| Bread Plate |
$5.00 |
sourdough boule, whipped butter, olive oil |
| Twelve Month-Aged Serrano Ham & Cantaloupe |
$8.00 |
ricotta cheese |
| Marinated Olives |
$6.00 |
pickled spanish garlic |
| Oysters By The Piece |
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cucumber mignonette, lemon mp |
| Pommes Frites |
$6.00 |
garlic aioli |
| House Chicharrones |
$6.00 |
espellette pepper spice |
| Arancini |
$9.00 |
smoked cacciocavallo cheese, tomato jam |
| Nashville Hot Sweetbreads |
$12.00 |
apple-fennel slaw |
| Smoked Ham Hock Terrine |
$6.00 |
red wine mustard, parsley salad |
| Bibb Lettuce Salad |
$8.00 |
green goddess dressing, pecorino, croutons |
| Nichols Farms Roasted Carrots |
$7.00 |
carrot-top pesto |
| Di Stefano Burrata |
$12.00 |
heirloom tomatoes, balsamic, basil |
| Cheese Plate |
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a trio of artisan cheeses & accompaniments |
| Charcuterie Of Pork Rillettes |
$14.00 |
chicken liver mousse, deviled eggs, pickled red onion jam, house pickles & mustard |
| Steak Tartare |
$18.00 |
black truffle, egg yolk, whole grain mustard |
| Coconut Curry Mussels |
$12.00 |
pumpernickel baguette |
| Grilled Head-On Prawns |
$16.00 |
romesco, panisse, zuchinni |
| Nantucket Bay Scallops |
$10.00 |
sweet corn purée, crispy ham |
| Spanish Octopus |
$14.00 |
white beans, chorizo, almond sous-bise |
| Grilled Sirloin Flap Steak |
$14.00 |
chimichurri, lime |
| The American Accent |
$10.00 |
redemption rye, byrrh, zucca amaro, orange zest |
| Lani Goes To London |
$10.00 |
hibiscus-infused gin, simple syrup, lemon, charged water, orange zest |
| Huma Picante |
$10.00 |
mezcal, spiced tamarind water, mole bitters, lemon juice, cherry garnish |
| Stone Fence |
$10.00 |
rum, virtue cider, scrappys bitters, lemon wedge |
| French Presbyterian |
$12.00 |
bourbon, lemon juice, ginger syrup, sparkling wine, orange zest |
| Kölsch: Sunner, Germany |
$9.00 |
(500ml/16.9oz). perfumed, pretty, pitch-perfect kölsch - and dangerous too. thirst-quenching summertime brew. |
| Hefeweizen: Ayinger 'Brauweiss', Germany |
$8.00 |
(500ml/16.9oz). top-fermented beer with distinct hints of banana; a flowery, yeasty head with a golden yellow hue. |
| Wit: Unibroue 'Blanche De Chambly', Canada |
$6.00 |
(355ml/12oz). made with wheat and barley malts; notes of dry hay and a strong, clean finish. |
| Helles: Alpirsbacher 'Spezial', Germany |
$8.00 |
(500ml/16.9oz). this helles won 'world's best muncher lager in 2013; white flower and straw aromas, and a perfect balance of malt sweetness and slightly bitter hops. a classic. |
| American Pale: Victory, Pennsylvania |
$6.00 |
(355ml/12oz). bright and crisp american pale, with tart hops and a note of grapefruit. |
| Uk Pale: Mikkeller '#2 English Style', Belgium |
$12.00 |
(355ml/12oz). foamy head; yeasty, citrus aromas; amber-colored, with a balance of tropicality and malt. |
| Farmhouse: Fantome 'Saison', Belgium |
$30.00 |
(750ml/24.5oz). complex, dynamic, 'fizzy' textures frame an elegant, refreshing palate, both sour and tart at once. |
| Strong Pale: Caracole 'Saxo', Belgium |
$9.00 |
330ml/11.2 oz). active carbonation, but soft on the palate; notes of fresh banana and just-ripe mango. |
| Strong Pale: Dupont 'Moinette Blonde', Belgium |
$9.00 |
(330ml/11.2 oz). this classic blonde ale is dry and balanced, with spicy floral hops and a soft finish. |
| Strong Pale: St. Feuillien 'Grand Cru', Belgium |
$10.00 |
(330ml/11.2oz). bottle conditioned with champagne yeast, this is intense and complex, with assertive hops and just a hint of malty sweetness. a new release from one of our favorite breweries. |
| Spiced: Brasserie Dieu Du Ciel 'Hibiscus', Canada |
$8.00 |
(345ml/11.5oz). bright and refreshing, not overly herbal, thanks to just the right balance of carbonation and biscuity malt. |
| Fruit Lambic: Boon 'Kriek', Belgium |
$12.00 |
(345ml/11.5oz). stellar, essential cherry lambic, with a real purity of flavor and a texture with satisfying grip. |
| Gueuze Lambic: Cantillon 'Classic', Belgium |
$18.00 |
(375ml/12.7oz). cantillon crafts the gold standard for the gueuze style. this is über-complex and deliciously sour. |
| Flanders Brown: Bockor 'Vanderghinste', Belgium |
