PASTA AND MORE

Mussels and Toast   13.95
What could be better than Prince Edward Island mussels steamed open in a heavenly broth of wine and stock with roasted cherry tomatoes and thyme, enriched with butter at the last second and served with thick pieces of toasted focaccia rubbed with a garlic clove. So good!

Grilled Shrimp, Broccolini and Peppers with Polenta        18.95
Grilled with the vegetables, tumbled over polenta parmigiana and garnished with lemon oil and a drizzle of salsa verde, this is a “shrimp and grits” your mama never dreamed of.

Green Lasagne with Cheese and Tomato     16.95
A labor of love. Homemade spinach pasta comes rolling forth from the pasta machine brilliantly green and very thin. It is layered with housemade ricotta cheese scented with nutmeg, and a light, fresh tomato sauce–eons away from the heavy, dense lasagne of the past. Simple, delicate, authentic, and so good.

Linguine with Clams    13.00  |  22.00 
An icon of the Italian-American canon, this is a straight-up version of the old-school dish we love. It involves olive oil and sizzling garlic, white wine and clam broth, and a couple handfuls of fresh, briny clams. Next comes imported linguine, butter, a tong’s worth of pasta water and lots of tossing. To finish, a shower of chopped parsley. And etiquette be damned, feel free to slurp the shells and lick the bowl.

PLATE DINNERS – served after 5pm with your choice of two sides 

Grilled Fluke with Springtime Vegetables      28.00
The delicate, almost sweet flavor of fluke is complemented by the simple Italian flavors of a handmade basil lemon aioli. We bring it up a notch with a scattering of pink peppercorns, and a tangle of local pea shoots. Felice Primavera!

Crispy Brick Chicken Thighs     24.00
Superior-quality, all natural chicken thighs are bones out, seasoned and cooked juicy and crispy under a brick.

Liz’s Special Edition Porchetta      27.00 
Skin-on Pork Shoulder is wrapped around a Garlicky Escarole-Bread Crumb Filling, slow roasted for 10 hours, sliced thin and then seared crispy on the griddle.

**Grilled Strip Steak with Porcini Rub     34.00
This 12 oz. beauty is rubbed with a housemade spice mix of dried porcini mushrooms, coarse salt, crushed black pepper and Spanish paprika, grilled to charred and juicy.

Cauliflower T-Bone     21.00
A thick center-cut slice of cauliflower is poached in aromatic broth, then cooked to a deep, burnished brown on the flat top until it looks like a steak! Garnished with a rough-chopped salsa-ish sauce full of things cauliflower loves–olives, garlic, raisins, orange segments, herbs and good olive oil. A savory, dramatic, center-of-the-plate take on a favorite vegetable.

Plate Dinner Side Choices

• Spaghetti Squash
• Green Beans
• Garlicky Sauteed Spinach
• Sauteed Rapini
• Cheese Polenta
• Roasted Potatoes
• Cauliflower Mash
• Grilled Broccolini
• Cauliflower Mash
• Grilled Broccolini
• Cauliflower Mash
• Grilled Broccolini

*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

PIZZAS – small and large rounds

Our California-style pizzas are made with a dough that slowly proofs over several days, creating flavor and a slightly chewy, air-pocketed crust that complements our delicious toppings. Housemade sausage and other carefully sourced meats, ricotta and mozzarella cheeses made every day, fresh herbs and vegetables, sauces, condiments, herb shakes and spice mixes bring a unique character to our pizzas as they emerge, hot and tasty, from our 700-degree deck oven.
**Please note that in the Italian Pizzaioli tradition, we allow the pizzas to stay in the oven until the rims are nice and browned, with char-spots here and there. This insures a firm bottom crust that gives an assertive crunch when cut. If you prefer your pizzas baked less dark, please let us know when you order!

FLAVORBOMB       15.95 | 22.95
Roasted Garlic and Artichoke Base with Fontina, Marinated White Anchovies, Arugula and Spicy Calabrian Chile Oil

STREETS OF LAREDO        14.95 | 22.95
A white pizza with housemade Red Chorizo, Butternut Squash, Crema, Lime Zest and Cilantro

VEGANATOR          14.95 | 22.95
A red or white pizza with Smoked Jackfruit, Spinach, Peppers and Onions, Cashew Ricotta

UNBEETABLE           13.95 | 20.95
Beet Pesto Base, Spinach, Whipped Goat Cheese or Vegan Cashew Ricotta

TAYLOR STREET     13.95 | 20.95
Italian Pork Sausage, Spinach, Garlic-braised Mushrooms

SPRING HAS SPRUNG     14.95 | 21.95
A white pizza with Shrimp, Fresh Asparagus and Chives

MEDITERRANEAN   13.95 | 20.95
Roasted Eggplant, Broccolini, Feta, Crispy Garlic, Harissa

MR. WHITE     13.95 | 20.95
A white pizza with Smoked Provolone, Mozzarella, Fontina, Parmesan, Rosemary

THAT’S THE WAY UH-HUH, UH-HUH    13.95 | 20.95
Pepperoni, Roasted Sweet Peppers

ANGRY SAL     13.95 | 20.95
An Olive Oil base with Italian Pork Sausage, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil and Spicy Tomato Sauce on Top.

ANGELA     13.95 | 20.95
A white margarita with Fresh Mozzarella, Sliced Roma Tomato, Basil

PHILOMENA     13.95 | 20.95
Sliced Meatballs, Sweet Peppers and Onions, Oregano

CHIMI PICANTE     14.95 | 21.95
A white pizza with Braised Pork, Smoked Provolone, Peppadew Peppers
and Chimichurri- The Argentinian Fresh Herb, Vinegar and Olive Oil Sauce. Spicy!

TOMMASO     14.95 | 21.95
Grapes, Roman Sauce, Aged Blue Cheese, Crispy Shoestring Onions

HAWAII 4-0     13.95 | 20.95
Ham, Charred Pineapple, Fresh Jalapenos, Cilantro