We are open for indoor and outdoor dining, delivery, and pick-up daily with expanded menu offerings, family style dinners for two, cocktails, beer, wine, and more!
Join us for Red Sauce Sundays!
Join us every Sunday evening for comforting red sauce favorites and wine! Our special Chicken Parm Dinner for Two $49 includes caesar salad, crispy chicken parm, rigatoni “alla vodka,” parmesan garlic
bread, and a rainbow cookie sundae. Enjoy dinner with half priced Chianti. Available for indoor and
outdoor dining every Sunday night!View the menu
River North Menu
- Select Menu Below
- Weekday Lunch
- Dinner
- Red Sauce Sundays
- Weekend Brunch
- Dessert
- Happy Hour
- Drinks
- Thanksgiving
Select Menu Below
Weekday Lunch
Weekday Lunch Menu
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AVAILABLE MON - FRI FROM 11:30AM - 5:00PM
Raw Bar
Oysters
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Cotuit Bay*Cape Cod, MA3.50
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Acadian Pearl*New Brunswick, CAN3.50
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fishers island*Block Island, NY3.50
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Oyster of the Day*3.50
Shellfish
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Chilled Shrimp3.25
Platters
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the deluxe*oysters, chilled shrimp40
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the royale*oysters, chilled shrimp, spicy salmon tartare60
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the grand*oysters, chilled shrimp, spicy salmon tartare110
Snacks
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Potato Chipsblue cheese fondue11
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Fried Carrot Stickssmitty's ranch13
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Shishito Pepperssea salt11
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Brussels Sproutsorange zest, sea salt12
Starters
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Roasted tomato soupcheddar melt12
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Shrimp cocktail16
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Burrataslow roasted tomatoes, toasted almond pesto, balsamic, garlic ciabatta16
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Crispy sesame calamarired chili aioli, thai basil, lime16
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Mac + Cheeseskillet roasted17
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Spicy Salmon Tartare*crispy rice, avocado, sriracha, nori16
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Salads
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honeycrisp apple + goat cheesegolden beets, fennel, toasted pecans, applecider vinaigrette15
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kale + quinoasun dried cranberries, ricotta salata, toasted almonds, dijon vinaigrette16
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Little Gem Caesarcrispy parmesan frico15
Large Salads
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any salad with the below additions
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Grilled Chicken21
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Roasted Salmon25
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Marinated Shrimp26
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Charred Flatiron Steak*27
Sandwiches
served with fries or mixed greens
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Grilled Chickenburrata, tomato jam, basil aioli, toasted ciabatta19
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BLT+Eapplewood smoked bacon, sunny up egg, lemon aioli, croissant18
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Veggie Burger Royaleour slow roasted veg + quinoa patty, cheddar, pickled beets, shredded lettuce, red onion, secret sauce, sesame brioche bun19
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The Smith Burger*bacon shallot jam, american cheese, crispy onions, house pickles, TSB sauce, brioche bun21
Pasta
Gluten-free pasta available upon request
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rigatoni alla vodkatomato, stracciatella cheese, crème fraîche, sesame22
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spaghetti bolognesered wine braised chicken ragu, parmesan, basil24
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Ricotta Gnocchitruffle cream23
BOOZY LUNCH IS BACK 13
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The Gatsbygin / pomegranate / hibiscus / lemon / prosecco
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Eye Openervodka / coffee liqueur / espresso / walnut liqueur / vanilla / coconut cream
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Cosmo Spritzvodka / aperol / cedro liqueur / lemon / lime / orange blossom water / cranberry / prosecco
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Buck UPbourbon / grapefruit / ginger / italian aperitif / all spice dram / lemon / grapefruit bitters
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Pickled Vesperlocal vodka / gin / pickle juice / habanero / blanc aperitif / celery shrub
Main Courses
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Omeletteslow roasted tomatoes, goat cheese, soft herbs, mixed greens18
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Salmonhen of the woods mushrooms, savoy cabbage, grilled scallion, truffle-miso broth29
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butternut squash schnitzelbraised red cabbage, cremini mushrooms, melted leeks, dijon beurre blanc23
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Vegetable Bibimbapsushi rice, shiitake, spinach, edamame, house-made kimchee, sunny up egg24
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Pot of Musselschardonnay broth, dijon, tarragon, fries26
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Shrimp + Gritsjalapeño cheddar grits, lobster brown butter31
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Steaks
Served with fries or field greens and chimichurri or green peppercorn sauce
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The Smith Bar Steak*33
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NY Strip*45
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Bone In Ribeye*47
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Filet Mignon*49
Sides
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Baby Spinachtoasted garlic, lemon10
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Jalapeño Cheddar Grits10
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Fries10
Housemade Sodas 6.50
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Shirley Temple
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Cucumber Ginger Beer
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Lemon Mint Soda
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Arnold Palmer
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Pear Soda
Coffee and Espresso
Counter Culture
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Coffee4
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Espresso4.50
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Cappuccinoespresso / frothed milk5
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Red Eyecoffee / espresso shot5
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Americanoespresso / hot water5
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Latteespresso / steamed milk5
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Mochaespresso / hot chocolate5
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Hot Chocolatewhipped cream5
Tea 4
Steven Smith Teamaker
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Green Tea / Mint / Earl Grey / Darjeeling Blend / English Breakfast / Chai / Chamomile (d) / Peppermint (d)
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*These items are cooked to order. Eating raw or undercooked fish, shellfish, eggs or meat increases the risk of foodborne illnesses. Please alert your server of any food allergies, as not all ingredients are listed on the menu.
