summer menu

In season:

Peaches, nectarines, plums, pluots, carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes,summer squash, horseradish, melon, rhubarb, fennel, grapes, strawberries, raspberries, black berries, peppers, corn, potatoes, gem lettuce, broccoli, cauliflower, basil, parsley, cilantro, mint, dill

 

Starters

 

Melon crudo {v, gf, nut-free, nsfo, ofo, afo}

[thinly sliced summer melon, hot peppers, nectarine + mirin seaweed syrup, micro cilantro]

 

Early girl tomatoes {v, gf}

[dry-farmed early girl tomatoes with almond cream,

meyer lemon zest, and matcha oil]

 

Local eggs {veg, gf, nsf, afo}

[deviled pasture-raised eggs with summer herbs + stone ground 

mustard]

 

its corn {v, gf}

[a skillet of creamy almond and corn dip gently spiced with ancho + chipotle topped with micro greens, served with local cornmeal sourdough bread]

 

Gazpacho shooters {v, gf}

[Heirloom tomato and pepper chilled soup, cucumber relish, micro basil, basil oil ]

 

Salads

 

Little gem wedge {v, gf, nsf, afo, ofo}

[Wedges of crisp little gem lettuce with herby tahini dressing,shiitake ‘bacon’ bits, cherry tomato, chickpea crumbs, minced chives  ]

 

Grilled stone fruit, tomato, + cucumber {v,gf}

[ grilled chunks of stonefruit lightly dressed with vinegar tossed with heirloom tomatoes and cucumbers over creamy whipped tahini, topped with sliced shallot and sumac ]

 

Bread

 

Sourdough focaccia with sungold confit {v}

[ Sourdough whole wheat dough topped with california olive oil +

flake salt, served with sungolds gently cooked in olive oil with herbs ]

 

jalapeno cornbread bites  {vp,df,gfo,nsf}

[Hearty cornbread loaded with jalapeno pieces and chives, served with floral honey butter decorated with edible flower petals ]

 

Mains

 

Chipotle + agave oyster mushroom tacos {v, gf, nut-free}

[ A gathering favorite! Perfectly crispy oyster mushrooms pan seared and perfectly spiced with chipotle, glazed with a perfect kiss of agave and citrus on housemade blue corn tortillas. Served with citrus slaw, arroz verde, and sprouted heirloom black beans.]

 

Summer Squash Lasagna {vp, nsf}

[ Layers of fresh pasta, thinly sliced summer squash, creamy ‘ricotta’ and rich stewed tomato sauce– a true taste of summertime ]

 

Corn + coconut stew {v, gf, nsfp}

[ Perfectly sweet summer corn steeped in coconut milk with lime leaf, shallot, and a pinch of turmeric are blended into a thick puree served with dirty rice dumplings wrapped in rainbow chard leaf ]

 

Sides

 

Summer pickle plate {v, gf, nsfo, afo, nut-free}

[ A garden medley of the best of the season! Tomatoes, cucumbers,

peppers, and summer squash lacto-fermented for gut-loving

goodness and the deepest of summertime flavor ]

 

Grilled broccoli {v, gf, nsfo, afo, nut-free}

[ Perfectly sweet at the peak of the season, blanched

and grilled to a gentle char and served with wedges of lemon ]

 

Smashed fingerling potatoes {v, gf, nsf, afo, nut-free optional}

[ tender, buttery young potatoes smashed and crackled with herb oil, roasted to perfection and topped with summer herb salsa verde ]

 

Desserts

 

Grilled polenta pound cake with poached peach + jasmine coconut cream {v, gfo}

[ buttery pound cake speckled with corn polenta sliced and grilled in browned vegan butter served over poached peaches with jasmine-infused coconut cream ]

 

Chocolate s’mores tart {vp, gf0}

[ a dainty chocolate tart with a buttery graham cracker crust, topped with vegan meringue bruleed and sprinkled with hickory smoked salt ]

 

Strawberry Shortcake {v, gfo}

[ a summertime classic! Nostalgically fluffy cake topped with vibrant strawberry compote, served with housemade coconut graham cracker ice cream ]

 

Drinks + Pairings (NA)

 

Peach + basil spritz

[ A beautiful summer spritz– peach syrup steeped with cinnamon, star anise, and honeybush with bubbly elderflower tonic and a sprig of basil ]

 

Tomato juice

[ A fresh take on the classic, leaning into the sweetness and umami of heirloom tomatoes paired with cucumber, green melon, and a hint of pink salt ]

 

Key

v= vegan; veg= vegetarian (contains egg, dairy, and/or honey); gf= gluten free; gfo= gluten free optional (can be made gluten free); nsf= nightshade free; nsfo= nightshade free optional; of= oil free; ofo= oil free optional; afo= allium free optional