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
MAY 19TH THROUGH MAY 25TH, 2025-4:15 P.M.-6:30 P.M.-KITCHEN (315) 798-4769
MONDAY
ITALIAN MEATBALL SOUP----$2.00 / $2.50
LASAGNA BOLOGNESE $10.50 Lasagna noodles layered with ground beef, red sauce and ricotta topped with mozzarella cheese served with garlic toast
SAUSAGE PEPPERS & ONIONS ON A HOAGIE $8.50 Sweet Italian sausage, sauteed peppers and onions served on a grilled hoagie with melted provolone
TUESDAY
STUFFED PEPPER SOUP------$2.00 / $2.50
SHRIMP SALAD-STUFFED TOMATOES $10.50 Beefsteak tomato stuffed with prepared shrimp salad, served with lemon and crackers
BRUNSWICK STEW $9.50 Chicken simmered with onion, celery, tomato, corn and lima beans to make a delicious hearty stew, served with a dinner roll
WEDNESDAY
SPLIT PEA & HAM SOUP------$2.00 / $2.50
BUFFALO CHICKEN WINGS-MILD (8 WINGS) 11.50 Buffalo style wings - Mild - served with bleu cheese and celery sticks on the side (WINGS CAN BE SERVED WITHOUT SAUCE)
FISH TACOS WITH MANGO SALSA $9.50 Grilled Mahi-Mahi on a flour tortilla with a refreshing, smokey mango salsa and sour cream
THURSDAY
BLACK BEAN SOUP------$2.00 / $2.50
HAM SALAD SANDWICH $5.00 Ham salad with your choice of American, Swiss, cheddar, provolone * white, Italian, Deli Rye, Marble Rye, wheat or flour tortilla
HOMESTYLE MEATLOAF $10.50 Home-style meatloaf topped with French fried onions and rich beef gravy, served with a dinner roll
FRIDAY
NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER------$2.00 / $2.50
HAM AND POTATOES AU GRATIN $8.50 Cooked diced ham baked with cheesy au gratin potatoes in this classic casserole dish, served with garlic toast
BEER BATTERED HADDOCK $10.50 Beer battered Atlantic haddock fillet battered and deep fried, served with lemon, coleslaw, tartar sauce and garilc toast
SATURDAY
LOBSTER BISQUE------$3.00 / $3.50
QUICHE LORRAINE $7.50 Swiss cheese, bacon and sautéed onions baked with egg custard in a flaky pastry crust, served with a dinner roll
SMOKED BEEF BRISKET $10.50 Tender 16 hour-smoked beef brisket topped with a rich beef gravy, served with a dinner roll
SUNDAY
PASTA FAGGIOLI SOUP------$2.00 / $2.50
HOT OPEN FACED ROASTED TURKEY SANDWICH $8.50 Roasted turkey breast served on toasted thick sliced bread with gravy and cranberry sauce on the side
ROASTED VEGETABLE EGG FRITTATA $7.50 zucchini, red onion, roasted red peppers and fresh mozzarella cheese, served with a dinner roll
The Hearth Lunch Features Menu
MAY 19TH THROUGH MAY 25TH, 2025-11:00A.M.-2:00 P.M.-KITCHEN (315) 798-4769
MONDAY
ITALIAN MEATBALL SOUP — CUP-$2.00 BOWL-$2.50 HOT DOG (1 OR 2) — $3.00 - $5.50 Served on a bun with diced onion and relish upon request
THE COWBOY BURGER — $6.75 All Beef patty grilled and topped with cheddar cheese, BBQ sauce and onion rings served on a toasted kaiser.
TUESDAY
STUFFED PEPPER SOUP — CUP-$2.00 BOWL-$2.50 Seasoned ground beef, peppers and rice 2
BEEF SOFT TACOS — $6.50 Seasoned ground beef with cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato and sour cream and salsa in a soft flour tortilla
WEDNESDAY
SPLIT PEA AND HAM — CUP-$2.00 BOWL-$2.50
ASIAN CHICKEN SALAD — $7.50 Grilled chicken breast on a bed of greens with carrot, green onion, red cabbage, sliced almonds, mandarin orange and crispy choy mien noodles, served with your choice of dressing
THURSDAY
BLACK BEAN SOUP — CUP-$2.00 BOWL-$2.50
ROAST BEEF & CHEDDAR WRAP — $6.75 Deli roast beef, caramelized onions and cheddar cheese in a lightly grilled flour tortilla with horseradish mayo on the side
FRIDAY
NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER — SMALL-$2.00 LARGE-$2.50
CRISPY BUTTERFLY LUNCH SHRIMP BASKET — $7.50 Golden fried shrimp served with French fries, fresh coleslaw, cocktail sauce and a lemon wedge
SATURDAY
LOBSTER BISQUE — SMALL-$3.00 LARGE-$3.50 Creamy smooth tomato-based broth flavored with sherry wine, fish stock, cream and lobster bits
CHICKEN PARMIGIANA SANDWICH — $6.50 Breaded chicken breast filet fried golden brown topped with marinara and provolone cheese served on a toasted kaiser
SUNDAY
PASTA FAGGIOLI SOUP — CUP-$2.00 BOWL-$2.50
HOT OPEN FACED MEATLOAF SANDWICH — $7.50 Homestyle meatloaf topped with gravy served on thick sliced toast with French fried onions.
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 MAY 22ND, 2025
APPETIZERS
LOBSTER BISQUE SMALL-$3.00 large-$3.50 creamy smooth tomato-based broth flavored with sherry wine, fish stock, cream and lobster bits
GARDEN SIDE SALAD $2.75 made to order with red onion, cucumber, and tomato on a bed of greens with your choice of dressing
SUMMER PANZANELLA SALAD $3.75 heirloom tomatoes, diced bell pepper, diced red onion, seedless cucumber, fresh mozzarella cheese, fresh basil and homemade herbed croutons with your choice of dressing
FRIED CALAMARI APPETIZER $7.50 calamari with banana pepper rings seasoned and lightly fried, served with lemon and cocktail sauce.
ENTRÉE
FILET MIGNON $23.50 seasoned with a dry rub, grilled and served with a gorgonzola sauce on the side
BROILED SEA SCALLOPS $21.50 sea scallops broiled with butter, lemon, white wine-topped with buttered breadcrumbs
STUFFED CHICKEN CAPRINO $14.50 chicken breast stuffed and baked with italian herbs, goats' cheese and roasted red peppers, topped mozzarella and a drizzle of pesto sauce.
ACCOMPANIMENTS
HONEY BACON BRUSSELS SPROUTS $2.00 roasted and tossed with crisp bacon, drizzled with our own masonic care community honey
BAKED POTATO $1.50 with butter and sour cream.
DESSERT
SOUTHERN PECAN PIE A LA MODE $4.50 buttery, flaky crust filled with a rich, gooey mix of pecans, brown sugar, and a hint of vanilla, served warm, and topped with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream
CHOCOLATE LAVA CAKE $3.50 moist chocolate cake filled with a creamy, semisweet chocolate ganache.
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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