Dinner
Dinner Menu
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Available daily from 5:00pm - close
Raw Bar
Oysters
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cotuit bay*Cape Cod, MA3.50
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acadian pearl*New Brunswick, CAN3.50
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Fisher's Island*Block Island, NY3.50
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Oyster of the Day*3.50
Shellfish
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Chilled Shrimp3
Platters
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the deluxe*oysters, clams, chilled shrimp40
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the royale*oysters, chilled shrimp, spicy salmon tartare60
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the grand*oysters, chilled shrimp, spicy salmon tartare110
Snacks
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Potato Chipsblue cheese fondue11
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Fried Carrot Stickssmitty's ranch13
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Shishito Pepperssea salt11
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brussels sproutsorange zest, sea salt12
Starters
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Roasted tomato soupcheddar melt12
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Spiced Duck Wingscitrus vinaigrette, basil, mint16
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shrimp cocktail16
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burrataslow roasted tomatoes, toasted almond pesto, balsamic, garlic ciabatta16
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Crispy Sesame Calamarired chili aioli, thai basil, lime16
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mac + cheeseskillet roasted17
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spicy salmon tartare*crispy rice, avocado, sriracha, nori16
Salads
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honeycrisp apple + goat cheesegolden beets, fennel, toasted pecans, apple cider vinaigrette15
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kale + quinoasun dried cranberries, ricotta salata, toasted almonds, dijon vinaigrette16
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Little Gem Caesarcrispy parmesan frico15
Large Salads
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any salad with the below additions
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Grilled Chicken21
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Roasted Salmon25
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Marinated Shrimp26
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Charred Flatiron Steak*27
Pasta
Gluten-free pasta available upon request
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rigatoni alla vodkatomato, stracciatella cheese, crème fraîche, sesame22
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spaghetti bolognesered wine braised chicken ragu, parmesan, basil24
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Ricotta Gnocchitruffle cream23
Main Courses
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salmonhen of the woods mushrooms, savoy cabbage, grilled scallion, truffle-miso broth29
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vegetable bibimbap*sushi rice, shiitake mushrooms, edamame, spinach, house-made kimchee, sunny up egg24
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brick pressed chickenbaby spinach, smashed garlic potatoes, lemon chicken jus28
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pot of musselschardonnay broth, dijon, tarragon, fries26
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Butternut Squash Schnitzelbraised red cabbage, cremini mushrooms, melted leeks, dijon beurre blanc23
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Roasted Pork "Midnight Style"garlic broccolini, fingerling potatoes, white beans, pickled fresno chilies, parmesan, lemon28
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shrimp + gritsjalapeño cheddar grits, lobster brown butter31
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Veggie Burger Royaleour slow roasted veg + quinoa patty, cheddar, pickled beets, shredded lettuce, red onion, secret sauce, sesame brioche bun, fries19
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The Smith Burger*bacon shallot jam, american cheese, crispy onions, house pickles, TSB sauce, brioche bun, fries21
Steaks
Served with fries or field greens and chimichurri or green peppercorn sauce
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The Smith Bar Steak*33
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NY Strip*45
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Bone In Ribeye*47
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Filet Mignon*49
Sides
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Baby Spinachtoasted garlic, lemon10
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Smashed Potatoesgarlic, crème fraîche10
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Jalapeño Cheddar Grits10
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Fries10
Housemade Sodas 6.50
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Shirley Temple
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Cucumber Ginger Beer
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Lemon Mint Soda
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Arnold Palmer
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Pear Soda
Coffee & Espresso
By Counter Culture
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Coffee4
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Espresso4.50
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Cappuccinoespresso / frothed milk5
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Red Eyecoffee / espresso shot5
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Americanoespresso / hot water5
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Latteespresso / steamed milk5
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Mochaespresso / hot chocolate5
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Hot Chocolatewhipped cream5
Tea 4
Steven Smith Teamaker
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Green Tea / Mint / Earl Grey / Darjeeling Blend / English Breakfast / Chai / Chamomile (d) / Peppermint (d)
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*These items are cooked to order. Eating raw or undercooked fish, shellfish, eggs or meat increases the risk of foodborne illnesses. Please alert your server of any food allergies, as not all ingredients are listed on the menu.
