Rittergut

bomba rice, fresh vegetables, saffron broth

with shrimp

risotto cakes, porcini cream, spinach, blistered tomato

saffron couscous, pine nuts, zucchini, dried fruits, red pepper coulis

shredded pork, cabbage slaw, hominy

three cheese, pancetta, spinach, tomatoes-cream

lobster meat, three cheese, chips

vienna, gruyere, cheddar

add northwoods smoked bacon & tomato

with soup

ciabatta, apricot mustard, northwoods bacon, bibb

onion marmalade, moroccan spices, mint aioli

tomatoes, dijon, vienna

wagyu beef, lettuce, tomato, aioli

organic greens, tomatoes, lemon vinaigrette, nicoise olives, chevrotine

arugula, citrus vinaigrette, goat cheese

grilled, croutons, parm, anchovy

arugula salad, lemon caper, crostini

romaine, smoked turkey, salame, auricchio, tomatoes, basil, creamy balsamic, parmigiano

maple glazed, greens, vegetables, lemon vinaigrette, pine nuts

ahi tuna, greens, warm vegetables, poached egg, caper vinaigrette

parmesan crisp

porcini cream

dried fruit

pine nuts, garlic

saffron couscous, pine nuts, zucchini, dried fruit, red pepper coulis

risotto cakes, porcini cream, spinach, blistered tomato

cognac cream, pomme frite, spinach

lobster meat, three cheese, chips

couscous, dried fruit, duck sauce

chorizo, bomba rice, saffron broth, shrimp, scallops, mussels

onion marmalade, moroccan spices, mint aioli

chef's blend marinated olives

risotto, san marzano tomatoes, pesto oil

pan seared caper tomato salsa

sweet & spicy

quince, honey, fruit, baguette

carrot puree, pedro ximénez

arugula salad, lemon caper, crostini

blue cheese, orange ancho

bacon aioli

spiced grilled shrimp, bomba rice

tomato, caper vin, pita

pancetta, cream, white wine

raw crudites

burrata cheese, balsamic basil, pine nut

burrata cheese, truffle oil, frisee

tallegio, roquefort, garlic, roasted tomatoes, crostini

chorizo, tomatoes, beechers

mushrooms, spinach, chevre

fig jam, walnuts, blue cheese

apricot mustard, brie, tomatoes

organic greens, tomatoes, lemon vinaigrette, nicoise olives, chevrotine.

arugula, citrus vinaigrette, goat cheese

grilled, croutons, grana, anchovy

bacon, tomato, pine nuts

pine nuts, garlic

porcini cream

dried fruit

washington

california

wisconsin

georgia

navarre, spain

lombardia, italy

switzerland

bavaria, germany

creminelli, usa

spain

smoking goose, usa

spain

creminelli, usa

creminelli, usa

italy

creminelli, usa

12oz nantucket, massachusetts american golden lager, light body, crisp, very drinkable.

blue ribbon award at columbian exposition in chicago 1893. need we say more!

16oz grand rapids, michigan organic and sustainable. yeast, lemongrass, and sour mash make this a great patio beer

36 ibu, 12oz warrenville, illinois smooth, citrusy and piney. showcases hops while staying sessionable

25 ibu, 12oz eureka, california a medium-bodied assertive blend of malts and hops

28 ibu, 12oz newport, oregon nutty, malty, and really drinkable

100 ibu, 12oz lake barrington, illinois so full of malt and hops you can almost chew on it. finishes with juicy grapefruit and orange

12oz. denver, colorado unfiltered with light hops and toasted malt. pear and clove aromas are enhanced as it warms

100+ ibu, 12oz escondido, california stone calls it "bit, bold, and bitter," and hophead's nirvana

16.9oz salzburg, austria golden in color and mildly hopped. balanced and wonderfully thirst quenching

35 ibu, 16.9oz hirt, austria great malt flavor with a balanced hop presence, a grassy, earthy, and satisfying pilsner

30 ibu, 11.2oz strasbourg, france french strisselspalt hops and over 300 years of brewing ensures this beer is going to make you want a second

16.9oz aying, germany bottle conditioning and top fermentation make this beer as complex as champagne, tart and refreshing with lemon, vanilla, and lots of spice.

