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  • Daily Menu
  • Brunch Buffet
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(V) Vegan | (VG) Vegetarian | (GF) Gluten-free | (*) Accommodation available

Starters

Tirokafteri (VG,*GF)
$15.00

Spicy feta dip, grilled naan or gf naan

Gluten FreeVegetarian
Brussels (V*, GF)
$15.00

Pan-seared Brussels sprouts, spicy maple sambal glaze, chorizo or soyrizo

VegetarianGluten Free
Seared Scallops (GF)
$20.00

Two U10 pan-seared sea scallops served with avocado puree, pickled mustard seed "caviar," pomegranate seeds

Gluten Free
Hummus (V, *GF)
$15.00

Rotating hummus, roasted red peppers, grilled naan or gf naan

VeganGluten Free
Soup Du Jour
$8.00

Rotating selection

Sandwiches

Served with fries or sweet potato fries | Sub Side Salad or opt for GF bread +$3.50

Pesto (*V, *GF)
$16.00

Choice of grilled chicken or vegan chicken, house pesto, roasted red peppers, provolone or vegan cheese, brioche bun

Gluten FreeVegan
Tennessee Hot (*V, *GF)
$16.00

Choice of grilled chicken or vegan chicken, southern aioli, house sweet pickles, brioche bun

House Dry-Rubbed Brisket (GF*)
$16.00

Slow-cooked beef brisket, melted swiss, chopped cherry peppers, balsamic-sweet onion aioli, brioche bun

Gluten Free
Reuben (*V)
$17.00

Choice of corned beef or vegan pastrami, sauerkraut, Russian, swiss or vegan cheese, grilled rye

Vegan
Philly Cheesesteak (*V)
$17.00

Shaved steak or seitan served with sautéed peppers, onions, on a sub roll topped with cheese whiz

Vegan

Mains

Add Sauteed Shrimp +$12.00 | Grilled Salmon +$12.00 | Grilled or Vegan Chicken +$8.00

Filet Mignon

6oz $40.00 | 8oz $46.00 • Filet mignon served with mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables, port wine demi glace

Vegan Filet (V)
$31.00

Chunk™ vegan filet served with mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables, port wine demi glace

Vegan
Riggies (*V)
$29.00

Rigatoni, blackened chicken & chorizo or vegan chicken & soyrizo, bell pepper, onion, jalapeños, parmesan or vegan mozzarella, house vodka sauce

Vegan
Thai Chili Sea Scallops (GF)
$40.00

Five u10 pan-seared sea scallops served with wild rice, citrus salad, and Thai chili sauce

Gluten Free
Blackened Ahi Tuna (GF)
$34.00

Blackened ahi tuna served with wild rice, roasted red pepper coulis, and pickled radicchio

Gluten Free
Vegan Chicken Marsala (V,*GF)

$29.00 | $33.00 • Served with broccolini or linguini

VeganGluten Free
Linguini & Clams
$33.00

Littleneck clams, shallots, beurre blanc, lemon, toasted breadcrumbs

Risotto (VG, GF)
$24.00

Rotating weekly selection

Gluten FreeVegetarian

Burgers

Served with fries or sweet potato fries | Sub Side Salad or opt for GF Bread +$3.50

Surf & Turf
$20.00

Certified Angus beef, shrimp, house remoulade, brioche bun

The Hollow
$17.00

Certified Angus beef, fried egg, side of habanero ketchup, brioche bun

Funghi
$17.00

Certified Angus beef, sautéed mushrooms, Swiss, truffle aioli, brioche bun

Inferno
$17.00

Cedtified Angus beef, pepper jack, jalapeños, cherry pepper relish, brioche bun

Vegan (V)
$17.00

Beyond™ burger, brioche bun

Vegan
Standard
$16.00

Certified Angus beef, brioche bun

Cheeses:

American | Cheddar | Swiss | Mozzarella | Provolone | Pepper Jack | Blue | Vegan

Sides

Side Salad
$8.00
Seasonal Veggies
$8.00
French Fries
$8.00
Sweet Potato Fries (V, GF)
$8.00
VegetarianGluten Free
Truffle Parmesan Fries (VG, GF)
$12.00

Garlic, balsamic-sweet onion aioli

Gluten FreeVegetarian

Pub Fare

Add Grilled or Vegan Chicken +$8.00 | Vegan Beyond Burger +$9.00 | Sauteed Shrimp +$12.00

