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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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Exacta 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
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
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
Marinated Frenched Chicken Breast

Seasoned with lemon zest, roasted garlic cloves, prosciutto ham, goat cheese cream and pistachios, virgin olive oil
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
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
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
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
Roasted Heirloom Baby Potatoes

roasted baby heirloom potatoes tossed in a warm bacon vinaigrette, hardboiled eggs and chives
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
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

The 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)

3 Courses

$45 (+$25 for wine pairing)
5 Courses

$85 (+$40 for wine pairing)
7 Courses

$115 (+$55 for wine pairing)

Entrees

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
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
Wild Caught Fresh Fish | mkt

we only source and secure the freshest fish available, ask about today's inspired creation
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
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
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
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
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
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

Brunch

4 Course Chef’s Tasting

Tastings change daily, ask your server about today’s creation.

$45
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Mimosa Flight

$25
Bottomless Mimosa

$14
Tito's Bloody Mary

$10

Small Plates And Shareables

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
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
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
Today's Taquito Creation

indulge in today's inspired creation

$13
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
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
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
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
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
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

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
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
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
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
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
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
The Dee Snider (UP)

bulleit rye, blood orange, thyme
The Kurt Cobain (NEAT)

old forester, bin 27 sherry, maple, orange
The Pat Benatar (UP)

seersucker gin, sloe gin, st. germain, citrus
The Dave Grohl (ROCKS)

tito's vodka, citrus, floral, pepper
The Lou Reed (UP)

havana club rum, citrus, mint, fernet branca
The Eddie Vedder (ROCKS)

frida kahlo blanco, citrus, wine
The John Lennon (ROCKS)

corsair barrel aged gin, rhubarb, mint, honey
The Bret Michaels (ROCKS)

tito's vodka, lavender, chocolate, prosecco
The Jimi Hendrix (UP)

copper and kings brandy, citrus, egg white

Spirits

Bourbon
Angels Envy

$15
Basil Hayden's

$13
Belle Meade

$14
Belle Meade Madiera

$14
Belle Meade Sherry

$14
Bib And Tucker

$16
Blanton's

$18
Booker's

$16
Buffalo Trace

$11
Bulleit

$11
Chattanooga 1816 Cask

$14
Elijah Craig Small Batch

$13
Four Roses Single Barrel

$13
Henry Mckenna

$14
Hudson Baby

$22
Knob Creek

$12
Maker's Mark

$11
Old Forester

$9
Old Forester 1920

$15
Old Forester Birthday Bash

$45
Old Hickory

$13
Woodford Double Oaked

$18
Woodford Reserve

$12
Gin
Corsair

$12
Corsair Barrel Aged

$13
Seersucker

$10
Uncle Val's

$12
Irish Whiskey
Jameson

$11
Kilbeggen

$12
The Sexton

$14
Mezcal
ilegal

$15
Xicaru Silver

$13
Rum
Corsair Spiced Rum

$10
Cruzan White Rum

$8
Havana Club Anejo

$10
Kirk And Sweeney 12 Year

$16
Papa's Pilar Dark

$16
Rye
Bulleit Rye

$12
Corsair Ryemaggedon

$12
High West Double Rye

$14
Whistle Pig 10 Year

$16
Scotch
Balvenie 12

$14
Glenfiddich 12 Year

$12
Glenfiddich 15 Year

$18
Glenmorangie

$12
Johnny Black

$15
Lagavulin

$16
Tequila
Blue Nectar Anejo

$18
Blue Nectar Silver

$15
Casamigos Blanco

$15
Casamigos Reposado

$17
Codigo 1530 Reposado

$15
Cuestion Anejo

$16
Cuestion Blanco

$12
Cuestion Reposado

$14
Casamigos Anejo

$22
Frida Kahlo Blanco

$11
Vodka
Chopin

$14
Grey Goose

$12
Ketel one

$13
Tito's

$11
Whiskey
Corsair

$10
Jack Daniels

$9

Chocolate Espresso Creme Brulee

a sweet cream custard steeped with dark chocolate and espresso grounds, finished with torched vanilla sugar
Brown Sugar Walnut Tart

in a graham cracker crust with lemon mascarpone and an apple thyme compote
Olive Oil and Rosemary Ice Cream

house-made ice cream infused with virgin olive oil and rosemary
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
Citrus Ginger Sorbet

simple syrup infused with fresh ginger, and a touch of tequila with orange, lemon, and lime zests
Rum Soaked Fig Ice Cream

dried mission figs steeped in Tahitian vanilla bean ice cream
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
Dark Chocolate Sorbet

simple syrup infused with imported cocoa powder and dark chocolate
Dessert Flight

