Garden Court Café

Michelin Guide to New York City 2008 Bib Gourmand selection "This sublime secret spot situated inside the Asia Society & Museum building on Park Avenue serves healthy juices and teas, along with luscious lunches." (Rating: "Special") —"All-Star Eateries In New York, 2007," Forbes magazine, 12/24/07

Our glass-enclosed, sky-lit Garden Court floods the lobby with light and has art installations, flowering vines and trees, and a café. The Garden Court also serves as a venue for informal performances, readings, discussions with artists, and other special events.

The Garden Court Café serves savory lunch offerings Tuesday through Sunday from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.

For reservations, please call Marne Grainger, Café Manager, 24 hours in advance, at 212-570-5202.

The Café is operated by Gracious Thyme. Executive Chef: Mark Cummings.

Location
The Garden Court Café is located in the lobby of the Asia Society and Museum at 725 Park Avenue at 70th Street in New York City.

Hours
Tuesday through Sunday
Lunch served 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Summer Hours
From July 1 through Labor Day, lunch is served Tuesday thru Sunday, 11:00 am to 2:00 pm.

Rental Space
The Garden Court is a beautiful setting for almost any type of event, from elegant receptions and dinners to artistic salons and corporate soirées.

Winter 2008 Menu

Appetizers

Edamame
Spiced Hawaiian Pink Sea Salt

Warm Tomato Chickpea Curry with Minted Yogurt and Raita
Toasted Nan Bread

Puree of Butternut Squash Soup with a Dollop of Crème Fraiche
and a Hint of Ginger

Garden Court Salad
Butter Lettuces, Asian Pears, Maytag Blue, Candied Cashews, Sesame Rice Vinaigrette

Green Apple and Thai Curry Crab Cake
Apple-Fennel Salad and Cilantro Aioli

Entrees

Chicken Curry Salad
Red Cabbage and Mango Salad, Chili-Lime Cucumbers and Steamed Jasmine Rice

Tuna Salad Sandwich with "Drunken Onions"
Sake Marinated Onions and Chips

Garden Court Turkey Burger with "Wasabi" Ketchup
Fairview Farms Turkey, Cheddar, and Grilled Red Onion

Asian Black Bean Cakes with Spicy Mango Chutney and Cilantro Crème Fraiche
Vegetable Slaw

Sweet-Chili Roasted Chicken
Steamed Bok Choy and Jasmine Rice

Wild Striped Bass with an Orange Soy Glaze
Soy Bean Salad with Carrots and Ginger Dressing

Bento Box
Chicken Curry Salad, Rice, and Two Chef Selections

Desserts

Orange Cardamom Panna Cotta
with Mandarin Sauce

Warm Chocolate, Banana Bread Pudding
With Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

Home Made Ice Creams
Served with Shortbread Cookies

Assorted Homemade Cookies

Beverages

Select Long-Leaf Loose Teas
Served in Asian Tea Pots

Ruby Sipper ~ Tisane
The flavor of Blood Orange softened by a medley of fruity sweetness Naturally caffeine free

ZZZ ~ Tisane, organic
Made with Egyptian Chamomile and fragrant French Lavender Naturally caffeine free

Once Upon a Tea ~ Tisane
Chocolate, Mint, Vanilla and Rooibos make a memorable combination Naturally caffeine free with traces of dairy

Snow White ~ White Tea, organic
Organic White Tea blended with apples and a touch of nuttiness

Mao Jian ~ Green Tea
Sweet Green Tea with hints of fruit (China)

Fiji ~ Green Tea
Luscious Green Tea combined with Papaya and wild Pineapple

Jasmine Apple ~ Green Tea
Fusion of Green Apple and Jasmine Flower

Darjeeling ~ Black Tea, organic
Nutty notes, pronounced greenness with strong character (India)

Earl Grey ~ Black Tea, organic
The flavor from Oil of Bergamot (Sri Lanka)

Siam ~ Black Tea and Herbal Blend
Aromatic combination of Mint, Clove, Cardamom, and Cinnamon (Siam)

Vanilla Orchid ~ Black Tea
Black Tea infused with the sweetness of Vanilla

Tables of 6 or more will be charged a 20% gratuity.
This café is operated by Gracious Thyme (click on image below for more information).

For questions or concerns regarding the Garden Café, please call Hesh Sarmalkar, Asia Society Director of Events, at 212-327-9322.

Photo: Gracious Thyme.