Portland, Me. - Locavore in Menu and Décor - NYTimes.com Hugo's of Portland Me.

Portland, Me. - Locavore in Menu and Décor - NYTimes.com: "It’s hardly a secret that Portland, Me., is a food-lover’s paradise. Stroll down the sloping streets and cobbled lanes in the heart of this small maritime city, and you can’t miss the evidence: bakeries fragrant with just-baked sour cherry pies; indie coffee shops selling wood-roasted beans; bars where cocktails might be infused with local rhubarb or kale or blueberries; and, of course, restaurants of seemingly every ethnic and gastronomic stripe."

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TASTING MENUS

Choose any five courses for $90, two courses for $45. Additional courses for $22.

Wine or beverage pairings available.

FORAGED & FARMED

PEPPERMINT FIELDS BEEF TARTARE cheddar custard   nasturtium   shiitake

MAINELY POULTRY’S RABBIT marafax bean purée   lacinato kale   rabbit pistou

DUCK BOLOGNESE alkali orecchiette   gai lan   roasted carrot

ROASTED VENISON escarole   hakurei turnip   wort

DESSERT OF YOUR CHOICE

FROM THE SEA

POTATOES AND CLAMS english pea   orange   chorizo

SMOKED SWORDFISH BELLY beach rose   sea vegetables   kohlrabi

POACHED BLACK BASS eggplant   crab   cabbage

STEAMED HALIBUT bok choi   ginger scallion   rice

DESSERT OF YOUR CHOICE

FOREST & FIELD

ASPARAGUS CHAWAN MUSHI borage   oyster & beef x.o.   pickled shimeji

UDON NOODLE SALAD chinese sausage   citrus foam   radish

POTATO PURÉE duck egg yolk   spiced spinach   pistachio

KOREAN BBQ fried rice cake   pork belly   maitake

DESSERT OF YOUR CHOICE Like the city of Portland, Maine, Hugo’s restaurant has evolved dramatically. Since opening its doors in 1988, the once-humble family eatery has gone on to garner national attention for its refined cuisine. Seated at the top of Portland’s Old Port in the burgeoning India Street neighborhood, Hugo’s marks the division between the old and new, embracing tradition and pursuing innovation. Now in its third generation of ownership, Hugo’s continues to improve. With intellectual curiosity and modern technique driving the process, our ingredients are farmed, fished and foraged almost exclusively here in Maine, reflecting the dramatic seasonal shifts of Northern New England. Wrapped in soft leather, wrought iron, and 160 year-old reclaimed red birch, the sumptuous dining room looks into an open kitchen. Custom finish work by local craftsmen ornament the space, from bespoke china to hand-stitched menus, Hugo’s dining room truly is an expression of Portland. SERVING DINNER 530 PM - 930 PM (MONDAY-SATURDAY, CLOSED SUNDAY) To make a reservation, please call us at 207.774.8538 or book online with OPENTABLE FOOD & DRINK | PURVEYORS | ABOUT HUGO'S FOOD & DRINK our menus change daily - this is a sample of typical offerings TASTING MENUS Choose any five courses for $90, two courses for $45. Additional courses for $22. Wine or beverage pairings available. FORAGED & FARMED PEPPERMINT FIELDS BEEF TARTARE cheddar custard   nasturtium   shiitake MAINELY POULTRY’S RABBIT marafax bean purée   lacinato kale   rabbit pistou DUCK BOLOGNESE alkali orecchiette   gai lan   roasted carrot ROASTED VENISON escarole   hakurei turnip   wort DESSERT OF YOUR CHOICE FROM THE SEA POTATOES AND CLAMS english pea   orange   chorizo SMOKED SWORDFISH BELLY beach rose   sea