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Featured Items
Beef Empanadas
Savory Fried Cornmeal Pastry stuffed with House Smoked Grass-Fed Beef, Clock Shadow Creamery Queso Menonita, and Papas Chorreadas. Served with Aji Dipping Sauce 4pc per order *GF
$12.00Sambal Goreng Udang
Gulf Shrimp (4pc) sauteed with Garlic, Ginger, Sambal Chili Paste, Tomatoes and Coconut Milk served over Coconut Mashed Igl Farms Potatoes *GF *Pescatarian
$15.00Chorizo y Patatas Bravas
Fried Igl Farms Potatoes tossed in Spicy Bravas Sauce topped with Garlic Aioli and Tia Paquita smoked chorizo *GF
$15.00
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Gini Soave Classico, 2022
Gini Soave Classico is a crisp, refreshing white wine from the Veneto region in northern Italy. Made primarily from the Garganega grape, it is known for its bright acidity, delicate floral aromas, and flavors of citrus, green apple, and subtle almond. The wine typically has a clean, mineral finish, reflecting the volcanic soils of the Soave Classico zone. It’s an excellent choice for pairing with seafood, light pasta dishes, or fresh salads
$38.00Sandrone Dolcetto d'Alba
Sandrone Dolcetto d'Alba is a vibrant red wine from the renowned Sandrone winery in the Piedmont region of northern Italy. Made primarily from the Dolcetto grape, this wine is known for its deep color, rich fruit character, and smooth tannins. It offers aromas and flavors of ripe blackberries, cherries, and hints of almond, balanced by a refreshing acidity. The wine’s approachable, fruit-forward profile makes it an excellent choice for casual dining, pairing beautifully with a variety of Italian dishes such as pasta, pizza, and charcuterie.
$40.00
Wine To Go (Price Listed Reflects 50% Off)
Truchard Pinot Noir, 2022
100% Pinot Noir - Los Carneros, California
$21.00Casa la Tenca Carmenere, 2021
100% Carmenére - Valle de Aconcagua Chile
$17.00La Valentina Spelt, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, 2020
Montepulciano, Italy
$21.00Decero Malbec, 2021
100% Malbec - Mendoza, Argentina
$19.00Borsao, Tres Picos, 2021
Grenacha - Campo de Borgia, Spain
$19.00Juan Gil Monastrell Silver Label, 2021
$19.00Le P'tit Paysan, P'tit Pape, 2021
Grenache - Syrah - Mourvedre - Counoise, California
$21.00Achille Toscana Rosso, 2021
Sangiovese - Merlot, Italy
$20.00Poggio al Tufo, Rompicollo, 2021
$18.00Architect Cabernet, 2023
$20.00Clos Gebrat, Vinicola de Priorat, 2023
Garnache - Carignan - Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon - Syrah Taragona, Spain
$21.00Easton, Amador County Zinfandel, 2016
100% Zinfandel - Plymouth, California
$20.00Illahe, Pinot Noir, 2022
$31.00Ferrer Bobet, Vinyes Velles, 2019
$69.00Zenato Ripassa Valpolicella, 2019
$29.50Trione, Alexander Valley Henry's Blend, 2018
Bordeaux Blend - Alexander Valley, California
$42.00Damilano Marghe Nebbiolo, 2021
$26.50Karl Erbes, Ürsiger Würzgarten, Riesling, 2022
Riesling - Kabinett, Germany
$18.00Foris, Pinot Gris, 2022
$18.00Dog Point, Sauvignon Blanc, 2023
$20.00Terre Rouge, Viognier, 2021
Viognier - Plymouth, California
$19.00Micro-Cosme, Sauvignon Blanc-Viognier, 2022
Viognier - Sauvignon Blanc - St Cosme, France
$19.00Polvorete Godello, 2023
$20.00Klet Brda Krasno, White Blend, 2021
$17.00Baumard Pic Martin, Chenin Blanc, 2022
$21.00Lola Chardonnay, 2023
$19.00Gary Farrell, Russian River Selection
$27.00Gruet Brut, Sparkling
Methode Champoenoise, American Sparkling Wine - New Mexico
$18.00Gruet Rose, Sparkling
Methode Champoenoise, American Sparkling Wine - New Mexico
$21.00Laurent Perrier La Cuvee Brut
$45.00Caraccioli Cellars Brut
$40.00
Cold Items
La Merenda Salad
Local Arugula, Sartori Gorgonzola Dolcina Cheese, Roasted Hazelnuts, and Braised Cherries with Cherry Ginger Vinaigrette on the side. *GF *Vegetarian *Vegan upon request
$11.00Local Cheese Plate
A selection of 3 Local Cheeses along with Roasted Kalamata Olives and Troubadour Bakery Bread. *GF upon request
$13.00Pistachio Salad
