Our Menu
Vegan (VN) | Vegetarian (V) | Gluten Free (GF) | Note: *Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness.
Classics
Served with house made chips, Sweet or White Potato Fries.
Italian Hoagie
$17.00
Imported Prosciutto di Parma, Salami, Soppressata, Mortadella, provolone, tomatoes, onion, lettuce, champagne vinaigrette, toasted ciabatta
French Dip
$16.00
Slow-cooked short ribs, provolone, caramelized onions, au jus, toasted ciabatta
Turkey Cranberry Ciabatta
$14.00
Roasted turkey, cheddar, green apple slices and cranberry.
Corned Beef or Turkey Reuben
$15.00
Schwartz's sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, house made Russian dressing on rye bread.
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
$15.00
Bacon, lettuce, tomato, Swiss, cheddar, avocado spread, sriracha aioli on ciabatta bread.
Grilled Cheese
$9.00
Cheddar and provolone on sourdough | Add Ham +$3.00 | Vegan Grilled Cheese +$10.00 | Grilled Cheese (GF) +$1.00
Tuna Melt
$12.00
House made tuna salad with tomato, lettuce, and cheddar cheese on sourdough.
Quiche of the Day
$10.00
Choose Meat or Vegetarian | Quiche served with arugula, cucumber and tomato salad | No substitutions | No sides.
Specialties
Rise & Shine Breakfast
$15.00
Two local, cage free eggs your way, choice of: Natural Corn Cob Smoked Bacon, Turkey or Pork Sausage | Choice of: Potatoes, Sauteed Veggies or Cheesy Grits | Choice of Toast | Upgrade: Biscuit of Toast (GF) +$1.00 | Side of Avocado +$2.00
"Which Came First?" Breakfast
$16.00
Two local cage free eggs your way, buttermilk fried chicken, your choice of Potatoes, Sauteed Veggies or Cheesy Grits | Choice of Toast | Upgrade: Biscuit +$1.00
Signature Lemon Ricotta Pancakes (V)
$14.00
Chef's house made batter, fresh strawberries, 100% pure maple syrup | Add Blueberries or Chocolate Chips +$0.50
Vegan Pancakes (VN)
$14.00
Chef's special creation, coconut milk, spices and fresh strawberries make these amazing | Add Blueberries or Chocolate Chips +$0.50
Challah Cinnamon French Toast (V)
$14.00
Three pieces of house made challah with fresh strawberries and 100% pure maple syrup.
Signature Baked Oatmeal (V)
$5.00
$9.00
Ask about our flavor of the day.
Chef's Specials
Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict
$17.00
Smoked salmon, English muffin, poached eggs, roasted potatoes and veggies, hollandaise.
Chicken & Waffles
$16.00
Fried chicken breast, house made waffle, 100% maple syrup with fresh strawberries.
Bacon Breakfast Burrito
$16.00
Scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese, avocado, tomato, smoked bacon, in flour tortilla with side of pico de gallo.
Shrimp & Grits (GF)
$18.00
Gulf shrimp, smoked bacon, cheesy grits with mushrooms, onions, tomatoes, white wine sauce.
Huevos Rancheros
$15.00
Slow cooked short ribs, two cage free eggs, sweet and spicy black beans, shredded mozzarella, lettuce, crema, pico de gallo piled on crispy tostadas.
Fried Chicken & Cheddar Biscuit
$9.00
Buttermilk fried chicken, cheddar cheese, house made biscuit.
Happy Bowls
Add Mushroom +$1.00 | Avocado +$2.00 | Grape Tomatoes +$1.00
Breakfast Bowl
$13.00
Two local eggs your way, cheddar cheese, smoked bacon, over Breakfast Potatoes or Cheesy Grits.
Tofu Scramble (GF, VN)
$14.00
*Scrambled tofu, red onion, broccoli, grape tomatoes, turmeric and lemon.
Burgers
Served with House Made Chips, Sweet or White Potato Fries.
Beef Burger
$15.00
Lettuce, tomato, red onion, brioche bun. Cooked to order.
Vegan Black Bean Burger
$13.00
Chef's special recipe, spinach, pickled red onion, vegan cashew aioli, wheat but.