vegetables   kohlrabi POACHED BLACK BASS eggplant   crab   cabbage STEAMED HALIBUT bok choi   ginger scallion   rice DESSERT OF YOUR CHOICE FOREST & FIELD ASPARAGUS CHAWAN MUSHI borage   oyster & beef x.o.   pickled shimeji UDON NOODLE SALAD chinese sausage   citrus foam   radish POTATO PURÉE duck egg yolk   spiced spinach   pistachio KOREAN BBQ fried rice cake   pork belly   maitake DESSERT OF YOUR CHOICE WINE, BEER & SPIRITS COCKTAILS | BEER & CIDER | WINES | SPIRITS | NON-ALCOHOLIC COCKTAILS VENGEFUL GOD rums   house tiki   allspice dram   branca menta   mint   pineapple VIEUX CARRÉ cognac   rye whiskey   sweet vermouth   benedictine   bitters SEVEN YEAR ITCH mezcal   lillet blanc   plum cordial   lime   local honey   cassis   allagash white THE RIVIERA pamplemousse rose   lemon   rosewater   grenadine   bitters   sparkling riesling TEST MATCH gin   cucumber shrub   basil   lime   ginger beer FRIEDA'S DREAM roseangel tequila   st. germain   meletti amaro   lemon   orange flower water   bitters BEER & CIDER Poire Cidre de Christian Drouin, France, 375 mL, $15 Dupont Cidre Bouche, Brut de Normandie, France 2011, 375mL, $15 Dry Cidah, Urban Farm Fermentory, Portland, Maine, $7 Éphémère Apple, Unibrou, Quebec, Canada, $6 Trois Pistoles, Unibrou, Quebec, Canada, $6 Midas Touch, 9.0%, Dogfish Head, Delaware, $6 J.W. Lees Harvest Ale, Manchester, England, $13 Trappistes Rochefort Tripel, 11.3%, Belgium, $14 Anchor Porter, San Francisco, California, $5 Samuel Smith’s Oatmeal Stout, England, $6 Censored Copper Ale, Lagunitas Brewing Co., Petaluma, California, $6 Oud Beersel Oude Geuze Ale, 375 mL, $13 Reissdorf Kölsch, Germany, $6 Founder's Pale Ale, Grand Rapids, Michigan, $6 Old Speckled Hen, draught can, Moreland Brewing Co., England, $6 Old Thumper, Ringwood Brewery, Portland, Maine, $5 XXXX I.P.A, 9.3%, Shipyard Brewing Co., Portland, Maine, $6 Peeper Ale, Maine Beer Co., Freeport, Maine, $8 Hitachino, Hitachino Nest, Japan, $7 Allagash White, Maine, $5 BY THE GLASS | SPARKLING | WHITE | RED | ROSÉ SPARKLING BY THE GLASS Blanc de Noirs Brut, Schramsberg, 2007, Calistoga, California, $12 Secco Rosé, Pinot Noir, Hillinger, NV, Wagram, Austria, $9 Riesling Sekt, Steininger, 2010, Niederösterreich, Austria, $11 Blue Label Brut, Nicolas Feuillate, NV, Champagne, France, $14 WHITE BY THE GLASS First Hill White, Hillinger, 2011, Burgenland, Austria, $9 Roero Arneis, Guidobobo, Piemonte, Italy, $10 Gavi di Gavi, La Meirana, 2011, Piemonte, Italy, $11 Chenin Blanc, False Bay, 2011, Western Cape, South Africa, $8 Chardonnay, Owen Roe “Corrvidae Mirth”, 2012, Columbia Valley, Washington, $8 Chardonnay, Clos du Bois Sonoma Reserve, 2010, Russian River, California, $9 RED BY THE GLASS Cerasuola di Vittoria, Feudo di Santa Tresa, 2010, Sicilia, Italy, $9 Côtes de Provence, Chateau Moutete, 2012, Chateau Moutete, France, $8 Zinfandel, Sivas, 2011, Sonoma, California, $10 Cabernet Sauvignon, Arizona Stronghold, 2011, Cochise County, Arizona, $10 “Milestone” Rhone Blend, Salmon Falls, South Berwick, Maine, $11 Merlot, Rombauer, 2008, Napa, California, $16 “Two Ton” Pinot Noir, Croney Estate, 2009, Martinborough, New Zealand, $9 ROSÉ BY THE GLASS Château de Ségriès, Tavel, 2012, Rhône, France SPARKLING Crémant Demi-Sec, Calistoga, 2007, California, $52 Crémant de Bourgogne, Cuvée Prestige Brut, NV, France, $41 Vilmart de Cie Brut Premier