L I B AT I O N S
Spring 2016
Cocktails & Beer
Classic & Seasonal.......................... 2
Cabinet Collection &
Soft (non-alcoholic)............................ 3
On Draft...................................... 4
Wine
Designed to be friendly & fun
We feature 49 wines all for $49
Bubbly......................................... 5
By the Glass.................................. 6
Whites by the Bottle....................... 8
Reds by the Bottle.......................... 10
Ros & Orange.............................. 12
Cabinet Collection......................... 13
Spirits & Such
American Whiskey......................... 14
Whisk(e)y of the World.................... 15
Sugarcane.................................... 17
Agave.......................................... 18
White Spirits................................ 19
Beverage Director
Jon McDaniel
Mixologist
Clint Rogers
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B E A C O N TAV E R N
CLASSICS
House Barrel Old-Fashioned.................. $15
bourbon, sherry syrup, house bitters, really big rock
Dukes Martini.................................... $15
vodka or gin, olives, sicilian lemon peel
(limit 2)
G & T............................................... $13
london dry gin, house tonic, lime, topo chico
Punch............................................... $12
aged rum, mango, litchi noir tea, lime
SEASONAL
SELECTIONS
Calavera........................................... $13
reposado tequila, sherry, amaro, orange bitters
Autostrada........................................ $13
citrus-infused vodka, amontillado sherry,
salers aperitif, grapefruit, rosemary, lime
Where the Buffalo Roam....................... $13
bourbon, mezcal, amaro, honey, lemon
Escape Artist..................................... $13
scotch, limoncello, citrus, herbsaint, egg white
Water Taxi........................................ $13
pisco, rum, suze, passionfruit,
pineapple jalapeo kombucha
CABINET
COLLECTION
individual cocktails with extremely rare ingredients
Negroni............................................ $55
rare gin, bourbon barrel aged sweet vermouth,
vintage Campari, orange flower
-originated at Caff Casoni, Florence, Italy, 1919
Bobby Burns...................................... $60
Glenmorangie Signet, rare antica formula vermouth,
vintage Benedictine, gold leaf biscotti
-Craddocks recipe, 1930. homage to poet Robert Burns
Vieux Carr....................................... $70
Pierre Ferrand Selection des Anges, Vintage Rye,
rare vintage vermouth, vintage Benedictine, bitters
SOFT
C O C K TA I L S
crafted without alcohol
Small Town........................................ $7
gewrztraminer juice, ginger, lime, soda
Blonde Redhead.................................. $8
strawberry basil kombucha, lemon,
salted coconut cordial
Lavender Cola.................................... $7
Appels lavender cordial, lemon,
acid phosphate, soda
ON DR AFT
Half Acre Pony Pils............................ $7
German style Pilsner from Chicago
crisp, easy-drinking lager
classic Bavarian malts and hops, 5.8% abv
Solemn Oath Punk Rock for Rich Kids..... $7
Belgian-American Pale Ale from Chicago
aromatic, caramel sweetness
lightly hopped, 7.0% abv
Firestone Walker Saison Opal............... $8
Farmhouse Ale from Paso Robles, California
citrus, spicy white wine notes, unfiltered
Belgian tradition, West Coast style, 5.4% abv
Off Color Troublesome........................ $8
Gose (German Wheat) from Chicago
crisp, light, bright
blend of two different brews, 4.3% abv
Maine Beer Company Zoe.................... $8
American Amber Ale from Freeport, Maine
balanced chocolate, pine, citrus
complex malts, 7.2% abv
Revolution Anti-Hero......................... $7
American IPA from Chicago
massive floral, bitter citrus aromas
dry-hop assaulted, 6.5% abv
Aspall Dry Cider................................. $8
British Cider from Suffolk, England
fruity, racy, thirst-quenchingly dry
medium dry, 6.8% abv
Guinness........................................... $7
Irish Dry Stout from St. James Gate, Ireland,
rich, creamy, roasted malt flavors
on nitro, 8% abv
B U B B LY
BY THE GLASS
$12
Foss Marai Prosecco Extra Dry NV
Veneto, Italy
tiny bubbles, green apple, almonds
for toasting, mimosas and making it to 5:01pm
Franois Montand Brut Ros NV
Jura, France
dried cherry, clean, bright berries
blend of Grenache, Cinsault, summers comin
L. Mawby Blanc de Blancs NV
Leelanau Pennisula, Michigan
peach, fresh-baked bread, walnuts
incredible value, the TJ Maxx of Champagne!
