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Our Menu

Kids MenuCateringPrivate Party/Buffett MenuAfter Funeral Menu $22.95 AdultsMothers DayBucket of Pasta

This menu is for our customers aged 10 and younger.

Menu

All Items Below Come with Free Fountain Drink [in house dining only]

Mac & Cheese

$5.99

Pasta with Marinara

$5.99

½ Pepperoni & Cheese Pizza

$5.99

All Items Below Come with Free Fountain Drinks & French Fries

You can substitute fries with the following: Sweet Potato Fries Add +$0.49 | Mashed Yukon Gold Potatoes Add +$0.49 | Jasmine Rice Add +$0.49 | Celery, Carrots, and Ranch Dressing Add +$0.49 | Fresh Cut Fruit, Chefs Choice Add +$0.49

Chicken Fingers

$5.99
Fried and tossed in your favorite sauce served with celery and carrot sticks with ranch or blue cheese dressing • Flavors: Buffalo | BBQ | General Tso's | Honey Mustard | JalaMango

Mozzarella Sticks

$5.99

Hamburger

$5.99
Add Cheese for +$0.50

Grilled Chicken Sandwich

$5.99

Appetizers

Buffets at your place

Starting at $22.95 per person

Basic

$22.95
Buffet to include: Pasta Marinara, Fresh Scrod with Buttered Bread Crumbs, Roasted Chicken with a lemon-butter sauce, Mashed Potatoes, Mixed Roasted Vegetables, House Salad, Rolls and Butter. If you would like to see other options look at the Private Event Menu

Buffet Delivery Etc

We provide Drop Off service with disposable Chafing Dishes, Sterno’s and Serving Utensils. Plastic plates and utensils are available at an additional charge of 1.99 per person. "579" can also provide serving staff and chefs for your event. Please inquire about pricing. All prices are subject to an 8% state sales tax. $500.00 minimum per affair. A minimum delivery fee of $100.00 will be applied to any catering and is subject to increase due to distance or any other special circumstances. A $150.00 dollar non-refundable deposit is required to secure your catering date. Please contact Al at 401-486-1333 to place your order. All prices are subject to change.

Salads

Get a free Pizza with every $150 in Catering order

HOUSE SALAD

$60.00
for about 16pp Lettuce, grape tomatoes, shreddedcarrots, croutons, with choice of blue cheese,low-cal zinfandel, balsamic vinaigrette, honeymustard, ranch or Italian dressing

CAESAR SALAD

$68.00
For about 16 pp romaine lettuce, seasoned croutons tossed withCaesar dressing. Shaved parmesan garnish.

Appetizers

Get a free Pizza with every $150 in Catering order

CRISPY CHICKEN WINGS

$36.00
24 Jumbo Wings, fried and tossed in your favorite sauce served with celery and carrot sticks with ranch or bluecheese dressing: Buffalo | BBQ | Honey Mustard OR Jala-Mango

BONLESS CHICKEN FINGER

$36.00
18 Jumbo Boneless Fingers, fried and tossed in your favorite sauce served with celery and carrot sticks with ranch or bluecheese dressing: Buffalo | BBQ | Honey Mustard OR Jala-Mango

SHRIMP COCKTAIL

$33.00
24 shrimp, crisp and chilled, served with cocktail sauce. Crushed Ice availble as well, please tell us if you would like some crushed ice.

CLAMS CASINO

$64.00
24 Fresh RI "Count Necks". Topped with herbed
Ritz cracker and bacon.

LOADED POTATO SKINS

$49.00
24, with cheese, bacon and chives. Served with a side
of jalapeno sour cream.

ZIPPY SHRIMP

$64.00
24 Shrimp marinated in Cajun-teriyaki sauce, grilled and
served over sautéed Asian spinach.

STUFFIES*

$36.00
12 large quahaugs stuffed with fresh chopped quahogs, chourico,
red peppers and spicy bread stuffing.