Spinach + Artichoke Dip (VG, GF)
$13.00

Served with tortilla chips

VegetarianGluten Free
Beer Cheese (VG)
$15.00

Cheese dip made with house lager, caramelized onion, sharp cheddar, served with pretzel nugs & sweet mustard

Vegetarian
Fried Mozzarella Sticks (*V, VG)
$14.00

Traditional mozzarella or vegan mozzarella deep-fried, served with marinara or spicy raspberry jam | *Vegan Available

VegetarianVegan
Chicken Tenders
$13.50

Available Plain or Tossed In-House Wing Sauces +$1.50

Wings (GF)
$16.00

Choice of mild, medium, hot, BBQ, honey BBQ, Tennessee hot, Italian, bourbon or soy-gochujang, served with blue cheese or ranch

Gluten Free
3-Bean Lager Chili (V)
$10.00

Simmered in rotating house lager | With Jack Cheddar or Vegan Jack Cheddar +$1.00

Vegan
Nachos (*V, VG)
$12.50

Jack cheddar or vegan Jack Cheddar, black olives, tomatoes, jalapeños, chili, served with salsa & sour cream | *Vegan Optional

Vegetarian
Seitan Wings (V)
$14.00

Choice of mild, medium, hot, bbq, Italian, bourbon, Tennessee hot, soy-gochujang, served with vegan ranch

Vegan
Quesadilla (*V, VG)
$13.00

Jack Cheddar or vegan Jack Cheddar, black beans, tomatoes, jalapeños | * Vegan Available

Vegetarian

Salads

Grilled Chicken or Vegan Chicken 8 | Vegan Beyond Burger 9 | Sautéed Shrimp or Grilled Salmon Filet 12

House (V, GF)
$12.00

Mixed baby greens, cucumber, shaved carrot, peppers, dried fruit, olives, herbed balsamic vinaigrette

VeganGluten Free
Signature (VG, GF)
$15.00

Arugula, sautéed shiitakes, shaved asiago, truffle oil

Gluten FreeVegetarian
Kale Caesar (VG, *V)
$15.00

Kale, grated Parm or vegan grated cheese, fried capers, house Caesar dressing, grilled croutons

Vegetarian
Bok Joy (V)
$16.00

bok choy, bell pepper, carrot, onion, crunchy chow mein noodles, mandarin oranges, sweet chili-soy dressing

Vegan

Dessert

Rotating Bread Pudding (VG)
$8.50
Vegetarian
Vegan Chocolate Mousse (V, GF)
$12.00

Served with vegan Chantilly cream

VeganGluten Free
Pot of Tea
$4.50

Stash tea selection

Coffee
$5.00

Served via French press, Capital City Roasters blend

Base package price, $25.00 per person plus tax + gratuity. Includes coffee + tea service. Upcharges on select offerings are noted. Minimum of 20 guests required to order. Perfect menu for showers

Salads

Choice of One

Spring Greens Salad
VeganGluten Free
Kale Caesar

+$2.00/Per Person

VegetarianVegan
Watermelon Salad

+$3.00/Per Person • Goat cheese, basil, chipotle oil

VegetarianGluten Free
Signature Salad

+$3.00/Per Person • Arugula, sautéed shiitakes, shaved asiago, truffle oil

VegetarianGluten Free
Panzanella

+$3.00/Per Person

Vegetarian
Spinach Salad

+$2.00/Per Person • Baby spinach, mandarin oranges, toasted sunflower seeds, cherry tomatoes, seasonal vinaigrette

VegetarianGluten Free

Starters

Choice of Two

The Standard Cheese Board

Assorted cheeses + crackers

Hummus Board

Roasted red peppers, arugula, *tortilla chips or grilled naan | *GF Available

Vegetarian
Caprese Skewers

+$2.00 Per Person • Fresh mozzarella, basil, cherry tomato, balsamic drizzle

VegetarianGluten Free
Beer Cheese Dip

+$1.00 Per Person • Rotating house lager, caramelized onion, sharp cheddar, smoked gouda, hot pretzels, house beer mustard

Vegetarian
Swedish Meatballs

+$1.00 Per Person • Mini meatballs with sautéed onion + shiitakes in a beef-based cream sauce

Vegan Meatballs

+$2.00 Per Person • Soy-based mini meatballs sautéed in house-made marinara sauce

VeganGluten Free
Spinach + Artichoke Dip
$10.00

Spinach, artichoke, parmesan dip served with tortilla chips

Vegetarian
Bruschetta Flatbread

Fresh mozzarella or *Halo Food Co. vegan mozzarella, diced tomato, basil, balsamic drizzle