Crab Cake Burger
$17.00
Maryland lump crab cake, red pepper fennel slaw, avocado, sriracha aioli, brioche bun.
Sides
Cheesy Grits (GF)
$4.00
$6.00
Two Local, Cage - Free Eggs Your Way (GF)
$3.50
Corn Cob Smoked Bacon (GF)
$4.00
Turkey or Pork Sausage (GF)
$4.00
Fresh Fruit Cup (GF, VN)
$5.00
Breakfast Potatoes (V)
$4.00
Biscuit
$3.00
Toast
$2.00
Gluten Free +$1.00
French Toast
$5.00
1 piece.
Sauteed Seasonal Veggies (V)
$3.00
Smoothies
Green Machine (VN)
$6.00
Fresh apple, kale, spinach, avocado.
Fresh Strawberry (V)
$6.00
Strawberries, honey, vanilla, Greek yogurt, 2% milk.
Soups
Signature Scratchmade Soups:
Creamy Potato Leek (GF, V)
$5.00
$9.00
Creamy Tomato Basil (V)
$5.00
$9.00
Spicy Chicken & Andouille Sausage Gumbo Chicken Dumplings
$5.00
$9.00
Vegan Chili (VN)
$5.00
$9.00
Indian Dal (VN)
$15.00
Award winning, fragrantly spiced, slow cooked lentil and chickpea stew, over brown rice | Pita on request, not GF.
Salads
Add Protein, Grilled or Blackened: Salmon +$10.00 | Antibiotic Free (NAE) Chicken +$7.00 | Shrimp +$8.00 | Crumbled Bacon +$1.00 • Housemade Dressings: Ranch | Blue Cheese | Champagne Vinaigrette | Balsamic Vinaigrette | Caesar | Honey Mustard.
Signature Spicy Shrimp (GF)
$15.00
Shredded lettuce, fresh avocado slices, pico de gallo & lime | Substitute Salmon +$4.00
Carolina Cobb (GF)
$16.00
Grilled chicken*, avocado, tomato, blue cheese, bacon, local hard boiled eggs, romaine | Substitute salmon +$4.00
Miso - Ginger Marinated Kale (GF, VN)
$4.00
$9.00
Fresh kale topped with dried cranberries and walnuts.
Classic Caesar
$4.00
$9.00
Garden Salad (GF)
$4.00
$9.00
Organic spring mix, cherry tomatoes, carrots, cucumber, parmesan, choice of dressing.
Avocado Toast
On toasted Ninth St. Bakery 7-grain bread (Vegan) +$1.00 | Add an Egg +$2.50
Smoked Salmon
$10.00
House made avocado mash, smoked salmon, tomato, red onion, arugula.
Crispy Bacon
$9.00
House made avocado mash, corn cob smoked bacon, tomato, red onion, arugula.
Pico (VN)
$8.00
House made avocado mash, pico de gallo, red onion, arugula.
Make a Brunch Bubbly
Mimosas Classic
$5.00
Upgrade to your choice of juice.
Mimosas Premium
$6.00
Upgrade to your choice of juice.
Classic Mimosa Party
$22.00
1 bottle of bubbly, orange juice.
Premium Mimosa Flight
$25.00
1 bottle of bubbly, 3 choices of juice: Mango | Peach | Pomegranate | Cranberry | Grapefruit | Pineapple | Orange.
Craft Cocktails
Cranberry Mule
$12.00
Smirnoff apple, cranberry, ginger beer, rosemary simple syrup, cranberry bitters.
Purple Rain
$12.00
Empress 1908 gin, tonic, rosemary simple, orange bitters | Gorgeous.
Cinnabun
$13.00
Baileys, vanilla vodka, butterscotch schnapps, cinnamon syrup, nutmeg.
Let Them Drink Cake
$13.00
Pineapple upside down cake in a glass | Vanilla vodka, pineapple juice, grenadine.
Happy Lemon
$13.00
Smirnoff, limoncello, elderflower, simple syrup.
French '75
$12.00
Bombay gin, prosecco, lemon juice, simple syrup, lemon twist.
Classic Bloody Mary
$9.00
Smirnoff, house made Mary mix, special spices, Worcestershire.
Just Peachy
$13.00
Tequila, peach schnapps, housemade grapefruit coriander simple, club soda.
