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Our Menu

DinnerLunchDesserts

Tapas

Ginger Pork Dumplings photo

Ginger Pork Dumplings

$13.00
Unagi, scallion, red bell pepper
Crispy Brussel Sprouts (GF) photo

Crispy Brussel Sprouts (GF)

$13.00
Bacon, sherry vinaigrette, parmesan
Truffled Frites (GF) photo

Truffled Frites (GF)

$13.00
Roasted garlic aioli, parmesan, scallion
Elote Dip GF photo

Elote Dip GF

$14.00
sweet corn, feta, jalapeno, cheddar, cream cheese, house-fried chips
Portabella Fries photo

Portabella Fries

$14.00
panko breaded, ranch, Creole
Korean Fried Cauliflower photo

Korean Fried Cauliflower

$15.00
Gochujang sauce, sesame seed, scallion
Ceviche GF photo

Ceviche GF

$16.00
shrimp, avocado, lemon, lime, cilantro, roma tomato, bell pepper, red onion
Drunken Mussels (GFM) photo

Drunken Mussels (GFM)

$21.00
star anise, fennel, butter, white wine, focaccia
Mini Beef Wellingtons* photo

Mini Beef Wellingtons*

$24.00
Beef tenderloin, mushroom duxelles, prosciutto, red wine demi
Charcuterie Board GFM photo

Charcuterie Board GFM

$30.00
hand selected cured meats and specialty cheeses with accoutrements

Salad

Knife & Fork Caesar (GFM) photo

Knife & Fork Caesar (GFM)

$12.00
Crisp romaine wedge, parmesan, fried capers, house croutons
Wedge Salad(GF) photo

Wedge Salad(GF)

$16.00
Roma tomato, bacon bits, fried onion strings, blue cheese dressing, blue cheese crumbles
Asian Chicken Salad GF photo

Asian Chicken Salad GF

$18.00
shredded chicken, orange, almond, carrot, crispy tortilla, napa, romaine, soy ginger vinaigrette
Citrus Salmon Salad photo

Citrus Salmon Salad

$24.00
grilled salmon. mixed greens, feta, almond, red onion, orange, grapefruit vinaigrette

Soup Du Jour

$8.00/Cup
$14.00/Bowl
Ask about our daily soup special

Mains

Upgrades & Add Ons: (2) grilled jumbo shrimp - 10 | gorgonzola crumbles - 5 | crab cake - 12 | mushrooms - 6, Joygrow Locally harvested mushrooms - 12 l Salmon - 15 l 4oz filet - 25

Malfalde Al Funghi photo

Malfalde Al Funghi

$24.00
DSM Pasta Co. malfalde, umami cream sauce, Joygrow blue oyster mushrooms. fresh herbs
Chicken Bucatini photo

Chicken Bucatini

$30.00
pesto, alfredo, mixed herb seasoning, fresh parmesan, bucatini noodles
Duck A L' Orange photo

Duck A L' Orange

$38.00
ultra crispy potatoes, orange supremes, honey, carnival cauliflower, soy, anise, orange sauce
Chicken Picatta (GF) photo

Chicken Picatta (GF)

$28.00
parmesan egg battered battered chicken breast, lemon caper cream sauce, green beans
Tomahawk Pork Chop* (GF) photo

Tomahawk Pork Chop* (GF)

$42.00
14oz grilled Beeler's Duroc pork, sautéed onions, smashed gold potato, frenched apples
Shrimp Diablo photo

Shrimp Diablo

$28.00
*Spicy* sautéed jumbo shrimp, linguine, cherry tomato, ancho, white wine
12oz USDA Prime Ribeye photo

12oz USDA Prime Ribeye

$52.00
Fuji apple bacon jam, gorgonzola, asparagus, creamer potatoes
Glazed Salmon* (GF) photo

Glazed Salmon* (GF)

$28.00
Honey siracha glaze, citrus arugula salad, smashed gold potatoes
8 oz Filet DeBurgo (GF) photo

8 oz Filet DeBurgo (GF)

$55.00
Two seared 4oz filets, DeBurgo pan sauce, garlic mashed potatoes, crispy onion string
Blackened Red Trout photo

Blackened Red Trout

$30.00
Creole, couscous, pineapple salsa, basil oil

For The Table

Iowa Mac & Cheese photo

Iowa Mac & Cheese

$15.00
Roasted jalapeno, sweet corn, toasted panko

Ultra Crispy Potatoes (GF)

$14.00
baked and fried potato, fresh parmesan, pesto
Roasted Asparagus photo

Roasted Asparagus

$14.00
lime, garlic, parmesan
Braised Mushrooms (GF) photo

Braised Mushrooms (GF)

$14.00
Red wine demi-glace, garlic, herbs
Garlic Mashed Potatoes (GF) photo

Garlic Mashed Potatoes (GF)

$11.00
Roasted garlic, butter, cream
Green Bean Almondine (GF) photo

Green Bean Almondine (GF)

$14.00
white wine, garlic, butter

GF - Gluten free | *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 & Lavash

Ginger Pork Dumpling photo

Ginger Pork Dumpling

$13.00
unagi, scallions, red bell pepper
Crispy Brussel Sprouts (GF) photo

Crispy Brussel Sprouts (GF)