Red Sauce Sundays
Join us for Red Sauce Sunday
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Available for dinner on Sunday Nights only!
Chicken Parm
Dinner for Two $49
Served Family Style
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caesar saladcrispy parmesan frico
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crispy chicken parmred sauce, mozzarella
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rigatoni alla vodkatomato, stracciatella, crème fraîche, sesame seeds
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parmesan garlic bread
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rainbow cookie sundaevanilla ice cream, rainbow cookies, chocolate dipped waffle cone, whipped cream, brandied cherries
Half Priced Chianti
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Glass $5.50 / Carafe $16 / Big Carafe $30
Weekend Brunch
Weekend Brunch Menu
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AVAILABLE SAT & SUN FROM 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Brunch Cocktails 13
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bloody maryvodka / secret recipe
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French 75 Slushiegin / lemon / prosecco
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perfect pear sangriachenin blanc / applejack / spiced pear / elderflower / ginger / lemon / prosecco
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freshly squeezed mimosaorange juice / crémant
Brunch Cocktail Included
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Enjoy a brunch cocktail or juice included with any item in the Eggs & Griddle or Steak and Eggs sections
Raw Bar
Oysters
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Cotuit Bay*Cape Cod, MA3.50
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Acadian Pearl*New Brunswick, CAN3.50
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Fishers island*Block Island, NY3.50
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Oyster of the Day*3.50
Shellfish
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Chilled Shrimp3.25
Platters
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the deluxe*oysters, chilled shrimp40
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the royale*oysters, chilled shrimp, spicy salmon tartare60
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the grand*oysters, chilled shrimp, spicy salmon tartare110
Snacks & Starters
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apple churro wafflessalted apple butterscotch12
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yogurt & berriescoconut granola, candied pistachios, mint12
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Potato Chipsblue cheese fondue11
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Hummusspiced crackers11
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with sliced vegetables 14
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Shishito Pepperssea salt11
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Burrataslow roasted tomatoes, toasted almond pesto, balsamic, garlic ciabatta16
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brussels sproutsorange zest, sea salt12
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Mac + Cheeseskillet roasted17
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Spicy Salmon Tartare*crispy rice, avocado, sriracha, nori16
Eggs & Griddle
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Avocado Toast*organic whole wheat, red pepper flakes, lemon, poached eggs19
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Ranchero Scramblecorn tortilla, avocado, cheddar, black beans, charred tomato salsa19
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Omeletteslow roasted tomatoes, goat cheese, soft herbs, mixed greens18
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The Smith Eggs Benedict*black forest ham, english muffin, hollandaise, poached eggs, home fries19
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Simple Scrambleapple smoked bacon, home fries, baby mixed greens17
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Benedict Johnny*cheddar cornbread, maple chicken sausage, poached eggs, roasted tomato hollandaise21
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Shrimp + Gritsjalapeño cheddar grits, baked eggs, scampi butter, blackened shoestring potatoes23
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Apple Cider Pancakescaramelized honeycrisp apples, salted caramel mascarpone, toasted pecans18
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Vanilla Bean French Toastmaple butter, caramelized bananas19
Steaks & Eggs
Choice of steak served with sunny up eggs, home fries, and hollandaise
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The Smith Bar Steak*33
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NY Strip*45
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Bone In Ribeye*47
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Filet Mignon*49
Salads
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Honeycrisp apple + Goat Cheesegolden beets, fennel, toasted pecans, apple cider vinaigrette15
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Kale & Quinoasun dried cranberries, ricotta salata, toasted almonds, dijon vinaigrette16
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Little Gem Caesarcrispy parmesan frico15
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Large Salads
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any salad with the below additions
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Grilled Chicken21
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Roasted Salmon25
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Marinated Shrimp26
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Charred Flatiron Steak*27
Sandwiches
served with fries or mixed greens
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Grilled Chickenburrata, tomato jam, basil aioli, toasted ciabatta19
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BLT+E*applewood smoked bacon, sunny up egg, lemon aioli, croissant18
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Veggie Burger Royaleour slow roasted veg + quinoa patty, cheddar, pickled beets, shredded lettuce, red onion, secret sauce, sesame brioche bun19
