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Fried calamari* $16

served over kimchi with wasabi crema, soy glaze, sweet chili sauce, scallions and sesame seeds

Chili Garlic Shrimp* $18

served golden brown, butternut squash puree, eggplant caponata, balsamic glaze (GF)

Veal Meatballs* $15

stuffed with fresh mozzarella, with san marzano tomato sauce, béchamel, pesto

Feta Dip $15

blueberry lemon compote, fresh mint, warm naan bread (V)

Tavern Fries $8

black garlic aioli, herbs, sea salt (V, GF, *VG without aioli)

Truffle Fries $12

truffle oil, herbs, cotija cheese, salt & pepper (V, GF)

Fried Ravioli $15

fried cornmeal crusted smoked mozzarella ravioli topped with brie arrabiata (V)

Salads + Vegetables

Caesar Salad $15

artisanal romaine, house made kalamata caesar dressing, croutons, piave vecchio (V)

Add Grilled Chicken - $8
Add 5 ounce angus reserve NY strip steak - $16
Add Duck Breast - $16
Add Shrimp (4 Pieces) - $12

Power Salad $16

arcadian greens, power mix, goat cheese, marcona almonds, blood orange vinaigrette (V, GF)

Add Grilled Chicken - $8
Add 5 ounce angus reserve NY strip steak - $16
Add Duck Breast - $16
Add Shrimp (4 Pieces) - $12

Bittersweet and Salty Salad $16

frisee and butter lettuce, dried figs, fried halloumi cheese, fig vinaigrette (V, GF)

Add Grilled Chicken - $8
Add 5 ounce angus reserve NY strip steak - $16
Add Duck Breast - $16
Add Shrimp (4 Pieces) - $12

Broccolini $14

charred broccolini, zesty tomato dressing, topped with shaved parmesan, crispy capers, pickled onions and crispy garlic (V, GF)

Charred Jalapeno Hummus $15

Jalapeno hummus, charred scallions, crispy chick peas, za’atar oil, naan bread (V, VG)

Roasted Mushroom Medley $16

portobello, shiitake, cremini and oyster mushrooms, goat cheese, garlic confit, chili oil (V)

Entrees

Shrimp and Chorizo Pasta $28

shrimp sautéed with chorizo in a red pepper cream sauce, tossed with bucatini pasta and garnished with scallions and mole’

Mushroom Ragout Rigatoni $24

mushrooms braised in a tomato gravy and tossed with rigatoni, fresh herbs and crispy garlic (V)

BBQ Duck Breast $27

cola rhubarbeque glazed duck breast, served with quinoa and tossed with broccolini and confit garlic sauce (GF)

Mediterranean Lamb Steak $25

lamb picanha steak served with cold mediterranean couscous and mint pistou

Steak Frites* $36

10 ounce angus reserve new york strip steak, truffle oil frites, chimichurri sauce (GF)

Boneless half chicken* $24

tabasco flour breaded and fried boneless half chicken, charred scallions, honey butter, pickles and slaw

Sandwiches

Lit Burger* $16

two 4 oz. smash patties, American cheese, dijonnaise, pickles, challah bun
triple double (extra patty) - add $7


Add Egg - $2
Add Thick Cut Bacon - $4

LBJ* (Lit Burger Junior) $11

Single Patty Lit Burger

Add Egg - $2
Add Thick Cut Bacon - $4

Hipster Burger $14

House Made Vegetable Burger, Red Pepper Mayo, Havarti Cheese, Fresh Greens, Challah Bun (V)

CLE Style BBQ Mushroom Po’ boy $16

roasted mushroom medley tossed with cola rhubarbeque, vinegar slaw, and black garlic aioli on a demi baguette (V)

Chicken Ciabatta Sandwich $16

grilled chicken breast, arugula basil pistou, fresh mozzarella, roasted tomatoes, toasted ciabatta

Korean Beef Cheese Steak* $18

marinated shaved ribeye, havarti, kimchi, shaved cucumbers, char siu white BBQ sauce on a demi baguette

Chicken Shawarma* $16

marinated chicken, cucumber, feta, roasted tomatoes, red onion, arugula, black garlic sauce, naan bread

F-Lit O’ Shrimp* $15

fried shrimp patty with tartar sauce, melted American cheese, lettuce and tomato on a challah bun

(GF) gluten free  - (V) vegetarian -  (VG) vegan

Executive Chef - Rob Broka

Chef - Dennis Veverka

* Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness

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