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  • Facebook pageInstagram pageYelp page
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  • Drinks
  • Specials
  • Catering
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  • Parties
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Our Menu

DinnerLunchDesserts

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.

SMALL PLATES

Ginger Pork Dumplings photo

Ginger Pork Dumplings

$10.00
Pan seared, unagi sauce, green onion

New Zealand Lamb Lollipops* (3)

$27.00
chimichuri, cauliflower purée
Iowa Lavash* photo

Iowa Lavash*

$17.00
Beef tips, arugula, caramelized onion bacon jam, crispy cracker crust
Honey Garlic Chicken Lavash photo

Honey Garlic Chicken Lavash

$14.00
Crispy cracker crust, figs, white cheddar, garlic oil, honey

Petite Beef Wellington* (3)

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

Charcuterie Board

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

Blackened Ahi Tuna

$16.00
Avocado mousse, pickled carrot

Crispy Brussel Sprouts

$11.00
Honey lemon vinaigrette, grated parmesan

Truffled Frites

$8.00
Truffle oil, roasted garlic aioli, parmesan cheese
Korean Fried Cauliflower photo

Korean Fried Cauliflower

$10.00
Gochujang sauce, sesame seed, green onion

Caprese Lavash

$13.00
Mozzarella, roma tomato, basil, basamic reduction

Italian Meatball Pomodoro

$12.00
farmers cheese, pickled onion

Poached Pear & Bruléed Endive

$14.00
blue cheese, marcona almond, thyme honey

Roasted Carrot Medley

$13.00
Goat cheese, spicy pecan, carrot purée, honey mustard

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail

$24.00
chilled jumbo shrimp(5), cocktail sauce

Seared Pork Belly

$16.00
Tempura avocado, ancho honey gastrique

Pork Belly Mac & Cheese

$14.00
Roasted jalapenos, pinot candied pork belly

For the Table

Large board for 2-4s

Argentinian Surf & Turf* photo

Argentinian Surf & Turf*

$89.00
Chimichuri, 16oz NY Strip, jumbo shrimp(3), Lamb Lollipops (3)
Butcher's Board photo

Butcher's Board

$42.00
16oz Miso glazed Teres Major, truffled frites, jalapeno relish, garlic aioli

Entrées

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

Glazed Salmon* photo

Glazed Salmon*

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

Chicken Picatta

$23.00
Sautéed chicken, lemon caper cream sauce, green beans
Filet Mignon* photo

Filet Mignon*

$46.00
8oz Beef tenderloin, yukon gold mashed potatoes, red wine demi, chimichurri

Grilled NY Strip

$53.00
16 oz NY strip, cabernet butter, ild mushroom medley

Stroganoff

$21.00
braised short ribs, mushrooms, papparadelle

Salad

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

Aura Salad

$11.00
Marinated tomato, feta, slivered almonds, sherry vinaigrette

Caesar

$10.00
Crisp romaine, shaved parmesan, house crouton

Sides

Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes

$8.00

Sauteed Green Beans

$9.00

Braised Mushrooms

$9.00
red wine demi glace, fresh herbs

Charred Broccolini

$10.00

Mac & Cheese

$11.00

Short on TIME??? Our lunch features are created to be flavorful, savory and blended to perfection. A quick bite to eat to keep going about your day.

TAPAS

Small plates to share

Korean Fried Cauliflower

$10.00
Gochujang, sesame, green onions

Truffle Frites

$8.00
Truffle oil, parmesan, roasted garlic aioli

Crispy Brussel Sprouts

$9.00
Honey lemon vinaigrette, parmesan

Italian Meatball Pomodoro

$12.00
Farmers cheese, pickled onions

Ginger Pork Dumpling

$10.00
unagi sauce, green onions

Lavash

American Flatbreads

Iowa

$17.00
Caramelized onion, bacon jam, beef tips, arugula, balsamic reduction glaze

honey Garlic Chicken

$14.00
Garlic oil, honey, fig, white cheddar

Caprese

$13.00
Marinated tomatoes, mozzarella, balsamic reduction, basil

Salads

Light and fresh. Add Chichen, Salmon or Shrimp to any salad for a small upcharge.

Aura Salad

$11.00
Bacon, red onion, dried cranberries, feta, candied pecans, balsamic vinaigrette.

Caesar

$10.00
Fried capers, shaved parmesan, croutons.

Steak Salad

$22.00
$oz tenderloin cooked to order. crispy potato, avocado, blue cheese, red onion, marinated tomatoes, blue cheese vinaigrette.

Handhelds

Served with a choice of house fries, green salad or caeser salad.

Blackened Chicken Wrap

$13.00
Greens, marinated tomatoes, guacamole, garlic aioli, white cheddar, spinach wrap.

Crispy chicken Sliders

$14.00
Two sliders with avocado ranch and candied jalapenos.

Poached Pear & Mushroom Panini

$15.00
Sauteed mushroom, creamy brie, poached pear, citrus ale Dijon

French Dip

$16.00
Thinly sliced ribeye, crispy shallots, demi sauce with horseradish sauce.

Aura Sliders

$14.00
Two house blend beef sliders, white cheddar, bread & butter pickle, caramelized onion bacon jam

Entrees

Chicken Picatta

$14.00
Lemon caper sauce laid over sauteed green beans.

Chicken Rigatoni

$15.00
Grilled chicken bell peppers, arugula, vodka sauce.

Desserts

Sweet Treats

Tuxedo Bomb

$12.00
Thin bottom layer of chocolate cake, the middle is filled with vanilla and chocolate mousse cream filling covered with a chocolate frosting. Light and creamy.

Cheesecake Brulee

$12.00
Smooth and creamy cheesecake with a brulee topping.

Lava Cake

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

Sorbet

$5.00
Dairy free frozen desserts. Lemon & Passon Fruit is available.

Gelato

$5.00
Dark chocolate or vanilla bean
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