05/26/2026
For generations, the Waverly Duck has welcomed families into Albany from its place on Waverly Lake. It’s one of those quirky little landmarks that became part of growing up here. Kids wave at it from the backseat, visitors stop for photos, and locals know they’re almost home when they see it.
After many years afloat, the duck now needs a full restoration, and we want to help preserve it for future generations.
On Sunday, June 7 at 5pm, we’re hosting “An Evening for the Waverly Duck”, a special one-night-only fundraising dinner at Sybaris to support its restoration. The evening will feature a seven-course dinner with wine pairings included, along with a few playful nods to our guest of honor throughout the menu.
More than anything, we hope this is a chance for people who love Albany to gather together and celebrate a small but beloved piece of our community.
If you are unable to attend but would still like to support the restoration effort, donations of any amount are welcome. Please note “Restore the WD” on your donation.
With gratitude,
Matt & Janel Bennett
-𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐔-
-𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲-
KC’s Cheese & Quackers
French-style cheese spread, duck crackling crackers
-𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲-
Warm Wild Mushroom Tart
With a little salad
-𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲-
Hot & Sour Soup
With smoked duck and tofu
-𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲-
Grilled Wild Chinook Salmon
With whipped schmaltz, green apple, and kale velvet
-𝗙𝗶𝗳𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲-
Iron Skillet Magret
French Canadian giant duck breast, rhubarb chutney, twice-baked spinach soufflé
-𝗦𝗶𝘅𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲-
Foie Gras Crème Brûlée
Foie gras custard with brûléed sugar crust
-𝗦𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲-
Cream Puff “Duck”
On a strawberry pond
-𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲-
Sunday, June 7th at 5:00pm
-𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴-
$199 per person
𝑃𝑙𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑒 𝑁𝑜𝑡𝑒: 𝑊𝑖𝑛𝑒 𝑝𝑎𝑖𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑢𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝑖𝑛𝑐𝑙𝑢𝑑𝑒𝑑.
-𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀-
Please call us at 541-928-8157 Tuesday through Saturday to reserve your seats. If we miss your call, please leave a message and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible to confirm your reservation.