B U B B LY
1/2 BOTTLES
$49
mix or match any 2 or more 1/2 bottles - save 20%
Baron-Fuente Brut NV
Charley-sur-Marne, Champagne
white plum, elderflower, broad shoulders
drink one, then fit one in your briefcase
Ferrari Brut Ros NV
Trento DOC, Italy
red raspberry, rose petal, spice drop
can compete with Champagne any day of the week
Check out page 13 for a lil Krug
& Vintage Veuve-Clicquot Ros by the glass!
WHITE WINE
BY THE GLASS
$12
Riverlore Sauvignon Blanc 2015
Marlborough, New Zealand
pink grapefruit, guava, jalapeo
small producer in the heart of Kiwi country
Bertani Velante Pinot Grigio 2014
Veneto, Italy
freshly cut lilac, yellow apple, mineral
100% Pinot Grigio from Italys best vineyards
Santos Winery Assyrtiko 2014
Santorini, Greece
citrus, orchid blossom, sea breeze,
where Chablis goes on a Mediterranean vacation
Lincourt Courtneys Vineyard
Chardonnay 2012
Sta. Rita Hills, California
toasty, creamy, zesty
full, rich, caramely, buttery Cougar Juice
Barth Allure Riesling 2013
Rheingau, Germany
papaya, key lime, sweet pineapple
a bit sweet, a bit dry, all delicious
RED WINE
BY THE GLASS
$12
Heron Pinot Noir 2013
Monterey, California
bing cherry, sweet cedar, blackberry
seriously smooth, for salmon and the bacon food group
Cafaggio Chianti Classico 2013
Tuscany, Italy
violets, cinnamon, smoked herbs
100% Sangiovese from a winery founded in 1090
Lawless family exclusive
Hecht & Bannier Rouge 2013
Languedoc-Roussillon, France
juicy red berries, red pepper, toast
big blend of Syrah, Grenache, Carignan
Amos Cellars Architect
Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
North Coast, California
vanilla, herbaceous, razzleberry pie
an homage to Chicago history from our sommelier Jon
Renacer Punto Final Malbec 2013
Lujn de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina
powerful, black plum, cigar box
taking a bushel o berries and face-planting
WHITE WINE
BOTTLES
$49
Amos Cellars Thread Sauvignon Blanc 2014
Central Coast, California
guava, peach, Wrigley Field ivy
Aveleda Alvarinho 2015
Vinho Regional Minho, Portugal
citrusy, salty, savory - same grape as Albario
Wairau River Pinot Gris 2014
Marlborough, New Zealand
golden apple, bosc pear, marzipan
Cucao Pedro Ximenez 2014
Elqui Valley, Chile
valenica orange, finger lime, shellfish dream
Masseria Liveli Verdeca 2014
Puglia, Italy
gingersnaps, Adriatic winds, green goddess
Brooks Amycas 2015
Willamette Valley, Oregon
daisies, Edelzwicker, Pebble Beach No. 10
Red Tail Ridge Riesling 2014
Seneca Lake of the Finger Lakes, New York
not Alsace, not German, off-dry, peachy, stunner
Chteau de Pennautier Viognier 2015
Languedoc-Roussillon, France
honeysuckle, apricot, sherbet (silent r)
Mount Abora Kogglebos Chenin Blanc 2013
Swartland, South Africa
nutty, gnarly, rich citrus marmalade
Olivier Leflaive Les Stilles
Chardonnay 2013
Burgundy, France
vanilla, buttercream, fuji apple
WHITE WINE
1/2 BOTTLES
$49
mix or match any 2 or more 1/2 bottles - save 20%
Domaine Vacheron Sancerre 2013
375ml
Loire Valley, France
100% Sauvignon Blanc, wet stone, grassy
scents of sexy silex soiree silently
perfect for oysters, ersters n shells
Robert Sinskey Pinot Blanc 2013
375ml
Carneros, California
kiffir lime, minerally apricot, casaba melon
an incredibly complex wine for no oak
only made in 1/2 bottles n big bottles
Tegernseehof Smaragd
Grner Veltliner 2011
375ml
Wachau, Austria
white pepper, lengthy minerality, melon
a small producer, a small bottle, big flavor
your mouth will be watering for charcuterie
Willam Fevre Montmains
1er Cru Chablis 2013
375ml
Burgundy, France
oyster shell, orchid blossom, key lime
balanced acid, unique soil, rock chalk jayhawk
a textbook example of the elegance of Chablis
Talley Estate Chardonnay 2014
375ml
Arroyo Grande Valley, California
butterscotch, pear skin, dutch apple pie
not overly oaked, but can hold its own
loved this estate from the very beginning
RED WINE
BOTTLES
$49
La Kiuva Nebbiolo 2014
Valle dAosta, Italy
very light, blood orange, 2 dozen roses
Louis Chevalier Bourgogne Rouge 2014
Burgundy, France
morello cherry, shiitake mushroom, currant
Barrique Pinot Noir 2014
Sonoma Coast, California
cola, cedar plank, bacon - mmm bacon
Mount Abora Saffraan
Cinsault 2015
Swartland, South Africa
the Mad Max of wine regions, blue fruit, elf spices
Gran Passione Rosso 2014
Veneto, Italy
Merlot/Corvina, sun-dried, infant Amarone
Ladron de Guevara Crianza 2012
Rioja, Spain
Tempranillo blend, oaky finish, old school
