Lunch Menu
Café Hours: Tuesday through Friday, 11 AM to 4 PM
Reservations by phone: (919) 684-6032
Masks are required at all times except when eating or drinking. Outdoor seating is available for up to four diners per table.
SHARE PLATES
ARTISANAL CHEESE PLATE 17
Dried Michigan cherries, mixed nuts, cornichons, kalamata olives, stone ground mustard, flat bread crackers
Choose three cheeses: St. Andre, manchego, double creme brie, chevre, gorgonzola, burrata, feta, OR aged hoop cheddar
SMOKED SALMON PLATE 17
Hard-boiled egg, red onion, capers, kalamata olives, pickled cucumbers, dill cream, everything flat bread crackers
GIORGIOS’ MEZZE PLATTER 16
Roasted garlic hummus, quinoa tabbouleh, cucumber tzatziki, stuffed grape leaves, kalamata olives, feta, warmed pita
CAPRESE PLATTER 16
Torn burrata, hot house tomato, basil leaves, cashew pesto, balsamic reduction, extra vigin olive oil
MUSHROOM RAVIOLI PLATE 17
Portabella ravioli, roasted mushrooms, spinach, onions, tomatoes, roasted garlic, white wine, a touch of chipotle pomodoro, pecorino
SIGNATURE SALADS
add chicken +4, sautéed shrimp +8, seared ahi tuna +8
WARM MUSHROOM 12
Herbed wild mushrooms, quinoa, fried leeks, braised shallots, toasted cashews, breaded chevre, spinach & arugula, sherry agave vinaigrette
THE MEDICI 12
Golden beets, green apple, dried cherries, pepitas, gorgonzola, chopped Brussels sprouts & kale, lemon champagne vinaigrette
HONEYROASTEDSQUASH 12
Butternut squash, purple sweet potato, sour cherries, sunflower seeds, pecorino, agridulce drizzle, spinach & arugula, marsala shallot vinaigrette
CHOPPED GARDEN 11
Seasoned tofu, grape tomatoes, julienned carrots, avocado, snap peas, toasted cashews, chia seeds, napa & red cabbage, ginger miso vinaigrette
KALE CAESAR 12
Asparagus tips, kalamata olives, anchovies, garlic croutons, chopped kale, grana padano, creamy caesar dressing
LUNCH PLATES
served with choice of quinoa, potato salad, pesto pasta, green salad or kettle chips
add tofu +1.5, avocado +2.5, applewood bacon +3, chicken breast +4
VEGAN PORTABELLA 11
Portabella caps, balsamic onions, roasted poblano chiles, avocado chimichurri, spinach, panini pressed ciabatta
RED, WHITE, & GREEN 12
Fresh mozzarella, marinated tomato, balsamic reduction, basil leaves, spinach, arugula, pesto aioli, panini pressed sourdough
FRIED GREEN TOMATO 12
Local fried green tomatoes, avocado, arugula, fresh mozzarella, chipotle aioli, lightly grilled ciabatta
RISOTTO DU JOUR MP
Chef’s choice, refer to daily specials
LEMON LINGUINE 17
Wild mushrooms, baby spinach, asparagus, onions, tomatoes, feta, cashew pesto, lemon cream, pecorino *add chicken breast +4 OR sautéed shrimp +8
TURKEY AND SMOKED GOUDA 13
Turkey breast, caramelized onions, green apple, cucumber, arugula, stone ground mustard, smoked gouda, panini pressed ciabatta
CHICKEN SOUVLAKI 12
Lemon marinated chicken breast, cucumber tzatziki, diced tomato and onion, crumbled feta, shredded lettuce, warmed pita
GOAT CHEESE BLT 12
Applewood bacon, lettuce, tomato, avocado, cashew pesto aioli, chevre spread, lightly toasted sourdough