Champagne Grapefruit Mojito
$13.00
Rum, champagne, mint, grapefruit, fresh lime, simple, club soda.
$68 pp | Wednesday, June 29th, 2022, 6 pm | Presented by: Executive Chef Jake Miles, Pastry Chef Rosa Redel & Laurence O. Vuelta, Sunrise Wines, CSW, CSS
First
Mini Italian Street Food
Chickpea panel, spiced with Calabrian Pepper Aioli, Spiced Board Stuffed Fried Castelvetrano olives, roasted pumpkin Bruschetta with Burrata, Speck
Grilled Zucchini Antipasto
Imported Aged Pecorino, Toscana Salame, Olive Tapenade, Basil, crushed pine nuts
Black Mussel & Scallop Bra Diavolo
Squid Ink Focaccia Crostini
Ossobuco Style Braised Wild Boar stuffed Gnocchi
Gremolata
Torta Caprese
Candied almonds, dark chocolate cherry sauce
Second
Calabrian Chile Butter Seared Scallops
Salmon Roe, Asparago Bianco
Sun Goddess Yamato Pinot Grigio
Third
Herbed Tallow NC Beef Tenderloin
Bone marrow whipped fingerlings
Libero Brunello di Montalcino
Fourth
Upside down peach polenta cake
Citrus scented zabaglione, candied almonds, salad of berries & bruleed local figs
Cascina San Lorenzo Lunatico Moscato d'Asti
Afternoon Delights
Check out the "flip side" for soups, salads, fun beverages & more!
Charcuterie Refectory Style
$15.00
Whipped feta with crushed pistachio sprinkle, speck (smoked prosciutto) crispy pita, house marinated castelvetrano olives and almonds.
Edamame Hummus Plate (GF, V)
$10.00
Veggie sticks, olives and almonds.
Boxcarr Creamery Cheese Plate
$14.00
Petra/Red Bud cheese, whipped feta with crushed pistachio sprinkle, marinated olives and almonds, crispy pita, housemade sour cherry jam.
Charcuterie Splurge
$31.00
All three of the above!
Arancini (GF)
$12.00
Traditional Italian risotto balls, ricotta, mozzarella, housemade pomodoro, spinach glass, parmesan dust.
Refectory Favorite Hoisin Brussels Sprouts (VN)
$12.00
Flash-fried, tossed in a hoisin-tamari glaze.
Maryland Lump Crab Cake
$16.00
With chow-chow remoulade.
Our Very Own House - Made Chips & Dip
$9.00
Local hand-cut white & sweet potato chips with chef's special truffled-buttermilk goat cheese dip.
Scratch Made Soups
Signature Tomato Basil (V)
$5.00
$9.00
$17.00
Creamy Potato Leek (GF, V)
$5.00
$9.00
$17.00
Signature Award Winning Chili (GF, VN)
$5.00
$9.00
$17.00
Spicy Chicken & Sausage Gumbo
$5.00
$9.00
$17.00
Chicken & Dumpling
$5.00
$9.00
$17.00
Italian Wedding Soup
$5.00
$9.00
$17.00
Indian Dal (GF, VN)
$15.00
Award winning, fragrantly spiced, slow cooked lentil and chickpea stew, over brown rice | Pita on request, not GF.
Specialty Salads
Add Protein, Grilled or Blackened: Salmon +$10.00 | All Natural Chicken +$7.00 | Shrimp +$8.00 | Crumbled Bacon +$1.00 • Housemade Dressings: Ranch | Blue Cheese | Champagne Vinaigrette | Balsamic Vinaigrette | Caesar | Honey Mustard. All dressings are Gluten Free.
Signature Spicy Shrimp (GF)
$15.00
Shredded lettuce, fresh avocado slices, pico de gallo & lime | Substitute Salmon +$4.00
Carolina Cobb (GF)
$16.00
Grilled natural chicken, blue cheese, avocado, applewood smoked bacon, tomato, local eggs.
Signature Miso - Ginger Marinated Kale (GF, VN)
$4.00
$9.00
Garden Salad (GF)
$4.00
$7.00
Classic Caesar (GF)
$4.00
$9.00
Smoothies
Green Machine (GF, V)
$6.00
Fresh Apple, Kale, Spinach, Avocado
$6.00
Fresh Strawberries (V)
$6.00
Strawberries, Honey, Vanilla, Greek Yogurt, 2% Milk
$6.00
Bubbles & Bloodys
Mimosas Classic
$5.00/Glass
Mimosas Premium
$6.00/Glass
Aperol Spritz
$10.00
Aperol, prosecco, soda.