NEW ENGLAND CHOWDER

$24.00
Sold by the quart [32oz]

Sides

Youkon Gold Mashed Potato

$58.00
For about 16

Pan Seared Mixed Vegetable

$58.00
for about 16

Rolls and Butter

$48.00
48 Rolls and Butter

Pasta

Get a free Pizza with every $150 in Catering order

FETTUCCINE ALFREDO

$86.00
24, 4oz servings. Fresh imported Parmesan cheese in a rich creamysauce.

Pasta and Marinara Sauce

$66.00
24, 4oz servings of pasta served with homemade red
sauce.
Choice of Fettuccini , Mini Rigatoni, Linguini or Orecchiette

RIGATONI BOLOGNESE

$86.00
24, 4 oz servings. Classic slow cooked meat sauce with carrots, onion, celery, a touch of cream and wine. Garnished with fresh basil and herbs ricotta cheese

CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI PASTA

$86.00
24, 4oz servings. Grilled chicken and broccoli sautéed in olive oil,garlic, and fresh Parmesan cheese tossed withRigatoni.

SAUSAGE AND BROCCOLI RIGATONI

$86.00
24, 4oz servings. Crumbled Italian sausage and broccoli sautéed in olive oil, garlic, and fresh Parmesan cheese.

Entrees

Meatballs

$70.00
16, 6 oz house made meatballs served with Marinara garnished with parsley and grated parmesan cheese

Chicken Parmesan

$70.00
16, 4oz portions served with Marinara sauce and garnished with parsley and grated parmesan cheese

Chicken Marsala

$90.00
16, 4oz portions served with mushrooms, onions and a marsala demi-glace

CHICKEN FRANCAISE

$90.00
16, 4ox portions. Flour breaded, egg-dipped, sautéed chicken cutlets with a lemon-butter and white wine sauce.

MEATLOAF

$88.00
16, 5oz portions with Portobello demi-glace and fried onion string garnish.

PORK MEDALLIONS GRATINÉE

$96.00
16 5oz portions. sliced and sautéed with Port wine, onion, Dijon mustard and brown sugar, finished with melted gorgonzolacheese.

SHORT RIB

$116.00
16, 4oz portions. Slow red wine braised. Topped with pan-jus.

BAKED STUFFED SCROD

$96.00
16, 4oz portions. Stuffed with a cracker and seafood stuffing. Topped with a lemon beurre blanc sauce.

Fresh Scrod

$96.00
16, 4oz Portions, with buttered breadcrumbs

TERIAKI "FAROE ISLAND" SALMON

$96.00
16, 4oz portions. Fresh fillet of salmon, pan-seared and served with with a sweet teriyaki glaze.

Swordfish Skewers

$96.00
16, 5oz skewer's. Atlantic caught sword with peppers and onions, grilled then brushed with garlic butter

BAKED STUFFED SHRIMP SCAMPI

$96.00
48 shrimp stuffed with a cracker and seafood stuffing then topped with a scampi butter

Detroit Style Pizza

Thick Pan Pizza with a Burnt Cheesy Crust. Cut 8 slices per pizza.

PEPPERONI AND CHEESE

$16.99

PIZZA MARGHERITA

$18.99
Topped with fresh tomato sauce, mozzarella,
oregano and basil.

PULLED PORK PIZZA

$21.95
Pulled short rib, pickled red onions, smokey BBQ
sauce drizzle and fresh cilantro garnish.

CHEESE

$16.95

VEGGIE PIZZA

$19.95
Special sauce topped with broccoli, slices of sweet
onions, fresh mushrooms, tomatoes and blended
cheeses.

FIG JAM AND ARUGULA

$21.95
Fig jam spread topped with crispy prosciutto and
fresh arugula tossed in a sherry vinaigrette then
garnished with a balsamic glaze.

MEAT TRIO

$20.95
topped with meatballs, pepperoni, sausage and
blended cheeses.

PIZZA ATHENA [A Greek salad toped pizza]

$21.95
mixed greens, feta cheese, Kalamata olives,
tomato, cucumber and red onion dressed with
garlic-oregano vinaigrette and drizzled with
tzatziki sauce.