Chef Liz's inspired dessert tasting of four mini-creations

$16

Whites

Kris Pinot Grigio

venezie igt, veneto, italy

$11
Matua Sauvignon Blanc

marlborough, south island, new zealand

$10
Chateau St. Jean Chardonnay

north coast, california, usa

$11
Schloss Vollrads Riesling

mannberg, rheingau, germany

$11
Elouan Rosé

willamette valley, oregon, usa

$10
Louis Perdrier Ch Am Pagne Blend

cremant de bourgogne, burgundy, france

$8
Pizzolato Prosecco

prosecco, veneto, italy

$8

Reds

19 Crimes The Banished Blend

barossa valley, south australia, australia

$11
1000 Stories Gold Rush Blend

mendocino, california, usa

$11
Lyric Pinot Noir

santa barbara county, california, usa

$10
Josh Cellars Merlot

napa valley, california, usa

$11
St. Francis Old Vine Zinfandel

sonoma county, california, usa

$14
Penfolds Bin 2 Shiraz

barossa valley, south australia, australia

$14
Beringer Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

sonoma county, california, usa

$14
Smith & Hook Cabernet Sauvignon

central coast, california, usa

$14
BV Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon

napa valley, california, usa

$25

Whites

Stags’ Leap Chardonnay

napa valley, california, usa

$75
Nicolas Feuillatte Champagne

champagne, champagne, france

$80
Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Champagne

reims, champagne, france

$150
Kris Pinot Grigio

venezie igt, veneto, italy

$44
Matua Sauvignon Blanc

marlborough, south island, new zealand

$40
Chateau St. Jean Chardonnay

north coast, california, usa

$44
Schloss Vollrads Riesling

mannberg, rheingau, germany

$44
Elouan Rosé

willamette valley, oregon, usa

$40
Louis Perdrier Champagne Blend

cremant de bourgogne, burgundy, france

$42
Pizzolato Prosecco

prosecco, veneto, italy

$42

Reds

Brandborg Love Puppets Pinot Noir

umpqua valley, oregon, usa

$85
Mt. Aborra Saffraan Cinsaut

swartland, western cape, south africa

$54
Stags’ Leap Petite Sirah

napa valley, california, usa

$85
Twenty Rows Merlot

napa valley, california, usa

$60
Banfi Chianti Classico Riserva Docg Chianti

chianti classico, tuscany, italy

$80
Opolo Sangiovese

paso robles, california, usa

$48
B Side Cabernet Sauvignon

napa valley, california, usa

$72
Bv Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon

napa valley, california, usa

$100
Bv Georges D E Latour Cabernet Sauvignon

napa valley, california, usa

$395
Canvasback Cabernet Sauvignon

red mountain, washington, usa

$95
Hess Allomi Cabernet Sauvignon

napa valley, california, usa

$95
Naked On Roller Skates Shiraz

clare valley, south australia, australia

$52
Mollydooker Blue Eyed Boy Shiraz

south australia, australia

$75
Director’s Cut Zinfandel

sonoma county, california, usa

$65
Saldo Zinfandel

california, usa

$75

Menus

Smoky Chipotle Patty Melt

American Spiced Shrimp and Grits

Marinated Salmon Belly

Marinated Frenched Chicken Breast

Seared Ahi Tuna Steak

Open Faced House BLT With Avocado

Chef’s Vegan/Vegetarian/ Gluten Free Creation

Caramelized Cauliflower and Local Honey

Caramelized Brussels Sprouts and House Bacon

Roasted Heirloom Baby Potatoes

Lemon Charred Broccoli

Warm Spaghetti Squash

3 Courses

5 Courses

7 Courses

Seared Ahi Tuna Steak

Duck Breast

Wild Caught Fresh Fish | mkt

Ancho and Coffee Crusted Berkshire Pork Tenderloin

Achiote Marinated Beef Teres Major Steak

Sage and Garlic Marinated Chicken Breast

Pan Seared Jumbo Sea Scallops

Marinated Beef Hangar Steak

Jumbo Shrimp and Trottole Pasta

4 Course Chef’s Tasting

American Spiced Shrimp and Grits

Sage and Garlic Marinated Chicken Breast

House Ground Thai Beef and Potato Hash

Pan Roasted Crispy Duck and Waffles

Beef Teres Major Steak and Eggs

Seared Ahi Tuna Steak

Brined and Smoked Salmon Benedict

House Cured Bacon and Tomato Benny

Roasted Butternut Squash Caprese Benedict

House Ground Sage Pork Sausage Benedict

Mimosa Flight

Bottomless Mimosa

Tito's Bloody Mary

Beef Tartare

Roasted Red Bell Pimento Cheese and House Bacon

Caramelized Cauliflower with Local Whipped Goat Cheese

Today's Taquito Creation

House Smoked Salmon and Cured Meats Charcuterie

Marinated Salmon Belly

Caramelized Brussels Sprouts and House Bacon

Jumbo Lump Crab Wonton Rangoon

Orange Duck Confit Wonton Rangoon

House Bacon and Yukon Potato Poutine

Lump Crab and Lobster Bisque

Granny Smith & Arugula Salad

Roasted Warm Spaghetti Squash and Burrata

Local Greens and Grilled Bosc Pears

Roasted Butternut Caprese Salad

Add Protein To Any Of The Above Creations

The Neil Peart (Rocks)

The Dee Snider (UP)

The Kurt Cobain (NEAT)

The Pat Benatar (UP)

The Dave Grohl (ROCKS)

The Lou Reed (UP)

The Eddie Vedder (ROCKS)

The John Lennon (ROCKS)

The Bret Michaels (ROCKS)

The Jimi Hendrix (UP)

On Tap

Stella Artois Bottle

Bourbon

Angels Envy

Basil Hayden's

Belle Meade

Belle Meade Madiera

Belle Meade Sherry

Bib And Tucker

Blanton's

Booker's

Buffalo Trace

Bulleit

Chattanooga 1816 Cask

Elijah Craig Small Batch