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  • Facebook pageInstagram pageYelp page
  • Menu
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Our Menu

Dinner

Thoroughly cooking foods of animal origin such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, milk, poultry or shellfish reduces the risk of foodborne illness. Individuals with certain health conditions may be at higher risk if these foods are consumed raw or undercooked.

Tapas

Small plates to share

Ginger Pork Dumpling (6) photo

Ginger Pork Dumpling (6)

$10.00
Pan seared, unagi sauce
Korean Fried Cauliflower photo

Korean Fried Cauliflower

$10.00
Gochujang sauce, sesame seed, green onion
Truffled Frites photo

Truffled Frites

$8.00
Truffle oil, roasted garlic aioli, parmesan cheese

Seared Tuna Tacos (3)

$15.00
Honey wasabi aioli, crispy wonton
Iowa Lavash* photo

Iowa Lavash*

$17.00
Beef tips, arugula, caramelized onion bacon jam, crispy cracker crust

Lamb Lollipops* (3)

$27.00
Marinated New Zealand lollipop chops, chimichuri, parsnip purée
Honey Garlic Chicken Lavash photo

Honey Garlic Chicken Lavash

$14.00
Crispy cracker crust, figs, white cheddar, garlic oil, honey
Crab Spinach Artichoke Dip photo

Crab Spinach Artichoke Dip

$16.00
Blue crab, parmesan, cream cheese, crostini

Caprese Lavash

$13.00
Mozzarella, roma tomato, basil, basamic reduction

Petite Beef Wellington* (3)

$21.00
Beef tenderloin, mushroom duxelles, puff pastry, red wine demi

Crispy Brussel Sprouts

$11.00
Honey lemon vinaigrette, grated parmesan

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail (4)

$21.00
Chilled Jumbo Shrimp, traditional cocktail sauce
Drunken Garlic Mussels photo

Drunken Garlic Mussels

$16.00
Garlic white wine butter, lemon, baguette
Short Rib Ravioli (3) photo

Short Rib Ravioli (3)

$11.00
Shallots, red wine demi glace
Charcuterie Board photo

Charcuterie Board

$22.00
Chef’s choice(2) artisanal cheese & cured meats, traditional accompaniments
Italian Meatballs (3) photo

Italian Meatballs (3)

$12.00
House blend meatballs, marinara, grated parmesan

For the Table

Large board for 2-4s

Lamb Lollipop Board* (6)

$52.00
New Zealand lollipop chops, chimichuri, parsnip purée
Sausage & Peppers Skillet photo

Sausage & Peppers Skillet

$38.00
Kielbasa sausage, carnival bell peppers, gold potatoes
Argentinian Surf & Turf* photo

Argentinian Surf & Turf*

$89.00
Chimichuri, 16oz NY Strip, jumbo shrimp(3), Lamb Lollipops (3)

Entrées

Enhancements: Grilled Shrimp(3) $15.00 | Oscar Style $16.00 | Blue Cheese Crumbles $5.00 | Sautéed Mushrooms $5.00

Shrimp Scampi

$21.00
Spaghetti, lemon white wine butter sauce

Chicken Rigatoni

$19.00
Grilled chicken, shallots, garlic, vodka sauce
Glazed Salmon* photo

Glazed Salmon*

$26.00
Honey sriracha glazed, citrus arugula salad, smashed gold potatoes

Chicken Picatta

$22.00
Sautéed chicken, lemon caper cream sauce, green beans
Filet Mignon* photo

Filet Mignon*

$49.00
8oz Beef tenderloin, yukon gold mashed potatoes, red wine demi

Grilled NY Strip

$53.00
16 oz NY strip, wild mushroom medley

Salad

Add grilled chicken (5oz) $8.00 | Grilled salmon* (6oz) $16.00 | Grilled shrimp (3pc) $15.00

Aura Salad

$11.00
Bacon, red onion, herb goat cheese, candied pecans, balsamic vinaigrette

Caesar

$10.00
Crisp romaine, shaved parmesan, fried capers, house crouton

Sides

Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes

$8.00

Sauteed Green Beans

$9.00

Wild Mushroom Medley

$9.00

White Cheddar Risotto

$11.00
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