BUFFALO CHICKEN PIZZA

$18.95
Grilled chicken tossed in buffalo sauce topped with
red onions, scallions and ranch dressing.

Starting at $22.95 per person ($11.95 for kids under 10) | Minimum 25 to 35 Adults Minimum depending on the day and time. Please speak to our party coordinator for more information. The579.com or Call 401-722-4400 Al Castiglioni 401-486-1333

“579” Dinner / Lunch Buffet

$22.95 Per Person [$11.95 for kids under 10] In addition to your "Choices Below" you have Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes | Vegetable of the Day | Caesar Salad | Dinner Rolls and Butter

Your Choice of one Entrée Below........................................................

Roasted Chicken

Quartered whole chicken, generously seasoned and served with a delicious roasted shallot-butter au jus
Chicken Fingers photo

Chicken Fingers

Fresh breaded strips of all-white breast meat served with your favorite sauces. Buffalo, BBQ, and Honey Mustard

Chicken Marsala

Flour-breaded, sautéed chicken cutlets with fresh sliced mushrooms, onions, and rich marsala wine sauce. Add $3/person
Meatloaf photo

Meatloaf

With a rich portobello demi-glace. Add $2/person

Chicken Parmesan

Crispy fried with parmesan-breadcrumbs topped with marinara & mozzarella. Add $2/person

Chicken Sauteed

With Roasted Red Peppers, Artichoke Hearts, and Spinach and in a lemon-wine-butter Sauce. Add $2/person
Short Rib photo

Short Rib

Slow red wine braised. Topped with pan-jus. Add $5/person

Your Choice of one Pasta Below....................................................

Rigatoni [Mezzi/Mini] Pasta

In a Pink Vodka Sauce or Marinara sauce.

Chicken And Broccoli Rigatoni [Mezzi/Mini]

Grilled chicken and broccoli sautéed in olive oil, garlic, and fresh Parmesan cheese tossed with penne pasta. add $2/person

Pasta & Meatballs

Rigatoni [Mezzi/Mini] pasta is served with our homemade sauce and meatballs. Add $3/person

Chicken Alfredo

Fresh Imported Parmesan cheese in a rich creamy sauce, tossed with Rigatoni [Mezzi/Mini] and grilled chicken. Add $4.00 per person
Pasta Bolognese photo

Pasta Bolognese

Classic slow-cooked meat sauce with carrots, onion, celery, a touch of cream, and wine tossed with Rigatoni [Mezzi/Mini] pasta. Served with fresh basil and herbs ricotta cheese garnish. Add $3/person
Pasta & Clams photo

Pasta & Clams

Fresh littlenecks and diced clams in a rich seafood broth. Red or White. Add $5/person

Your Choice of one Fish Entrée Below............................................................

Fresh Scrod

With buttered breadcrumbs

Salmon

Fresh fillet of Faroe Island salmon, pan-seared and served with a sweet teriyaki glaze. Add $4/person

Baked Stuffed Scrod

Stuffed with a cracker and seafood stuffing topped with a lemon cream sauce. Add $4/person

Other Options

At Additional Cost as Listed

Fried Calamari

$3.00/per person

Assorted “Detroit style” Pizza

$3.00/per person

Chicken Tenders

Chicken tenders with one choice of one: Buffalo, BBQ and Honey Mustard $30.00/platter of 18 pieces

Shrimp Cocktail Tail

On jumbo shrimp served with house-made cocktail sauce $60.00/platter of 40 pieces

Table Cloths

We have Off White/Champaign in stock for $1 per person

Early Event befor 12:30

$150.00
Waived if your party sales are at least $1500 in food and Beverage

Desserts

Mini Cheese Cake

$4.95
With Fresh Fruit Garnish $4.49/per person

Assorted Cookies and Brownies

$3.95
Chefs Choice $3.95/per person

Cake Charge

$1.00
If you bring in your own cake or desert
$1.00/per person

Optional Bar Service

Soft Drinks

$1.95
Soda, Coffee, Tea, Juice and Milk all included $1.95 per person

First Round On You!

The host pays for the first round, and guest drinks are charged individually after that.