$9.00 |
( 330ml/11.2oz). a traditional west flanders brown, and my personal favorite: only slightly tart, with a real malt drinkability. |
| Flanders Brown: Liefman's 'Goudenband', Belgium |
$20.00 |
( 750ml/24.5oz). made with a nearly extinct recipe, this is a taste of a former time - a gorgeous combination of braised meat, earthy grassiness, and very ripe bing cherry. a delight. |
| Altbier: Uerige 'Doppelsticke', Germany |
$9.00 |
( 330ml/11.2oz). darkly colored, with a smoky-sweet nose; a touch of carmelized pineapple and pronounced hops. |
| Dark Lager: Valdensteiner 'Landbier', Germany |
$9.00 |
(500ml/16.9oz). medium-to full-bodied, with notes of dried cherry, roasted malt, and a touch of smoky char. |
| Bock: Einbecker 'Dunkel Ur-Bock', Germany |
$8.00 |
( 330ml/11.2oz). classic bock, with a golden amber hue, and a rich, heavy body, finishing with a spiced hop character. |
| Trappist Dubbel: Westmalle, Belgium |
$10.00 |
( 330ml/11.2oz). perhaps the world's best dubbel; refined and refreshing, with spice, dry caramel, and tasty maltiness. |
| Milk Stout: Left Hand 'Nitro', Colorado |
$6.00 |
(355ml/12oz). brewed with lactose sugar, this balances roast & sweetness on the nose; all cookies & cream on the palate. |
| Apple Cider: Virtue 'Nouveau 2013', Michigan |
$30.00 |
(750ml/24.5oz). tart and funky, brightly carbonated young cider made with the first and freshest apple harvest. |
| Lager: Atlas Brewing, Chicago |
$6.00 |
a well-knit, classic lager: smooth textures, even carbonation, and just the right balance of tasty hops. |
| Gose: Cisco Brewing 'Island Reserve', Massachussetts |
$8.00 |
very complex and lively, with bright citrus, coriander, salty herbs and a touch of stimulating spice. |
| Saison: Deproef 'Raspberry Rye', Belgium |
$10.00 |
brewed in collaboration with windy city for chicago craft beer week 2014, this rarity is a great summertime pour. pale ruby in color, this shows a very soft expression of raspberry and caramelized ry |
| NV Guy Bossard 'La Divina' Mousseux, Loire Valley, France |
$9.00 - $4.50 |
made in the champagne method, this refreshing blend shows very persistent sparkle and cool citrus tones. |
| 2008 Theo Minges, Riesling Sekt, Pfalz, Germany |
$7.00 - $14.00 |
one of the finest sparkling rieslings made, this envelops the palate with brisk acidity and a plush total feel. |
| 2009 Szigeti, Rosé Of Pinot Noir Sekt, Burgenland, Austria |
$5.00 - $10.00 |
a luscious rosé perfect for summer, with a terrific balance of keen sparkle, cream, and pomegranate. |
| 2009 Jo Landron, Muscadet, Loire Valley, France |
$7.00 - $3.50 |
i adore this classic expression of muscadet by jo landron - it's extremely finessed, saline, and dry. |
| 2011 Wieninger 'Ggemischter Satz', Vienna, Austria |
$9.00 - $4.50 |
a stellar, medium-bodied, traditional field blend showing zesty tropicality and gentle spice. |
| 2011 Stobi, Zilavka, Macedonia |
$8.00 - $4.00 |
the rare zilavka varietal gives a captivating combination of passionfruit, gooseberry, balsam & cream soda. |
| 2012 Gysler, Scheurebe Halbtrocken, Rheinhessen, Germany (1lt) |
$8.00 - $4.00 |
we love scheurebe for its feisty, sassy, spirited expression; this shines with tangy grapefruit and blackberry. |
| 2009 Ermes Pavese, Prié Blanc, Vallée D'Aosta, Italy |
$7.00 - $14.00 |
this rare, tiny-production, medium-bodied alpine wine is spicy & satisfying, w/caraway and golden raisin. |
| 2009 Hermann J. Wiemer, Dry Riesling, New York State |
$4.50 - $9.00 |
the wiemer estate produces the very best riesling in america. after 5 years in bottle, this vintage is maturing beautifully: taut acidity, green apple, linden leaf, sencha tea, and much more. |
| 2011 Foxen, Chenin Blanc, California |
$5.00 - $10.00 |
a benchmark california chenin, clean, brisk and dry on the palate, with oolong, pineapple, & clementine. |
| 2012 Black Star, Chardonnay, Michigan |
$5.00 - $10.00 |
complex textures thanks to extended lees aging sets this chardonnay apart; soft, nuanced orchard fruit. |
| 2010 Montbourgeau, Chardonnay, Jura, France |
$6.00 - $12.00 |
savory and nutty - classic for the jura - with a fringe of spicy cumin, white pepper, and ripe papaya. |
