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The Chef and I prides itself on working with fresh ingredients, regionally sourced whenever possible; we make all items from scratch in our show kitchen right out in front of you. Please know that we are vegan & gluten-free friendly & are able to accommodate any and all of your dietary needs with unique & tasty culinary creations. Please also check out the all-day menu for other options available during lunch.
Menus are updated seasonally so check back often for updates!
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Love & Exile: Anonymous Sauvignon Blanc & Heartless Cabernet SauvignonExacta Box
Choose 1 creation from each box $18-
Smoky Chipotle Patty Melt
House ground steak tips, cooked medium, topped with cage-aged smoked gouda, chipotle aioli, and a balsamic caramelized onion jam on grilled foccacia
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American Spiced Shrimp and Grits
Kentucky white grits infused with cream and artisan cheeses, topped with spiced american large shrimp and our house bacon and tomato pan sauce with fresh herbs and garlic
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Marinated Salmon Belly
Wild salmon belly marinated in olive oil, brown sugar and soy sauce, pan roasted and served over a creamy horseradish and Yukon gold puree, house pickled vegetables, unagi glaze
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Marinated Frenched Chicken Breast
Seasoned with lemon zest, roasted garlic cloves, prosciutto ham, goat cheese cream and pistachios, virgin olive oil
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Seared Ahi Tuna Steak
Sushi grade ahi tuna rolled in herbs, sesame and spices, seared rare and served with fresno chile and honey glazed avocado, oyster mushrooms, chives
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Open Faced House BLT With Avocado
grilled focaccia bread toasted and topped with lemon aioli, fresh avocado, sliced beefsteak tomatoes and our house cured smoky bacon and finished with dressed arugula, grated parmesan cheese and cracked pepper
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Chef’s Vegan/Vegetarian/ Gluten Free Creation
Upon request
Exacta Box (Part 2)
Choose a second creation.-
Caramelized Cauliflower and Local Honey
caramelized in olive oil with herbs, sea salt and chile flakes, finished with local honey and candied nuts
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Caramelized Brussels Sprouts and House Bacon
thinly shredded brussels sauteed crispy with house bacon lardons, sweet onions, lemon zest and chile flakes, cooked crispy and finished with parmesan, goat cheese, and an apple cider glaze
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Roasted Heirloom Baby Potatoes
roasted baby heirloom potatoes tossed in a warm bacon vinaigrette, hardboiled eggs and chives
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Lemon Charred Broccoli
broccoli crowns sliced and pan charred in olive oil, seasoned with sea salt and cracked pepper, smoky paprika and apple cider glaze
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Warm Spaghetti Squash
roasted warm spaghetti squash folded with candied pecans, feta cheese, fresh thyme, and apple cider vinegar glaze, finished with seas salt and cracked pepper
Add A Protein $7
House-cured Slab Bacon / Chicken / Smoked Salmon / Shrimp / Teres Major Steak / Ahi TunaThe Chef's Tasting Menu
For a culinary adventure of tastes, textures and creativity....choose to experience what the chefs have been perfecting for you today, using a variety of unique ingredients. Pair any of the tastings with our wine pairings - selected daily to complement the tasting menu. (No substitutions allowed on the tasting menu; please do advise your server of any food allergies and the chefs will work to accommodate your needs). Each course also available ala carte for $20.-
5 Courses
$85 (+$40 for wine pairing)
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7 Courses
$115 (+$55 for wine pairing)
Entrees
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Seared Ahi Tuna Steak
sushi grade ahi tuna seasoned with our house made furikake japanese seasoning, seared in olive oil rare, sliced over a chilled avocado and coconut jasmine rice, wild mushrooms and unagi
$27
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Duck Breast
crispy skin rendered duck breast, cooked to medium rare, and rested; sliced over a ragout of cannellini beans, acorn squash, vegetables and tomatoes with fresh herbs, garnished with grilled focaccia bread
$32
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Wild Caught Chilean Sea Bass | mkt
we only source and secure the freshest fish available, ask about today's inspired creation
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Ancho and Coffee Crusted Berkshire Pork Tenderloin
rich Berkshire pork tenderloin marinated in earthy chilies, cocoa and coffee grounds, pan-roasted medium and sliced with whipped Yukon potatoes and a jalapeno tomato jam