Cru, NV, Champagne, France, $75 Pol Roger Brut, 2002, Champagne, France, $150 Pol Roger “Pure”, NV, Champagne, France, $105 Pol Roger Brut Rosé, 2004, Champagne, France, $165 Blue Label Brut, Nicolas Feuillate, NV, Champagne, France, $50 “Biutiful” Brut Rosé Cava, NV, Spain, $39 Blanc de Noirs Brut, Schramsberg, 2007, Calistoga, California, $45 Cabernet Rosé Sekt, Steininger, 2010, Kamptal, Austria, $40 Grüner Veltliner Sekt Brut, Szigeti, NV, Burgenland, Austria, $44 Secco Rose Pinot Noir, Hillinger, NV, Wagram, Austria, $34 Gavi Spumante Brut, Broglia, 2011, Piemonte, Italy, $46 Malbec Rose, Alma Negra, 2010, Mendoza, Argentina, $38 Prosecco Superiore, Bisol Crede Brut, 2011, Valdobbiadene, Italy, $34 VIEW ALL SPARKLING WHITE “Mannequin” Orin Swift, 2010, California, $45 Chardonnay, Owen Roe -“Corrvidae Mirth”, 2012, Columbia Valley, Washington, $31 Robert Sinskey “Abraxas”, 2010, Carneros, California, $58 Pinot Blanc, Robert Sinskey, 2010, Napa, California (375mL), $40 “T” Terrassen Riesling, 2012, Wachau, Austria, $38 “T26” Grüner Veltliner, 2012, Wachau, Austria, $32 Bachelet-Monnot Puligny-Montrachet, 2010, Burgundy, France, $89 Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Brunel, 2010, Rhône, France, $80 Riesling, Hugel “Jubilee”, 2008, Alsace, France, $88 Savennières, Nicolas Joly “Les Vieux Clos”, 2009, Loire, France, $68 Chardonnay, Jean-Michel Guanoux, 2009, Burgundy, France, $79 Pinot Grigio, Vie di Romans, 2010, Friuli, Italy, $56 Grüner Veltliner, 2012, Kittmannsberg, Steininger, $49 First Hill White, Hillinger, 2011, Burgenland, Austria, $32 Furmint Sec, 2011, Tokaj-Hegyaja, Hungary, $29 Blaco Godello, Godeval, 2009, Valdeorras, Spain, $29 Chateau Bonnet, Entre-deux-Mers, 2011, Bordeaux, France, $22 Macon Villages, Verget -“Grand Élevage”, 2009, Burgundy, France, $34 VIEW ALL WHITES RED Alvaro Palacios -“Camin de Priorat”, 2010, Priorat, Spain, $49 Alvaro Palacios - “Finca Dolfi”, 2009, Priorat, Spain, $113 Alvaro Palacios - “Les Terrasses”, 2010, Priorat, Spain, $63 Chronic Cellars “Dead Nuts”, 2011, Paso Robles, California, $43 Chronic Cellars “Sofa King”, 2011, Paso Robles, California, $37 Joseph Voillet Volnay, 1er Cru “Les Fremiets”, 2010, Burgundy, France, $133 Joseph Voillet Volnay Pommard, 1er Cru “Les Pezerolles”, 2009, Burgundy, France, $142 Joseph Voillet Volnay, Veilles Vignes, 2010, Burgundy, France, $82 Locations - “I1”, David Phinney-Orin Swift, 2011, Italy, $34 Locations -“F1”, David Phinney-Orin Swift, 2011, France, $34 Orin Swift -“Abstract”, 2011, California, $57 Owen Roe “Abbotts Table”, 2011, Yakima, Washinton, $59 Pinot Noir, Owen Roe “Kilmore”, 2010, Yamhill, Oregon, $69 Pinot Noir, St. Innocent - Temperance Hill, 2010, Eola-Amity, Oregon, $66 Pinot Noir, St. Innocent - Freedom Hill, 2011, Oregon, $40 Pinot Noir, St. Innocent - Shea Vineyard, 2009, Oregon, $84 Nebbiolo Langhe, Cantina del Pono, Piemonte, Italy, $44 Cerventes, Chappellet - Pritchard Hill, 2010, Napa, California, $67 VIEW ALL REDS ROSÉ Coteaux-du-Vendômois, Cocagne, 2012, Loire, France, $25 Côtes de Provence, Château la Moutète, 2012, France, $27 Petit Rimauresq, 2011, Provence, France, $27 “T” Rose Zweigelt, 2012, Wachau, Austria, $25 Château de Ségriès, Tavel, 2012, Rhône, France, $39 VIEW ALL ROSÉ WHISK(E)Y | VODKA & GIN | RUM, TEQUILA & BRANDY | OTHER IRELAND Bushmills, $7 Jameson, $8 Red Breast 12 