Chaume-Arnaud Vinsobres 2012
Rhone Valley, France
dried raspberry, black tea, pipe tobacco
De Bortoli Petite Sirah 2013
Southeast Australia
razzleberry jam, purple plums, teeth stainer
Cosse et Maisonneuve Solis Malbec 2011
Cahors, France
juicy blackberry, peppery, no oak
Tamarack Cellars Firehouse Red 2013
Columbia Valley, Washington
big, burly Cabernet blend, a staff favorite
10 different varietals!
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RED WINE
1/2 BOTTLES
$49
mix or match any 2 or more 1/2 bottles - save 20%
Abberant Cellars Confero
Pinot Noir 2012
375ml
Willamette Valley, Oregon
forest floor, blueberry compote, black truffle
a big, lush vintage provides bang for the buck
discover this suave, spritely lil wine
Vietti Castiglione Barolo 2011
375ml
Piemonte, Italy
kiss of oak, kiss of candied cherry, the best
this bottling vintage after vintage rocks
winemaker Luca Currado is king of nebbiolo
Domaine Raspail-Ay Gigondas 2012
375ml
Rhone Valley, France
cassis, licorice whips, tellicherry peppercorn
blend of Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre
Chateauneuf-du-Papes mini-me is all grown up!
Chateau Moulin Riche 2006
375ml
St. Julien, Bordeaux, France
rich french oak, bone dry, perfectly aged
Cab heavy, touches of Merlot, Franc, Verdot
from the classic estate Loville Poyferr
Shafer 1.5 Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
375ml
Napa Valley, California
powerful fruit, restrained oak, bramble
one of Americas classic Cabernet bottlings
so good you will need a bottle per person
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WINES OF
PRETTY COLORS
ROS BY THE GLASS
$12
Clos Cibonne Tentations 2015
Ctes de Provence, France
strawberry, fresh watermelon, basil
Grenache, Cinsault, Tibouren - patio pounder
ROS BY THE BOTTLE
$49
Mouton Noir Love Drunk
Ros of Pinot Noir 2015
Willamette Valley, Oregon
dry, crisp, berry punch
one of our favorite wineries for hipster Ros
Turley White Zinfandel 2013
Napa Valley, California
deep cranberry, unique texture, delicious
yes, white zinfandel is back, and its awesome
ORANGE WINE
$49
Yorkville Cellars Amber Folly 2013
Yorkville Highlands, California
salted mango, roasted brazil nuts, bone dry
100% Semillon, skin-fermented, perfect for pig
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CABINET
COLLECTION
wines that ya just cant find open...ever
CHAMPAGNE CAMPAIGN
$253oz $456oz $175bottle
Krug Grand Cuvee NV
Reims, Champagne
toasted walnuts, complex, there can be but one
Veuve-Clicquot Brut Ros 2004
Reims, Champagne
jonathan apple, ginger, Knotts Berry Farm
WHITE
$17 - 3oz $30 - 6oz $118 - bottle
Franois Villard
Les Terrasses du Palat 2010
Condrieu, Rhone, France
100% Viognier, dried honeysuckle, poached fruit
Liquid Farm Golden Slope
Chardonnay 2013
Sta. Rita Hills, California
creme brulee, nectarine, golden grahams
RED
$18 - 3oz $33 - 6oz $128 - bottle
Paul Hobbs Pinot Noir 2013
Russian River Valley, California
crushed cherry, vanilla, white truffle
Sucette Grenache 2014
Vine Valley, Australia
berry aromas, Santa Claus spice, lilac
Miner Family Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Napa Valley, California
currant, mocha, Fidels finest
Chicago native Dave Miners tribute to his wife Emily
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AMERICAN
WHISKEY
BOURBON..........................................2oz
Angels Envy........................................$14
Belle Meade Sherry Cask.........................$17
Bernheim Wheat (Dogma Barrel)...............$12
Blantons.............................................$14
Bookers..............................................$14
Buffalo Trace........................................$10
Bulleit................................................$12
Eagle Rare...........................................$12
Four Roses Single Barrel..........................$12
Knob Creek.........................................$15
Knob Creek (Beacon Tavern Barrel)............$13
Makers Mark.......................................$12
Old Forrester 100..................................$10
Old Forrester (The Dawson Barrel)............$13
Weller 12 yr.........................................$12
Wild Turkey 101....................................$12
Willett Pot-still....................................$12
Woodford Reserve.................................$14
RYE...................................................2oz
Bulleit................................................$12
