Menus
Dinner
Bread
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*Deanie's Cornbread v
fermented green chili-honey butter - $9
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*Matzo v, vq
Matzo from the Matzo Project, fresh-churned butter, homemade salt - $7 ...add a half-ounce smoked trout roe for - $20
*Truffles would be great here!
5 grams for $30
Snacks
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Lavender Almonds vegan, gf
- $9
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Castelvetrano Olives, Chili, & Fennel vegan, gf
- $9
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Bashed Cucumbers vegan, gf
dill pickle hot sauce - $9
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The Relish Tray v, vq, gf
fresh, pickled, fermented & marinated vegetables with our five-onion dip - $32...vegan cashew dip available!
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"Tinned" Salt Spring Mussels agf
makrut lime, yuzu kosho mayo & artisan matzo - $25
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Pacific Oysters agf
on the half-shell, ramp cocktail sauce, fried matzo, & lemon - half dozen $28, dozen $54
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California Osetra Caviar gf
potato waffles & semi-traditional accoutrements - $129
Cold
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Simple Lettuces vegan/gf
- $14
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Shaved Honeynut Squash v/vq/gf
squash miso, parmigiana & kasha - $18
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Beets with Deli Flavors av/vq/gf
smoked trout roe, creme fraiche, horseradish, etc - $21
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Sliced Vernor's Ham gf
cantabrian anchovy & united nation's chile - $18
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Pancetta Cotto gf
fermented noyeaux honey, almonds & pickled cherries - $18
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Birdie's Caesar agf
egg yolk bottarga - $19 ...add 1/2 dozen fried market oysters for $24
Hot
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*Fries & Aioli v/vq/gf
$10
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*Matzo Ball Soup
rachael's chicken broth, CARROT miso, & dill - $16
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Grilled Conehead Sauerkraut av/gf
egg yolk sauce, bacon & pickled peppers - $21
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*Rice Flour-Battered Mushrooms v/vq/gf
king trumpets, parmesan, rosemary & lemon - $18
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Southern Noodle Kugel v
chow-chow, ricotta, pecans & sage-brown butter - $23
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*Rustic Vegetable Stew v
homemade cavatelli, rosemary & garlic - $26
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Pickle Chick gf
fried half chicken, gluten-free potato breading, dill pickle hot sauce, fresh dill & dill pollen. 14 available daily - $34
Wood-Grilled California Meat & Fish
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Mt. Lassen Trout gf
cara cara oranges & sunchoke sauce - $45
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Lemon Pepper Chicken gf
crispy lemons & herbs - $35/half or $65/whole
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Peads & Barnett Pork Chop gf
coriander & pink lady apple - $50
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Lamb A La Saless gf
fenugreek, black lime, beet molasses, dill & saffron - $59
Prime Steak Frites
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we proudly serve prime beef from Brandt Beef in Brawley, CA, (seasoned with Montreal spice and grilled over almond wood & charcoal)
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*Flatiron gf
koji-garlic marinade - $46
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* Bone-In Ribeye gf
dry-age in house- MP
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Accompaniments
honey mustard - $3 Al's steak sauce - $3 horseradish cream - $3 sauce a poivre - $4 pot roast butter - $4
You Know, For Kids (12 and under please)
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The Healthy Yucky Green Salad
house dressing - $10
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Potato-Crusted Chicken Fingers gf
with honey mustard - $12
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Fresh Pasta with Parm v, vq
butter sauce - OR - tomato sauce - $15
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Matzo Pizza Margherita
tomato sauce, mozzarella & basil - $7
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Fries
with birdie's ketchup - $6
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Vanilla Ice Cream
chocolate sauce - OR - caramel sauce - $6
Curbside Pickup, Takeout & Delivery
See our full takeout menu and all the juicy details!
- v=vegetarian
- av=available vegetarian
- vq=available vegan
- gf=gluten-free
A 3% charge is added by the restaurant to all checks to help offer fully covered health care to all employees. Please let us know if you have any questions. Thanks for supporting a healthier staff.
Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
Dessert
Desserts
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Malted Chocolate Layer Cake v
$13
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Empress Date Bundt Cake With Caramel v
$13
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Persimmon & Walnut Rice Pudding vegan, gf
almond, coconut milk & green walnut -$15
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Homemade Ice Creams v
please inquire about our daily offerings - $7
"World-Famous Rose Petal Pie"
strawberry, raspberry, hibiscus, rose & pretzel crust - $14
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NOT YOUR GRANDMA'S GRASSHOPPER
creme de menthe, creme de cacao, fernet menta, vodka, house-made vanilla ice cream, fresh mint, dark chocolate, cookie - $16
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NITRO AVERAGE BREW
Bonito coffee, St. George coffee liqueur, creme de cacao a la vanilla, creme de banana, anejo tequila, mezcal - $19
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For any outside desserts, our fee is $10/person.
Wine
Because even the best dinner improves with wine...