Crudités Platter

Trimmed + sliced vegetables served with house-made dressings

Gluten Free
Buffalo Chicken + Bleu Cheese Flatbread

+$1.00 Per Person • House buffalo sauce, bleu cheese crumbles

Grilled Steak Skewers

+$3.00 Per Person • Skewered marinated grilled skirt steak with house-made garlic chimichurri

Gluten Free
Grilled Shrimp + Pineapple Skewers

+$4.00 Per Person • Skewered marinated grilled shrimp + fresh pineapple

Gluten Free
The Artisanal Cheese Board

+$4.00 Per Person • Curated selection of cheeses from local cheesemonger, baguette, crackers, plum chutney, marinated olives, hummus, fresh fruit

Grazing Board

+$10.00 Per Person • Artisanal rotating selection of meats, *cheeses, house-made dips, chutneys, vegetables, fruit, baguette, rice crackers

Mains

Choice of Two

Frittata

Roasted garlic, shiitakes, baby spinach

Vegetarian
Vegan Frittata

Tofu, red onion, garlic, shiitakes, red bell pepper, sun-dried tomatoes

Gluten Free
French Toast Sticks

Brown sugar dip, pomegranate seeds

Vegan
Chicken + Waffles

+$2.00 Per Person • Fried chicken with house buttermilk waffles

Leek, Mushroom + Gruyere Quiche

+$2.00 Per Person

Vegetarian
Asparagus + Swiss Quiche

+$2.00 Per Person

Signature Layered Eggplant

+$2.00 Per Person • Layers of lightly fried + roasted eggplant, fontina, provolone, mozzarella, asparagus, roasted red peppers, filetto di pomodoro sauce, house-made pesto

Vegetarian
Mascarpone + Ricotta Crêpes

Grilled peaches, agave cinnamon syrup, and candied pecans

Vegetarian
Sweet Crêpes

Roasted pineapple, mango chutney, bourbon-candied walnuts, maple syrup glaze

Vegetarian
Vegan Quiche

+$2.00 Per Person • Just Egg, baby spinach, Halo Food Co. vegan mozzarella

Vegan
Black Pepper-Lime Marinated Sliced Skirt Steak

+$4.00 Per Person • Served with kimchi fried rice

Gluten Free
Pan-Fried Vegan Pork Belly

+$3.00 Per Person • Over green onion, sweet corn, drizzle of sweet chili sauce

VeganGluten Free
Pan-Fried Pork Belly

+$3.00 Per Person • Caramelized onion, fresh sage, over butternut squash + sweet potato hash

Gluten Free

Sides

Choice of One

Cheesy Grits
VeganGluten FreeVegetarian
Hashbrowns
VeganVegetarianGluten Free
Home Fries
Gluten FreeVegan
Scrambled Eggs

+$2.00 Per Person

Vegetarian
Bacon

+$2.00 Per Person

Gluten Free
Overnight Oats
Vegan
Vegan Bacon

+$2.00 Per Person • Locally-made Halo Food Co. vegan bacon

Vegan

Dessert

Dessert + Coffee/Tea stations are optional for an additional cost. Select (2) Options at Half QTY for +$7.00/Per Person or (1) option at full QTY for +$7.00/Per Person. Please note that if requesting to bring in outside dessert, a +$2.00/Per Person outside dessert fee will be applied to your contract.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge Bars
VegetarianGluten Free
Rotating Vegan Dessert

Inquire within for current selection

Vegan
Cider Belly Doughnut Bread Pudding
Vegetarian
House-Made Brownies
Sweet + Savory Dessert Hot Pretzels

Brown sugar, cinnamon, caramel + chocolate syrups, whipped cream

Bar Options

Supplemental hours can be added on to any open bar package. All packages are subject to a 20% gratuity for bartending staff

Mimosa + Bloody Bar
$19.00/Per Person

Standard mimosas + bloody marys for 2-hours

Select Open Bar Package
$22.00/Per Person

Select beer, wine + well cocktails for 2-hours

Premium Open Bar Package
$32.00/Per Person

Premium beer, wine off the wine list, mid-shelf spirits for cocktails for 2 hours

Champs Table
$200.00

Includes (3) bottles of champagne or prosecco, mixers, fresh berries, flutes, and additional bottles with accoutrements available at $50.00 per bottle

Wine Service Tableside

Select (1) red varietal + (1) white varietal from our wine list for each table; new bottles will be opened as existing bottles are emptied

Base package price +$28.00/Per Person plus tax + gratuity. Includes warm rolls, butter, and unlimited fountain soda. Upcharges on select offerings are noted. Minimum of 20 guests required to order.

