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    • Brunch 


    Brunch Menu

    Starters

    • Marinated Olives 8

      gate, picholine, castelvetrano

    • Deviled Eggs 5

      Tarragon, Pickled Shallots. 3 Halves

    • Little Gem Salad 11

      romaine, parmesan, pickled shallot, pipits, bacon, egg

    • Spring Greens & Asparagus Salad 13

      crispy duck egg, red oak lettuce, capers, shallots, amaranth

    • Island Burrata & Snow Peas 15

      strawberries, toasted country bread

    • Crispy Chickpeas 7

      Garlic, Lemon Zest, Smoked Paprika

    • Crunch Chicken Thighs 11

      honey soy sesame sauce, housemade ranch, celery

    • Roasted Slagel Farm Beef Meatballs 14

      Marinara, Shaved Pecorino

    Brunchy

    • Avocado Toast 14

      pink grapefruit, goat cheese, arugula, chickpeas

    • Breakfast Burrito 16

      Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Salsa, Breakfast Potatoes

    • Brunch Classic 12

      Eggs Your Way, Ham or Bacon, Breakfast Potatoes, Toast

    • Bourbon French Toast 14

      Cinnamon Sugar, Maple Syrup

    • Eggs Benedict 16

      English Muffin, Poached Egg, Ham, Hollandaise, Breakfast Potatoes

      Add Avocado $4

    • Bagel Sammie 16

      smoked salmon, avocado, horseradish cream cheese - add fried egg (2)

    Lunchy

    • Spring Greens & Asparagus Salad 18

      duck egg, red oak lettuce, capers, shallot, amaranth with choice of seared salmon or sliced strip steak Add a full manhattan center cut steak (10)

    • Falafel Sandwich 14

      Pea puree, arugula, tahini sauce, frites

    • Croque-Monsieur 16

      Grilled Gooey Gruyere & Ham Sandwich, Frites. Make It a “madame” and Add an Egg (2)

    • The Social Smash Burger 15

      8 oz, Gruyere, Fried Onions, Housemade Pickles, Frites

    • Mushroom Pasta 17

      Seasonal Mushrooms, Mushroom Jus, Ricotta Salata

    House Cut Steaks

    Served with demi glace and potatoes. Ask for the reserve list if you want something more... Add Béarnaise sauce (2)

    • Manhattan Cut 33

      6 oz

    • Filet Mignon 38

      6 oz

    • New York Strip 45

      12 oz

    • Ribeye 48

      14oz

    Sides

    • House Cut Fries 6

    • Grilled Asparagus & Bearnaise 10

    • Mac & Cheese 10

    • Catalpa Bacon 5

    • Toasted Bagel & Butter 3

    • Breakfast or Smashed Potatoes 8

    Just For Kids

    • French Toast or Scrambled Eggs 12

      with breakfast potatoes & chocolate milk or soda

    Beverages

    Cocktails

    • Clockwork Orange 13

      Bourbon, Rooibos, Bitters, Orange Swath

    • Mon Ami Josephine 15

      8 Year Aged Rum, Banana Liqueur, Lime

    • Edna Murray's Pink Lady 13

      Gin, Lemon, Applejack, Grenadine

    • Front Row Center 15

      Sparkling Wine, Gin, Peychaud's Bitters, Lemon

    • City of New Orleans 14

      Rye, Cognac, Absinthe, Bitters

    • Stan Mikita's Mezcal Margarita 16

      Mezcal, Orange Liqueur, Agave Nectar, Lime

    • Health, Wealth & Happiness 12

      Dutch Chocolate Vodka, Coffee Liqueur, Espresso

    Wines by The Glass

    • Sparkling

    • Mionetto Prosecco Avantgarde, Italy 12

    • Domaine Camille Braun Cremant Brut, France 18

    • Gougenheim Sparkling Rose, Argentina 14

    • White

    • Seaglass Pinot Grigio, '20, CA 13

    • Louis Jadot Macon-Villages Burgundy, '20, France 15

    • Matua Sauvignon Blanc, '21, New Zealand 13

    • Chamisal Chardonnay Stainless, CA 17

    • Firesteed Riesling, '16, OR 12

    • Rose

    • Bieler Pere et Fils Sabine Rose, France 12

    • Red

    • Chateau Pey La Tour Bordeaux, France 15

    • Van Duzer Pinot Noir, OR 16

    • Broadside Margarita Vineyard Merlot, CA 14

    • Snoqualmie Whistle Stop Red Blend, WA 13

    • Rickshaw Cabernet Sauvignon, CA 12

    Beer

    • Drafts

      4 rotating brews on tap. Just ask!