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The Smith Burger*bacon shallot jam, american cheese, crispy onions, house pickles, TSB sauce, brioche bun21
Sides
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Apple Smoked Bacon11
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Chicken Sausage11
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Jalapeño Cheddar Grits10
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Fries10
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Home Fries10
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Ciabatta Toast3
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Whole Wheat Toast3
Coffee & Espresso
Counter Culture
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Coffee4
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Espresso4.50
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Cappuccinoespresso / frothed milk5
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Red Eyecoffee / espresso shot5
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Americanoespresso / hot water5
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Latteespresso / steamed milk5
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Mochaespresso / hot chocolate5
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Hot Chocolatewhipped cream5
Tea 4
Steven Smith Teamaker
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Green Tea / Mint / Earl Grey / Darjeeling Blend / English Breakfast / Chai / Chamomile (d) / Peppermint (d)
Juice 8.50
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Orange / Apple / Grapefruit
Housemade Sodas 6.50
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Shirley Temple
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Cucumber Ginger Beer
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Lemon Mint Soda
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*These items are cooked to order. Eating raw or undercooked fish, shellfish, eggs or meat increases the risk of foodborne illnesses. Please alert your server of any food allergies, as not all ingredients are listed on the menu.
Dessert
Desserts 11
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honeycrisp apple pietoasted almond cookie crust, apple cider caramel, bourbon ice cream
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dark chocolate layer cakechocolate tahini mousse, concord grape jam, whipped vanilla cream, caramel popcorn
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sticky toffee puddingskillet baked, medjool dates, vanilla ice cream
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s’mores in a jarchocolate pudding, graham cracker crumble, toasted marshmallow, dark chocolate crunch bar
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hot fudge sundaevanilla ice cream, flourless chocolate cake, chocolate almond dipped waffle cone
Quarter Pounders 10
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Three giant homemade chocolate chip cookies
Scoops 9
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seasonal ice cream
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seasonal sorbet
Happy Hour
Happy Hour Menu
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AVAILABLE MON - FRI FROM 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Cocktails 10
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french 75 slushiegin / prosecco / lemon
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make a mulehouse-made ginger beer on tap / lime / your favorite house spirit
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midtown manhattan no. 2bourbon / amaro / walnut liqueur / spanish vermouth / house smith bitters
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clark & kinzielocal gin / italian aperitivo / malort
wine 8
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crémant | pinot grigio | riesling | rosé | malbec | cabernet sauvignon
Draft Beer 6
Raw Bar
Two Dollar Oysters
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cotuit bayCape Cod, MA
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acadian pearlNew Brunswick, CAN
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Fisher's IslandBlock Island, NY
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Oyster of the Day
Snacks
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potato chipsblue cheese fondue6
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mac + cheese12
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shishito pepperssea salt6
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fries6
Burger & A Beer $19
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bacon shallot jam, american cheese, crispy onions, house pickles, TSB sauce, potato bun, choice of draft beer
Drinks
Cocktails 15
Bubbly
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Sail Awaytequila blanco / lemon / rose water / agave / rosé cider
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Cosmo Spritzvodka / aperol / cedro liqueur / lemon / lime / orange blossom water / cranberry / prosecco
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The Gatsbygin / pomegranate / hibiscus / lemon / prosecco
Crisp
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Perfect Pear Sangriachenin blanc / applejack / spiced pear / elderflower / ginger / lemon / prosecco
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Cucumber Locotequila blanco / cucumber / elderflower / orange liqueur / lime
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Buck Upbourbon / grapefruit / ginger / italian aperitif / all spice dram / lemon / grapefruit bitters
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Smoke Em If You Got Emmezcal / lime / cholula chili / grapefruit / soda / chipotle sugar rim
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Doctor's Ordersgin / benedictine / dry vermouth / lemon / absinthe
*French 75 Slushie*
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gin / prosecco / lemon
Punch
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Double Troublebourbon / rum / lemon / ginger / fernet / honey / sage
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Rum Away With Uschamomile-infused rum / honey / almond / orange / lime / tiki bitters
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Passion Punchcachaca / pisco / passion fruit / guava / chai tea / crème de cacao / east india sherry / lime