SOUTHWESTERN PANINI 12
Chicken breast, applewood bacon, jalapñeos, roasted red peppers, onions, hoop cheddar, chipotle aioli, panini pressed sourdough
*NASHER BURGER 12
USDA beef cooked to order, caramelized balsamic onions, chevre, mixed greens, roasted garlic aioli, brioche bun
Please speak to your server for dietary or allergen modifications. Gluten Free bread available upon request for an upcharge of +1
DESSERTS
MOLTEN LAVA CAKE WITH VANILLA BEAN GELATO 8
ITALIAN TIRAMASU WITH KAHLUA ANGLAISE 7
Almond cantucci
FRENCH APPLE TART WITH VANILLA BEAN GELATO 8
Cinnamon dust
RUSTIC BERRY TART WITH VANILLA GELATO 8
AFFOGADO AL CAFFE 7
Candied orange and almond cantucci
VANILLA BEAN GELATO OR FOREST FRUIT SORBET 4 one scoop OR 7 two scoops
Almond cantucci
BEVERAGES
SAN PELLEGRINO 3.5
FRESH SQUEEZED LEMONADE 4
*upgrade to a blackberry lemonade +1
TRIBUCHA KOMBUCHA: Controlled Burn 4.5
ORANGE JUICE 3
COKE, DIET COKE, SPRITE, OR CLUB SODA 3
HOUSEMADE GINGER SODA 4
NAPOLEON ICED TEA (SWEET OR UNSWEETENED) 3
CHAI LATTE (HOT OR ICED) 5
ITALIAN CREAM SODA 5 *ask server for available flavors
MIGHTY LEAF HOT TEAS 3.5
JOE VAN GOGH DRIP COFFEE 2.5
DOUBLE ESPRESSO 3
AMERICANO OR MACCHIATO 3
LATTE OR DOUBLE CAPPUCCINO (HOT OR ICED) 4.5
MOCHA (HOT OR ICED) 5.5
WHITES
CASTILLO PERELADA “STARS” BRUT NATURE CAVA, 2019
Penedes, Spain 8 • 32
Dry, smooth and complex with bright fruity notes and intense bubble
TRIM CHARDONNAY, 2019:
North Coast, CA 9 • 36
Aromas of green and yellow apple, bartlett pear, and a touch of baking spices
DOÑA PAULA “LOS CARDOS” SAUVIGNON BLANC, 2019
Mendoza, Argentina 8 • 32
Balanced acidity with intense notes of grapefruit, lime and white peach
WESTMOUNT, PINOT GRIS, 2020
Willamette Valley, OR 9 • 36
Balanced minerality with aromas of orange blossom and white peach ending in a touch of honey
PIATELLI, ROSE de MALBEC, 2019:
Mendoza, Argentina 8 • 32
Silky texture with a wild berry nose and hints of cherry and strawberry finish
REDS
CANTINE COLOSI, NERO D’AVOLO 2019:
Sicily, Italy 9 • 36
Dark, ruby red with intense fruit aromas and a dry, full-bodied finish
CLINE, SEVEN RANCHLANDS PINOT NOIR, 2019:
Sonoma Valley, CA 10 • 40
Notes of crushed raspberry, cranberry, and lilacs, with subtle hints of vanilla and toasted oak
FLYING SOLO, SYRAH, 2019
Languedoc, France 8 • 32
Medium bodied with heavy fruits of blackberry and currant and a vanilla finish
CRAFT BREWS
7 CLANS: IPA 5
DURTY BULL: Lager 4.5
BIG BOSS: Brown Penny 5
THE ACE: Hard Apple Cider 4
COCKTAILS
BLACKBERRY COLLINS 12
Stoli vodka, blackberry syrup, lemon juice, club soda, lemon garnish
COCONUT GIN FIZZ 12
Hendricks gin, Perelada cava blend, raspberry syrup, coconut cream
HIBISCUS SPARKLER 12
Perelada cava, hibiscus syrup, orange blossom water, edible flower garnish
GINGER & JASMINE 13
Hendricks gin, ginger puree, lemon juice, jasmine extract, club soda, lemon garnish
CHOCOLATE ESPRESSO CREAM 14
Stoli Vanil vodka, Godiva Chocolate Liquer, Bailey’s Irish cream, chilled espresso, chocolate covered espresso bean