Fall menu at Avril

Theoretically it's November out. My calendar keeps telling me it's the middle of the month, whether the weather agrees or not is an entirely different story. That said, there are some other reminders, like how I can't the berries I want at Whole Foods, and how restaurants keep rolling out new, heartier menus. The latest is from Avril. Here's a sampling of what's on the new menu:

Les Soups Butternut Squash Soup 8 Roasted butternut squash bisque

Les Salads Salade Maison 7 Mixed greens with anchovy vinaigrette, sliced apples and walnuts

Salade Nicoise 12 Greens, nicoise olives, capers, pickled red onion, hard-boiled egg, haricots verts, red bliss potatoes and albacore tuna

Les Petits Plats Poached Apple with Smoked Trout 12 Apple poached in white wine and spiced cider, served with cream fraiche and apple butter vinaigrette

Artichoke, Spinach and Goat Cheese Tart 10 Artichokes, leeks and spinach in a lavender goat cheese custard tart

Risi e Bisi with Shrimp 12 Fennel scented risotto fritter with green pea puree and sautéed shrimp

Les Grands Plats Braised Brisket Vol au Vent 22 Beef brisket braised in red wine with sundried cherries in a puff pastry

Coq au Vin en Croque 22 Chicken braised in red wine with pearl onions, bacon and mushrooms, served in a buttery pie shell with vegetable du jour

Saumon En Croute 24 Salmon baked in herbed pastry with cauliflower, celeric puree and vegetable du jour

Lamb Chops with Carrot and Farro Torte 25 Grilled lamb chops with curry-scented carrot custard served in a farro and walnut crust