Bottles of Wine on Table

Price will depend on the wine selected and the number of bottles served.

Running Tab

We keep track of individual drinks at events, and you pay accordingly.

All-You-Can-Drink

Mimosas, Blood Mary's and Sangrias': $14.00/per adult

BRUNCH Buffett

$22.95 per person ($11.99 for kids under 10) BRUNCH Buffett
Scrambled Eggs
Applewood Smoked Bacon OR Breakfast Sausage
Jazzed Up Breakfast Potatoes
Chicken and Pasta
With Roasted Red Peppers, Artichoke Hearts, and Spinach and in a lemon-wine-butter Sauce.
Fresh Scrod
In a white wine-sauce with buttered breadcrumbs
Salad Choice:
House or Caesar | Dinner Rolls and Butter

Scrambled Eggs

Applewood Smoked Bacon OR Breakfast Sausage

Jazzed Up Breakfast Potatoes

Mini Rigatoni with Chicken and artichokes hearts

With Roasted Red Peppers, Artichoke Hearts, and Spinach and in a lemon-wine-butter sauce all tossed with mini-rigatoni.

Fresh Cod

In a white wine-sauce with buttered breadcrumbs

Salad Choice:

House or Caesar | Dinner Rolls and Butter

$24.95 Cocktail Party Buffett.

You Get Everything Listed Below.

Zippy Shrimp

Marinated in Cajun-teriyaki sauce, grilled and served
over sautéed Asian spinach.

CALAMARI

Fried and tossed with lemon, garlic, butter and hot
peppers. Served with marinara.

BUTTERMILK" CHICKEN TENDERS

Fresh breaded strips of all white breast meat marinated in
buttermilk. – Grilled instead of fried add $1
You Choice of sauce:
Garlic-Parmesan, Kool-Aid BBQ, Buffalo, BBQ, Carolina
Spicy Honey Mustard, Jala-Mango, Spicy Bourbon
Glaze

TATER TOTS w/ TRUFFLED PULLED PORK.

Fried crispy and topped with pulled beef short rib, over
a truffle cheddar cream sauce with candied and fresh
jalapenos.

ASSORTED DETROIT PIZZA

Thick Crust Pan Pizza with a BURNT Cheesy Crust.

HOUSE SALAD

Iceburg lettuce, grape tomatoes, shredded carrots,
croutons, with choice of blue cheese, low-cal zinfandel,
balsamic vinaigrette, honey mustard, ranch or Italian
dressing.

CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI

Grilled chicken and broccoli sautéed in olive oil, garlic,
and fresh Parmesan cheese. Tossed with Mini Rigatoni.

ROLLS and BUTTER

This is the buffet that 98% of our guest choose. About 30 Adults is the minimum for us to open before 2pm. Depending on the size of the party there may be up to a $150 early open room fee.

Buffet

Basic Buffet For Adults

$22.95
Buffet to include: Pasta Marinara, Fresh Scrod with Buttered Bread Crumbs, Roasted Chicken with a lemon-butter sauce, Mashed Potatoes, Mixed Roasted Vegetables, House Salad, Rolls and Butter. If you would like to see other options look at the Private Event Menu

Basic Buffet for Kids under 10

$10.95

Cookies and Brownies

$3.95
per person

Unlimited Soft Drinks and Coffee

$1.95
per person

3 Course Pre Fix Menu $39.50 Regular Kids Menu available as well.
Seating from 1:00 PM TILL 7:00 PM with Happy Hour Menu Only Available after 7:00
401-722-4400 OR The579.com for reservations

Entrees

Pick One From Here Please

CHICKEN FRANCAISE

2 Flour breaded, egg-dipped, sautéed chicken cutlets
with a lemon-butter and white wine sauce. Served with
Jasmin Rice and mixed greens .

PEACHY SALMON

[Faroe Islands]
10oz Dry rubbed and pan seared then drizzled with a
hot-honey sauce and topped with a fresh peach salsa.

