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Green Lasagna with Cheese and Tomato

Homemade spinach pasta layered with housemade ricotta cheese scented with nutmeg, and a light, fresh tomato sauce. Simple, delicate, authentic, and so good. Includes salad, feeds 4 **For your convenience, this menu item is fully cooked and then flash cooled and refrigerated so it will need to be reheated prior to consuming**

$60

Soup of the Day

nice cup $4.50

biggish bowl $6.50

Eggplant Fries

Ya gotta try ‘em! Crispy rice coating, yogurt sauce or substitute our marinara sauce

$6.95

Meatballs (our house made meatballs contain bread crumbs and dairy)

Tender beef and pork meatballs on cheesy polenta with red wine sauce, served with warm focaccia bread

$8.95

Bruschetta

Grilled bread with sauteed Rapini and Smoked Provolone

$6.95

Eggplant and Porcini “Meatballs”

with a light tomato sauce and Pecorino and Parmesan Cheese

$7.95

Warm Focaccia Bread

Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Pecorino and Parmesan Cheese

$6.95

Homemade Ricotta $1.75

Roasted Cherry Tomatoes with Garlic $1.75

Charred and Peeled Sweet Peppers $1.75

Kale Salad 2.0

A different kale salad than our original, and so good! Thin ribbons of Lacinato kale are dressed with a lemony vinaigrette spiked with roasted garlic, Parmesan and Romano cheeses and toasted chile flakes, then plated and topped with a tangle of pickled radish and carrot, avocado, and a shower of olive oil-toasted breadcrumbs. A riot of textures and flavors to make kale salad cool again! The staff loves it--you gotta try it!

$8.95

Dressed Greens

A variety of seasonal greens with your choice of Caesar, gorgonzola, white wine vinaigrette, roasted garlic dressing or buttermilk dressing.

$5.95

Arugula and Shaved Cauliflower Salad

Shaved Parmesan, orange zest, smoked salt, housemade lemon oil

$8.95

Slice of Ice

Cherry tomatoes, cubes of provolone, a lively roasted garlic dressing, and a scattering of sliced pepperoni blasted in the oven till it’s cupped and crispy, all piled on a slab of chilled iceberg.

$8.95

Almost Summer Caprese

Housemade mozzarella, thickly sliced and served with grilled summer squash, Garlic-braised Mushrooms, Charred Mad River Garlic Grower’s Garlic Scapes and a splash of extra virgin olive oil

$8.95

Green Beans with Soy Sauce Vinaigrette and Anchovy Mayo

I stole these from Girl and The Goat in Chicago. They are savory, juicy and hit all the right umami notes.

$7.95

Roasted Yukon Potatoes

Served after 5pm Split, flattened and roasted with olive oil, coarse salt and freshly ground pepper till crispy ‘round the edges.

$6.95

Asparagus Mixed Grill

Indiana asparagus, marinated artichokes and zucchini are grilled and tumbled over a shmear of lemon mayonnaise then sprinkled with parmesan and romano cheese

$9.95

Wheat Penny Burger

If you prefer, you can substitute our Crispy Cauliflower Patty for the beef patty. The kitchen is proud of our special blend of 70% chuck, 15% short rib and 15% brisket, resulting in a juicy, nicely textured and flavorful burger! We serve our burgers with just the juicy burger on the toasted bun. We're happy to add any of the garnishes you'd like including cheese, lettuce, pickles, sliced onion and your choice of traditional condiments. Just let us know what you'd like! Or just ask your server what condiments, vegetables and other garnishes today’s Burger is sporting! Our default temp is medium-well; if you’d like your beef burger cooked differently, just tell your server!

$14

Mushroom Milanese

A big portobello mushroom breaded with panko crumbs, then deep-fried till golden brown and crispy-crunchy. Served hot on freshly made focaccia bread with a fistful of arugula and a smear of salsa verde, an Italian green sauce made with parsley, capers, olive oil, lemon, and love.

$13

The Philadelphia

Pork Shoulder braised to juicy tenderness is teamed up with provolone cheese and one of our favorite vegetables, rapini. This quintessential Italian cousin to broccoli is a traditional match with pork--in pasta, in soups and on Sunday dinner platters, but especially in this iconic Italian sandwich beloved in Philadelphia. You can even get them at the airport! Juicy, garlicky perfection served on our house-made Ciabatta roll.

$14

Weekly Special Burger

Call for our Weekly Burger Special

$14

Chicago Style Chicken Parmesan Sandwich

We gently pound a chicken breast and coat it with our parmesan panko breadcrumbs. It is quickly fried to order and topped with pizza sauce, a slice of our housemade mozzarella and fresh basil. Mayor Daley would be pleased! Served with housemade Jojos or vinaigrette-dressed greens

$14.95

Casey and Patrick’s Tagliatelle with Ham, Peas, Cream and Parmesan - Gluten Free Rigatoni is also available

Grist’s exceptional hand-cut flat noodles are tossed with Italian seasonal ingredients in this classic pasta bringing smoky, salty, sweet and richness to every bite. Don’t care for ham? Substitute garlic-braised mushrooms instead. Just let us know if you would like our housemade Gluten Free Rigatoni instead!