$24
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Achiote Marinated Beef Teres Major Steak
olive oil and achiote paste marinated beef shoulder tenderloin, roasted to temperature and sliced over a green chile chimichurri sauce with whipped garlic yukon potatoes
$28
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Sage and Garlic Marinated Chicken Breast
airline cut chicken breast marinated in olive oil, fresh sage, sea salt, garlic cloves and cracked pepper, pan seared and roasted crispy, sliced over a creamed seasonal sweet corn succotash with white wine, cream and fresh herbs
$21
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Pan Seared Jumbo Sea Scallops
giant U7 sea scallops, pan seared and served over a kung pao style warm Israeli couscous salad with mushrooms, shishito peppers, peanuts and spices in a roasted miso coconut broth
$30
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Marinated Beef Hangar Steak
marinated in soy, brown sugar, mirin and sambal, pan-charred and cooked medium rare, rested and sliced with caramelized fennel and leeks, served with whipped garlic Yukon potatoes
$32
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Jumbo Shrimp and Trottole Pasta
large jumbo shrimp with fresh tomato, squashes, shallots, greens, and herbs with trottole pasta in a sherry butter wine pan sauce, finished with parmesan cheese and grilled focaccia bread
$24
Our brunch offers a delicious array of options, including a chef's tasting menu option! We also have bottomless mimosas for $14, and a Bloody Mary that features a custom-spice blend for $10; other specials are often available, along with our full bar and all-day menu.
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4 Course Chef’s Tasting
Tastings change daily, ask your server about today’s creation.
$45
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American Spiced Shrimp and Grits
Kentucky white grits infused with cream and artisan cheeses, topped with spiced american large shrimp and our house bacon and tomato pan sauce with fresh herbs and garlic
$23
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Sage and Garlic Marinated Chicken Breast
airline cut chicken breast marinated in olive oil, fresh sage, sea salt, garlic cloves and cracked pepper, pan-seared and roasted crispy, sliced over a creamed seasonal sweet corn succotash with white wine, cream and fresh herbs
$21
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House Ground Thai Beef and Potato Hash
our house ground beef teres major steak seasoned with ginger, chilies, and mint; cooked with crispy Yukon potatoes, wild mushrooms and peppers, served over a roasted miso coconut broth and topped with a sunny farm egg
$20
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Pan Roasted Crispy Duck and Waffles
Farm-raised, rendered crispy skinned duck breast, basted in duck fat and cooked medium rare, sliced over duck fat infused waffles, macerated maple blackberries, sage butter
$29
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Beef Teres Major Steak and Eggs
Rolled in our house rub and cooked to temperature, sliced over a wild mushroom duxelle and topped with two sunny side eggs, crispy pan roasted oyster mushrooms
$28
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Seared Ahi Tuna Steak
Sushi-grade Ahi tuna seasoned with our house-made furikake Japanese seasoning, seared in olive oil (rare), served over a chilled avocado and coconut jasmine rice, wild mushrooms, and unagi
$27
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Brined and Smoked Salmon Benedict
On buttered focaccia, caramelized white wine onions, traditional hollandaise sauce, sunny side egg, goat cheese, red onion, caper berries and crispy cheesy potato hash
$19
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House Cured Bacon and Tomato Benny
House cured thick cut bacon, sliced beefsteak tomato, buttered focaccia, roasted pearl onion pan sauce, sunny side egg, crispy cheesy potato hash
$18
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Roasted Butternut Squash Caprese Benedict
Sliced beefsteak tomato, whole milk mozzarella cheese, roasted butternut squash medallions, virgin olive oil, pistachio pesto, sunny side egg
$19
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House Ground Sage Pork Sausage Benedict
Woodsmoke Farms ground pork sausage, seasoned with herbs and spices, pan roasted, served over crispy focaccia breads, caramelized sweet onions, roasted pork demi, and a sunny side farm egg
$21
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Mimosa Flight
$25
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Bottomless Mimosa
$14
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Tito's Bloody Mary
$10
Our small plates and shareables are a great way to sample a variety of the chefs' creations, and are available all day, everyday, from 11AM-10PM.