We've got wine by the glass, carafe, and bottle, so pair away! Want more options? Check out our extensive wine list of full and half bottles. Plus, enjoy 25% off bottles of $100 or more every Monday night.
Full Wine ListWine by the Glass / Carafe / Bottle
Bubbles
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(non-alcoholic!) Riesling, Leitz 'Eins Zwei Zero'
Rheingau, Germany NV - 12
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(non-alcoholic!) Lemon Marmalade & Hibiscus NON
Australia - 16 | 35 | 66
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(non-alcoholic!) Caramelized Pear & Kombu NON
Australia - 16 | 35 | 66
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Pinot Noir/Chardonnay/Pinot Meunier, Rémi Leroy
Extra Brut, Champagne, France NV - 26 | 54 | 104
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Albariño, Carboniste 'Gomes Vineyard'
Extra Brut, California 2021 - 18 | 38 | 72
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Cabernet Franc, Chateau de Brezé
Cremant de Loire Rosé, France NV - 19 | 38 | 72
Pink & Orange
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Pinot Noir Rosé, Pisoni Vineyards 'Lucy'
Santa Lucia Highlands, California 2021 - 14 | 30 | 56
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(skin contact!) Vermentino, Elena Spagnoli ‘Pan’
Liguria, Italy 2021 - 18 | 38 | 72
White
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Sauvignon Blanc, Presqu'ile Santa Maria Valley
Santa Barbara County, California 2021 - 18 | 38 | 72
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Melon de Bourgogne, Château de la Morandière 'Sur Lie'
Muscadet Sèvre et Maine, Loire, France 2019 - 14 | 30 | 56
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Grüner Veltliner, Frischengruber Federspiel
Wachau, Austria 2020 - 16 | 34 | 64
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Chardonnay, Saintsbury 'Sangiacomo Vineyards'
Carneros, Sonoma County, California 2019 - 18 | 38 | 72
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Albillo/Macabeo/Moscatel/Chelva 4 Monos
Sierra de Gredos, Blanco GR10, Madrid 2020 - 18 | 35 | 65
Red
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(Chilled Red!) Frappato, Gurrieri
Sicilia, Italy 2020 - 15 | 32 | 60
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Gamay, Jean Foillard
Beaujolais Villages 2020 - 17 | 36 | 68
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Pinot Noir, Grounded Wine Co. 'Landform'
Willamette Valley, Oregon 2019 - 19 | 38 | 72
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Nebbiolo, GD Vajra
Piedmont, Italy 2020 - 20 | 42 | 78
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Tempranillo, Hermanos Peciña
Rioja Reserva, Spain 2014 - 21 | 44 | 84
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Cabernet Sauvignon, Domaine Eden
Santa Cruz Mt, California 2018 - 23 | 52 | 100
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Dessert
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Moscato, Elio Perrone 'Sourgal' (375 ml)
Asti, Piemonte, Italy 2020 - 12 | 30
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Pinot Noir, Chanin Wine Co 'Port'
Shock Vineyard, Santa Barbara County, California 2018 - 14 | 56 | 65
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Semillon, Château Roûmieu-Lacoste (375 ml)
Sauternes, France 2016 - 18 | 68
Our Corkage Policy
$40 per 750ml bottle (limit 2).
Please consult the wine list prior to bringing corkage, as we will not open anything we are currently offering.
Non-Boozy Beverages
Bonito Coffee - 5 each
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Catuia Blend & Decaf Single Origin
Caffe Luxxe Teas - 5 each
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Earl Grey
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English Breakfast
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Masala Chai
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Dragonwell Green
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Ginger Mint
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Moroccan Mint
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Hibiscus Fruit Zest
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Chamomile Lavender
Cold Concoctions - 5
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Iced Tea
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Sweet Tea
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Lemonade
Bottled Sodas - 6
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Coca-Cola
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Boylan Diet Cola
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Sprite
Mexico
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Dad's Root Beer
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Crush Grape
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Empire Strawberry
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Jones Cream Soda
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Dry Blood Orange
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Fritz- Limo Melonenlimonade
Early Birdie's Happy Hour
Every Day 5-6 p.m.