$13.00
bacon, sherry vinaigrette.
Truffled Frites (GF) photo

Truffled Frites (GF)

$13.00
truffle oil, parmesan, roasted garlic aioli, scallions
Elote Dip photo

Elote Dip

$14.00
Iowa sweet corn, cheeses, jalapeño, tortilla chips
Portabella Fries photo

Portabella Fries

$14.00
panko breaded, ranch, Creole
Korean Fried Cauliflower photo

Korean Fried Cauliflower

$15.00
gochujang, sesame, scallions
Honey Garlic Chicken Lavash photo

Honey Garlic Chicken Lavash

$15.00
garlic oil, honey, figs, white cheddar
Caprese Lavash photo

Caprese Lavash

$15.00
mozzarella, marinated tomato, balsamic reduction, basil
Ceviche photo

Ceviche

$16.00
shrimp, avocado, lemon, lime, cilantro, roma tomato, bell peppers, red onion
Drunken Mussels photo

Drunken Mussels

$21.00
star anise, fennel, butter, white wine, focaccia
Jalapeño Crab Cakes photo

Jalapeño Crab Cakes

$25.00
Red onion, arugula, orange, anchor aioli
Mini Beef Wellington photo

Mini Beef Wellington

$24.00
Mushroom duxelles, red wine demi glaze
Charcuterie Board photo

Charcuterie Board

$30.00
hand selected rotating combination of cured meats and specialty cheeses served with crostini, jalapeno relish, fruit puree, and seasonal nuts

Lunch Entrées

Chicken Picatta (GF) photo

Chicken Picatta (GF)

$16.00
parmesan egg battered chicken breast, lemon caper cream sauce, green beans
Iowa Mac & Cheese photo

Iowa Mac & Cheese

$16.00
Sweet corn, roasted jalapeno, seasoned bread crumbs
Shrimp Diablo photo

Shrimp Diablo

$23.00
Jumbo (and we mean Jumbo) Shrimp, blackened and tossed in Linguini with White Wine, Cherry Tomatoes, and Ancho sauce.
Malfalde Al Funghi photo

Malfalde Al Funghi

$24.00
DSM Pasta Co. malfalde, umami cream sauce, Jowgrow blue oyster mushrooms, fresh herbs
Glazed Salmon photo

Glazed Salmon

$28.00
honey sriracha glaze, smashed gold potato, arugula salad
Chicken Bucatini photo

Chicken Bucatini

$30.00
DSM Pasta Co. bucatini, alfredo, pesto, parmesan
Blackened Red Trout photo

Blackened Red Trout

$30.00
Creole, couscous, pineapple salsa, basil oil
4oz Filet Deburgo photo

4oz Filet Deburgo

$35.00
Deburgo sauce, Iowa beef filet, garlic mashed potatoes, crispy onions

Salads

Knife and Fork Caesar photo

Knife and Fork Caesar

$12.00
crisp romaine, parmesan, fried capers, crostini
Wedge photo

Wedge

$16.00
Roma tomato, bacon bits, fried onion strings, blue cheese dressing, blue cheese crumbles
Asian Chicken Salad photo

Asian Chicken Salad

$18.00
shredded chicken, orange, almond, carrot, crispy tortilla, napa, romaine, soy ginger vinaigrette
Citrus Salmon Salad* (GF) photo

Citrus Salmon Salad* (GF)

$24.00
Mixed greens, feta, toasted almond, red onion, orange segments, grapefruit vinaigrette

Soup Du Jour

Soup of the Day Cup $8 Bowl $14

Handhelds

Served with a choice of House Frites, Green Salad or Caeser

Pollo Asado Tacos photo

Pollo Asado Tacos

$15.00
Pico de gallo, feta
Mojo Pork Tacos photo

Mojo Pork Tacos

$15.00
Pineapple salsa, feta
Blackened Chicken Wrap photo

Blackened Chicken Wrap

$14.00
greens, marinated tomato, avocado, garlic aioli, white cheddar, crispy tortilla, spinach wrap
Seoul Sandwich photo

Seoul Sandwich

$16.00
breaded chicken, gouchujang, kimchi, dill pickle, Kaiser bun
Pesto Chicken Sandwich photo

Pesto Chicken Sandwich

$16.00
Chicken, pesto, mozzarella, Roms tomato, arugula salad, red onion, Cuban bread
Steak Quesadilla* photo

Steak Quesadilla*

$17.00
shaved beef, roasted jalapeno, white cheddar, ancho aioli
Aura Burger photo

Aura Burger

$18.00
Fuji apple bacon jam, gogonzola, arugula, dill pickle, red onion, mayo, Kaiser bun
Cubano photo

Cubano

$18.00
shredded pork, Swiss cheese, stone ground mustard, dill pickles, Black Forest ham, Cuban Bread

Desserts

Sweet Treats

Creme Brulée Cheesecake photo

Creme Brulée Cheesecake

$12.00
smooth and creamy cheesecake with a brulee topping.
Lava Cake photo

Lava Cake

$12.00
chocolate molten cake served warm with chocolate sauce in the center. Try it Al a mode for an upcharge.

Gelato

$5.00
dark chocolate or vanilla bean

Sorbet

$5.00
Lemon or Passion Fruit
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