Salads

Choice of One Selection

Spring Greens Salad
Kale Caesar

+$2.00 Per Person

Panzanella

+$3.00 Per Person • Traditional Tuscan salad with tomato, Italian country bread, fresh mozzarella, garlic, onion, red wine vinaigrette

Pasta

Penne with a choice of sauce

Marinara

House filetto di pomodoro sauce

Vegan
Garlic Scampi

White wine, butter or *vegan butter, garlic, tomato + arugula | *Vegan Available

Vegetarian
Fra Diavolo

House spicy red sauce

Vodka

+$1.00 Per Person • Heavy cream, vodka, tomato, grated parmesan, garlic

Mac-N-Cheese

+$1.00 Per Person • Elbow pasta, house-made cheese sauce

Mains

Choice of Two Selections

Bruschetta Chicken

Sautéed organic chicken, tomato, red onion, basil, mozzarella, balsamic drizzle

Gluten Free
Signature Layered Eggplant

+$2.00 Per Person • Layers of lightly fried + roasted eggplant, fontina, provolone, mozzarella, asparagus, roasted red peppers, filetto di pomodoro sauce, house-made pesto

Chicken Francaise

Floured organic chicken or *vegan chicken filet, butter or *vegan butter, egg or *vegan egg substitute, white wine, fresh lemon | *Vegan Option Available

Paella

+$8.00 Per Person • House sofrito, saffron rice, mussels, crab, shrimp, scallops, chorizo or soyrizo

Gluten Free
Grilled Salmon

+$6.00 Per Person • Salmon filet, lemon-dill buerre blanc

Chili-Ginger Brisket

Braised beef brisket, chili-cinger BBQ sauce

Chicken Parmesan

Breaded organic chicken or *vegan chicken filet, mozzarella or *Halo Food Co. vegan mozzarella, parmesan or *house vegan parmesan | *Vegan Available

Grilled Skirt Steak

+$5.00 Per Person • Sliced skirt steak served with béarnaise sauce or red wine demi-glace

Maple-Soυ Τορ Sirloin

+$8.00 Per Person • Maple-soy marinated sliced top sirloin

Vegan Pot Pie

Vegan chicken chunks or vegan ground beef, carrot, peas, vegan béchamel, puff pastry overlay

Vegan

Sides

Choose Two Selections

Rice Pilaf
Gluten Free
Smashed Potatoes
Gluten FreeVegetarian
Herbed Roasted Fingerlings
Gluten FreeVeganVegetarian
Garlicky Green Beans
VegetarianGluten FreeVegan
Grilled or Roasted Veggies
Roasted Asparagus

+$2.00 Per Person

Pan-Seared Brussels Sprouts

+$1.00 Per Person • Maple sambal glaze

Gluten FreeVegan
Roasted Cauliflower

+$1.00 Per Person • Butter, breadcrumbs, garlic, parmesan, florets or mashed

Desserts

Dessert + coffee/tea stations are optional for an additional cost. Select (2) options at half QTY for $7.00/Per Person or (1) option at full QTY for $7.00/Per Person. Please note if requesting to bring in outside dessert, a $2.00 Per Person outside dessert fee will be applied to your contract.

Cider Belly Doughnut Bread Pudding
Vegetarian
Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge Bars
Gluten FreeVegetarian
Rotating Vegan Dessert

Inquire within for current selection

Vegan
Sweet + Savory Dessert Hot Pretzels

Brown sugar, cinnamon, caramel + chocolate syrups, whipped cream

Vegetarian

Bar Options

Supplemental hours can be added on to any open bar package. All packages are subject to a 20% gratuity for bartending staff

Standard Open Bar Package
$19.00/Per Person

Select beer + wine only for 2-hours | Add'l Hours +$9.50 Per Person/Per Hour

Select Open Bar Package
$22.00/Per Person

Select beer, wine + well cocktails for 2-hours | Add'l Hours +$11.00 Per Person/Per Hour

Premium Open Bar Package
$32.00/Per Person

Premium beer, wine off the wine list, mid-shelf spirits for cocktails for 2 hours | Add'l Hours +$16.00 Per Person/Per Hour

Champs Table
$225.00

Includes (3) bottles of champagne or prosecco, mixers, fresh berries, and flutes. Additional bottles with accoutrements are available at $50.00 per bottle

Wine Service Tableside

Select (1) red varietal + (1) white varietal from our wine list for each table; new bottles will be opened as existing bottles are emptied.