    • Bottles & Cans

    • Bitburger, Pilsner, Germany, 12oz, 5% 8

    • Schlitz, Lager, IL, 12oz, 4% 6

    • Destihl, Flanders Red, IL, 12oz, 6% 7

    • Dovetail, Hellas Lager, IL 16oz, 4.5% 10

    • Oswego, Arnie's Scotch Ale, IL 16oz, 8% 13

    • Weihenstephen, NA Wheat, Germany, 12oz 8

    For the Virgin

    • Understudy 8

      Wild Black Cherry Juice, Lime, Soda

    • Baby Mule 8

      Ginger Beer, Lime Juice

    • Blackened Lemonade 8

      Activated Charcoal, Lemon, Maple Syrup

    Lunch 


    Starters

    • Marinated Olives 8

      gate, picholine, castelvetrano

    • Deviled Eggs 5

      tarragon, pickled shallots, 3 halves

    • Little Gem Salad 11

      romaine, parmesan, pickled shallot, pipits, bacon, egg

    • Spring Greens & Asparagus Salad 13

      crispy duck egg, red oak lettuce, capers, shallot, amaranth

    • Island Burrata & Snow Peas 15

      strawberries, toasted country bread

    • Crispy Chickpeas 7

      garlic, lemon zest, smoked paprika

    • Roasted Slagel Farm Beef Meatballs 14

      marinara, shaved pecorino

    Steaks

    all steaks served with demi-glace and marrow-smashed potatoes

    • House Steaks

    • Manhattan Center Strip, 6oz 33

    • Filet Mignon, 6oz 38

    • New York Strip, 12oz 45

    • Ribeye, 14oz 48

    • Reserved Steaks

    • Manhattan Center Strip, 8oz 41

    • Filet Mignon, 8oz 48

    • New York Strip, 14oz 51

    • Dry-Aged Bone-In-Ribeye, 16oz 61

    Lunch

    • Avocado Toast 14

      Pink grapefruit, toast cheese, arugula, chickpeas

    • Falafel Sandwich 14

      pea puree, arugula, tahini sauce, frites

    • Croque-Monsieur 15

      grilled gooey gruyere & ham sandwich, frites make it a "madame" and add an egg (2)

    • The Social Smash Burger 15

      8oz, gruyere, fried onion, housemade pickles, frites

    • Mushroom Pasta 17

      seasonal mushrooms, mushroom jus, ricotta salata

    • Bagel Sammie 14

      house-cured salmon, avocado, horseradish cream cheese, add fried egg (2)

    Sides

    • House Cut Fries 6

    • Grilled Asparagus & Bearnaise 10

    • Mac & Cheese 10

    • Smashed Potatoes 8

    Just For Kids

    Age 10 & Under $10

    • Crispy Chicken

    • Pasta with Butter or Red Sauce

    • Ice Cream Sundae

    Dinner

    Steaks

    Reserve steaks feature top quality, sustainably raised heritage black Angus beef by Linz. 

    All steaks served with demi-glace and marrow-smashed potatoes. 




    HOUSE STEAKS  

    Manhattan Center Strip, 6 oz, 33
    Filet Mignon, 6 oz, 38
    New York Strip, 12 oz, 45
    Ribeye, 14 oz, 48

    RESERVED STEAKS    

    Manhattan Center Strip, 8 oz, 41
    Filet Mignon, 8 oz, 48
    New York Strip, 14 oz, 51
    Dry-Aged Bone-In Ribeye, 16 oz, 61