yr Single Pot Still, $14 Middleton, Very Rare, $24 AMERICA Maker’s Mark, $8 Wild Turkey 101°, $8 Knob Creek Bourbon, $10 Knob Creek Rye, $10 Basil Hayden’s, $11 Blanton’s, $12 Four Roses, Single Barrel, $13 Ri(1), $14 Jack Daniel’s, $7 Jim Beam, $7 Eagle Rare, Single Barrel, 10 yr, $8 SCOTLAND Glenfiddich 21 yr, Highland, $17 Glenfiddich Gran Reserva 21 yr, Speyside, $31 Glenlivet 12 yr, Speyside, $13 Oban 14 yr, West Highland, $19 Highland Park 15 yr, Orkney, $15 Glenmorangie 18 yr, Highland, $28 Lagavulin 16 yr, Islay, $21 Bowmore 25 yr, Islay, $71 Teacher’s Cream, $7 Dewar’s White Label, $8 Johnny Walker Black Label, $11 Johnny Walker Blue Label, $57 Talisker 10 yr, Isle of Skye, $17 Macallan 12 yr, Highland, $17 Glenfiddich 12 yr, Speyside, $11 Glenfiddich 18 yr, Speyside, $22 VODKA Hangar One, Buddha’s Hand Citron , $10 Hangar One, Russian River Raspberry , $10 Hangar One, Mandarin Blossom , $10 Cîroc, $10 Cold River, $10 Chopin, $9 Stolichnaya, $7 Tito’s Handmade Vodka, $7 GIN Genever, $9 Tanqueray, $7 Plymouth, $9 Ingenium, $11 Cold River, $10 RUM Myer’s, $7 Goslings Black Seal, $8 Pusser’s, $8 Brugal, $7 Lemon Hart & Sons Demerara Rhum, $10 8 Bells, $11 Mount Gay Eclipse, $8 Appleton Estate Reserve, $11 Barbancourt 15 yr Rhum, $14 Clement Premier, $7 Clement VSOP, $11 Clement XO, $26 Clement Cuvée Homère (Agricole),, $28 Bacardi 151°, $10 Pyrat X.O. Reserve, $13 Ron Matusalem, Gran Reserva 15 yr Solera, $14 Ron Zacapa, 23 yr Solera, $14 Cachaça, Água Luca, $9 Cachaça, Leblon, $11 TEQUILA Corazón Añejo, $15 Corazón Reposado, $14 Corazón Blanco, $13 Casa Noble Silver, $15 Avion Añejo, $16 Avion Resposado, $15 Avion Silver, $14 Sauza Hornitos, $8 BRANDY Bartlett’s Pear Eau-de-Vie, Gouldsboro, $10 Laird’s Applejack, $8 Calvados Boulard, $10 Eau-de-Vie of Douglas Fir, $10 Rémy Martin VSOP, $13 Courvoisier VSOP, $14 Hennessey XO, $35 APERETIFS Crème Yvette, $11 Cointreau, $10 Drambuie, $11 Fernet Branca, $9 Amaro Montenegro, $9 Aperol, $8 Amaretto DiSarrono, $8 B & B, $9 Benedictine, $13 Campari, $8 Cardamaro, $10 DIGESTIFS Underberg, 20 mL, $3 Branca Menta, $10 Frangelico, $9 Galliano, $9 Grand Marnier, $11 Luxardo Maraschino, $10 Pernod Absinthe, $9 Pimms No. 1 Cup, $7 Sambuca Molinari, $9 Green Chartreuese, $11 Yellow Chartreuese, $13 NON-ALCOHOLIC Maine Root, Root Beer , $4 Einbecker N/A, Germany, $4 Voss Water Still or Sparkling, 1L, $8 Maine Root, Ginger Beer, $4 Harney & Sons, Iced Tea, $4 San Pellegrino Soda, $4 TO FINISH DESSERT A SELECTION OF DESSERTS NIGHTLY $10, or included with tasting menus - FOR EXAMPLE - STRAWBERRY TARTARE angelica   sourdough sponge cake   crème fraîche S'MORE smoked chocolate ice cream   spruce shoot   toasted marshmallow COFFEE fernet branca   milk skin   coffee ice cream RHUBARB orange & cardamom curd   sweetflag   vanilla cobbler COFFEE COFFEE BY TANDEM COFFEE ROASTERS, PORTLAND, MAINE Our selection of single origin coffees from around the world change daily. Each roast is paired with an ideal brewing method. PRESS A 50/50 blend of Ethiopian washed Sidamo and Guatamalan San Juan microlot, the Time and Temperature blend has hints of brown sugar, orange citrus, and chocolate. POUR-OVER From Yirgacheffe, Ethiopia, the Adado roast has notes of cocoa, black currant, and black pepper. SIPHON From Castelo, Espirito Santo, our Sitio Sao Gabriel has notes of caramel, nuts, and port.