Available only in "The Bird's Nest" (aka, our bar & lounge)
FOOD
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LAVENDER ALMONDS vegan, gf
$5
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CAESAR FRIES agf
$10
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REUBEN FRIES gf
corned beef, sauerkraut & smoked tomato remoulade - $12
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OLIVES, WILD FENNEL & CHILI vegan, gf
$5
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ACG Caesar salad agf
egg yolk bottarga - $12
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Sliced Vernor's Ham gf
cantabrian anchovy & united nation's chili - $15
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FRIES & AIOLI v, vq, gf
$7
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Chicken Liver Mousse agf
onion jam, crispy shallot & chive - $16
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KISHKA BURGER
seared blood sausage, hook's swiss, cornichon, red onion, persimmon comeback sauce & a sesame pretzel bun - $25
Cocktails
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Hibiscus Heat
lime, agave, hibiscus, tequila, habanero - $12
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Third Time's A Charm
lemon, rosemary, vanilla, elderflower, vodka - $12
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Chamomile Lavender Lemonade Mocktail
$4
Wine & Beer
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Tiki Time Tropical Wheat Beer
Calicraft Brewing Co. California, (12oz/6.5%)- $6
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Extra Pale Ale
Sweet Water, Atlanta (12oz/5.7%) - $6
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Sparkling
Glera, Sorgente, 'Extra Dry' Friuli, Italy NV - $12
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Rosé
Pinot Noir Rosé, Pisoni Vineyards, 'Lucy' Santa Lucia Highlands, California 2021 - $12
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White
Melon de Bourgogne, Château de la Morandière, Muscadet, France 2019 - $12
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Red
Frappato, Gurrieri Sicilia, Italy 2020 - $12
Cocktails & Beer
Cocktails
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MUMS AN OLD-FASHIONED GAL
chamomile, sazerac rye, barrel aged bitters, lemon twist- $17
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EL CAMINO
carpano bianco, aperol, tequila, mezcal, orange twist garnish - $16
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APPLETINI
lo fi sweet vermouth, cocci americano, st. george spiced pear, housemade nocino mix, benedictine, calvados, angostura bitters - $18
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RUM DIDDLYUMPTIOUS MILK PUNCH
strawberry, chai, santa teresa 1796 rum, humboldt distillery rum, china china, milk wash - $18
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A SPICE OF PEAR
lemon, rosemary, vanilla, orgeat, st. george spiced pear, cyan, white whiskey, angostura bitters, cinnamon - $17
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FESTIVE FEELS
lemon, pomegranate, house made mulled wine soda, and your choice of spirit - $17
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LA NARANJA CHINA
kumquat, lime, ginger, reposado tequila, mezcal, golden falernum, ancho reyes, optional spice - $19
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FENNELLY HONEY! A DRINK TO BE BEARY PASSIONATE FOR
lemon, orange blossom honey, chinola passionfruit, amaretto, fennel, aberfeldy scotch, bank note scotch - $18
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LIBERTY BELL LIBATIONS
cracked black pepper, red & orange bell peppers, lemon, honey, aviation american gin - $16
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THE PIÑA PROJECT
lime, tepache, red wine syrup, pineapple gimme, diplomatic exclusive rum - $18
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SWEATER WEATHER
ginger, honey, lemon, applejack, cinnamon, bourbon, heat - $16
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NOT YOUR GRANDMA'S GRASSHOPPER
creme de menthe, creme de cacao, fernet menta, vodka, house-made vanilla ice cream, dark chocolate, cookie - $16
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NITRO AVERAGE BREW
Bonito coffee, St. George Coffee Liqueur, creme de cacao a la vanille, creme de banane, anejo tequila, mezcal, smoke - $19
NON ALCOHOLIC COCKTAILS
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Reaching for the Cosmos
Monday "gin", lemon, cranberry, rosemary, vanilla - $12
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BIRD OF PARADISE
lemon, blood orange aperitif, passion fruit & 'mezcal'
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She's A Peach
lime, peach, kumquat, Szechuan honey, Monday "whiskey", soda water - $ 12
BEER
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Hopical Citrus
Spiked Kombucha (12oz/6%) Juneshine, San Diego - $10
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Dead Cowboy Red Lager
LA Ale Works (160z/5.5%) Los Angeles, CA - $10
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Lunar Kitten Single Hop IPA
LA Ale Works (160z/7.5%) Los Angeles, CA - $10
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Patient Pilsner
(16 oz/4.8%) 14 Cannons, CA - $10
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Bitburger Drive
non-alcoholic beer, Bitburger Brauerei, Germany - $6
Large Parties
For large parties of 7-10 people, we offer a delicious (and generous) $85/person family-style menu.
Hors D'Oeuvres
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Deanie's Cornbread
fermented green chili-honey butter
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Lavender Almonds
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Bashed Cucumbers
dill pickle hot sauce & dill pollen
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Matzo
fresh-churned butter with homemade salt
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Castelvetrano Olives
calabrian chil & fennel
Salads
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Farmers Market Lettuces
herbs & flowers
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ACG Caesar
gem lettuce, anchovy, caper & egg yolk bottarga
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"Everything" Marinated Beets
smoked trout roe & deli flavors
Mains
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Lemon Pepper Chicken
crispy lemon & herbs
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Koji Flatiron Steak Au Poivre
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Southern Kugel
egg fusilli, ricotta, chow-chow, pecan & sage brown butter
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Fries & Aioli
Dessert
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Empress Date Bundt Cake
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"World-Famous Rose Petal Pie"
pretzel crust
- v=vegetarian
- av=available vegetarian
- vq=available vegan
- gf=gluten-free
A 3% charge is added by the restaurant to all checks to help offer fully covered health care to all employees. Please let us know if you have any questions. Thanks for supporting a healthier staff.
Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.