Mimosa Party
$22.00
1 bottle of bubbly, orange juice.
Mimosa Flight
$25.00
1 bottle of bubbly, 3 choices of juice: Mango | Peach | Pomegranate | Cranberry | Grapefruit | Pineapple | Orange.
Campari Spritz
$10.00
Campari, prosecco, soda.
Classic Bloody Mary
$8.00
Smirnoff vodka, bloody Mary mix, special spices, Worcestershire.
Craft Cocktails
Pomegranate Promise
$10.00
Chambord, pomegranate, prosecco.
Welcome to Paradise
$12.00
Rumchata, Kahlua on the rocks.
Happy Lemon Martini
$12.00
Smirnoff, limoncello, elderflower, simple syrup.
Cranberry Mule
$12.00
Smirnoff apple, cranberry, ginger beer, rosemary simple syrup, cranberry bitters.
Hot Buttered Rum
$13.00
Spiced rum, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, vanilla, butter, honey, brown sugar, whipped cream.
Starters
Imported Italian Celebration
$16.00
Imported Prosciutto di Parma, Soppressata, pistachio Mortadella, fennel Salami, marinated olives
Edamame Hummus Plate (GF, VN)
$11.00
Veggie sticks, marinated olives and almonds.
Boxcarr Creamery Cheese Plate
$16.00
Local Boxcarr cheese selection, whipped feta with crushed pistachio sprinkle, marinated olives and almonds, crispy pita, housemade sour cherry jam.
Flash fried Cauliflower
$11.00
A Refectory favorite! Lemon Caper Aioli
Arancini (V)
$12.00
Lightly breaded risotto balls, housemade pimiento cheese fried and served with a cracked pepper aioli.
Maryland Lump Crab Cake
$17.00
Chow-chow remoulade, fennel pepper slaw.
Signature Hoisin Brussels Sprouts (GF)
$12.00
Flash-fried, tossed in a hoisin-tamari glaze.
Autumn Panzanella
$14.00
Crunchy ciabatta croutons, roasted butternut squash, arugula, cherry tomatoes, sweet potatoes, pomegranate, ricotta salt, white balsamic reduction
Salads
Housemade Dressings: Ranch | Blue Cheese | Champagne Vinaigrette | Balsamic Vinaigrette. All dressings are Gluten Free.
Signature Kale (GF, VN)
$5.00
$9.00
Marinated kale, dried cranberry, walnuts.
Classic Caesar
$5.00
$9.00
Romaine, parmesan, house made croutons.
Garden Salad (GF, V)
$5.00
$9.00
Organic spring mix, parmesan, tomato, cucumber, carrots.
Carolina Cobb (GF)
$16.00
Grilled chicken, avocado, tomato, blue cheese, bacon, local eggs, romaine | *Substitute salmon +$4.00
Soups
Signature Scratchmade Soups:
Creamy Potato Leek (GF, V)
$5.00
$9.00
Creamy Tomato Basil (V)
$5.00
$9.00
Spicy Chicken & Andouille Sausage Gumbo
$5.00
$9.00
Chicken & Dumplings
$5.00
$9.00
Vegan Chili
$5.00
$9.00
Seafood
Grilled NC Mahi
$29.00
Mushroom risotto, porcini crema, fried oyster mushrooms
Grilled North Atlantic Salmon
$26.00
Apple cider-butter pan-seared salmon, wilted chard, chili-fennel roasted carrots, pomegranate
Maryland Lump Crab Cakes
$29.00
Two crab cakes, roasted heirloom carrots, shaved green apples, pickled red onion, swiss chard salad
Garlic Shrimp Linguini
$26.00
Gulf shrimp, arugula, grape tomatoes, shallots, garlic, olive oil, white wine and crostini.
Poultry, Pork, Beef
Chicken Marsala
$26.00
Lightly breaded chicken, marsala wine sauce, cremini mushrooms over linguini.
