Menu for July-August
Brunch
Corn Cheese Gratin
A rich gratin made from locally-grown sweet corn, layered with cheeses and baked into a custard that is the essence of a Midwestern summer. Served with a homegrown tomato herb salad and home fries. 11.
Summer Fruit Crepes
Our crepe dishes are always popular. This preparation pairs the delicious summer flavors of fresh fruit with the tang of lemony mascarpone whipped cream. The cream is just slightly sweet to show off the natural sweetness of the fruit. We want the best available so ask your server what fruit is served today. 11.
Morning Walk in Glen Helen
Ahh, there’s nothing like a morning walk in the Glen, especially on a beautifully, lazy Sunday morning. This dish was inspired by one such morning that produced a Leo-sized appetite. Creamy polenta is enriched with fresh summer corn and topped with two poached eggs, grilled domestic shrimp and a drizzle of piquant green sauce…then, time for a nap. 13.
Papas Locas
A bed of homefries embellished Cal-Mex-style with layers of black beans, cheese, avocado and sour cream, then topped with grilled steak or scrambled eggs and char-grilled jalapeno slices. Streaked with Tamazula sauce and served with a warm flour tortilla.
with eggs 12. with steak 14. with both 15.
Running Bare Ranch Buffalo Burger
Bison makes a great burger – lean and flavorful. Dan and Debra Accurso raise buffalo on their Running Bare Ranch in Springfield, and this ground bison comes directly from them. Grilled and served on fresh Ciabatta bun with a slice of sharp white cheddar, our house mustard-spiked mayonnaise, pickled onions, and lettuce. Served with dressed greens and herbed fries. 12.
Pasta of the Day
Check the table card for today’s selection. Price will vary.
Buttermilk Pancakes
Four fresh flapjacks served with pure maple syrup. 9.
Italian Summer Omelette
Our omelettes are made with organic eggs locally raised by Dale Filbrun in West Alexandria. They are cooked and flipped the traditional way in French iron pans. Filled with sautéed local zucchini, best of the summer basil pesto and fontina. Served with homefries and a biscuit. 12.5
A la Carte 11.
Rustic Italian Borlotti Beans
Plump speckled beans simmered with garlic, lemon and fresh oregano. Served with orzo and garnished with caponata – a Sicilian tomato, eggplant and caper relish. Accompanied by a biscuit. 10.
Fried Egg Sandwich with Cheddar and Bacon
Our terrific organic eggs are shown off when fried till the yolk is firm then put together on toasted focaccia bread with Nueske’s bacon, sharp white cheddar, lettuce and our own house mustard and mayonnaise.
Choose home fries or dressed greens. 10.
House Salad
Dressings – balsamic vinaigrette, lemon Gorgonzola, sesame miso or blue cheese.
Served with a biscuit. 5.
Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce, Manchego cheese, homemade croutons and plump white anchovies with the traditional garlic and lemon dressing. What could be better you ask? Well, we’ve tweaked and updated our presentation a bit as a present for one of our favorite customers. Accompanied by a biscuit. 8.
House Granola
Old-fashioned organic oats baked with maple syrup and mixed with almonds, pumpkin and sunflower seeds and dried fruit. Served with milk or yogurt. 5.5
Home Fries
Organic Yukon gold potatoes cooked in butter with onion and green pepper, fresh ground pepper and spices. 3.5 (with sour cream or cheese, add .50 each)
Fruit
Bowl of seasonal fresh fruit. Check table card for today’s selection. 4.5
Sides
Biscuit 2.
Short stack of pancakes 5.5
One egg, any style 2.
One pancake 3.5
Side of beans 3.5
Side of rice 2.5