baby spinach, artichoke hearts, crumbled goat cheese, & homemade croutons in our balsamic vinaigrette

'spinach cobb' baby spinach, egg, bacon, tomato, & bleu cheese tossed in our bacon vinaigrette

fresh mozzarella, tomato slices & basil drizzled with our basil-infused extra virgin olive oil

'pecan cranberry' mixed greens, roasted pecans, dried cranberries, tomatoes, red onion, & carrots tossed in our sweet honey mustard dressing

crisp romaine, aged parmesan & homemade croutons in our caesar dressing

add grilled chicken

'pesto chicken' warm, wilted baby spinach, grilled pesto chicken, carrots, tomatoes, red onion, goat cheese

mixed greens tossed in our aged balsamic vinaigrette

homemade soup of the day

choose penne, linguine or spaghetti, then add a homemade sauce.

add: for fresh papardelle, meat tortellini, artichoke ravioli, or gnocchi

add: grilled chicken, crumbled sausage, or meatballs

add: artichokes, black or green olives, green or red peppers, jalepeños, mushrooms, spinach, tomatoes, or zucchini

cheese

no cheese, fresh tomato, roasted garlic, olive oil

prosciutto di parma, mozzarella, mushrooms

fresh tomato, mozzarella, basil. try it with crumbled sausage.

'white pizza' ricotta, mozzarella, spinach, lemon wedge

pancetta (italian bacon), mozzarella, fresh tomato, onion, chili pepper flakes

gorgonzola, ricotta, mozzarella, parmegiano reggiano

truffle. fresh arugula, fresh tomato, mozzarella, parmegiano reggiano, truffle oil

crumbled sausage, pepperoni, mushrooms, onions, black olives, mozzarella (try it with bleu cheese)

artichoke, ham, black olives, mozzarella, oregano

grilled garlic-pesto chicken, mozzarella, goat cheese

prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, lettuce, tomato, mayo

homemade meatballs topped with tomato sauce

add grilled peppers

add mozzarella cheese

'grilled vegetable' roasted red peppers, grilled zucchini, marinated mushrooms, & crumbled goat cheese

'grilled chicken' with melted provolone & tomatoes, drizzled with our homemade garlic pesto sauce

stefano's creation of the day

coke, diet coke, sprite, ginger ale

aranciata (orange), limonata (lemon)

san pellegrino

100% natural iced or hot tea in assorted flavors

cappuccino

americano, espresso or macchiato

hard cider. galicia, spain. exquisitely balanced; perfectly sweet yet refreshingly dry; unmistakable spanish influences.

hard ginger beer. john crabbie & co., edinburgh, scotland. unique & exotic; distinctively spicy; crisp ginger with a refreshing citrus finish; great in cocktails too.

euro pale/munich helles-sytle lager. birra castello spa, udine, italy. crisp, clean bready/grainy malts; pleasant hop tones linger on the palate.

imperial pilsener. 5 rabbit cerveceria, bedford park, illinois. big & bold; full of flavor; fresh grass & biscuit; bright, bitter kick on the classic pils finish.

hefeweizen / wheat. spaten-franziskaner bräu, bavaria, germany. soft & refreshing; bready-spiciness with subtle hints of clove & nutmeg; clean & crisp.

gose / unfiltered wheat. off color brewing, chicago, illinois. effectively funky; salty wheat & sweet spice; mild, lemony tartness; brewed with lactobacillus, salt & coriander.

belgian-style witbier / white ale. unibroue brewery, chambly, canada. champagne-like carbonation; brewed with coriander & orange zest for a complex, smooth yet tangy flavor. classic.

saison / farmhouse ale. hinterland brewery, green bay, wisconsin. crisp lemon citrus flavors; spicy black pepper finish. everything a saison should be.

american pale ale. oskar blues brewery, brevard, north carolina. a wonderfully easy drinking apa; assertive yet balanced; pale malts & citrusy/floral hops; crisp & clean.

american amber/red ale. parallel 49 brewing co., british columbia, canada. zesty carbonation upfront; roasted malt richness & notes of pine; dry, delicate, muted-bitter finish.

english-style ipa. left hand brewing co., longmont colorado. subtle herbal hops upfront; citrusy pine mid-palate; building bitterness on the slightly sticky finish.

american double/imperial ipa. clown shoes brewery, ipswich, massachusetts. earthy spice; toasted caramel backbone; hints of ripe orange & yellow fruits; complex & full of character; lingering finish.