    Starters to Share

    • Marinated Olives 8 v

      gaeta, picholine, castelvetrano

    • Deviled Eggs 5 GF

      tarragon, pickled shallots. 3 halves

    • Spring Greens & Asparagus Salad 13

      crispy duck egg, red oak lettuce, capers, shallot, amaranth

    • Island Burrata & Snow Peas 15

      strawberries, toasted country bread

    • Little Gem Salad 11 GF

      romaine, parmesan, pickled shallot, pepitas, egg, bacon

    • Sweet Peas & Goat Cheese Spread 14

      pistachio, mint, sesame, pita

    • Crispy Chickpeas 7 GF,V

      lemon zest, smoked paprika, coriander

    • Crab Cake 17

      jumbo lump crab meat, green goddess aioli, lime, garlic

    • Meatballs 13

      slagel farm beef, marinara, shaved pecorino

    • Crunchy Chicken Thighs 11

      honey soy sesame sauce, housemade ranch, celery

    • Chef's Selection of 3 Artisanal Cheeses 18

      honeycomb, pickled fennel, crackers

    Entrées

    • Seared Salmon 27 GF

      blackened or glaze, dill yogurt, cucumber

    • Half Roasted Chicken 24

      fava beans, cippolini onions, spring garlic, chicken jus

    • Beer Battered Whitefish 32

      spring asparagus, fennel, housemade tartar sauce

    • Bone-In Heritage Pork Chop 27 GF

      roasted parish and honeycrisp apple, brown butter, sage

    Pasta

    • Clam & Chorizo Spaghettini 24

      white wine, shallot, garlic, pecorino, spaghettini

    • Lamb Bolognese 18

      red wine, ricotta salata, chitarra pasta

    • Mushroom Cavatelli 17

      seasonal mushrooms, mushroom jus, ricotta salata

    Sides

    • House Cut Fries 6 GF,V

    • Vegetable of the Day 10

    • Grilled Asparagus & Bearnaise 12

    • Sautéed Mushrooms 11 GF,V

    • Macaroni & Cheese 8

    • Marrow Smashed Potatoes 10 GF

    Early Bird Special

    orders must be places by 6:15pm

    • To Start

      Little Gem Salad

    • Choose One

      Manhattan Center Strip(add 8)
      Roasted Chicken
      Mushroom Cavatelli

    • Dessert

      Panna Cotta

    • $35 per person

    Just For Kids

    Age 10 & Under | $14

    • Crispy Chicken

    • Pasta with Butter or Red Sauce

    • Ice Cream Sundae

    • Complimentary For Kids Under 5

    Cocktails

    Our scratch kitchen driven cocktails change continue to evolve based on the week and season.
    Those listed here are some of our classics.

