY
GARDEN VEGETABLE SOUP------$2.00 / $2.50
PARMESAN-CRUSTED TILAPIA: Tilapia filet in a crispy coating of parmesan cheese, herbs and breadcrumbs, baked and served with tartar sauce, lemon and a dinner roll $10.50
CHICKEN FRIED STEAK: tender, thinly sliced and breaded beef steak
fritter served with country cream gravy and a dinner roll $10.50
SUNDAY*
CREAM OF CHICKEN & RICE SOUP------$2.00 / $2.50
CHICKEN PARMESAN: Chicken breast, breaded and fried golden brown
topped with marinara and mozzarella, served with garlic toast $10.50
VEGETABLE LASAGNA: Lasagna noodles layered with sautéed vegetables, tomato sauce, ricotta and mozzarella cheese, served with garlic toast $9.50
The Hearth Lunch Features Menu
JANUARY 27TH THROUGH FEBRUARY 2ND, 2025 KITCHEN (315) 798-4769
MONDAY*
CREAM OF SPINACH SOUP..... $2.00 cup $2.50 bowl
BLACK & BLUE BURGER: All beef patty grilled and topped with bacon and blue cheese on a toasted Kaiser roll .....$6.75
HOT DOG (1 OR 2) Served on a bun with diced onion and relish upon request..... $3.00 $5.50
TUESDAY*
PASTA FAGGIOLI SOUP ..... $2.00 cup $2.50 bowl
LOADED NACHOS: Tortilla chips topped with seasoned ground beef, black beans, diced tomatoes, black olives, diced onion and cheddar cheese sauce, served with sour cream on the side $6.00
WEDNESDAY
CHICKEN MULLIGATAWNY SOUP ...... $2.00 cup $2.50 bowl
FRENCH DIP SANDWICH: Shaved ribeye on a griddled hoagie roll with melted Swiss cheese, hot au jus on the side ...... $7.50
THURSDAY*
SAUSAGE TORTELLINI SOUP .... $2.00 cup $2.50 bowl
MONTE CRISTO SANDWICH: A French toasted and grilled sandwich with sliced deli turkey & ham, Swiss cheese and a sweet raspberry melba sauce ... $6.50
FRIDAY*
NEW ENGLAND CHOWDER ...... Cup-$2.00 Bowl-$2.50
BREADED FRIED SCALLOPS: Fresh farm raised scallops breaded and deep fried, served with tartar sauce and coleslaw $7.50
SATURDAY
GARDEN VEGETABLE SOUP ...... $2.00 cup $2.50 bowl
GRILLED CHICKEN & PESTO PANINI: Grilled chicken panini with pesto, fresh mozzarella cheese and plum tomato $6.75
SUNDAY*
CREAM OF CHICKEN & WILD RICE SOUP...... $2.00 cup $2.50 bowl
ROAST BEEF & CHEDDAR WRAP: Deli roast beef, caramelized onions and cheddar cheese in a flour tortilla with horseradish mayo on the side $6.75
FRESH WAFFLES ALL DAY: Fresh made, straight off the iron, topped with your choice of butter, fruit preserves, apple or blueberry compote or maple syrup $5.50
Timbers Restaurant Menu
NOW ACCEPTING RESERVATIONS FOR JANUARY 30TH 2025
ROASTED RED PEPPER & GOUDA BISQUE $3.50
GARDEN SIDE SALAD: MADE TO ORDER WITH RED ONION, CUCUMBER, AND TOMATO ON A BED OF GREENS WITH YOUR CHOICE OF DRESSING $2.75
GREEK SALAD: ROMA TOMATOES, FETA CHEESE, KALAMATA OLIVES, ENGLISH CUCUMBER AND RED ONION ON A BED OF GREENS WITH YOUR CHOICE OF DRESSING $3.75
SHRIMP COCKTAIL: JUMBO SHRIMP, COCKTAIL SAUCE AND LEMON $8.50
ENTRÉE
SLICED STEAK PIZZAIOLA: N.Y. STRIP STEAK GRILLED TO TEMP SLICED AND TOPPED WITH MARINARA, SAUTÉED PEPPERS,ONIONS AND MELTED MOZZARELLA CHEESE $22.50
ORANGE TERIYAKI TUNA STEAK: GRILLED AHI TUNA STEAK IN A TERIYAKI AND ORANGE ZEST MARINATE, A DISTINCT ASIAN INSPIRED ENTREE $15.50
ROASTED CORNISH GAME HEN:YOUNG CORNISH HEN SEASONED WITH BUTTER, THYME, LEMON AND ROSEMARY $14.50
ACCOMPANIMENTS
SWEET MASHED POTATO: $1.50
ITALIAN VEGETABLE BLEND: CRINKLE-CUT CARROTS, CAULIFLOWER, ROMANO BEANS, GREEN ZUCCHINI AND BABY LIMA BEANS $1.50
DESSERT
CHERRY PIE: $3.00
APPLE CARAMEL CHEESECAKE: $4.25
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