flemish wild ale. brouwerji de proefbrouwerij, lochristi-fijfte, belgium. earthy tanginess upfront; banana & stone fruit notes; touch of white pepper on the finish; mild barnyard aftertaste.

oak-aged flanders red ale / flemish sour ale. brouwerji verhaeghe, vichte, belgium. tart fruit with a pleasant sour finish; matured in oak casks; long, dry, acidic finish.

doppelbock. brauerei aying, bavaria, germany. complex, velvety & dark; roasted malts & dried brown fruits; bitter-chocolate notes; faint smokiness on the dry finish.

scotch ale/wee heavy. orkney brewing, united kingdom, scotland. luxurious; dense, drunken, dark fruits; baking spices & sweet caramel malts; touch of ginger-like spice on the finish.

belgian tripel. brouwerji van steenberge, meetjesland, belgium

american milk/sweet stout. finch's beer co., chicago, illinois. silky; sweet chocolaty malts, vanilla & coffee; slight bitterness; lingering dry, roasty finish.

american dry-hopped porter. avery brewing co., boulder, colorado. drinks like a session even at over 6%; mocha & espresso; hints of chocolate & walnuts; dry finish.

le birre alla spina. worldwide. a revolving selection of local, national & international craft & seasonal brews on tap.

prosecco (italian sparkling). valdobbiadene, italy. sparkling effervescence; tangy acidity; tropical fruit notes upfront with a savory touch on the lingering finish.

moscato. casteldaccia, sicily. sweet; vibrant floral & stone fruit flavors; long candied finish.

multi-appellation semi-dry riesling. columbia valley, washington. dynamic; ever-so-slightly sweet; bright ripe fruit flavors with an unexpected tart acidity; hints of minerality on the finish.

pinot blanc-pinot gris-pinot noir. old mission peninsula, michigan. elegant & clean throughout; textured & complex yet remarkably easy drinking. delicious.

trebbiano (for pinot grigio lovers!). veneto, italy. lemony citrus flavors; well balanced with a touch of tangy acidity; soft, smooth finish.

volcanic rock (basaltic) sauvignon. veneto, italy. remarkably unique with an intriguing herbal savoriness; silky throughout; lightens on the finish. impressive.

tri-appellation chardonnay. russian river valley, california. dense, dried golden fruit flavors; hints of fig, vanilla & oak; luscious mouthfeel; velvety finish.

marsanne-viognier. central coast, california. incredibly big, supple & lush; notes of fresh cream with hints of rich nuttiness; very smooth; excellent balance & length. (would very much appeal to red wine lovers as well.)

chianti. veneto, italy. hints of ripe plum with a touch of tangy acidity; light tannins on the slightly drying finish.

tri-appellation pinot noir. sonoma coast, california. savory, earthy undertones; hints of baking spice, wild red fruit & morel mushroom; elegant & complex.

valpolicella. veneto, italy. tangy red & black fruit; earthy undertones; nice tannic grip & concentration.

grenache-syrah-mourvedre. central coast, california. juicy, rich dark red fruit; silky smooth; very drinkable. quintessentially california.

sangiovese-merlot-cabernet sauvignon. tuscany, italy. luscious oak; vanilla & cherry notes; persistent tannins with a slight mineral background; soft finish.

merlot-malbec-cabernet sauvignon. columbia valley, washington. elegant blue & black fruits; hints of dusty cocoa & vanilla; firm structure; clean, elegant finish. a beautiful blend.

refosco. friuli-venezia, italy. bright red fruit intriguingly enveloped & transformed by smoky, black tar; enticing, gripping tannins across the palate.

malbec. mendoza, argentina. dense, rich & creamy intertwining layers of dark berries & savory spices; lightly dusted tannic finish.

cabernet sauvignon. rhone valley, france. rich herbaceous flavors; hints of tobacco & anise. notes of mocha on the finish; firm, elegant structure throughout.

aglianico-pallagrello. campania, italy. robust; hints of spice & earthy underbrush; solid structure, impressively long finish. decadently delicious.

shiraz-cabernet sauvignon. langhorne creek, australia. powerful, juicy black & purple fruits; waves of exotic peppery spice; medium-level tannins on the lingering finish.

zinfandel-grenache-alicante-petite syrah-sangiovese. sonoma, california. complex & sophisticated; dark, moody, rich, & sultry; lots of spice with a jammy tannic finish.

grenache/garnacha. calatayud, spain. luscious; rich meaty undertones with a slow-building smokiness; lingering spice on the long, fine-grained tannin finish.

carmenere-syrah. elqui valley, chile. liquid bacon. enough said.