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BrunchAfternoon DelightsDinnerItalian Wine DinnerThanksgiving Menu

Brunch Daily: 9:00 am - 2:30 pm | Sunday Brunch: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm • Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness • V - Vegetarian | VN - Vegan | GF - Gluten Friendly | DF - Dairy Free | N - Has Nuts | AGF - Available GF

Specialties

Rise & Shine Breakfast* (AGF) photo

Rise & Shine Breakfast* (AGF)

$16.00
Two local, cage-free eggs your way, choose Bacon, Turkey or Pork Sausage, or substitute Fried Chicken +$4.00, Potatoes, Veggies, or Grits, choice of toast | Upgrade: Biscuit or GF Toast +$1.00 | Side of Avocado +$2.00
Huevos Rancheros (GF) photo

Huevos Rancheros (GF)

$16.00
Slow-cooked short ribs, two cage-free eggs, sweet spicy black beans, shredded mozzarella, lettuce, cream, pico de gallo, crispy tostadas.
Signature Lemon Ricotta Pancakes (V) photo

Signature Lemon Ricotta Pancakes (V)

$14.00
Chef's special batter, strawberry garnish, 100% pure maple syrup | Add Blueberries or Chocolate Chips +$0.50
Vegan Pancakes (VN) photo

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) photo

Challah Cinnamon French Toast (V)

$14.00
Three pieces of house-made challah with fresh strawberries and 100% maple syrup.
Signature Baked Oatmeal (V) photo

Signature Baked Oatmeal (V)

$7.00
Baked with whole oats, fresh local eggs, 2% milk, unsweet applesauce, fresh fruit.

Quiche of the Day

$10.00
Choose Meat or Vegetarian. Served with arugula, cucumber, tomato salad | No substitutions, no sides.

Classics

Choose House-Made Chips, Sweet or White Potato Fries.

French Dip

$16.00
Slow-cooked short ribs, provolone, au jus, red onion, toasted ciabatta.
Turkey Cranberry Chutney Ciabatta photo

Turkey Cranberry Chutney Ciabatta

$15.00
Roasted turkey, provolone, green apple slices, mixed greens, housemade cranberry chutney.
Corned Beef or Turkey Reuben photo

Corned Beef or Turkey Reuben

$15.00
Schwartz's sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, housemade Russian dressing, rye bread.

Grilled Chicken Sandwich

$15.00
Bacon, lettuce, tomato, Swiss, cheddar, avocado spread, Sriracha aioli on ciabatta bread.

Grilled Cheese

$9.00/+
Cheddar, provolone on sourdough | Add Ham or Bacon +$3.00 • Vegan Grilled Cheese $10.00 | GF Grilled Cheese $11.00

Tuna Melt

$12.00
Housemade tuna salad with tomato, lettuce, and cheddar cheese on sourdough.

Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Avocado Sandwich

$13.00
Classic bacon, lettuce, avocado, and tomato on sourdough.

Grilled Chicken Caesar Wrap

$14.00
Lettuce, tomato, housemade caesar dressing, spinach wrap.

Chef's Specials

Fried Rock Shrimp Po' Boy*

$17.00
Lettuce, tomato, chow chow remoulade, French ciabatta, Housemade Sweet or White Potato Fries, or Housemade Sweet & White Potato Chips.
Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict* photo

Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict*

$19.00
Smoked salmon, English muffin, poached eggs, roasted potatoes, veggies, hollandaise.
Chicken & Waffles photo

Chicken & Waffles

$16.00
Buttermilk fried chicken breast, house-made waffle, 100% maple syrup with fresh strawberries.

Classic Burrito*

$15.00
Slow cooked short ribs, local eggs, cheddar cheese, beans, spinach tortilla, side of pico | Add Avocado +$2.00
Fried Chicken & Cheddar Biscuit photo

Fried Chicken & Cheddar Biscuit

$10.00
Buttermilk fried chicken, cheddar cheese, housemade biscuit.

Classic Smoked Salmon Lox*

$14.00
Smoked salmon, garden herb cream cheese, capers, local micro-greens, diced red onions, toasted ciabatta.

Happy Bowls

Add Mushrooms +$1.00 | Avocado +$2.00 | Grape Tomatoes +$1.00

Breakfast Bowl* (AGF) photo

Breakfast Bowl* (AGF)

$15.00
Two local eggs your way, cheddar cheese, smoked bacon, over Breakfast Potatoes or Cheesy Grits | Add Local Buttermilk Fried Chicken +$4.00

Tofu Scramble (VN, GF)

$14.00
"Scrambled" tofu, red onion, seasonal vegetables, grape tomatoes, turmeric, lemon.