High West Double Rye............................$10
Russels 6yr..........................................$10
Whistlepig 100......................................$15
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WHISK(E)Y OF
THE WORLD
SCOTCH............................................2oz
Ardbeg Uigedail..................................$20
Auchentoshan 3 Wood............................$14
Balvenie 12 yr.......................................$14
Bowmore 15 yr Darkest.........................$20
Bruichladdich Barley..............................$12
Compass Box Peat Monster ....................$14
Glenfarclas 12 yr...................................$14
Glenlivet 12 yr......................................$13
Glenmorangie LaSanta..........................$15
Glenmorangie Nectar dOr ....................$22
Great King Street Glasgow.....................$10
Highland Park 15 yr...............................$20
Johnny Walker Blue.............................$80
Macallan 12 yr......................................$14
Macallan 18 yr......................................$70
Macallan Rare Cask...............................$70
Springbank 12 yr...................................$14
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WHISK(E)Y OF
THE WORLD
JAPANESE
Nikka
Pure Malt............................................$14
Hibiki
Harmony............................................$20
Hakahu..............................................$22
Hedonism............................................$22
IRISH
Jameson..............................................$10
Powers John Lane................................$14
Redbreast 12 yr.....................................$15
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SUGARCANE
SPIRITS
RUM..................................................2oz
Bacardi 8 yr.........................................$10
Bacardi Heritage (well)............................$10
Banks 5 yr...........................................$10
Cruzan Blackstrap.................................$10
Diplomatico Anejo.................................$10
Diplomatico Exclusiva............................$14
El Dorado 12 yr.....................................$10
Neisson..............................................$12
Plantation Overproof.............................$12
Ron Zacapa.........................................$14
Smith & Cross......................................$10
Batavia Arrack.....................................$12
Leblon Cachaca....................................$12
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A G AV E
SPIRITS
TEQUILA
ArteNOM
1414..................................................$14
1579..................................................$12
Blanco
Tequila Ocho ......................................$12
Reposado
Fortaleza...........................................$14
Sieste Leguas ......................................$14
Anejo
Siembre Azul......................................$14
MEZCAL
Del Maguey
Vida..................................................$11
Chichicapa.........................................$16
El Jorgorio
Madrecuixe........................................$14
Mina Real...........................................$10
Fidencio
Pechuga.............................................$14
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WHITE SPIRITS
(ghosts optional)
VODKA.............................................2oz | 3oz
Absolut Elyx......................................$12 | $14
Belvedere...........................................$12 | $14
Grey Goose.........................................$12 | $14
Ketel One...........................................$12 | $14
Modest (well)......................................$8 | $10
Titos................................................$9 | $11
GIN..................................................2oz | 3oz
Beefeater...........................................$10 | $12
Bols Genever.......................................$12 | $14
Bombay (well)......................................$10 | $12
CH Distillery London Dry.......................$10 | $12
Fords Gin..........................................$10 | $12
Haymans Old Tom...............................$10 | $12
Hendricks..........................................$12 | $14
Plymouth...........................................$12 | $14
Rutte Celery Gin..................................$12 | $14
