Spring 2024 Menu
Snacky Snacks
Polenta Shrimp Pops
Crispy fried polenta squares, pan-seared shrimp, caramelized shallot cream sauce
14
Foccacia & Honey-Basalt Butter
Housemade sea salt focaccia loaf, rosemary, olive oil, honey butter, lava salt
9
Fried Brie
Mellow brie cheese, crispy breadcrumb crust, apricot-thyme jam, pea sprouts
12
Humboldt & Prosciutto Toast
Tangy Humboldt Fog goat cheese, spongy housemade rosemary focaccia, thinly-sliced prosciutto di Parma, tart lime & black pepper honey, edible orchid
16
Fried Meatballs
Hand-rolled prime chuck beef, marinara, freshly grated parm, basil chiffonade (Heads up! Fried in peanut oil)
12
GOAT CHEESE ARANCINI
Warm, herbed goat cheese, crispy breadcrumb crust, roasted garlic aioli
12
DUCK FAT HOT WINGS
Confit bone-in chicken wings, housemade hot sauce you’ll wanna put on everything, herbed buttermilk ranch, finely chopped chives
15
CHAMPAGNE MUSHROOM STACK
Champagne-tempura battered oyster mushrooms, sweet vinegar chili sauce, chopped green onion
14
Pizza, Pizza
Gluten-free crust – +4
Dairy-free cashew ricotta – +3
Freek-a-Leek
Only here for Spring ’24! Buttered leeks, crispy pancetta bits, provolone, manchego, creamy avocado puree, chili honey, black pepper
24
Buzzkill
Calabrian chili peppers, pepperoni, fresh basil, fresh mozz, housemade tomato sauce, sweet honey
20
Gettin’ Figgy Wit It
22
Smoke + 'Shrooms
Roasted cremini mushrooms, fresh mozz, nutty smoked gouda, extra virgin olive oil, fresh thyme, black truffle puree
21
Sausage Fest
Smokey applewood bacon, pepperoni, fennel sausage, fresh mozz, sharp provolone, tomato sauce
22
Pepperonly
Charred pepperoni cups, fresh garlic, sharp provolone, fresh mozz, tomato sauce, fresh grated parm
20
Rocketman
24
Pretty Fly for a White Pie
Creamy ricotta dollops, sharp gorgonzola, shaved parm, fresh garlic, fresh mozz, extra virgin olive oil, cracked black pepper
20
Margherita
Fresh basil, fresh mozz, tomato sauce, extra virgin olive oil, cracked sea salt
17
Noods
Spring Pea Campanelle
Braised leek and tarragon cream, campanelle ‘bellflower’ pasta, fresh spring peas, crispy pancetta, shaved parm
22
Wooden Paddle’s Big O’s
*Big Pasta* ™’d their version – here’s Chef’s! Prepare to be smacked across the face with *nostalgia*. Anelli Siciliano pasta, fried meatballs, creamy red tomato sauce, grated parm
18
SEARED LASAGNA
Stacks on stacks of noods, herbed ricotta, whipped mascarpone, marinara, basil pesto, copious amounts of freshly grated parm
21
Spicy Lumache Ragù
Lumache ‘snail-shaped’ pasta, red chili spiked meat ragu, grated parmesan
21
Wild Mushroom Orecchiette
Local, hydroponic mushroom blend – roasted lion’s mane and oyster mushrooms – parmesan shallot cream sauce, orecchiette pasta, creamy whipped goat cheese
22
Meat & Seafood
BALSAMIC SKIRT STEAK
Balsamic-tamari marinated skirt steak, thick gorgonzola schmear, parsley gremolata
23
Cioppino Bay-Bay Scallops
Wood-fired bay scallops (the tiny ones!), vibrant herby-tomato cioppino broth, toasted focaccia for sopping up every last bit
21
Red Pepper Salmon
Wood-fired salmon, creamy butterbean puree, roasted red pepper coulis, sweet & sour cucumber slaw, honey-garlic glaze
22
CHICKY CHICKY PARM PARM
Roasted garlic burrata, shaved parmesan, marinara, extra virgin olive oil, micro basil
20
Rice-y Crispy Short Rib
Hand-cut short rib bits, crispy rice-flour crust, creamy parmesan polenta, shallot-honey sesame sauce, micro basil
20
Eat your Vegetables
STAY GOLDEN, CAULIFLOWER
Cool, wood-fired cauliflower, caramelized onions, fresh mint, crisped chickpeas, lemon tahini dressing, golden raisins
14
Hail Yes! Caesar Salad
Roasted garlic breadcrumbs, freshly grated parm, romaine hearts, Caesar dressing
12
Orange-Y Burrata Salad
Whipped burrata, blood orange segments, shaved fennel slaw, stone mustard vinaigrette, micro basil
15
Beet Drop Salad
Roasted red beets, whipped goat cheese, baby arugula, fresh ginger vinaigrette, popped quinoa
16
Dessert
*CREME DE LA CREME* BRULEE
Airy brown sugar mousse, espresso-infused creme brulee, candied lemon, fresh raspberry
11
Ooey Gooey Butter Cake
Butter cake, lemon curd, whipped lime mascarpone, orange confit
12
HOUSEMADE SORBET
Fresh Raspberry, no dairy!
