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Passed Appetizers

Priced by the dozen. Minimum two orders per dozen

Mezze

Crispy Potatoes

mizithra, rosemary, scallion crema

28

Pan-Roasted Romanesque Cauliflower

house yogurt, local honey

30

Green Falafel

tzatziki, garlic tahini, dhania

30

Brussels Sprouts

crispy shallots, pumpkin seeds, sherry glaze

34

House-Made Stracciatella

mighty vine tomatoes, croutons, shallots, sherry vinegar, basil

34

ORA KING SALMON CRUDO

crispy capers, red onion, citrus vinaigrette

40

GRILLED OCTOPUS

carrot cumin purée, moroccan mint salsa

40

Arancini

parmesan, chive, asparagus vinaigrette

40

Toothpick Lamb

cumin, chilies, house yogurt

48

Kebabs

GRILLED MUSHROOM

portobello, maitake, mushroom vinaigrette, zhoug

34

Chicken Kefta

lemon, olive oil, tzatziki

36

Grilled Chicken

sweet peppers, yogurt marinade, zhoug

36

Lamb & Beef Kefta

lemon, olive oil, tzatziki

38

Beef Tenderloin

red onions, lemon, olive oil, zhoug

48

Salmon

sweet peppers, garlic, olive oil, zhoug

48

Spread Sampler

Select three $16.95 / person. Subject to availability. Served with our house bread and crudité

Hummus

Spicy Hummus

Toasted Almond & Garlic

Charred Eggplant

House-Made Labneh

HUMMUS W/ LAMB RAGU

Butcher Station

Select three $32.95 / person. Subject to availability. Served with choice of brussels sprouts or crispy potatoes

Falafel

Chicken Kefta

Grilled Chicken

Lamb & Beef Kefta

Short Rib

Salmon

+$4 per person

Beef Tenderloin

+$6 per person

Halva Station

selection of three seasonal halva flavors

14.95

Mezze Brunch

$46.95 / person

Starters & Spreads

select three

Hummus

za'atar, olive oil, paprika

Spicy Hummus

marinated fresno & sweet-roasted chilies

House-Made Labneh

figs, pine nuts, aleppo honey, dried mint

Toasted Almond & Garlic

castelvetrano olives, fresh herbs

Charred Eggplant Spread

house yogurt, lemon, california arbequina olive oil

House Yogurt & Granola

rolled oats, pistachios, dried fruit

STRAWBERRY DROP BISCUIT

jam and sweet cream

Grapefruit Brûlée

demerara sugar, lime, cinnamon, allspice

Mezze

select two

Crispy Potatoes

mizithra, rosemary, scallion crema

Greek Salad

romaine, tomatoes, cucumbers, red pepper, feta, dijon vinaigrette

House-Made Stracciatella

mighty vine tomatoes, croutons, shallots, sherry vinegar, basil (+$3)

GREEN FALAFEL

tzatziki, garlic tahini, dhania spice

Brussels Sprouts

crispy shallots, pumpkin seeds, sherry glaze

MARINATED JAPANESE EGGPLANT

lemon dashi, pistachio, tahini

Brunch & Kebabs

select three

Blueberry Clafoutis

almond pancake, sweetened yogurt, lemon, pistachios

House-Cured Salmon

labneh, dill, tomatoes, "everything" bread (+$4)

Soft Scramble w/ Wild Mushrooms

parmesan cream, closed loop farms herbs

Lamb Shakshuka

baked egg, spicy harissa, house bread

Chicken Kefta

lemon, olive oil, tzatziki

Lamb & Beef Kefta

lemon, olive oil, tzatziki

Grilled Chicken

yogurt marinade, sweet peppers, zhoug

Salmon Kebab

sweet peppers, red onions, lemon, olive oil, zhoug (+$4)

Beef Tenderloin Kebab

red onions, lemon, olive oil, zhoug (+$6)