Local Beef Bolognese
$24.00
First Hands Foods pasture raised beef, house-made marinara, linguine, freshly grated parmesan, crostini.
Tamarind Gastrique Beef Short Ribs (GF)
$27.00
Ancho spiced butternut squash, parsnips, fried yucca hash, kale
Local Beef Tenderloin
$38.00
Painted Hills Beef, whipped potatoes, seasonal vegetables, veal demiglace
Apple Braised Pork Shoulder
$25.00
Turnips, collard greens, fried parsnips GF DF
Vegetarian & Vegan
White Bean Ragu (GF, AVN)
$20.00
French provencal freshly stewed tomatoes, eggplant, mushrooms, swiss chard, fried polenta & quinoa, grated parmesan optional
Local Root Vegetable Gnocchi (V)
$22.00
Melina's local Gnocchi, rutabaga, turnip, butternut squash, kale fried sage, cotton bell béchamel
Indian Dal (GF, VN)
$15.00
Award-winning, fragrantly spiced, slow-cooked lentil and chickpea stew, over brown rice | Pita on request, not GF.
Award-Winning Vegan Chili (GF, VN)
$5.00
$9.00
Refectory special - Winner of 'The Best Chili in Durham'.
Roasted Pumpkin Linguine V
$17.00
Creamy roasted pumpkin mornay, nutmeg, roasted pepitas, imported pecorino
Order by Sunday, Nov 20th, 4pm | Pick up by 5pm, Wednesday, Nov 23rd
The Meal
Rosemary Roasted Turkey Breast
$16.00/lb
w/ ginger cranberry relish (2-3 svgs)
Mashed Potatoes (V, GF)
$8.00/quart
Green Beans (VN, GF)
$9.00/quart
Savory Herbed Stuffing
$10.00
(4-6 svgs)
Mac & Cheese (V)
$20.00
(10-12 svgs)
Bolognese Mac & Cheese
$35.00
(8-10 svgs)
Signature Kale Salas (VN, GF, N)
$4.00
Massaged Kale, housemade Miso ginger vinaigrette, walnuts & craisins (4-6 svgs)
Garden Salad (V, GF)
$12.00
Choice of Ranch, balsamic, champagne vinaigrette (4-6 svgs)
Housemade Turkey Gravy
$8.00/pint
Pies
Chocolate Cream
$24.00
Pecan
$24.00
Coconut Cream
$24.00
Mixed Berry
$24.00
Peach
$24.00
Peanut Butter
$24.00
Pumpkin
$24.00
Pumpkin Pecan
$24.00
Apple
$24.00
Apple Cranberry
$24.00
Cherry Lemon
$24.00
Key Lime
$24.00
Vegan "Cheesecakes"
(GF)
Raw Dark Chocolate Cheesecake
$60.00
Raw Passion Fruit Cheesecake
$60.00
Raw Raspberry Cheesecake
$60.00
Cakes
Red Velvet
$35.00/8"
$50.00/10"
German Chocolate Cake
$35.00/8"
$50.00/10"
Carrot Cake
$35.00/8"
$50.00/10"
Pecan Apple Cinnamon Coffee Cake
$35.00/8"
$50.00/10"
Apple Pecan Ring
$35.00/8"
$50.00/10"
Vegan Dark Chocolate Layer Cake
$35.00/8"
$50.00/10"
Cheesecakes
Pistachio
$40.00/8"
$60.00/10"
Greek Yogurt
$40.00/8"
$60.00/10"
Dark Chocolate
$40.00/8"
$60.00/10"
Carrot-Cake-crusted Pumpkin
$40.00/8"
$60.00/10"
Breads
Banana or Zucchini Bread
$13.00/loaf/dozen
Yeast Rolls or Biscuits
$13.00/loaf/dozen
Cranberry Orange or Bacon Cheddar Scones
$13.00/loaf/dozen
Cheddar Corn Muffins
$13.00/loaf/dozen
Mini Blueberry Muffins
$13.00/loaf/dozen
Cookies & Brownies
Chocolate Brownies
$30.00/dozen
Chocolate Chip Cookies
$20.00/dozen
Ginger Snaps
$21.00/dozen
Ginger Bread Men
$18.00/dozen
Oatmeal Cream Pies
$18.00/dozen
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
$30.00/dozen