Shrimp & Grits (GF)

$18.00
Gulf shrimp, chopped bacon, cheesy grits, mushrooms, onions, tomatoes, red pepper, white wine sauce.

On a Bun

Served with House Made Chips, Sweet or White Potato Fries.

Beef Burger* (AGF)

$16.00
Lettuce, tomato, red onion, toasted bun | Add Cheese +$0.50 | Add Avocado +$2.00
Vegan Black Bean Burger (VN, AGF) photo

Vegan Black Bean Burger (VN, AGF)

$13.00
Chef's special recipe, spinach, pickled red onion, vegan cashew aioli, local bun.

Crab Cake Burger

$18.00
Maryland lump crab cake, red pepper fennel slaw, avocado, sriracha aioli, local bun.

Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich

$15.00
Buttermilk fried chicken breast, house-made hot sauce, pickles, brioche bun.

Sides

Cheesy Grits (GF)

$4.00/+
Small $4.00 | Large $6.00

Two Local, Cage - Free Eggs Your Way* (GF)

$4.00

Southern Thick Cut Bacon (GF)

$4.00

Turkey or Pork Sausage (GF)

$4.00

Fresh Fruit Cup (VN, GF)

$5.00

Breakfast Potatoes, White or Sweet Fries (V)

$4.00

Biscuit or English Muffin

$4.00

Toast

$3.00
Sourdough, Wheat, Rye, 7 Grain.

French Toast

$5.00/1 Piece

Sauteed Veggies (VN, GF)

$4.00

Smoothies

Green Machine (VN)

$6.00
Fresh apple, kale, spinach, avocado.

Fresh Strawberry (V)

$6.00
Strawberries, honey, vanilla, Greek yogurt, 2% milk.

Soups & Stew

Signature Scratchmade Soups:

Creamy Potato Leek (GF, V)

$5.00/+
Small $5.00 | Large $9.00

Creamy Tomato Basil (V)

$5.00/+
Small $5.00 | Large $9.00

Spicy Chicken & Andouille Sausage Gumbo

$5.00/+
Small $5.00 | Large $9.00

Butternut Squash (V, GF)

$5.00/+
Small $5.00 | Large $9.00

Vegan Chili (VN, GF)

$5.00/+
Small $5.00 | Large $9.00

Chicken & Dumplings

$5.00/+
Small $5.00 | Large $9.00

Indian Dal (VN, GF)

$15.00
Award-winning, fragrantly spiced, slow-cooked lentil & chickpea stew, over brown rice | Crostini on request.

Salads

Add Protein, Grilled or Blackened: Salmon* +$10.00 | Antibiotic Free (NAE) Grilled Chicken +$7.00 | Shrimp +$8.00 | Crumbled Bacon +$1.00 | Tuna Salad +$6.00 • Housemade Dressings (GF): Ranch | Blue Cheese | Champagne Vinaigrette | Balsamic Vinaigrette | Caesar | Honey Mustard | Miso Ginger.

Signature Spicy Shrimp Salad (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, DF, N)

$5.00/+
Small $5.00 | Large $9.00 • Fresh kale topped with dried cranberries and walnuts.

Classic Caesar (AGF)

$5.00/+
Small $5.00 | Large $9.00 • Fresh Romaine, housemate Caesar, fresh parmesan.

Garden Salad (GF)

$5.00/+
Small $5.00 | Large $9.00 • Organic spring mix, cherry tomatoes, carrots, cucumber, parmesan, choice of dressing.

Avocado Toast

On toasted Whole Grain imported Italian bread (GF +$1.00) | Add an Egg +$2.50

Smoked Salmon Avocado

$10.00
House-made avocado mash, smoked salmon, tomato, red onion, arugula.

Crispy Bacon Avocado

$9.00
House-made avocado mash, Southern thick cut bacon, tomato, red onion, arugula.

Pico Avocado (VN)

$8.00
House-made avocado mash, pico de gallo, red onion, arugula.

Make Brunch Bubbly

Mimosas Classic

$6.00
Upgrade to your choice of juice.

Mimosas Premium

$8.00
Upgrade to your choice of juice.

Premium Mimosa Flight

$30.00
1 bottle of bubbly, go Premium with 3 choices of juice: Pomegranate, Cranberry, Grapefruit, Pineapple, Orange.

Mimosa Party

$27.00
1 bottle of bubbly, juice.