Mezze Lunch

$32.95 / person

Spreads

select two

Hummus

za'atar

Spicy Hummus

marinated fresno & sweet-roasted chilies

Charred Eggplant Spread

house yogurt, lemon, california arbequina olive oil

House-Made Labneh

figs, pine nuts, aleppo honey, dried mint

Toasted Almond & Garlic

castelvetrano olives, fresh herbs

HUMMUS W/ LAMB RAGU

braised lamb, spicy harissa (+$3)

KING CRAB TARAMASALATA

sweet corn, cured fish roe, olive oil, cherry tomato, fresno chili (+$5)

Mezze

select three

GREEK SALAD

romaine, tomatoes, cucumbers, red pepper, feta, dijon vinaigrette

MEDITERRANEAN CHOPPED SALAD

arugula, romaine, shaved cauliflower, capers, dates, parmesan, olives, red peppers

Crispy Potatoes

mizithra, rosemary, scallion crema

Green Falafel

tzatziki, garlic tahini, dhania spice

Pan-Roasted Romanesque Cauliflower

house yogurt, local honey

Brussels Sprouts

crispy shallots, pumpkin seeds, sherry glaze

FARRO "RISOTTO" W/ SWEET CORN

parmesan & corn cream, chili, black lime

KEBABS & MAINS

select two

WARM SUMAC CHICKEN SALAD

mixed greens, roasted artichokes, asparagus, farro, grilled flatbread

Grilled Octopus

roasted fingerling potato, preserved lemon vinaigrette

GRILLED MUSHROOM

portobello, maitake, mushroom vinaigrette, zhoug

Chicken Kefta

lemon, olive oil, tzatziki

Lamb & Beef Kefta

lemon, olive oil, tzatziki

Salmon Kebab

sweet peppers, red onions, lemon, olive oil, zhoug (+$3)

Beef Tenderloin Kebab

red onions, lemon, olive oil, zhoug (+$6)

Dessert

Add $6.95 / person

Honey Pie

sesame, grilled grapes

Sticky Date Cake

medjool dates, sumac whiskey caramel, whipped cream

Mezze Dinner

$64.95 / person

Spreads

select three

Hummus

za'atar, olive oil, paprika

Spicy Hummus

marinated fresno & sweet-roasted chilies

Charred Eggplant Spread

house yogurt, lemon, california arbequina olive oil

House-Made Labneh

figs, pine nuts, aleppo honey, dried mint

House-Made Stracciatella

mighty vine tomatoes, croutons, shallots, sherry vinegar, basil

Toasted Almond & Garlic

castelvetrano olives, fresh herbs

HUMMUS W/ LAMB RAGU

braised lamb, spicy harissa (+$3)

KING CRAB TARAMASALATA

sweet corn, cured fish roe, olive oil, cherry tomato, fresno chili (+$5)

Greens & Ancient Grains

select one

Greek Salad

romaine, tomatoes, cucumbers, red pepper, feta, dijon vinaigrette

ASPARAGUS RISOTTO

parmesan, chive, asparagus vinaigrette

MEDITERRANEAN CHOPPED SALAD

arugula, romaine, shaved cauliflower, capers, dates, parmesan, olives, red peppers

WARM SUMAC CHICKEN SALAD

mixed greens, roasted artichokes, asparagus, farro, grilled flatbread

Mezze

select two

Green Falafel

tzatziki, garlic tahini, dhania

Crispy Potatoes

mizithra, rosemary, scallion crema

Pan-Roasted Romanesque Cauliflower

house yogurt, local honey

Brussels Sprouts

crispy shallots, pumpkin seeds, sherry glaze

HOUSE-MADE STRACCIATELLA

Kebabs & Mains

select three

GRILLED MUSHROOM

portobello, maitake, mushroom vinaigrette, zhoug

Chicken Kefta

lemon, olive oil, tzatziki

Lamb & Beef Kefta

lemon, olive oil, tzatziki

Salmon Kebab

sweet peppers, red onions, lemon, olive oil, zhoug (+$4)