Make a Mule
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house-made ginger beer ON TAP / lime / your favorite spirit
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Moscow Mulevodka
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Dark and Stormyrum
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Kentucky Buckbourbon
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Agave Bucktequila
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Smoky Mulemezcal
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Jeppson's Mulemalort
*The Smith Bloody Mary*
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vodka / secret recipe
Boozy
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Midtown Manhattan No. 2bourbon / amaro / walnut liqueur / spanish vermouth / house smith bitters
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Wild Horsesmezcal / aged tequila / ancho chili / amaro / pomegranate / hibiscus / mole bitters
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Pickled Vesperlocal vodka / gin / pickle juice / habanero / blanc aperitif / celery shrub
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Clark + Kinzielocal gin / italian aperitivo / malort
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Eye Openervodka / coffee liqueur / espresso / walnut liqueur / vanilla / coconut cream
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Triple Threatrye / local apple whiskey / brandy / amontillado sherry / molasses / apple + orange bitters
Warm Up
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hot toddybourbon / tawny port / lemon / bitter orange / honey / cinnamon
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spiked hot chocolatebourbon / hazelnut / chocolate liqueur / coconut / whipped cream
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hot apple cider $7add bourbon or spiced rum +$8
Beer & Cider
On Draft
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3 Floyds Gumballhead Wheat AleIN / 5.6% / 16 oz8
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temperance basement party lagerIL / 4.9% / 16 oz9
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Off Color Apex Predator Farmhouse AleIL / 6.5% / 16 oz8
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Around the Bend Brewery Puffing Billy Brown AleIL / 6.9% / 16 oz9
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noon whistle leisel weapon hefeweizenIL / 5.2% / 16 oz9
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Old Irving Beezer IPAIL / 6.9% / 16 oz9
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Spiteful Working For The Weekend Double IPAIL / 7.9% / 13 oz14
Bottled & Canned Beer
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metropolitan krankshaft kolschIL / 5% / 12 oz8
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hopewell seasonal sourIL / 6.2% / 12 oz11
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two brothers prairie path ale (gf)IL / 5.1% / 12 oz14
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lagunitas non-alcoholic ipaIL / 0% / 12 oz10
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Spiteful IPAIL / 6.2% / 12 oz11
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4 Hands Chocolate Milk StoutMO / 5.5% / 12oz8
Bottled & Canned Cider
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virtue rose ciderMI / 6.7% / 12 oz10
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starcut pulsar dry ciderMI / 6.4% / 12 oz9
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blake’s el chavo mango habanero ciderMI / 6.9% / 12 oz10
Thanksgiving
Three Course Thanksgiving Dinner $72
Choice of starter, main, and dessert.
Kids under 12, half price.
Kids under 12, half price.
Starters
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Butternut Squash Soupginger-apple crème fraîche, spiced pepitas
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Kale + Quinoa Saladsun dried cranberries, ricotta salata, toasted almonds, dijon vinaigrette
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Ricotta Gnocchitruffle cream
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Tuna Tartareroasted garlic aioli, dijon, grilled ciabatta
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Burrataslow roasted tomatoes, toasted almond pesto, balsamic, garlic ciabatta
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Honeycrisp Apple + Goat Cheese Saladgolden beets, fennel, toasted pecans, apple cider vinaigrettee
Fixings for the Table Included
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Apple Brioche Stuffing
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Crispy Brussels Sprouts
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Mac + Cheese
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Cranberry Orange Jam
Mains
All Natural Heritage Turkey
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Turkey Pot Piebraised turkey thighs, mushrooms, potatoes, celery root, cheddar biscuit top
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Braised Turkey Drumstickjalapeño cheddar grits, pickled cranberries, turkey jus
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Roasted Turkey Breastgarlic smashed potatoes, baby spinach, sage white pepper gravy
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Salmonhen of the woods mushrooms, savoy cabbage, grilled scallion, truffle-miso broth
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Red Wine Braised Short Ribsfingerling sweet potatoes, braised red cabbage, melted leeks
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Butternut Squash Spaghettiwild mushrooms, sage, brown butter
Desserts
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Dark Chocolate Layer Cakechocolate tahini mousse, concord grape jam, whipped vanilla cream, caramel popcorn
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Sticky Toffee Puddingmedjool dates, caramel, vanilla ice cream
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Apple Pie in a Jarcaramelized honeycrisp apples, graham cracker cookie crust, spiced bourbon mascarpone
Directions & hours
400 N CLARK STREET (AT W KINZIE STREET) 312.312.5100
HoursMon - Fri: 11:30am - 10pm
Sat & Sun: 9:30am - 10pm
Happy Hour: Mon - Fri, 3pm - 6pm
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