Craft Cocktails

Purple Rain

$12.00
Locally crafted Conniption Kinship Gin, tonic, rosemary simple, orange bitters, fresh lime-beautiful Indigo hue!

French '75

$12.00
Bombay gin, prosecco, lemon juice, simple syrup, lemon twist.

Aperol, Campari or Italicus Spritz

$11.00
Your choice, Prosecco, Soda, garnish.

Let Them Drink Cake

$13.00
Pineapple upside-down cake in a glass! Smirnoff Vanilla, pineapple juice, grenadine, marachino cherry.

Spicy Mayan Mocha

$13.00
Adult Hot Cocoa! Camn Fine Mocha Liqueur, whole milk, cinnamon, cayenne, whipped cream, cinnamon stick.

Classic Bloody Mary

$10.00
Smirnoff, House-made Mary Mix, celery, lemon, lime, green olives.

Cranberry Mule

$12.00
Smirnoff apple, cranberry, rosemary simple syrup, cranberry bitters, ginger beer.

Hot Buttered Rum

$14.00
Dark spiced rum, cinnamon, butter, whipped cream, nutmeg garnish.

Local Beers

Local, expertly crafted. Check out our retail cooler!

Tobacco Wood

Fonta Flora

Carolina Brewing

Gizmo Brew Works

Fonta Flora Zero Alcohol & Alcohol Spritzer

Monday - Saturday 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm.

Main

Crispy Fried Calamari

$15.00
Fried calamari, house made Fresno pepper aioli.

Flash Fried Cauliflower

$11.00
A Refectory favorite! Lemon caper aioli.

Boxcarr Creamery Cheese Plate

$16.00
Local Boxcarr cheese selection, whipped Feta with crushed pistachio sprinkle, marinated olives & almonds, crostini, seasonal jam.

Imported Pecorino Pesto Arancini

$13.00
Lightly breaded risotto and stuffed, fried & served with house made marinara, crispy basil leaf.

House Made Lump Crabcake

$17.00
Pickled red onions, hearty herb champagne salad, lemon-Horseradish aioli.

Signature Hoisin Brussel Sprouts

$11.00
Flash-fried, tossed in a hoisin-tamari glaze.

Fall Panzanella

$18.00
Housemade focaccia croutons, pears, red onions, papitas, light blue cheese, roasted pumpkin, butternut squash, arugula, rosemary, thyme, autumn balsamic.

Autumn Burrata Salad

$20.00
Arugula & red leaf blend, imported buratta, speck, roasted pepitas, grilled pumpkin, apple cider reduction.

Signature Soups

Signature Scratchmade Soups:

Creamy Potato Leek (GF, V)

$5.00
$9.00

Chicken & Dumplings

$5.00
$9.00

Spicy Chicken & Andouille Sausage Gumbo

$5.00
$9.00

Vegan Chili (VN, GF)

$5.00
$9.00

Creamy Tomato Basil (V)

$5.00
$9.00

Indian Dal (VN, AGF)

$15.00
Award-winning, fragrantly spiced, slow-cooked lentil & chickpea stew, over brown rice | Pita on request, not GF.

Salads & Sandwiches

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 | Miso Ginger | All dressings are Gluten Free.

Grilled Chicken Sandwich

$15.00
Bacon, lettuce, tomato, Swiss, cheddar, avocado spread, sriracha aioli, ciabatta.

Corned Beef or Turkey Rueben

$15.00
Schwartz's sauerkraut, Swiss, housemade Russian dressing, rye bread.

Signature Spicy Shrimp Salad (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 eggs, romaine | Substitute Salmon +$4.00

Miso - Ginger Marinated Kale (GF, VN, DF, N)

$5.00
$9.00

Classic Caesar (V, AGF)

$5.00
$9.00

Garden Salad (VN, GF)

$5.00
$9.00

Smoothies

Green Machine (VN)

$6.00
Fresh apple, kale, spinach, avocado.

Fresh Strawberry (V)

$6.00
Strawberries, honey, vanilla, Greek yogurt, 2% milk.

Ice Cream

Italian Gelato* (GF)

$5.00
$8.00
Mint Choc Chip, Cappuccino, Choc Hazelnut.

Italian Sorbeto* (VN, GF)

$5.00
$8.00
Coconut or Raspberry.

Bring on the Bubbles

Mimosas Classic

$6.00/Glass

Mimosas Premium

$8.00/Glass

Classic Mimosa Party

$27.00
1 bottle of bubbly, choice of juice.

Premium Mimosa Flight

$30.00
1 bottle of bubbly, 3 choices of juice: Peach | Cranberry | Grapefruit | Pineapple | Orange.