18.7oz united kingdom strawberry and vanilla with a hint of tartness, light and crisp effervescence, perfect on a hot summer day.

new orleans

illinois

germany

chicago

california

durango, colorado

colorado

california

new hampshire

chicago

california

wisconsin

bedford, uk

canale, italy. the deltetto family has been producing high quality wines since 1953. this wine is half pinot nero and half chardonnay, intense bouquet of bread crust and yeast, with a balanced finish

alsace, france. a blend of auxerrois and pinot blanc grapes, this gorgeous sparkler is dry, fruity and full of finesse, the tiny bubbles create a rich, luscious mouthfeel yet if finishes crisp and clean, the braun family, who can trace their roots to alsace for over 400 years, uses only sustainable farming methods and all their fruit is grown organically and biodynamically

modena, italy. this sparkling screams charcuterie and cheese! the color is ruby red to almost violet. intense flavors of berries, with a dry, full bodied and slightly tannic finish.

languedoc, france. this hybrid between on red wine and a rose is quite amazing, called "48th" for its 48 hours of maceration, the nose is immediately delicious with aromas of wild strawberries and ripe currants, in the mouth, it is highly gratifying, with a rare opportunity for a rich pink with light tannins that give body to all.

alsace, france. these grapes come from a small village of 1,000 people based on the wine road in the heart of alsace, france. pinot gris is a mutation of pinot noir, this wine is mineral driven with great acidity, if you enjoy pinot grigio, you will thoroughly enjoy this wine.

pfalz, germany making wine since the 1700's this family of winemakers never use irrigation, fertilizers or herbicides, in the cellar, long spontaneous fermentations occur in large, oak barrels, this riesling is full of floral aromatics and bright acidity you except from a german riesling, just minus the sugar.

columbia valley, washington. the horse heaven hills ava is located within the larger columbia valley in washington state. this dry riesling expresses aromas of dried apricot, honeysuckle and baked apple, the palate shows crisp flavors of peach, tropical fruit and freshly squeezed lime juice. the small amount of residual sugar and bright acidity make this wine perfect for sipping, or paired with slightly spicy food.

corbieres, france. this straw colored wine made of 60 percent grenache blanc and 40 percent grenache gris, has a nose of honey, herbed and citrus. the palate has bright acidity, flinty minerality, and notes of lemon and fresh cream. pairs beautifully with our pei mussels.

marlborough, new zealand. the babich winery has been making classic examples of new zealand sauvignon blanc since the early 1900s, and their special 'black label' battling truly expresses the region, with exuberant aromas of gooseberry and grapefruit, note a surprisingly textured palate with fruit, tangy lemon, lime, and a bit of subtle minerality.

abruzzo, italy. one of the most widely planted grapes in the world. this wine has such high acidity it is often used in cognac. this wine has a brilliant straw yellow color, intense nose of fresh fruit, and a dry finish.

bordeaux, france. this wine is 50 percent sauvignon blanc and 50 percent semillon made from 25 year old vines. the sauvignon blanc contributes a dry crispness with fresh qualities. while the semillon adds weight with low acidity. thus, creating a nice marriage which finishes with a good amount of minerally

friuli, italy. elegant powerful, one of the oldest indigenous varietals of friuli, intense fruit aromatics and bracing minerality allows for versatile food pairings

loire, france. bernard fouquet is regarded in france as one of the top three vouray producers, and his wines represent sensational value. this wine is flinty and mineral driven, with a touch of creaminess, finishes dry

wagram, austria. roter veltliner, a grape varietal once prolific in austria and even grown in california, is now found mostly in small plantings in the lower austria region. the czerny family, whose winemaking roots go back over 250 years, have nurtured their old roter veltliner vines and in turn have created a beautiful, round and rich wine, with bright acidity and the smallest touch of sweetness. all of the grapes were harvested by hand and are certified organic and biodynamic

california. this rhone white wine is a blend of grapes prestigious vineyards throughout california viognier from russian river, roussanne from mendocino and grenache blanc from paso robles. the aromatics entice with candied lemon and honey, and the palate bursts with papaya, mandarin and zesty lime. full flavored and rich, it's balanced with clean and persistent acidity

russian river valley, california. with 938 cases produced, this rare wine has only one vineyard in america. this wine is aromatic, with flavors quince, blossom, and honey crisp apples. we are privileged to have this wine!