Download PDFSmall Plates And Shareables
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Beef Tartare
aged beef teres major steak minced with fresh shallots, herbs, red wine, spices and egg in a light dressing with depth of flavor, grilled breads, egg yolk
$18
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Roasted Red Bell Pimento Cheese and House Bacon
two artisan cheeses folded with roasted red bell peppers and a spiced aioli, spread on warm toasted grilled crostini, topped with house candied bacon lardons
$12
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Caramelized Cauliflower with Local Whipped Goat Cheese
pan roasted cauliflower seasoned with fresh herbs and sea salt, served on grilled focaccia crostini, whipped goat cheese, pistachio pesto, candied nuts and local honey
$13
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Today's Taquito Creation
indulge in today's inspired creation
$13
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House Smoked Salmon and Cured Meats Charcuterie
our version of a charcuterie with house brined and smoked salmon, cured meats, pistachio pesto, local honey, olive tapenade and pickled vegetables with today's regional/local cheese and warm crostini
$18
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Marinated Salmon Belly
wild salmon belly marinated in brown sugar, chiles, soy sauce, and sweet mirin; pan roasted and served over a smear of whipped yukon potatoes with house pickled vegetables and unagi
$14
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Caramelized Brussels Sprouts and House Bacon
thinly shredded brussels sautéed crispy with house bacon lardons, sweet onions, lemon zest and chili flakes, cooked crispy and finished with parmesan, goat cheese and an apple cider glaze
$12
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Jumbo Lump Crab Wonton Rangoon
our take on a classic crab rangoon... a pan fried crispy wonton topped with whipped creamy goat cheese, fresh avocado, house candied bacon and chilled jumbo lump crab salad, finished with citrus zests and unagi
$15
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Orange Duck Confit Wonton Rangoon
a pan fried crispy wonton topped with whipped creamy goat cheese, fresh avocado, duck confit tossed in a creamy orange vinaigrette with fresh diced jalapeno and almond slivers
$15
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House Bacon and Yukon Potato Poutine
roasted crispy yukon potatoes and cheese curds folded with our house bacon lardons and finished with smoky bacon brown gravy
$14
Soup and Salads
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Lump Crab and Lobster Bisque
a rich lobster stock infused with roasted vegetables and lobster shells, strained and finished with white wine and cream, folded with lump crab meat and spices, smoked paprika oil, grilled cheesy bread baton
$12
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Granny Smith & Arugula Salad
Peppery arugula tossed with granny smith apple matchsticks, imported feta cheese, roasted red bell peppers, and candied nuts, tossed in a roasted fresno chile and local honey vinaigrette
$12
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Roasted Warm Spaghetti Squash and Burrata
roasted spaghetti squash slightly warmed and folded with feta cheese, fresh thyme, apple cider vinegar and seasonings with candied peans, served with lightly dressed arugula and fresh creamy burrata cheese with virgin olive oil
$15
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Local Greens and Grilled Bosc Pears
Local assorted fresh greens tossed in a coconut vinaigrette with grilled Bosc pears, roasted hearts of palm, dried mission figs, candied almonds, and drunken goat cheese with fresh basil leaves
$14
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Roasted Butternut Caprese Salad
Pan-roasted butternut squash medallions layered over thick cut beefsteak tomatoes, fresh whole milk mozzarella cheese, and our house pistachio pesto, finished with virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar glaze
$13
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Add Protein To Any Of The Above Creations
House-Cured Bacon / Chicken / Smoked Salmon / Shrimp / Beef / Ahi Tuna
$7
Cocktails
All Drinks $14 + Tax*-
The Neil Peart (Rocks)
xicaru mezcal, havana club rum, citrus, bitters
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The Dee Snider (UP)
bulleit rye, blood orange, thyme
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The Kurt Cobain (NEAT)
old forester, bin 27 sherry, maple, orange
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The Pat Benatar (UP)
seersucker gin, sloe gin, st. germain, citrus
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The Dave Grohl (ROCKS)
tito's vodka, citrus, floral, pepper
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The Lou Reed (UP)
havana club rum, citrus, mint, fernet branca
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The Eddie Vedder (ROCKS)
frida kahlo blanco, citrus, wine
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The John Lennon (ROCKS)
corsair barrel aged gin, rhubarb, mint, honey
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The Bret Michaels (ROCKS)
tito's vodka, lavender, chocolate, prosecco
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The Jimi Hendrix (UP)
copper and kings brandy, citrus, egg white
Beer
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On Tap
yazoo winter scotch ale starr hill | denali double ipa
$6
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Stella Artois Bottle
$7
Spirits
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Bourbon
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Angels Envy
$15
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Basil Hayden's
$13
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Belle Meade
$14