CHICKEN SALTIMBOCCA

2 Cutlets breaded and sautéed in herds, wine and butter
then topped with Prosciutto, fresh mozzarella and
garnished with sage and fresh basil.

Virginia Baked Ham

Sliced and served with a Run-Raisin sauce. Served with
Mash Potato and Vegetable of the day

Spring Leg of Lamb

Garlic and herb marinated. Sliced and served with a lemon Gremolata. Served with Scalloped Potato and Vegetable du jour.

BRAISED SHORT RIB

Slow, red wine braised. Topped with Rich Demi Glaze.
add $5

GRILLED MEATLOAF

10oz over smashed Yukon Gold potatoes, with fried
onion string garnish. Severd with portobello
demi-glace.

BAKED COD

10 oz fresh fillet topped with a seafood and cracker
stuffing. Finished with a lemon beurre blanc sauce.

SMOKED CHEDDAR AND BACON BURGER*

Half Pound fresh Black Angus Beef, with white BBQ
sauce, lettuce, tomato and onion string garnish.

GORGONZOLA CHEESE BURGER*

Half Pound fresh Black Angus Beef, with sautéed onions,
mushrooms, bleu cheese, lettuce, and tomato.

PORK MEDALLIONS GRATINÉE

Sliced tenderloin sautéed with port wine, onion, Dijon
mustard and brown sugar, finished with melted
gorgonzola cheese.

FETTUCCINE ALFREDO

Fresh imported Parmesan cheese in a rich creamy sauce
tossed with Fettuccini pasta.

RIGATONI BOLOGNESE

Classic slow cooked meat sauce with carrots, onion,
celery, a touch of cream and wine. Tossed with Mini
Rigatoni. Served with fresh basil and herbs ricotta
cheese garnish.

CHICKEN PARMESAN

Crispy fried chicken with Parmesan-breadcrumb topped
with marinara & melted mozzarella served over Mini
Rigatoni

CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI

Grilled chicken and broccoli sautéed in olive oil, garlic,
and fresh Parmesan cheese. Tossed with Mini Rigatoni.

GRILLED NY STRIP SIRLOIN "USDA UPPER Choice"* 7oz

[14oz Steak add $10] Make it a "Surf and Turf"...add $5...ADD: 5 JUMBO SHRIMP OR 2 BAKED STUFFED SHRIMP WITH GARLIC BUTTER. Add a Sauce...add $1: Au POIVRE, CHIMICHURRI OR GORGONZOLA CREAM SAUCE. Wrap it in Bacon...add $2

SHRIMP-LEMON RISOTTO

5 sautéed shrimps over a lemon butter risotto topped
with a chilled arugula salad with cherry tomatoes with a
Raspberry Vinaigrette

SHRIMP SCAMPI

5 shrimp sautéed in a butter and white wine sauce with
garlic onion tomatoes and red pepper flakes served over
pasta.

Filet Mignon 5oz

[10oz Steak add $10] Make it a "Surf and Turf"...add $5...ADD: 5 JUMBO SHRIMP OR 2 BAKED STUFFED SHRIMP WITH GARLIC BUTTER. Add a Sauce...add $1: Au POIVRE, CHIMICHURRI OR GORGONZOLA CREAM SAUCE. Wrap it in Bacon...add $2

Appetizers

Please Pick One Food Appetizer or Cocktail Appetizer

ZIPPY SHRIMP*

(6) Marinated in Cajun-teriyaki sauce, grilled and served
over sautéed Asian spinach.

CLAMS CASINO*

(5) Fresh RI "Little Necks". Topped with herbed Ritz
cracker and bacon.

BUTTERMILK" CHICKEN TENDERS

[6 large tenders] Same as Wings above BUT....Fresh
breaded strips of all white breast meat marinated in
buttermilk.

NEW ENGLAND CHOWDER

House made white with native clams

SHRIMP COCKTAIL [8]

Served on ice with Cocktail Sauce

HOUSE SALAD

Romaine lettuce, grape tomatoes, shredded carrots,
croutons, with choice of blue cheese, low-cal zinfandel,
balsamic vinaigrette, honey mustard, ranch or Italian
dressing

CAESAR SALAD

Romaine lettuce and seasoned croutons tossed with
Caesar dressing. Shaved Parmesan garnish.