Half $13.50

Full $22

Grilled Shrimp, Broccolini and Peppers with Polenta

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.

$19

Green Lasagna with Cheese and Tomato

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 lasagna of the past. Simple, delicate, authentic, and so good.

$17

Rigatoni with Pesto Trapanese- Gluten Free Rigatoni is also available

This Sicilian take on pesto is hearty and bursting with flavor, and nothing like the more famous basil pesto from Genoa. Instead, oven-roasted cherry tomatoes and crunchy almonds are the base, supported by garlic and olive oil. This rustic sauce is perfect for tossing with Rustichella d'Abruzzo Rigatoni pasta, finished with a garnish of toasted breadcrumbs and Parmesan and Romano cheeses. Just let us know if you would like our housemade Gluten Free Rigatoni instead!

Half $13

Full $21

Seared Salmon

Verlasso salmon is ocean-farmed, with no antibiotics or growth hormones. Super-low pen density and ample time to live and develop naturally gives this salmon the cleanest flavor and the superior texture of high omega-3 content. We season it with coarse salt and pepper, sear it on our hot iron griddle and dab it with a fresh blackberry butter that melts into the fish and goes with Pinot Noir like nobody’s business. Served with your choice of two sides.

$26

Crispy Brick Chicken Thighs

Superior-quality, all-natural chicken thighs are boned out, seasoned and cooked juicy and crispy under a

$26

Grilled Strip Steak with Porcini Rub

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.

$34

Cauliflower T-Bone

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

$22

Prime Dry-aged Bone-in Ribeye

Treat yourself to the intensified flavor of this 30-day dry-aged prime beef steak. The steaks are wet-aged 30 days, then racked to dry, and the magic begins. The meat becomes beefier and the fat more flavorful. The texture becomes silky and tender. The rib bone is split, and accounts for about ¾ ounce of the 12 oz. weight. Seasoned with kosher salt and fresh ground pepper, grilled to your liking, finished with butter and served with two sides of your choice.

$40

Plate Dinner Side Choices

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

CITY SCAPE PIZZA

A white pizza with local Mad River Grower’s Garlic Scape Pesto, Shrimp and Calabrian Chiles

Small $14.95

Large $21.95

OKIE DOKIE ARTICHOKIE

A white pizza with Bechamel, Spinach, Fontina, Artichoke Hearts and Garlic Bits

Small $14.95

Large $21.95

SICILIANO

Orange-scented Castelvetrano Olives, Ricotta, Toasted Almonds

Small $13.95

Large $20.95

VEGANATOR

A red or white pizza with Smoked Jackfruit, Spinach, Peppers and Onions, Cashew Ricotta

Small $14.95

Large $21.95

UNBEETABLE

Beet Pesto Base, Spinach, Whipped Goat Cheese

Small $13.95

Large $20.95

TAYLOR STREET

Italian Pork Sausage, Spinach, Garlic-braised Mushrooms

Small $13.95

Large $20.95

MR. WHITE

A white pizza with Smoked Provolone, Mozzarella, Fontina, Parmesan, Rosemary

Small $13.95

Large $20.95

WRIGLEY FIELD

House Roasted Italian Beef, Chicago Style Giardiniera

Small $13.95

Large $20.95

VEGAN UNBEETABLE

Beet Pesto Base, Spinach, House made Cashew Ricotta

Small $13.95

Large $20.95

TARTE FLAMBE

A white pizza with Bechamel, Nueske’s Bacon, Braised Onions, Fresh Thyme

Small $14.95

Large $21.95

ANGRY SAL

An Olive Oil base with Italian Pork Sausage, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil and Spicy Tomato Sauce on Top

Small $13.95

Large $20.95

ANGELA

A white margarita with Fresh Mozzarella, Sliced Roma Tomato, Basil

Small $13.95

Large $20.95

PHILOMENA

Sliced Meatballs (our house made meatballs contain bread crumbs (gluten) and dairy), Sweet Peppers and Onions, Oregano

Small $13.95

Large $20.95

CHIMI PICANTE

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

Small $14.95

Large $21.95

TOMMASO

Grapes, Roman Sauce, Aged Blue Cheese, Crispy Shoestring Onions

Small $14.95

Large $21.95

HAWAII 4-0

Ham, Charred Pineapple, Fresh Jalapenos, Cilantro

Small $13.95

Large $20.95

VEGAN TOMMASO

Red Sauce, Grapes, Cashew Ricotta, "Follow your heart" vegan cheese, Crispy Shoestring Onions, Balsamic Reduction

Small $13.95

Large $21.95

Ginger and Lemon

21 oz. $2.50

Cucumber, Basil and Mint

21 oz. $2.50

Moonraker (Blueberry and Basil)

21 oz. $2.50

Raspberry Limeade

21 oz $2.50

Kurt Darting Durkheimer Nonnengarten Riesling Kabinett, Pfalz

Sweet exotic fruits with just a touch of petrol are balanced by a clean, dry and slightly spicy finish.