St. George Terroir...............................$12 | $14
Tanqueray......................................... $12 | $14
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BEFORE, DURING
& AFTER SPIRITS
BRANDY............................................2oz
Germain Robin Craft Methode................$12
Hennesey VSOP...................................$14
Jean Luc Pasquet VSOP..........................$14
Pierre Ferrand 1840................................$12
Lairds 100 Apple Brandy.........................$10
Rhine Hall Apple Brandy.........................$9
Kappa Pisco.........................................$10
AMARI...............................................2oz
Averna...............................................$9
Cynar.................................................$9
Fernet Branca......................................$9
Fernet Branca Menta.............................$9
Fernet Dogma......................................$9
Meletti...............................................$9
Zucca.................................................$9
NIGHTCAPS.......................................2oz
Chartreuse Yellow or Green.....................$11
CH Limoncello.....................................$9
Luxardo Sambuca..................................$9
Grand Marnier.....................................$12
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LIQUID
DESSERT
Dows
A jewel of Port since 1798
Fine Ruby.......................................... $8
raspberry jam, blueberry, cocoa
A Century of Port
10-Year Tawny.................................... $10
baked apricot, cherry tart, fig
20-Year Tawny.................................... $17
toffee, orange peel, smoked marzipan
30-Year Tawny.................................... $25
intensely nutty, dried fruit, licorice
40-Year Tawny.................................... $35
dried honey, almond nougat, rare
Taste the Century............................... $40
1oz tasting of all 4 tawny ports
She said her name was Sherry
Orleans Borbn Fina........................... $10
Manzanilla style, salty, savory, drunk by Spanish kings
Valdespino Contrabandista.................. $10
Amontillado, dried plum, coffee, golden raisin
El Maestro Sierra Amorosso.................. $10
currants, riesen candies, cashew
Willy Wonka Approved
Innocent Bystander Moscato 2015............ $10
orchids, peach, adult juicy juice, 200ml
Banfi Rosa Regale 2014........................ $10
think red moscato, loves chocolate, 187ml
Chteau Tuyttens Sauternes 2011............ $10
williams pear, white currant, blossom
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DESSERT
Spring 2016
Cheesecake....................................... $10
Gingerbread, Apricot, Mint, Citrus
Sauternes 2011, Bordeaux $10
Beacon Bar....................................... $6
Banana Ice Cream, Dark Chocolate
Manzanilla Sherry, Spain $10
Chocolate Tart.................................. $11
Dark Chocolate, Caramel, Malted Milk, Hazelnut
Brachetto 2014, Piemonte $10
Strawberry Pistachio........................... $11
Pistachio Mousse, Almond, Strawberries,
Moscato 2015, Australia $10
Chocolate Banoffee Pie for the Table....... $11
Banana, Chocolate, Caramel, Almond
10-year Tawny Port, Portugal $10
Ice Cream......................................... $3
Chef s Daily Selection
Sorbet............................................. $3
Chef s Daily Selection
CHEESE
Baked Brie $15
Marin Petit Suprem, Puff Pastry, Raspberry Jam
COFFEE
& TEA
Our Coffee is sourced from local roaster
Intelligentsia Coffee
Espresso........................................... ..$3
Analog Espresso sourced from Brazil
Latte............................................... ..$4
Cappucino........................................ ..$4
Coffee............................................. ..$3
Single Origin Roast sourced from Northern Peru
Proud to offer 100% Organic Teas
from Kilogram Tea
Hot Tea........................................... ..$6
Earl Grey, English Breakfast, Jasmine Green,
Mint, Chamomile, Tumeric Tonic
LIQUID
DESSERT
Innocent Bystander Moscato 2015........... $10
Banfi Rosa Regale 2014....................... $10
Chteau Tuyttens Sauternes 2011........... $10
Orleans Borbn Manzanilla .................. $10
Valdespino Amontillado
Contrabandista................................ $10
El Maestro Sierra Amorosso................. $10
Dows
A jewel of Port since 1798
Fine Ruby......................................... $8