south africa. bukettraube is a white wine created using silvaner and schiava grossa varietals, developed by winegrower sebastian englert in germany round 1860, this wine, despite it's european origins, hardly exists there today, the most extensive varietals are now found in south africa, this wine finds balance between acidity, minerally, and sweetness

niagara peninsula, canada. these chardonnay grapes are planted on gentle slopes of limestone rich clay overlooking lake ontario, fermentation occurred 80 percent in stainless steel tanks and 20 percent in old french oak barriques, this vintage is especially fragrant, with aromas of pear, clementine and mcintosh apple, and hints of aged cheese rind, tarragon and root spice.

russian river valley, california. this is a really exciting discovery, kathleen inman has made a stunner of a chardonnay that is mineral driven and bright while still bearing the light kiss of oak

loire, france. classic example of chinon cabernet france. this wine is fresh and bright, the nose pops of green pepper and spice followed by ripe red fruits. the palate is bursting with flavors of tobacco and sour cherry. the lively acidity and medium body make if a very good, friendly wine.

gamay, serbia. produced in a valley near the borders of romania and bulgaria, this wine is home to some 300 stone cellars, this gamay is firmer than its counterparts in france, this wine is light-natured with bright red fruit shows some enjoyable texture. it is acidity driven with some pepper notes.

dundee hill, oregon. fruit forward, well balanced and surprisingly complex. bright cherry fruit with firm enough tannins to pair well with our salmon dish

loire valley, france. this wine comes from several generations of winemakers in the tiny village of chaudox, this pinot noir is not fruit driven. lots of black tea and cedar, with a nice dry finish.

santa rita hills, california. integrity and quality are paramount to the wines of babcock winery, and its founder, bryan babcock, has been making wine with exceptionally high standards for over thirty years. he sources same of the best pinot noir grapes from his vineyards throughout the region, and the final wine is round, rich and ripe with baked black cherry, cinnamon and mocha flavors

sablet, france. this winemaker comes from three generations of winemaking wisdom, and works in his great-grandfather's cellar. a blend of grenache and syrah shows dark fruit and aromas of game. cherry and blackcurrant flavors.

thermenregion, austria. austria's most popular red grape, zweigelt, originating from a cross of the st. laurent and blaufrankisch grapes in the early twentieth century, smooth, soft tannins, pretty plum and bright cherry aromas. fourth generation production by this organic and sustainable producer

tuscany, italy. situated between florence and siena, this chianti is an elegant and balanced wine with medium body and bright red color. the palate has notes of sour cherry, cedar, and spice. it has tight acidity and good structure.

rhone valley, france. jean-louis chave makes sublime hermitage. his family has been doing so since 1483, a rhone blend of grenache, mourvedre and syrah provide the fruit for this profound and peppery wine. generous dark fruit, earth and good juice. classic.

abruzzo, italy. one of italy's most well know wines. ruby red almost dark fruit color, on the palate there is pepper and spice notes. aromatic, tannins, and low acidity.

bierzo, spain. bierzo is located in a relatively cool region of northwestern spain. you'll find an array of scents on the nose, very clearly defined as carnations, violets and cistus petals in bloom

douro valley, portugal. great violet colors coupled with aromas of red fruit and spice. the upfront red fruits lead to a firm structure of fresh and elegant tannins. great acidity, developing to a pleasant, well balanced and persistent finish.

columbia valley, washington. distefano winery is owned by mechanical and nuclear engineer mark newton. this rich bordeaux style merlot is aged in toasted oak barrels. notes of coffee, cardamon and spice jump out of the glass. the nose has hint of cherry cola, brown sugar, and milk chocolate. the palate is soft and juicy with a delicate finish of toasted almond

bordeaux, france. deep ruby color and intense with hints of vanilla, cinnamon, and ginger, excellent balance between fruit, tannins, and acidity.

mendoza, argentina. deep and bright color. spicy perfume with a low note of smoky earth and espresso. this wine is juicy and medium-bodied, while it expands and intensifies in the mouth. finishes with smooth, lush tannins ripe acidity, and good length.

sonoma, california. black purple and reddish hues coupled with notes of black raspberry and wild cherry, with even darker notes of chocolate, coffee and clove, a well balanced wine with good acidity and velvet texture, a complex finish of wild berries and peppery spice

napa valley, california. "volunteer" fire fighter tony leonardi fires up a beautiful small productions cab. blended with cab franc, malbec, petit verdot, merlot and petite syrah, aged 20% in new french oak and the rest in neutral oak. bountiful rich red fruits with savory leather and tobacco notes.