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.
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
FEBRUARY 24TH THROUGH MARCH 2ND, 2025 - 4:15 P.M. TO 6:30 P. M. - KITCHEN (315) 798-4769
MONDAY*
CREAM OF BROCCOLI AND CHEDDAR------$2.00 / $2.50
CHICKEN MARSALA $10.50 Sautéed chicken breast, shallots and mushrooms in a marsala wine sauce, served with garlic toast
ROASTED RED PEPPER ALFREDO BUCATINI PASTA BOWL $9.50 Bucatini noodles in an alfredo sauce with roasted red peppers and pesto, served with garlic toast
TUESDAY*
MINESTRONE SOUP............$2.00 / $2.50
STUFFED PEPPERS (1 OR 2) $8.50....$10.50 green bell pepper, stuffed with seasoned ground beef and rice topped with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese and served with a dinner roll
CRISPY BUTTERFLY SHRIMP BASKET $9.50 Golden fried shrimp served with French fries, fresh coleslaw, cocktail sauce and a lemon wedge, plus dinner roll
WEDNESDAY
LOADED BAKED POTATO SOUP------$2.00 / $2.50
LOBSTER MAC & CHEESE $11.50 Prepared with Cream, cavatappi pasta, lobster meat, sharp cheddar with a savory cracker crumb topping, served with a dinner roll
CHICKEN CORDON BLEU $10.50 Breaded stuffed chicken with ham and Swiss cheese served with a creamed herb gravy & dinner roll
THURSDAY*
LEMON CHICKEN ORZO SOUP------$2.00 / $2.50
CHEESE STUFFED MANICOTTI $9.50 Pasta tubes stuffed with a ricotta and herb mixture, topped with marinara and mozzarella cheese served with a dinner roll
MAPLE ROASTED PORK TENDERLOIN $11.50 roasted with a sweet maple glaze, topped with a Dijon cream sauce and served with a dinner roll
FRIDAY*
NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER------$2.00 / $2.50
BEER BATTERED HADDOCK $10.50 Beer battered Atlantic haddock fillet battered and deep fried, served with lemon, coleslaw, tartar sauce and garlic toast
BAKED ZITI $9.50 Penne pasta tossed with our house marinara, topped and baked with ricotta and mozzarella cheeses, served with garlic toast
SATURDAY
SHRIMP CORN BISQUE------$3.00 / $3.50
SALISBURY STEAK $10.50 A moist, seasoned ground beef patty steeped in a rich and savory brown gravy, served with a dinner roll
CHICKEN QUESADILLA $10.50 Flour tortilla packed with seasoned chicken, Jullianne sweet red peppers, green peppers, onions and cheddar cheese, served with sour cream and salsa
SUNDAY*
HOMEMADE CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP------$2.00 / $2.50
CHEESY SPINACH QUICHE $7.50 Whipped eggs, cream, herbs, fresh baby spinach and cheddar cheese, baked in a flakey pie shell
PATTY MELT $7.50 burger patty topped with caramelized onions and melted Swiss cheese, all sandwiched between two slices of griddled rye bread
The Hearth Lunch Features Menu
FEBRUARY 24TH THROUGH MARCH 2ND, 2025-11:00 A.M. TO 2:00 P.M.- KITCHEN (315) 798-4769
MONDAY*
CREAM OF BROCCOLI & CHEDDAR SOUP $2.00 CUP $2.50 BOWL
BREAKFAST BURGER $6.50 served with a fried egg on top, lettuce, tomato, onion and cheese are optional
HOT DOG (1 OR 2) $3.00.....$5.50 Served on a bun with diced onion and relish upon request
TUESDAY*
MINESTRONE SOUP $2.00 CUP $2.50 BOWL
CLASSIC CHICKEN COB SALAD $7.00 A refreshing mix of grilled chicken on a bed of lettuce with tomato, cheddar cheese, avocado, bacon and hard-cooked egg, choice of dressing
WEDNESDAY
LOADED BAKED POTATO SOUP $2.00 CUP $2.50 BOWL
N.Y. STRIP LUNCH STEAK $9.50 New York Strip steak, brushed with rosemary/garlic butter, grilled to your desired temperature, served with a side of steak fries
THURSDAY*
LEMON CHICKEN ORZO SOUP $2.00 CUP $2.50 BOWL
HONEY SESAME CHICKEN $8.50 Crisp tempura battered chicken pieces coated in a sweet, toasted sesame sauce on a bed of fried rice
FRIDAY*
NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER SMALL-$2.00 LARGE-$2.50
BEER BATTERED FRIED HADDOCK SANDWICH $6.75 Battered, deep-fried haddock filet served with coleslaw, tartar sauce and lemon on a toasted Kaiser roll
SATURDAY
SHRIMP CORN BISQUE $3.00 CUP $3.50
BOWL CUBAN PANINI SANDWICH $6.75 Shaved roast pork, smoked ham, Swiss cheese, dill pickle chips and Dijon mayonnaise, served on Italian panini bread
SUNDAY*
HOMEMADE CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP $2.00 CUP $2.50 BOWL
CREAMED CHIPPED BEEF $5.50 Served piping hot on a slice of toasted thick sliced bread
BUTTERMILK PANCAKES ALL DAY $5.50 Our 2 large buttermilk pancakes plain, with butter, with syrup OR topped with apple or blueberry compote
Timbers Restaurant Menu
NOW ACCEPTING RESERVATIONS FOR THURSDAY FEBRUARY 27TH, 2025
APPETIZERS
SHRIMP CORN BISQUE $3.50
GARDEN SIDE SALAD $2.75
made to order with red onion, cucumber, and tomato on a bed of greens with your choice of dressing
POACHED PEAR SALAD $3.75
poached pears, red onion, avocado, blue cheese crumbles and candied walnuts on a bed of mixed greens with your choice of dressing
STUFFED MUSHROOMS $7.50
with a savory sage, bacon, sausage and sweet red pepper stuffing
ENTRÉE
GRILLED N.Y. STRIP STEAK $19.50
grilled choice sirloin new york strip steak seasoned and grilled to temperature, served with rosemary basil compound butter
CRAB CAKES $16.50
two baked maryland style crab cakes served with remoulade dipping sauce
CHICKEN SALTIMBOCCA $14.50
chicken breast pounded thin and sautéed with prosciutto and sage, finished with chicken stock and white wine served with italian greens
ACCOMPANIMENTS
BAKED POTATO $1.50 with butter and sour cream
ROASTED BEETS $1.50
DESSERT
CHOCOLATE BREAD PUDDING $3.00 served warmed
TRIPLE BERRY TART $3.50 blackberries blueberries raspberries and fresh apple slices all cradled in a flaky homemade crust
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.
“One of the joys of being here is the comfort of being amongst friends.”
- Tom Smedley, Acacia Village Resident
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