Local Arugula, Candied Pistachios, and Sartori Gorgonzola Dolcina Cheese with Pistachio Vinaigrette on the side *GF *Vegetarian *Vegan upon request
$11.00Prosciutto Salad
Local Arugula, Roasted Pistachios, Sartori Gorgonzola Dolcina Cheese, and La Quercia Prosciutto with Pistachio Vinaigrette on the side *GF
$12.00
Hot Items
Argentinian Style Beef
Grilled Wisconsin Meadows Beef Tenderloin over Garlic Mashed Potatoes with House Chimichurri *gf
$20.00Autumn Gnocchi
Housemade gnocchi, roasted local squash, and local mushrooms sauteed in a butternut marsala sauce. Topped with shaved Pleasant Ridge Reserve Cannot be made gluten free
$14.00Beef Empanadas
Savory Fried Cornmeal Pastry stuffed with House Smoked Grass-Fed Beef, Clock Shadow Creamery Queso Menonita, and Papas Chorreadas. Served with Aji Dipping Sauce 4pc per order *GF
$12.00Chicken Crepes
Herb crepes filled with Alden Hills chicken (legs & thighs) and topped with Rosemary cream
$16.00Chicken Risotto
Alden Hills chicken risotto | | Springdale Farms pickled beets | truffle balsamic glaze | SarVecchio parmesan |
$16.00Chorizo y Patatas Bravas
Fried Igl Farms Potatoes tossed in Spicy Bravas Sauce topped with Garlic Aioli and Tia Paquita smoked chorizo *GF
$15.00Empanadas Vegetarianas
Savory Fried Pastry stuffed with Local Sweet Potato, Driftless Organics Chili Beans, Local Squash, Grilled Sweet Corn, and Sofrito. Served with Aji Dipping Sauce 4pc per order *GF
$10.00Extra Aioli
$0.50Extra Aji
$0.50Extra Chimichurri
$0.50Extra Rice
$1.00Gambas al Ajillo
4pc Gulf White Shrimp sauteed in Olive Oil with Garlic and Red Pepper Flakes. Served with Troubadour Bakery Bread and Lemon. *GF upon request (i.e. no bread)
$16.00Goat Cheese Curds
LaClare Farms Goat Cheese Curds simmered in a Tia Paquita Chorizo Cream Sauce with Troubadour Crostini *Vegetarian upon request Cannot be made gluten free
$14.00Kung Pao
Organic grass-fed beef tenderloin and a medley of sauteed vegetables tossed Kung Pao sauce. Served with a side of rice
$13.00Local Seasonal Risotto
Risotto made with Chicken Stock, Local Parmesan Cheese, and River Valley Ranch Mushrooms, topped with Gremolata. *GF *Vegetarian upon request
$13.00Moroccan Goat
local goat braised in Moroccan spices over saffron-scented pearl couscous with chopped dates, and topped with harissa, and garlic lemon cilantro yogurt Cannot be made gluten free
$16.00Mushroom Crepes
Herb crepes filled with River Valley Ranch Mushrooms ragout, truffles and topped with rosemary cream
$13.00Patatas Bravas (Vegetarian)
Fried Igl Farms potatoes tossed in Spicy Bravas Sauce topped with Garlic Aioli *GF *Vegetarian *Vegan upon request
$9.00Peruvian Pork
MCF pork loin marinated in Aji amarillo pepper, Simon’s Gardens Adirondack blue potatoes, topped with piña agridulce
$16.00Rabbit Guazetto
Wautoma Collective rabbit braised in: tomato paste, onion, garlic, rabbit stock, and rosemary. Served over gnocchi Cannot be made gluten free
$16.00Roman Pork Belly
Grilled porchetta served over creamy polenta and garnished with hazelnut gremolata
$16.00Sambal Goreng Udang
Gulf Shrimp (4pc) sauteed with Garlic, Ginger, Sambal Chili Paste, Tomatoes and Coconut Milk served over Coconut Mashed Igl Farms Potatoes *GF *Pescatarian
$15.00Sauteed Spinach
Local Spinach Sauteed with Garlic, and topped with Local Parmesan Cheese *GF *Vegetarian
$8.00Seared Trout
Seared Rushing Waters Trout in Ginger-Miso Dashi with Turtle Creek Broccoli and River Valley Ranch Mushrooms served with a side of White Rice *GF
$17.00Smoked Tikka Chicken Masala
Alden Hills Farm Chicken in an Indian Style Curry made with Cream, Ginger, Garlic, and Turmeric topped with Tomato and Cilantro Served with White Rice *GF
$16.00Truffled Potato Skins
Fried Local Potato Skins topped with Local Parmesan Cheese and Urbani Truffle Oil *GF *Vegetarian *Vegan upon request
$9.00Veg Sambal
Sautéed Seasonal Vegetables with Garlic, Ginger, Sambal Chili Paste, Tomatoes and Coconut Milk served over Coconut Mashed Igl Farms Potatoes *GF *Vegan
$12.00