Craft Cocktails

Hot Buttered Rum

$14.00
Dark spiced rum, cinnamon, butter, whipped cream, nutmeg garnish.

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!

Hot Toddy

$13.00
Buffalo Trace, honey, fresh lemon juice, cinnamon stick.

Classic Margarita

$13.00
Camarena Silver, Triple Sec, lime juice.

Espresso Martini

$14.00
Smirnoff vanilla, Creme de Cacao, Baileys, double shot espresso.

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.

Non - Alcoholic Beverages

Republic of Tea

$3.00
Unsweetened Black Blueberry Hibiscus (Herbal).

Coke Products

$3.00
Sprite | Canada Dry Ginger Ale | Coke | Diet Coke | Coke Zero.

San Pellegrino Sodas

$3.00
Aranciata orange with prickly pear, limonata, and grapefruit.

San Pellegrino

$2.50
Sparkling water.

Monday - Thursday: 4:30 - 8:30 pm, Friday - Saturday: 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm | Vegetarian (V) | Vegan (VN) | Gluten Free (GF) | Dairy Free (DF) | Has Nuts (N) | Available GF (AGF) • *Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness • Please note: Limit of 2 separate checks per table, thank you.

Starters

Crispy Fried Calamari photo

Crispy Fried Calamari

$15.00
Fried calamari, house made Fresno pepper aiol.
Flash Fried Cauliflower (V, DF) photo

Flash Fried Cauliflower (V, DF)

$11.00
A Refectory favorite | Lemon caper aioli.

Boxcarr Creamery Cheese Plate (N, AGF)

$16.00
Local boxcarr cheese selection, whipped feta with crushed pistachio sprinkle, marinated olives & almonds, crostini, seasonal jam.
Imported Pecorino Pesto Arancini (V) photo

Imported Pecorino Pesto Arancini (V)

$13.00
Lightly breaded risotto and stuffed, fried & served with house made marinara, crispy basil leaf.

House Made Lump Crab Cake (DF)

$17.00
Pickled red onions, hearty herb champagne salad, lemon-Horseradish aioli
Signature Hoisin Brussels Sprouts (V) photo

Signature Hoisin Brussels Sprouts (V)

$11.00
Flash-fried, tossed in a hoisin-tamari glaze.
Fall Panzanella (V, ADF, NF) photo

Fall Panzanella (V, ADF, NF)

$18.00
Housemade Focaccia Croutons, Pears, Red Onions, Papitas, Light Blue Cheese, Roasted Pumpkin, Butternut Squash, Arugula, Rosemary, Thyme, Autumn Balsamic

Autumn Burrata Salad (V, GF)

$20.00
Arugula & red leaf blend, imported Buratta, Speck, roasted pepitas, grilled pumpkin, apple cider reduction

Salads

Housemade Dressings: Ranch | Blue Cheese | Champagne Vinaigrette | Balsamic Vinaigrette | All dressings are Gluten Free.

Signature Kale (VN, GF, DF, N)

$5.00
$9.00
Marinated kale, dried cranberry, walnuts.

Classic Caesar (V, AGF)

$5.00
$9.00
Romaine, parmesan, house-made croutons.

Garden Salad (V, GF)

$5.00
$9.00
Organic spring mix, parmesan, tomato, cucumber, carrots.

Carolina Cobb (GF)

$16.00
Grilled chicken, avocado, tomato, crumbled blue cheese, bacon, local eggs, romaine | *Substitute Salmon +$4.00

Soups & Chili

Signature Scratchmade Soups:

Creamy Potato Leek (V, GF)

$5.00
$9.00

Creamy Tomato Basil (V)

$5.00
$9.00

Spicy Chicken & Andouille Sausage Gumbo

$5.00
$9.00

Award - Winning Vegan Chili (VN, GF)

$5.00
$9.00

Chicken & Dumplings

$5.00
$9.00

Seafood

Octopus Fra Diavolo (DF, NF)

$30.00
Grilled octopus, seared shrimp, spicy house marinara, fresh local herbs, linguine
Miso Maple Salmon* photo

Miso Maple Salmon*

$30.00
Norwegian salmon, seared wild mushrooms, shaved brussel & sweet potato hash, Miso-sweet potato reduction

House Made Lump Crab Cakes

$27.00
Two crab cakes, Pickled red onions, hearty herb champagne salad, lemon-Horseradish aioli, grilled asparagus
Garlic Shrimp Linguini photo

Garlic Shrimp Linguini

$26.00
Gulf shrimp, arugula, grape tomatoes, shallots, garlic, olive oil, white wine, & crostini.