Fees + Requirements

Room rental rates noted are for rental of the live music venue unless otherwise noted. Includes rental of tables, chairs, linens + private event staff scheduled for your event. Need more time? We can add on additional hours; inquire within. 20-300+ guests, dependent upon style of event + floor plan.

Mon-Thurs
$50.00/Per Hour

No minimum spend or number of rental hours required

Fri-Sat Evenings
$125.00/Per Hour

3-hour minimum rental required, $1500.00 minimum spend on menu/bar combination before tax, gratuity + room rental

Sundays
$500.00

Flat Fee for 3 Hours | $2500.00 minimum spend on menu/bar combination before tax, gratuity + room rental

Fri-Sat Afternoons
$50.00/Per Hour

3-hour minimum rental between the hours of 12 PM - 5 PM, $1000.00 minimum spend on menu/bar required before tax, gratuity + room rental

Saturday Afternoon Rental of Front Bar & Dining Room
$100.00/Per Hour

3-hour minimum rental between the hours of 12 PM-3 PM only, $1000.00 minimum spend required before tax, gratuity, and room rental

Rental of Full Establishment
$1000.00

For 3 Hours | includes front bar, dining room, transitional room + live music venue. minimum spend of $9000.00 required on menu/bar combination before tax, gratuity + room rental. Able to accommodate 300+ guests, dependent upon the style of event + floor plan

Cocktail Party Reception

Menu Priced per Person | $18.00 Per Person Minimum spend required per guest

Signature Salad
$4.00/Per Person

Sautéed shiitakes, shaved asiago, arugula, truffle oil

Panzanella
$5.00/Per Person

Traditional Tuscan salad with tomato, Italian country bread, fresh mozzarella, garlic, onion, red wine vinaigrette

The Standard Cheese Board
$4.00/Per Person

Assorted cheeses + crackers

The 'Artisanal' Cheese Board
$8.00/Per Person

Curated selection of cheeses from local cheese mongers, baguette, plum chutney, house-marinated olives, house-made hummus, fresh fruit

Vegetarian
Swedish Meatballs
$6.00/Per Person

Mini meatballs with sautéed onion + shiitakes in a beef-based cream sauce

Gluten Free
Plant-Based Mini Meatballs
$6.00/Per Person

Sautéed in house-made marinara sauce

VegetarianGluten Free
Seitan Wings
$8.00/Per Person

Halo Food Co. seitan wings with a choice of mild, medium, hot, or Cajun maple garlic

Vegan
Wings
$8.00/Per Person

Mild, medium, hot, BBQ, honey BBQ, bourbon, Italian, Cajun, maple garlic

Gluten Free
Beer Cheese Dip
$6.00/Per Person

Rotating house lager, caramelized onion, sharp cheddar, smoked gouda, hot pretzels, house beer mustard

Hummus Board
$5.00/Per Person

House-made hummus, roasted red peppers, arugula, *tortilla chips or grilled naan | *Gluten Free Available

Gluten FreeVegan
Bruschetta Flatbread
$5.00/Per Person

Fresh mozzarella or *vegan mozzarella, diced tomato, basil, and balsamic drizzle | *Vegan Available

Vegetarian
Brussels Sprouts
$6.00/Per Person

Pan-seared Brussels sprouts, maple sambal glaze

VeganGluten Free
Spinach + Artichoke Dip
$5.00/Per Person

Served with tortilla chips

Gluten FreeVegetarian
Buffalo Chicken + Bleu Cheese Flatbread
$6.00/Per Person

House buffalo sauce, grilled chicken, bleu cheese crumbles

Caprese Skewers
$6.00/Per Person

Fresh mozzarella, basil, cherry tomato, balsamic reduction

Gluten FreeVegetarian
Grilled Shrimp + Pineapple Skewers
$8.00/Per Person

Marinated grilled shrimp + fresh pineapple

Gluten Free
Grilled Steak Skewers
$8.00/Per Person

Lime + chile grilled skirt steak with house-made garlic chimichurri

Gluten Free
Grazing Board
$10.00/Per Person

Artisanal rotating selection of meats, *cheeses, house-made dips, chutneys, vegetables, fruit, baguette, *rice crackers | *Vegetarian & Gluten Free Available

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free

Location

79 North Pearl Street
Albany, NY
12207

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Hours

Wed, Thur:
11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Fri:
11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Sat:
4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Mon, Tue:
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Contact us

Call us at (518)-426-8550

Write us at dp@thehollowalbany.com

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