Upper

LOCAL FARMERS MARKET SPECIAL

OX CHEEK BOLOGNESE 17 low & slow cheeks / bucatini / classic mirepoix / 3 tomato / pecorino / fresh basil

DINNER SALAD and SOUP

West

Santa Monica

APPETIZERS
BRAISED LAMB CREPES 10 madras curry / wilted spinach / israeli feta / lavender demi / WILD MUSHROOM RAVIOLI roasted garlic-veal veloute / truffled wild arugula / local goat cheese BURRATA greenapple-blackberry panzanella / blistered tomato / chamomile salt / fresh basil / dill-mustard vinaigrette CHICKEN TAWOOK tawook marinated kabobs / garbonzo / snap peas / tomato-red pepper relish 10

WILD ARUGULA 11 point reyes blue cheese dressing / smoked bacon / dried cherries / CURRIED CHICKEN SALAD 12 field greens / napa cabbage / bell pepper / cucumber / basmati rice / goma dressing / crispy wontons CHARRED BROCCOLI SALAD 12 local spinach / sundried tomato / raisins / feta vinaigrette / balsamic syrup / grilled ciabatta ROASTED CORN SOUP black bean falafel / sumac oil / 9

12

14

SEARED BEEF CARPACCIO 13 toasted cumin tzatziki / grilled romaine / kalamata / zatar / pecorino / caper-honey vinaigrette VEGETABLE CARPACCIO 10 golden beets / beluga lentil / smoked tomato vinaigrette / sprouts sambuca infused goat cheese / meyer lemon AHI TUNA CRISPY TACOS 12 plantain shell / rice cracker / orange-chipotle vinaigrette / jicama-cucumber salsa PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND MUSSELS garlic-saffron broth / tasso ham / ciabatta croutons / 15

ON THE WOOD

served with housemade potato chips & spicy pickled vegetables THE BURGER house ground dry aged beef blend / arugula balsamic-walla walla onion marmalade pasilla goat cheese spread / toasted brioche / (served with pomme frites) GRILLED CHEESE
(SORRY NO SUBSTITUTIONS)

15

13

PLATES
JIDORI HALF BIRD tomato / yellow hominy / pea tendrils / quajillo sauce / PAN ROASTED FILET MIGNON roasted garlic-smoked bacon whipped potatoes / red onion-roasted jalapeno relish / classic madeira sauce 18 27

sharp cheddar / goat / blue cheese / caramelized onions / buttered brioche bread (served with tomato soup shot) ROASTED VEGGIE BURGER 12 housemade veggie patty / grilled pineapple relish / avocado / piquillo pepper / tomato aioli / toasted brioche bun CLASSIC MEATLOAF 14 sliced house blend / black olive tomato sauce / arugula / smoked tomato vinaigrette / fontina cheese / soft cuban roll BLT 14 pastrami spiced nueskis bacon / green tomato / butter lettuce / chipotle-sundried tomato aioli / toasted brioche SEARED TUNA 15 wasabi-cilantro mayo / mixed greens / mint-chile vinaigrette / toasted focaccia

PAN ROASTED COD 25 aji amarillo spice / tomato-white bean stew / roasted shitake / snap peas / yellow pepper / cilantro SHELLS & CHEESE asiago / goat cheese / irish white cheddar / mozzarella / tarragon / tasso ham / crunchy parmesan crust 13

BRAISED SHORT RIBS 24 6 hour braised rib / root vegetable pan gravy / fresno chile / parsnip-fennel puree FLATIRON STEAK McDaniel smoked bacon-blue cheese slaw / bourbon balsamic demi 20

SIDES
SMOKED BACON BLUE CHEESE or SAUCED CHIPOTLE FRIES SHERRY-BOURBON SAUTEED MUSHROOMS & ONIONS ROASTED GARLIC-SMOKED BACON WHIPPED POTATOES

6.5

CHILE SPICED SALMON 22 blue lake beans / israeli couscous / sweet tomatoes / piquillo / fennel butter BERKSHIRE PORK CHOP 23 coffee spice / cider braised collard greens / crispy panchetta / consomme poached egg PAN SEARED CRAB CAKES orzo / wilted spinach / santa barbara olives / orange-piquillo salsa 22

SAUTEED BLUE LAKE GREEN BEANS WITH ROASTED SHALLOTS & CITRUS ZEST WHOLE ROASTED SWEET CORN WITH AVOCADO BUTTER & COTIJA CHEESE CARMELIZED CAULIFLOWER WITH SAGE, PARMESAN & CHILI FLAKES FIELD GREENS SALAD

*the consumption of raw or undercooked eggs, meat, poultry, seafood or shellfish may increase your risk of food borne illness

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