| 2004 Barmès-Buecher, Pinot Gris, Alsace, France |
$5.00 - $10.00 |
a richly textured, delectable single-vineyard wine, with honeycomb, tropicality, and mild sweetness. |
| 2013 Ameztoi 'Rubentis' Rose, Getariako Txakolina, Basque |
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this fresh vintage of our perennial favorite rose txakoli is just phenomenal right now; enlivened by a slight sparkle, it's magenta-hued (a touch darker than last year) with an electric flavor profil |
| 2013 Schnaitmann, Rose Of Pinot Noir, Germany |
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a case study in finesse, this lightly-hued rose balances dry persimmon with juicy watermelon. |
| 2013 Clos De La Roche Blanche, Rosé, Loire Valley, France |
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this rare, directly pressed rosé of pineau d'aunis is one of the finest in france. a light color introduces a palate of delicious spice, surprisingly firm tannin, and a sense of soulful depth. |
| 2008 Philippe Bornard, Ploussard, Arbois-Pupillin, Jura, France |
$6.00 - $12.00 |
the color of this fickle, light-bodied wine is fascinating, all pale garnet and indian red; aromas of cranberry, game, and dried meat tickle the nose, leading to flavors of turmeric, mustard and drie |
| 2012 Stefano Bellotti 'Semplicimente Rosso', Piedmont, Italy |
$8.00 - $4.00 |
it's a pleasure to offer this crowd-pleasing, super-drinkable barbera blend; easy tannin and great acid. |
| 2012 Ollivier Lemasson 'R12', Loire Valley, France |
$9.00 - $4.50 |
a favorite blend of grolleau, malbec and gamay; pungent aromas and detailed, palate-flattering textures. |
| 2006 Heinrich Mayr, Lagrein, Alto Adige, Italy |
$14.00 - $7.00 |
perfectly mature, with a sexy total feel; fresh goji, dark raspberry, a shade of mocha and great acidity. |
| 2011 Vajra, Dolcetto, Piedmont, Italy |
$4.50 - $9.00 |
we were really taken with this classic at a recent tasting - tart red fruits, generous acid & a persistent finish. |
| 2012 Andrea Calek 'Babiole', Ardeche, France |
$10.00 - $5.00 |
deeply pure and slightly hazy, with fresh gaminess, cidery acidity and soft herbality. |
| 2012 Elena Walch, Merlot, Alto Adige, Italy |
$4.00 - $8.00 |
great complexity for merlot: red licorice, rye, and woodsy tannin combine and lead to a memorable end. |
| 2013 Fairvalley, Pinotage, South Africa |
$3.50 - $7.00 |
a classic pinotage for its earthiness, char, and grip, complemented by notes of sweeter blue fruit |
| 2011 Seven Hills, Cabernet Sauvignon, Washington State |
$10.00 - $5.00 |
reminiscent of a northern left-bank bordeaux, with chewy, flinty minerality, dark fruit, and tasty tannin. |
| 5-Year Marco De Bartoli 'Vigna Miccia' Marsala Superiore Oro, Sicily, Italy |
$10.00 |
this young wine from the famous artisanal marsala producer is all almond essence and bright citrus. |
| Bodegas Grant, Amontillado Sherry, El Puerto De Santa Maria, Spain |
$8.00 |
impressive finesse for amontillado, with delicate tones of young pu-ehr tea and cinnamon. |
| Gonzalez Byass 'Apostoles' Palo Cortado Sherry, Jerez De La Frontera, Spain |
$12.00 |
one of the finest old cortados currently available, with dark raisin, hawthorn, and a hint of sassafrass. |
| Mauro Vergano, White Vermouth, Piedmont, Italy |
$10.00 |
an artisanal, opinion-changing dry moscato-based vermouth, with flavors of sweet marjoram and acacia. |
| Carpano Antico, Red Vermouth, Piedmont, Italy |
$8.00 |
a legendary vermouth, still made by the original 1786 recipe; a rich mid-palate gives way to a dry end. |
| Vilmart & Cie, Ratafia, Champagne, France |
$12.00 |
its rare to see this caliber of ratafia in the states; based on pinot noir, it has strawberry-toned sweetness. |
| Paul-Marie & Fils 'Fut #6' Pineau Des Charentes, France |
$11.00 |
a richly-textured, deeply colored charentes; succulent sweetness, dynamic mid-palate, persistent finish. |
| Cappellano, Barolo Chinato, Piedmont, Italy |
$14.00 |
the original style of this famous digestif shows intense clove, cinnamon, quinine, and a hint of carob. |
| 10-Year Tawny, Quinta Do Infantado, Douro, Portugal |
$10.00 |
tawny port of impeccable harmony and drinkability, with balanced flavors of raisin, almond and licorice. |
