Hillcrest Menu

---DEPOT STEAM ENGINE BEGINNINGS---

Fresh Fruit Display - an assortment of cantaloupe, grapes, honeydew, pineapple, oranges, and more

Cheese & Cracker Display - snack crackers served with several different cheeses                 

Chilled Strawberry Soup - minimum 15 pp.                                           

Soup of the Day - order ahead for your favorite                                  

Tossed Mixed Greens with a choice of dressings                                 

Salad Bar- over 15 items for your guests to make their own creation (add .50 to your package)    

Cornell University Bean Salad - developed by the NYS Bean Council just for the Depot - in a mustard lemon dressing

Fresh Fruit Salad- cantaloupe, berries, melon, grapes, etc.                             

Potato Salad or Hot German Potato Salad                              

Macaroni Salad                                 

Our Famous Spinach Salad                             

Broccoli Salad - a specialty here at the Depot, with nuts, bacon & raisins                                  

Antipasto Salad - topped with ham, salami, pepperoni, artichokes, pepperocinnis, tomatoes, (add $1.95)

Tomato & Cucumber Salad with red onion rings in an oil and vinegar dressing

Coleslaw- hand chopped with our homemade dressing                                   

Caesar Salad - topped with parmesan cheese                                      

Black Bean Quinoa Salad with basil-lemon dressing                           

Greek Salad with cucumbers, olives, feta & onion 

Tortellini Salad - with artichokes, olives & veggies in an Italian/ Caesar dressing mix

---THE MAIN TRACK---

PASTA ENTREES

      Homemade Meat Lasagna                                            

Vegetarian Style Lasagna                                              

Linguini Alfredo                                 

Many Pasta-Bilities plain ziti, with sides of red sauce, Alfredo, garlic sauce, meatballs, sausage & mushrooms (add $.75)                      

Baked Ziti in Homemade Red Sauce                         

Garlic Lover's Pasta with mushrooms and vegetables in our secret garlic sauce

Portabella Ravioli in Alfredo Sauce                                           

Pumpkin Ravioli in Sage Butter                   

Penne Pasta in Vodka Sauce                        

Homemade Macaroni & Cheese Casserole                            

CHICKEN ENTREES

Seasoned Char-broiled Chicken Breast                                    

Zesty Lemon Pepper, BBQ, Raspberry or Sweet & Sour                                    

Chicken French                                 

Chicken Florentine topped with spinach & Swiss cheese                 

Chicken Marco Polo, broccoli, Swiss & bacon                        

Chicken & Homemade Biscuits                   

Chicken Parmesan, with our homemade sauce                                   

BEEF ENTREES    

Thin Sliced Beef in an au jus (pre-carved)                                              

Pan Seared Flank Steak with peppers & onions                                    

Beef Tenderloin Tips in mushroom sauce                                               

Stuffed Meatloaf- hand made and stuffed with Virginia baked ham & Swiss cheese, topped with a red chili sauce                                  

ADDITIONAL MAIN TRACKS                 

Sliced Turkey tender, juicy - dark & white meat, with gravy and cranberry (pre-carved)         

Thin Sliced Roast Pork with gravy, and applesauce (pre-carved)                                  

Ham Steaks with a pineapple/orange glaze                                           

Shrimp Scampi with rice                                 

Herb Crusted Tilapia, colorful mild flavor                                               

Shrimp Stuffed Haddock, flaky & delicious (add $1.95pp)                                                

Quiche - several varieties are available, or come up with your own                                            

Sliced Meat & Cheese Tray served with condiments and sandwich rolls                   

BBQ'D & PICNIC MENU

(Pricing is in place of an entrée choice)

BBQ Pulled Pork Or Chicken Sandwich                    

Thin Sliced Roast Beef in an au jus (Or add a barbecue sauce and sandwich rolls)

Bratwurst & Sauerkraut                 

Hots, Hamburgers, Chicken Breast, Ital. Sausage - cooked to order over charcoal, includes sandwich rolls necessary condiments (max 3per) - (add 2.25)

Grilling Station Supreme – the above grilling station, plus 10 more toppings. Also, add veggie burgers & elk burgers - (add 5.75)                            

BBQ Spare Ribs & Chicken – slowly flavored over charcoal, then steamed in our homemade BBQ sauce (1/2 chix, 1/2 ribs) - (add 2.50)                      

Cornell Chicken BBQ – the traditional Upstate NY Chicken

Barbecue, this ¼ chicken is always tender, juicy and messy!

NY Strip Steak & Chicken Roast –5-ounce steak and 1/4 chicken cooked to order at your site by our staff - (add 3.95)

BBQ Nacho Bar - Pulled pork or chicken, served atop a bed of tortilla chips, you top with BBQ sauce, cheese sauce, shredded cheese, jalapenos and more! - (add 2.75)

Shrimp, Chicken & Steak Skewers with vegetables and grilled over charcoal (2 per person) - (add 3.50)                      

A few suggestions…

Homemade Baked Beans

Corn On The Cob

These items can be added to your buffet. Please call for pricing

§ FRESH GRILLED SALMON- 4-ounce portions marinated in lemon and dill and served with drawn butter. add $4.00pp

§ GRILLED FILET MIGNON - served medium to medium well in our homemade au jus add $4.25

§ CARVED PRIME RIB STATION - boneless prime aged rib eye served with our homemade au jus - add $2.75 pp plus carving fee

§ BROILED SEAFOOD COMBO - clams casino, broiled haddock, sautéed shrimp & scallops add $9.25pp

§GRILLED 8-OUNCE DELMONICO - over charcoal & grilled to medium add $6.00

§ As always, we can customize any menu you would like -please call us for details

---SIDE TRACKS OPTIONS---

Oven Roasted Potatoes, seasoned & browned                                    

Cheesy Mashed Potatoes - made from scratch                    

Mashed Sweet Potatoes - flavored with brown sugar                       

Mashed Potato Bar - add chives, sour cream, bacon, broccoli, cheese, garlic seasonings, & onions (add $.50)                           

Sour Cream & Onion Smashed Potatoes                 

Scalloped Potatoes homemade & delicious

Baked beans - with bacon strips and a brown sugar glaze                                                

Sauteed Vegetables - cooked in their own juices with the Depot seasonings - a lower fat item

Fire Roasted Vegetables                                 

Rice Pilaf - Depot style - a lower fat item                                 

Cajun Black Bean Rice                                     

Egg Noodles -with a bread crumb topping                                             

Sauteed Brussel Sprouts with raisins                                        

Homemade Stuffing, made the traditional way                                   

Green Bean Casserole - topped with onion rings                                 

---RED CABOOSE ENDINGS---

Assorted Cookie Tray                                      

Personalized Single Tier Cake- (choose your style, flavor, and frosting)                     

Homemade Bavarian Creme Puffs - topped with powdered sugar                               

Apple Bread Pudding with a warm caramel sauce                                              

Raspberry Shortcake with baking powder biscuits                                              

Homemade Assorted Pie Bar! - (add 1.25)                             

Mandarin Orange JELL-O                                               

Frosted Brownies, chocolatey and chewy, with nuts                                         

Chocolate Fountain Display (add $250 for rental of fountain, plus $2.50 for dipping items) 

New York Style Cheesecake                                         

Carrot Cake with cream cheese frosting

If you are interested in a SERVED (or sit down) function, please call Sean at the D & R Depot at (585) 768-6270 for more information and pricing.