    Cocktail Collection

    • Clockwork Orange 13

      bourbon, rooibos, bitters, orange swath, nostalgia

    • Mon Ami Josephine 15

      8 year aged rum, banana liqueur, lime

    • Edna Murray's Pink Lady 13

      gem, lemon, applejack, grenadine

    • Front Row Center 15

      sparkling wine, gin, peychaud's bitters, lemon

    • City of New Orleans 14

      rye, cognac, absinthe, bitters

    • Stan Mikita's Mezcal Margarita 16

      mezcal, tequila, orange liqueur, agave nectar, lime

    • Health, Wealth & Happiness 12

      dutch chocolate vodka, coffee liqueur, espresso

    For the Virgin

    • Understudy 8

      wild black cherry juice, lime, soda

    • Baby Mule 8

      Ginger beer, lime

    • Blackened Lemonade 8

      Activated charcoal, lemon juice, maple syrup

    Wines

    Wines by The Glass

    Sparkling

    • Mionetto Prosecco Avantgarde, Italy 12

    • Domaine Camille Braun Cremant Brut, France 18

    • Gougenheim Sparkling Rosé, Argentina 14

    White

    • Seaglass Pinot Grigio '20 CA 13

    • Jadot Macon-Villages White '20, France 15

    • Matua Sauvignon Blanc '21, New Zealand 13

    • Chamisal Chardonnay Stainless, CA 17

    • Firesteed Riesling '16, OR 12

    Rose

    • Bieler Pere et Fils Sabine Rose, France 12

    Red

    • Chateau Pey La Tour Bordeaux, France 15

    • Van Duzer Pinot Noir, OR 16

    • Broadside Margarita Vineyard Merlot, CA 14

    • Snoqualmie Whistle Stop Red Blend, WA 13

    • Rickshaw Cabernet Sauvignon, CA 12

    Wines by The Bottle

    Sparkling

    • Mionetto Prosecco Avantgarde, Italy 38

    • Domaine Camille Braun Cremant Brut, France 64

    • Gougenheim Sparkling Rose, Argentina 48

    • Nicolas Feuillatte Brut Champagne, France 92

    • Dom Perignon Champagne "10, France 250

    White

    • Seaglass Pinot Grigio '20, CA 44

    • Jadot Macon-Villages White Burgundy '20, France 46

    • Whitehall Lane Sauvignon Blanc '19, CA 52

    • Matua Sauvignon Blanc '21, New Zealand 36

    • Stadt Krems Gruner Veltliner, Austria 38

    • L'Ecole N" 41 Chenin Blanc, WA 52

    • Tenshen White Viognier, CA 61

    • Chamisal Chardonnay Stainless, CA 58

    • Rombauer Chardonnay '20, CA 94

    • Firesteed Riesling '16, OR 42

    Rose

    • Bieler Pere et Fils Sabine Rose, France 44

    Red

    • Snoqualmie Whistle Stop Red Blend '18, WA 38

    • Antinori Peppoli Chianti Classico '18, Italy 63

    • Chateau Pey La Tour Bordeaux '19, France 52

    • Van Duzer Pinot Noir, OR 56

    • Bethel Heights Pinot Noir '19, OR 78

    • Chateau Pesquie Rouge Rhone, France 47

    • Bouchard Pere & Fils Nuits-St-Georges, '12, France 110

    • Broadside Margarita Vineyard Merlot, CA 48

    • Michele Chiarlo Tortoniano Barolo '16, Italy 94

    • Michael David Winery Petite Petit Sirah, CA 49

    • Marques de Riscal Rioja Reserva '16, Spain 56

    • Rickshaw Cabernet Sauvignon '20, CA 42

    • Stag's Leap Petite Sirah '18, CA 79

    • Brassfield Eruption Red Blend '17, CA 48

    • The Prisoner Red Blend '19, CA 88

    • Joel Gott 815 Cabernet Sauvignon '19, CA 44

    • Edge Cabernet Sauvignon '18, CA 58

    • Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon '19, CA 140

    Beer

    Drafts

    4 rotating brews on tap. Just ask!

    • 4 rotating brews on tap. Just ask!