Bottle $17

Domitia Picpoul de Pinet, Languedoc-Roussillon

A little “lip stinger” from the south of France. Floral with a streak of minerality and ripe stone fruit. Ageing on its lees lends the wine a surprising texture.

Bottle $12

Chateau Graville-Lacoste Graves Blanc, Bordeaux

A blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon, this Graves is perfect for hot summer days. Freshly cut grass, melon, peaches, honey and stone.

Bottle $17

Vietti Roero Arneis, Piemonte

Sometimes referred to as Barolo Bianco this Arneis is bright and clean tasting with flavors of honeysuckle, lemon meringue and almonds

Bottle $17

Palazzone Vignarco Orvieto Classico, Umbria

Silky in texture and tasting of lemon cream pie, Palazzone is out to make Orvieto great again

Bottle $12

Sonoma Cutrer Chardonnay, Russian River

Buttery and rich, with a toasty vanilla finish.

Bottle $45

Cave de Lugny Les Charmes Chardonnay, Mâcon-Lugny

No oak for this one. The palate is dense with citrus, apricot, pear and just the right amount of creaminess.

Bottle $14

Cantina di Caldaro Pinot Grigio, Trentino - Alto Adige

Fuller and richer than you might expect. Very aromatic with notes of sweet pears, peaches and tropical fruits.

Bottle $14

Naveran Brut Vintage Cava

A lovely estate bottled Cava perfect for any occasion celebratory or not. Like fresh bread and baked apples. In a word . . . scrumptious.

Bottle $15

Jeio Prosecco, Valdobbiadene

Tiny bubbles and a precise, crisp flavor. Apple, peach and a touch of citrus.

$12

Florent Cosme, Vouvray Sec “Grosse Pierre,” Loire

If you’re looking for a California Chardonnay, why not try this Chenin Blanc from France? A little green apple on the nose, a touch of cantaloupe on the lips and just a little creaminess

Bottle $19

Domaine Tempier, Bandol

One of our all-time favorite wines. It’s so good with food or on its own. Just do it.

Bottle $38

Chateau de Campuget, Costieres de Nimes

Perhaps our all-time best seller, this blend of grenache noir and syrah is light, fresh and a little peachy.

Bottle $10

Terres d’Avignon, Selected & Blended by Kermit Lynch, Côtes Du Rhône

“If you ever want to show someone what a red wine from southern Rhône tastes like, this is the first bottle you should open.” Fermented and aged in cement with wild yeasts and minimal filtration. Blackberries, black pepper and black olives

Bottle $14

Fontanafredda Briccotondo Barbera, Piemonte

With a nose full of blackberries and plums this beautiful Barbera finishes oh so Langhe with soft tannins and a touch of pepper and cinnamon.

Bottle $12

Rocca delle Macie Chianti Classico Reserva

Ruby red, rich and intense with complex notes of blackberry, plum, smoke and leather.

Bottle $25

Iconic SK Merlot, California

It’s about time to get over being over Merlot. With the help of a healthy dose of cab franc and new French oak, the sidekick is unexpectedly earthy, spicy and smoky

Bottle $16

Piedra Negra Malbec, Valle de Uco, Argentina

A high altitude and rocky volcanic soil make this Malbec full-bodied and intense, yet elegant

Bottle $12

Vitiano Red, Umbria

Lush, fruity and sporting high scores from critics, this blend of sangiovese, merlot, and cabernet sauvignon is extremely popular in Italy.

Bottle $10

Four Vines the Maverick Pinot Noir, Edna Valley, California

Luscious and silky for a Pinot. The Maverick opens with bright aromas of raspberry and hibiscus and finishes with just a hint of cherry cola

Bottle $16

Alma Negra M Blend, Valle de Uco, Argentina

A blend of bonarda and malbec, the “Black Soul” is deep, dark and damn tasty. Slate, pepper, dark fruits and rain forest.

Bottle $18

Garalis Limnio, Lemnos, Greece

Perhaps the oldest referenced grape varietal in the world, Limnio has evolved on the volcanic island of Lemnos over thousands of years. The taste is as intriguing as its history with dried herbs, iron and smoke

Bottle $24

Varvaglione 12 e Mezzo, Primitivo del Salento

While genetically identical to the Zinfandel in California, both varieties have their roots in Croatia. The wine is succulent with ripe black plums and hints of chocolate. A must try for Zinfandel fans

Bottle $16

Secco-Bertani Original Vintage Edition, Verona

Drawing inspiration from their archives, the Original Vintage Edition pays homage to the Veronese style of wine they crafted before the advent of Amarone and Ripasso. Think black tea, dark roast coffee, pipe tobacco and sassafras

Bottle $24

Hess Allomi Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley

Intense dark fruit with hints of cinnamon and a structured finish make this a classic example of Napa Cab.

Bottle $32