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Belle Meade Madiera
$14
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Belle Meade Sherry
$14
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Bib And Tucker
$16
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Blanton's
$18
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Booker's
$16
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Buffalo Trace
$11
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Bulleit
$11
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Chattanooga 1816 Cask
$14
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Elijah Craig Small Batch
$13
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Four Roses Single Barrel
$13
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Henry Mckenna
$14
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Hudson Baby
$22
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Knob Creek
$12
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Maker's Mark
$11
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Old Forester
$9
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Old Forester 1920
$15
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Old Forester Birthday Bash
$45
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Old Hickory
$13
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Woodford Double Oaked
$18
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Woodford Reserve
$12
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Gin
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Corsair
$12
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Corsair Barrel Aged
$13
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Seersucker
$10
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Uncle Val's
$12
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Irish Whiskey
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Jameson
$11
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Kilbeggen
$12
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The Sexton
$14
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Mezcal
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ilegal
$15
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Xicaru Silver
$13
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Rum
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Corsair Spiced Rum
$10
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Cruzan White Rum
$8
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Havana Club Anejo
$10
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Kirk And Sweeney 12 Year
$16
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Papa's Pilar Dark
$16
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Rye
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Bulleit Rye
$12
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Corsair Ryemaggedon
$12
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High West Double Rye
$14
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Whistle Pig 10 Year
$16
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Scotch
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Balvenie 12
$14
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Glenfiddich 12 Year
$12
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Glenfiddich 15 Year
$18
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Glenmorangie
$12
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Johnny Black
$15
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Lagavulin
$16
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Tequila
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Blue Nectar Anejo
$18
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Blue Nectar Silver
$15
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Casamigos Blanco
$15
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Casamigos Reposado
$17
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Codigo 1530 Reposado
$15
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Cuestion Anejo
$16
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Cuestion Blanco
$12
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Cuestion Reposado
$14
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Casamigos Anejo
$22
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Frida Kahlo Blanco
$11
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Vodka
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Chopin
$14
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Grey Goose
$12
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Ketel one
$13
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Tito's
$11
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Whiskey
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Corsair
$10
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Jack Daniels
$9
Complete your meal with our custom dessert menu creations, crafted in-house by Chef Liz Standridge
All individual desserts $7
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Chocolate Espresso Creme Brulee
a sweet cream custard steeped with dark chocolate and espresso grounds, finished with torched vanilla sugar
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Brown Sugar Walnut Tart
in a graham cracker crust with lemon mascarpone and an apple thyme compote
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Olive Oil and Rosemary Ice Cream
house-made ice cream infused with virgin olive oil and rosemary
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Orange Almond Butter Cake
vanilla sugar, almond and butter, baked golden with farm eggs, finished with soft basil cream, local honey, candied orange peel and toasted almonds
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Citrus Ginger Sorbet
simple syrup infused with fresh ginger, and a touch of tequila with orange, lemon, and lime zests