Poultry, Pork, Beef

Chicken Marsala photo

Chicken Marsala

$26.00
Lightly breaded chicken, marsala wine sauce, cremini mushrooms over linguini.
Local Beef Bolognese photo

Local Beef Bolognese

$24.00
First Hands Foods pasture raised beef, house-made marinara, linguine, freshly grated parmesan, crostini.

Red Wine Braised Short Ribs (GF, NF)

$30.00
Root vegetable gratin, roasted asparagus, smokey pine scented beef demi glaze
Local Grilled Beef Tenderloin photo

Local Grilled Beef Tenderloin

$38.00
Painted Hills Beef Tenderloin, herb & garlic mashers, grilled asparagus, rosemary horseradish creme

Vegetarian & Vegan

Thai Chili Tempura Cauliflower (V)

$21.00
Wicked Weed Pernicious tempura battered cauliflower, black pearl rice, charred shishitos, mustard greens, Thai chili and garlic reduction.

Roasted Pumpkin Alfredo (V)

$23.00
Roasted pumpkin, pumpkin puree, nutmeg bechamel, papitas, aged Imported Italian Pecorino
Fall Walnut Gnocchi (V, ANF) photo

Fall Walnut Gnocchi (V, ANF)

$24.00
Local gnocchi, Autumn balsamic reduction, walnuts, pumpkin, butternut squash, goat cheese, red leaf lettuce
Indian Dal (GF, VN) photo

Indian Dal (GF, VN)

$15.00
Award-winning, fragrantly spiced, slow-cooked lentil & chickpea stew, over brown rice | Crostini on request, not GF.

Ice Creams

Italian Gelato (GF)

Mint chocolate chip, cappuccino chocolate hazelnut.

Italian Sorbetto (VN, GF)

Coconut or Raspberry.

Tuesday, October 24, 2023, 6 PM | Presented by: Executive Chef Jake Miles, Pastry Chef Rosa Redel & Laurence O. Vuelta, Sunrise Wines, CSW, CSS

Menu

Mixer

Cured rosemary beef tenderloin Bresaola carne salads, Pine nuts, shaved radicchio, green apples, roasted butternut squash polenta crackers. CollAlto Extra Dry Prosecco Millesimato, Valdobbiadene

First Course

White acorn & pumpkin soup, sage orange cream, accompanied by roasted, Braised three cabbages on squid ink crostini. Raina Grechetto, Umbria

Second Course

Smoked Pumpkin and roasted sweet pepper Caponata, Speck, sweet potatoes, white cherry & apple cider balsamic reduction. Fazio “Castelmedia” Nerello Mascalese, Sicily

Third Course

Wagyu beef porcini butter seared culotte, chestnut risotto, rosemary olive oil Cantina del Pino Barbera d’Alba, Piemonte

Dessert

Dark chocolate hazelnut mousse, dark chocolate cake, toasted housemade marshmallow, red wine cherry compote, graham hazelnut crunch. Alvi “Hera” Primitivo di Matera, Basilicata

Order by Sunday, Nov 19th, 4pm | Pick up by 5pm, Wednesday, Nov. 22nd

The Meal

Rosemary Roasted Turkey Breast (GF)

$16.00/lb
With ginger cranberry relish.

Mashed Potatoes (V) (GF)

$8.00/4-5 svgs

Green Beans (VN) (GF)

$9.00/4-5 svgs
With onions & red peppers.

Savory Herbed Stuffing

$10.00/4-5 svgs

Mac & Cheese (V)

$20.00/10-12 svgs

Bolognese Mac & Cheese

$35.00/8-10 svgs

Signature Kale Salad (VN) (GF) (N)

$12.00/4-5 svgs
Massaged Kale, housemade Miso ginger vinaigrette, walnuts & craisins.

Garden Salad (V) (GF)

$12.00/4-5 svgs
Choice of Ranch, balsamic, champagne vinaigrette.

Housemade Turkey Gravy

$8.00/pint

Dessert & Breads

Carrot-Cake-Crusted Pumpkin

$40.00/+
Cheesecake • 1/2 $40.00 | Whole $60.00

Banana or Zucchini Bread

$13.00/loaf/dozen

Yeast Rolls or Biscuits

$13.00/loaf/dozen

Pies

Apple

$24.00

Pumpkin

$24.00

Pecan

$24.00

Apple Cranberry

$24.00

Key Lime

$24.00
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