10-Year Tawny................................... $10
20-Year Tawny................................... $17
30-Year Tawny................................... $25
40-Year Tawny................................... $35
A Century of Tawny Port...................... $40
1oz pour of all 4 tawnies
SPIRITS
BRANDY.........................................2oz
Germain Robin Craft Methode.............$12
Hennesey VSOP................................$14
Jean Luc Pasquet VSOP.......................$14
Pierre Ferrand 1840.............................$12
Lairds 100 Apple Brandy......................$10
Rhine Hall Apple Brandy......................$9
Kappa Pisco......................................$10
AMARI............................................2oz
Averna............................................$9
Cynar..............................................$9
Fernet Branca...................................$9
Fernet Branca Menta..........................$9
Fernet Dogma...................................$9
Meletti............................................$9
Zucca..............................................$9
NIGHTCAPS....................................2oz
Chartreuse Yellow or Green..................$11
CH Limoncello..................................$9
Luxardo Sambuca...............................$9
Grand Marnier..................................$12
DINNER
T u e s d ay , M ay 17, 2016
R AW B A R
SMALLER
CRUDO
GARDEN
Smoked Salmon........................................ $14
Beet, Horseradish, Lardo, Potato
Bibb Lettuce............................................ $11
Radish, Manchego, Citron Vinegar
Hamachi................................................. $15
Cauliflower, Lime, Black Garlic
Caesar.................................................... $12
Parmesan, Lemon, Croton
Fluke..................................................... $16
Charred Onion, Trout Roe, Strawberry
Endive.................................................... $13
Avocado, Cucumber, Orange, Hazelnut
CHILLED
Crab...................................................... $MP
Red King, Mustard Mayo, Bread & Butter Pickles
Blue Prawn.............................................. $17
Tomato, Horseradish, Lemon
Vegetarian Farro....................................... $17
Petit Basque, Olive, Tomato, Fennel
FISH
Mediterranean Mussels............................... $19
Saffron, Vermouth, Frites, Garlic Aioli
Hamma Hamma Clams............................... $18
Bacon, Parmesan, Poached Egg, Potato Bread
B O B S OY S T E R S
Scallop................................................... $19
Hen of the Woods Mushroom, Scallion, Radish,
Citrus Gastrique
Half Dozen - $18
Sea Cow
Hammersley Inlet, WA
MEAT
Spring Creek
Cape Cod, MA
Mangalitsa Ham....................................... $22
Sourdough, Herbs, Blue Cheese Butter
Classic Accompaniments
Mignonette, Housemade Green Tabasco
Lamb Meatballs........................................ $17
Orange, Mint, Olives
Fried Chicken........................................... $15
Hot Sauce, White Bread
NIBBLES
LARGER
Homemade Chive Brioche........................... $6
Baked Brie............................................... $15
Marin Petit Suprem, Puff Pastry, Raspberry Jam
Relish Tray............................................... $12
Assortment of Pickles, Pimento Cheese, Ritz Crackers
Doughnuts............................................... $11
Salt Cod, Potato, Crme Fraiche
SIDES
Fish n Chips............................................ $19
Tartar Sauce, Cornichons, Frites
Ora King Salmon....................................... $31
Artichokes, Potato, Orange, Black Truffle
Lobster................................................... $32
Bucatini, Curry, Lobster Jus, Lime
Burger.................................................... $16
Taleggio Cheese, Radicchio, Bread & Butter Pickles
Green Chile Mayo
Fries...................................................... $5
Garlic, Aioli
Young Chicken.......................................... $28
Mushroom, Granny Smith, Potato
Broccoli.................................................. $6
Green Garlic, Goat Cheese, Breadcrumbs
Prime Beef............................................... $53
12oz NY Strip, Potato, Bone Marrow, Beef Jus
Turnip.................................................... $7
Spring Onion, Honey, Black Pepper
Executive Chef Robert Broskey
Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, eggs or unpasteurized milk may increase your risk of food-borne illness.