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Rum Soaked Fig Ice Cream
dried mission figs steeped in Tahitian vanilla bean ice cream
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Chocolate Cherry Bread Pudding
Texas toast folded with eggs, cream and vanilla, baked and served warm with Amarena cherries, chocolate shaving, and bourbon creme anglaise
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Dark Chocolate Sorbet
simple syrup infused with imported cocoa powder and dark chocolate
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Dessert Flight
Chef Liz's inspired dessert tasting of four mini-creations
$16
Suggested Dessert Cocktail
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Sweet Child O' Mine
Ballotin bourbon ball, TN legends dirty cream, TN legends coffee moonshine, cinnamon
$10
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Warre's Warrior Port - Finest Reserve
$8
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Lillet Blanc
$8
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Baglio Baiata Alagna Vermouth Rosso
$8
By The Glass
Whites
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Kris Pinot Grigio
venezie igt, veneto, italy
$11
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Matua Sauvignon Blanc
marlborough, south island, new zealand
$10
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Chateau St. Jean Chardonnay
north coast, california, usa
$11
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Schloss Vollrads Riesling
mannberg, rheingau, germany
$11
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Elouan Rosé
willamette valley, oregon, usa
$10
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Louis Perdrier Ch Am Pagne Blend
cremant de bourgogne, burgundy, france
$8
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Pizzolato Prosecco
prosecco, veneto, italy
$8
Reds
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19 Crimes The Banished Blend
barossa valley, south australia, australia
$11
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1000 Stories Gold Rush Blend
mendocino, california, usa
$11
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Lyric Pinot Noir
santa barbara county, california, usa
$10
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Josh Cellars Merlot
napa valley, california, usa
$11
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St. Francis Old Vine Zinfandel
sonoma county, california, usa
$14
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Penfolds Bin 2 Shiraz
barossa valley, south australia, australia
$14
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Beringer Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
sonoma county, california, usa
$14
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Smith & Hook Cabernet Sauvignon
central coast, california, usa
$14
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BV Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon
napa valley, california, usa
$25
By the Bottle
Whites
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Stags’ Leap Chardonnay
napa valley, california, usa
$75
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Nicolas Feuillatte Champagne
champagne, champagne, france
$80
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Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Champagne
reims, champagne, france
$150
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Kris Pinot Grigio
venezie igt, veneto, italy
$44
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Matua Sauvignon Blanc
marlborough, south island, new zealand
$40
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Chateau St. Jean Chardonnay
north coast, california, usa
$44
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Schloss Vollrads Riesling
mannberg, rheingau, germany
$44
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Elouan Rosé
willamette valley, oregon, usa
$40
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Louis Perdrier Champagne Blend
cremant de bourgogne, burgundy, france
$42
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Pizzolato Prosecco
prosecco, veneto, italy
$42
Reds
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Brandborg Love Puppets Pinot Noir
umpqua valley, oregon, usa
$85
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Mt. Aborra Saffraan Cinsaut
swartland, western cape, south africa
$54
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Stags’ Leap Petite Sirah
napa valley, california, usa
$85
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Twenty Rows Merlot
napa valley, california, usa
$60
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Banfi Chianti Classico Riserva Docg Chianti
chianti classico, tuscany, italy
$80
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Opolo Sangiovese
paso robles, california, usa
$48
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B Side Cabernet Sauvignon
napa valley, california, usa
$72
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Bv Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon
napa valley, california, usa
$100
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Bv Georges D E Latour Cabernet Sauvignon
napa valley, california, usa
$395
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Canvasback Cabernet Sauvignon
red mountain, washington, usa
$95
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Hess Allomi Cabernet Sauvignon
napa valley, california, usa
$95
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Naked On Roller Skates Shiraz
clare valley, south australia, australia
$52
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Mollydooker Blue Eyed Boy Shiraz
south australia, australia
$75
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Director’s Cut Zinfandel
sonoma county, california, usa
$65
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Saldo Zinfandel
california, usa
$75