Beef Tenderloin Kebab

red onions, lemon, olive oil, zhoug (+$6)

GRILLED OCTOPUS

roasted fingerling potato, preserved lemon vinaigrette

Short Rib

toom yogurt, maitake & portabello, pea tendrils

GRILLED BRANZINO

spring radish, crispy tapenade, macadamia nut (+$6)

Dessert

includes both

Honey Pie

sesame, grilled grapes

Sticky Date Cake

medjool dates, sumac whiskey caramel, whipped cream

Bar Packages

Classic Bar Package

$16 per person / hour

Spirits

Basic Vodka

Ford's Gin

Plantation 3 Star Rum

Corazon Blanco Tequila

Buffalo Trace Bourbon

Famous Grouse

Beer

Graft "Farm Flor" Cider

Off Color "Tooth & Claw" Lager

Alarmist Brewing "Crispy Boy" Lager

Two Brother's "Ebel's Weiss" Hefeweizen

Goose Island "Green Line" Pale Ale

Moody Tongue "Sliced Nectarine IPA"

Sierra Nevada "Hazy Little Thing" IPA

Whiner "Le Tub" Farmhouse Ale

Wine

Bubbles

Prosecco, Giuliana, Italy, NV

Rose

Rosé of Pinot Noir, Wade Cellars "Three by Wade", California, 2020

White

Sauvignon Blanc, Gilgal, Upper Galilee, Israel, 2019

Chardonnay, Cinquante-Cinq, Languedoc, France, 2019

Red

Pinot Noir, Girasole, Mendocino County, CA, 2019

Grenache, Virgen de la Sierra "OGV", Catalayud, Spain, 2018

Additional Bar Packages

Beer & Wine Package

Priced at $14 per person per hour. Includes classic wines by the glass and beer

Upgrade to Sommelier's Selection Wines

additional $3 per person per hour to beer & wine package

Premium Bar Package

$20 per person / hour

Specialty Cocktails

Slow Cheetah

Do Not Disturb

Hawaiian G&T

Cactus Queen

Gingham Altar

Spirits

Basic Vodka

Tito's Vodka

Ketel One Vodka

Ford's Gin

Hendrick's Gin

Plantation 3 Star Rum

Appleton 12yr Rum

Corazon Blanco Tequila

Nosotros Reposado Tequila

Buffalo Trace Bourbon

Basil Hayden Bourbon

Uncle Nearest 1884 Tennessee Whiskey

Famous Grouse

Macallan 12yr Scotch

Beer

Graft "Farm Flor" Cider

Off Color "Tooth & Claw" Lager

Alarmist Brewing "Crispy Boy" Lager

Two Brother's "Ebel's Weiss" Hefeweizen

Goose Island "Green Line" Pale Ale

Moody Tongue "Sliced Nectarine IPA"

Sierra Nevada "Hazy Little Thing" IPA

Whiner "Le Tub" Farmhouse Ale

Wines

Bubbles

Prosecco, Giuliana, Italy, NV

Brut Rosé, Francois Montand, Jura, France, NV

Rose

Rosé of Pinot Noir, Wade Cellars "Three by Wade", California, 2020

Rosé of Cabernet Franc, Domaine de la Chanteleuserie, France, 2018

White

Sauvignon Blanc, Gilgal, Upper Galilee, Israel, 2019

Assyrtiko, Mylonas, Santorini, Greece, 2018

Chardonnay, Cinquante-Cinq, Languedoc, France, 2019

Chardonnay, Tyler, Santa Barbara, CA, 2018

Red

Pinot Noir, Girasole, Mendocino, California, 2019

Grenache, Virgen de la Sierra "OGV", Catalayud, Spain, 2018

Xinomavro, Kir-Yianni "Cuvée Villages", Naoussa, Greece, 2017

Cabernet Sauvignon, Pioneer, Mendocino County, CA, 2018

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