    Bottles & Cans

    • Bitburger, Pilsner, Germany 8

      12 oz, 5%

    • Schlitz, lager, IL 6

      16 oz, 4%

    • Destihl, Wild Sour Series: Flanders Red, IL 7

      12 oz, 6%

    • Dovetail, Hellas Lager, IL 10

      16 oz, 4.5%

    • Oswego Brewing, Arnies Scotch Ale, IL 13

      16 oz, 8%

    • Weihenstephen, NA Wheat, Germany 8

      12 oz n/a

    Bites

    • Marinated Olive 8

      gaeta, picholine, castelvetrano

    • Poutine 10

      frites, white cheddar, bacon, gravy

    • Meatballs 13

      slagel farm beef, marinara, shaved pecorino

    • Catalpa Grove Ham & Gruyere Sandwich 16

      dijon mustard, frites

    • The Social Smash Burger 15

      gruyere, crispy onion, housemade pickles, frites

    • Crispy Chicken Thighs 11

      honey soy sesame sauce, housemade ranch, celery

    • Chef's Selection of 3 Artisanal Cheeses 18

      honeycomb, pickled fennel, crackers

    • House Cut Fries 6

    Desserts

    • Panna Cotta 8

      made in house with love

    • Arnie's Chocolate Velvet Cake 10

      raspberry sauce

    • Pecan Streusel Carrot Cake 8

      cream cheese filing, chai sauce

    • Sour Cream Cheesecake 10

      cherries jubilee

    • Chef's Selection of 3 Artisanal Cheeses 18

      honeycomb, pickled fennel, crackers

    Ice Cream Social

    • Ice Cream or Sorbet

      chef's whim, please inquire 5 /

      add a pour of Pedro Ximenez sherry or prosecco 4

    Dessert Cocktails

    • Health, Wealth & Happiness 10

      dutch chocolate vodka, coffee liqueur, espresso

    Coffee & Hot Tea

    • Sparrow Coffee Stolp Island Social Blend

    • Sparrow Espresso Stolp Island Social Blend

      espresso, cappuccino. latte, macchiato

    • Selection of Steven Smith Teas

    Dessert Wine

    • Quinta do Noval Tawny Port 10 Year Old 14

    • Quinta do Infantado Ruby Port 10

    • Dow's Vintage Port, 2017 26

    • El Maestro Sierra, Pedro Ximenez Sherry 13

    Cognac

    • Maison Rouge VSOP 9

    • Hennessy VSOP 12

    • Hennessy XO 29

    • Chateau de Maniban VSOP Bas-Armagnac 16

    Brandy

    • Aveleda Adega Velha 12 Year Old 14

    • Lecompte Calvados 12 Year Old 23

    Cordials

    • Lairds Applejack 10

    • Averna Amaro 12

    • Green Chartreuse 15

    • Frangelico 10

    • Gran Marnier 14

    • Kahlua 11

    • Baileys 12

    • Mr. Black Coffee Liqueur 9

    • Fernet Branca 12

    • Absinthe 12

    • Sambuca White 12

    • Benedictine 13

    • Amaretto Disaronno 12

    • Godiva Chocolate Liqueur 10

    • St. Elder 8

    • St. Germaine 12

    Your dinner will be served to the center of the table for all to share in 3 courses.  

    $54 per person 

    1st Course - (host chooses 3)

    • Spring Green & Asparagus Salad, Crispy Duck Egg, Red Oak Lettuce, Capers, Shallot, Amaranth

    • Gem Salad, Romaine, Creamy Dijon, Parmesan, Pickled Shallots, Pepita, Egg

    • Crispy Chickpeas, Lemon Zest, Smoked Paprika, Coriander

    • Meatballs, Marinara Sauce, Almonds, Shaved Pecorino Cheese

    • Island Burrata & Snow Peas, Strawberries, Toasted Country Bread

    • Sweet Peas & Goat Cheese Spread, Pistachio, Mint, Sesame, Pita

    Entrees (host chooses 2)

    • Seared Salmon, Mustard Honey Glazed, Dill Yogurt, Cucumber Salad

    • Roasted Chicken, Fava Beans, Cippolini Onions, Spring Garlic, Chicken Jus

    • Mushroom Cavatelli, Seasonal Mushrooms, Mushroom Jus, Ricotta Salata

    • Lamb Bolognese, Ricotta Salata, Red Wine, Chitarra Pasta

    • New York Strip House Steak, Demi Glace, Bone Marrow Potatoes ($15 uncharge)

    Dessert (host chooses 2)

    • Chocolate Velvet Cake

    • Ice Cream Sundae

    • Carrot Cake

    • Panna Cotta

    Please select one salad & dessert in advance and feel free to allow your guest to order their entree upon arrival.  

    (for groups under 20, over 20 requires an entree count 3 days prior) 

    $65 per person 

    Salad

    • Spring Green & Asparagus Salad, Crispy Duck Egg, Red Oak Lettuce, Capers, Shallots, Amaranth

    • Gem Salad, Romaine, Creamy Dijon, Pickled Shallots, Pepita, Egg

    Entrees

    • Mushroom Cavatelli, Seasonal Mushrooms, Mushroom Jus, Ricotta Salata

    • Half Roasted Chicken, Fava Beans, Cippolini Onions, Spring Garlic, Chicken Jus

    • Seared Salmon, Mustard Honey Glazed, Dill Yogurt, Cucumber Salad

    • 8oz Manhattan, Marrow Butter Potatoes, Red Wine Demi Glace

    Dessert

    • Chocolate Velvet Cake

    • Ice Cream Sundae

    Please select one salad & dessert in advance and feel free to allow your guests to order their choice of entree upon arrival.

    (for groups under 20, over 20 requires a food count 3 days prior) 

    $38

    Salad

    • Spring Greens & Asparagus Salad, Crispy Duck Egg, Red Oak Lettuce, Capers, Shallot, Amaranth

    • Gem Salad, Romaine, Creamy Dijon, Parmesan, Pickled Shallots, Pepita, Egg

    Entrees

    • Mushroom Pasta, Seasonal Mushrooms, Mushroom Jus, Ricotta Salata

    • Roasted Chicken, Fava Beans, Cippolini Onions, Spring Garlic, Chicken Jus

    • Seared Salmon, Mustard Honey Glazed, Dill Yogurt, Cucumber Salad

    Dessert

    • Chocolate Velvet Cake

    • Carrot Cake

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