7
Chocolate Olive Oil Brownie
Balsamic-macerated strawberries, dark chocolate olive oil brownies, agave-infused cultured cream whip
12
HOUSEMADE GELATO
Choose a flavor, any flavor: Pumpkin Chai, Luxardo Cherry, Olive Oil & Sea Salt, Chocolate, Vanilla
7
Drinks
Wine by the Glass
Sparkling
JP Chenet brut Champagne
France, 11.0%
10
Whites
Sea Glass Pinot Grigio
Monterey, California ’19, 13%
11
Fossil Point Chardonnay
Edna, California ’18, 13.8%
12
Tangent Sauvignon Blanc
Edna, California ’18, 13.8%
10
Monvin Frizzante Sparkling
Yolo, California ’18, 13.9%
9
Reds
PATZ & HALL PINOT NOIR
9
Fourteen Hands Merlot
Uco, Argentina ’17, 14.4%
11
Fossil Point Cabernet
Sicily, Italy 18′, 13.0%
12
Querceto Tuscan Red Blend
Napa, California ’19, 13.9%
10
Wines by Bottle
Whites
METTLER FAMILY ALBARINO
32
CLIFF LEDE SAUVIGNON BLANC
Napa, California ‘21, 13.6%
60
Raeburn Chardonnay
Sonoma County, California ‘21, 14%
45
ARONA SAUVINGNON BLANC
36
LLOYD PRESCRIPTION CHARDONNAY
42
Reds
Chemistry Pinot
Willamette Valle, Oregon ‘18, 13.5%
32
GUINIGI CHIANTI
56
TWENTY ROWS CABERNET SAUVINGNON
60
DOMAINE DROUHIN PINOT NOIR
Dundee Hills, Oregon ‘21, 14.1%
85
Raymond R Cabernet
Napa Valley, California ‘21, 13.5%
32
GEHRICKE ZINFANDEL
Russian River, California ‘19, 14.9%
54
Draft Beer
geo
Pilsner 5.5% ⬪ Lake Zurich, IL
9
PIXEL DENSITY
Hazy IPA 6.5% ⬪ Lake Zurich, IL
8
ORANGE DOOR
IPA 7.2% ⬪ Skokie, IL
9
SEASONAL BEERS
Rotating & ever-changing newness. Ask your server!
lite thinking
Lager 4.7% ⬪ Lemont, IL
8
prairie madness
IPA 7.0% ⬪ Tinley Park, IL
8
ELEANOR
Porter 6.8% ⬪ Lemont, IL
8
Bottled Beer
Miller Lite
4
Heineken
4.50
Boozeless Bevvies
Hibis-Cuz Why Not?