The Ultimate "WEDGE"*

A solid Wedge of Iceberg lettuce with Bleu cheese
dressing, chopped tomato, green onions, diced bacon,
cucumber, crumbled blue cheese and croutons.

CALAMARI

Fried and tossed with lemon, garlic, butter and hot
peppers. Served with a side of marinara.

THAI CALAMARI

Fried calamari tossed in a Thai glaze sauce topped with
with peanuts and scallions

WATERMELON-CAPRESE SALAD

Sliced tomato watermelon and Fresh Mozzarella
drizzled with EVOO, and balsamic glaze and topped with
fresh basil garnish.

MINI TUNA TACOS [raw]* [3]

Sashimi tuna tossed in a sweet & spicy miso sauce and
served in crispy wontons shells, then sprinkled with
sesame seeds and diced scallions.

Limoncello Spitz OR Aperol Sprtiz

Sangria: Red Or White Or Seasonal

Margarita Your Choice

Watermelon, Cucumber, Regular. Spicy or not!

Dessert

Pick one Dessert Or Cocktail Dessert

CREME BRULE

Whipped Cream and Fresh Fruit Garnish

MINI N.Y. CHEESECAKE

Graham cracker crust, whipped cream, fresh fruit
garnish.

Espresso Martini

Van Gogh double espresso vodka, Kahlua liquor and
fresh espresso

Christina Martini

Fresh Espresso, Baileys, Kahlua and Frangelico.
Shaved Chocolate topping.

"Family Pasta Meal" for four people:
You get 2+ pounds of pasta, a large bowl of salad [Caesar or Italian] and garlic toast.

Bucket of Pasta

"Family Pasta Meal" for four people:
You get 2+ pounds of pasta, a large bowl of salad [Caesar or Italian] and garlic toast.

Bucket of LINGUINI MARINARA

$34.99
Linguini served with a zesty, chunky red sauce.

Bucket of FETTUCCINE ALFREDO

$44.99
Fresh imported Parmesan cheese in a rich creamy
sauce tossed with Fettuccini pasta.

Bucket of CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI

$44.99
Grilled chicken and broccoli sautéed in olive oil,
garlic, and fresh Parmesan cheese. Tossed with
Mini Rigatoni.

Bucket of SAUSAGE AND BROCCOLI

$44.99
Crumbled Italian sausage and broccoli sautéed in
olive oil, garlic, and fresh Parmesan cheese tossed
with Mini Rigatoni.

Bucket of LINGUINE & MEATBALLS

$49.99
Four 6oz meatballs over Linguini in a chunkyMarinara sauce

Bucket of PASTA AGLIO E OLIO

$39.99
Linguini tossed with garlic, wine, lemon juice
parmesan cheese and black olives.

Bucket of RIGATONI BOLOGNESE

$54.99
Classic slow cooked meat sauce with carrots, onion,
celery, a touch of cream and wine. Tossed with Mini
Rigatoni. Served with fresh basil and herbs ricotta
cheese garnish.

Bucket of CHICKEN PARMESAN

$54.99
Crispy fried chicken with Parmesan-breadcrumb
topped with marinara & melted mozzarella served
over Mini Rigatoni.

Bucket of CLAMS ZUPPA OVER LINGUINI

$69.99
[20] Littlenecks simmered in a tomato-clam broth withonion, garlic, and crumbled sausage. Served withtoasted crostini.

Bucket of PINK VODKA SAUCE

$39.99
Linguini served with pink vodka sauce.

Bucket of ALFREDO WITH BLACKENED SHRIMP

$59.99
[20] Blackened shrimp served with fresh imported Parmesan cheese in a rich creamy sauce tossed with Fettuccine

Bucket of ALFREDO WITH BLACKENED SALMON

$69.99
[4] Blackened Salmon Filets served with fresh imported Parmesan cheese in a rich creamy sauce tossed withFettuccine
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