7
The Last Straw
Fresh strawberry syrup, vanilla, fresh lemon juice, organic coconut soda
7
Supa Fresh Lemonade
4 (Upgrade to basil, mint, or hibiscus lemonade — +2)
Espresso
One shot, neat — 4
Americano — 5
Latte — 6
Mocha — 6
ORGANIC SODA
Kola Cola, Kola Cola Lite, Lemon Grass, Root Beer, Cherry Cream, Blood Orange, Cucumber
4
Damn Good Coffee
French press coffee, half & half or almond milk, raw sugar cubes
8
Hot Tea
Spill it, or don’t. Freshly steeped tea: Jasmine green, Aged earl grey, Chai, Mint
4
Brunch
Wake Up Calls
WP Mimosa
Fresh orange juice, Gruet Brut Champagne
12
WP Bloody Mary
Wood-fired tomato puree, Wheatley Vodka, worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, celery bitters, micro celery
11
ESPRESSO MARTINI
Van Gogh Double Espresso Vodka, Mr. Black Cold Brew Liqueur, real Madagascar vanilla simple syrup
14
Freshy Fresh Orange Juice
Fresh squeezed here, the hard right way
5
COLD BREW DAQUIRI
Cold brew coffee, fresh lime juice, Diplomatico Mantuano Rum, muddled raspberries
13
Espresso Old-Fashioned
Espresso, Bulleit Bourbon, sweet maple syrup, anise pizzelle
16
ORANGE YA GLAD
Fresh orange juice, lime juice, agave syrup, celery bitters, ginger beer
7
Snacky Snacks
Port Belly Polenta Pops
14
Foccacia & Honey-Basalt Butter
Housemade sea salt focaccia loaf, rosemary, olive oil, honey butter, lava salt
9
Fried Meatballs
Hand-rolled prime chuck beef, marinara, freshly grated parm, basil chiffonade (Heads up! Fried in peanut oil)
12
Humboldt & Prosciutto Toast
Tangy Humboldt Fog goat cheese, spongy housemade rosemary focaccia, thinly-sliced prosciutto di Parma, tart lime & black pepper honey, edible orchid
16
Avocotta Toast
Honeyed ricotta, avocado puree, tart lime & black pepper honey, spongy housemade focaccia
12
GOAT CHEESE ARANCINI
Warm, herbed goat cheese, crispy breadcrumb crust, roasted garlic aioli
12
CHAMPAGNE MUSHROOM STACK
Champagne-tempura battered oyster mushrooms, sweet vinegar chili sauce, chopped green onion
14
Fried Brie
Mellow brie cheese, crispy breadcrumb crust, apricot-thyme jam, pea sprouts
12
Morning Shoulds
Balsamic Skirt Steak & Eggs
Balsamic marinade, wood-fire charred skirt steak, egg scramble, crème fraîche, parsley gremolata
24
CROISSANT QUICHE
Flaky croissant crust, egg, whipped goat cheese, arugula, fresh ginger vinaigrette
14
Tiramisu French Toast
Ooh-she-thick brioche, rich espresso soak, airy mascarpone mousse, cocoa nibs, warm maple syrup
15
BLT Sammie
Open-faced focaccia, wood-fired egg, crispy applewood-smoked bacon, herbed ricotta, caramelized onions, warm tomato bacon jam
15
PEACHY PANCAKES
Caramelized peach, the *fluffiest* pancakes, oat cobbler topping, maple syrup, agave-infused cultured cream whip
15
“THAT’S HOT” CHICKEN & WAFFLES
Buttermilk waffle, crispy chicken katsu, hot honey glaze, pure maple syrup
20
Brekkie Pizza
Gluten-free crust +4
Dairy-free cashew ricotta +3
Eggs benny
24
Greens, Eggs, & Ham
24
Lemont-e Cristo
Scrambled eggs, Swiss cheese, sweet maple syrup, chopped Canadian bacon, tangy mustard aioli, fresh parsley
22
House Cocktail
All of our juices are fresh-pressed, and all of our syrups are housemade – or they’re not in house. We aim to make the best cocktails you’ve ever tasted, and these just *might* be.
Sleeping Lotus
Empress Gin, orgeat syrup, Angostura bitters, fresh lemon juice, club soda
14
The Sun Is On Fire
Los Vecinos Mezcal, passion fruit liqueur, Amaro Montenegro, fresh lime juice, turmeric syrup
14
Cactus Whisperer
21 Seeds cucumber jalapeno tequila, prickly pear, Amaro Montenegro, Scarborough Bitters, fresh lemon juice
13
Old Money Old-Fashioned
Buffalo Trace Bourbon, peach demerara syrup, sugar in the Raw, pallini peachcello, tiki bitters, cinnamon smoke
15
Don't Take it for Pomegranate
Prairie Organic Vodka, lime juice, simple syrup, pomegranate grenadine, ginger beer
13
Fire + Ice
Banhez Mezcal, passionfruit liqueur, lime juice, simple syrup, habanero bitters, fresh basil
12
All Clear
*To be clear*, this is a clarified strawberry-basil martini. Ketel One Vodka, strawberry soju, basil eau de vie, clarified lemon-lime juice
13
EASY SIPPIN’ spritzers
Spritzers done right! Choose one: Rum, fresh lime juice, organic coconut soda / Vodka, pomegranate grenadine, organic lemongrass soda / Tequila, fresh lemon juice, organic blood orange soda
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