Menus
Starters
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FOCACCIA & RICOTTA
whipped ricotta, sea salt, grilled focaccia bread 9
gluten free option
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PANKO FRIED ZUCCA
tempura & panko breaded zucchini, lemon aioli 12
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TOASTED RAVIOLI
three cheese ravioli, basil pesto, Pomodoro sauce, parmesan 13
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CRISPY BRUSSELS SPROUTS
creamy Italian dressing, crispy pepperoni, pecorino 12
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APPETIZER TRIO
fried zucca, toasted ravioli, arancini, basil pesto, artichoke aioli 25
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NONNA’S MEATBALLS
pork, beef, & ricotta meatballs, rustic Marinara & fontina fonduta, parmesan reggiano, grilled focaccia 15
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CACIO E PEPE ARANCINI
Sicilian rice fritters, pecorino & mozzarella, pesto aioli, calabrian chili 14
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CRISPY CALAMARI
cherry peppers, grated parmesan, marinara, lemon aioli 16
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CAPRESE BRUSCHETTA
basil pesto, confit cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, balsamic glaze 12
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PROSCIUTTO & FIG BRUSCHETTA
fig jam, arugula, sliced prosciutto, provolone 13
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GORGONZOLA BRUSCHETTA
caramelized onions, gorgonzola, pancetta, honey 14
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BRUSCHETTA COMBOS 21 | 33
Choice of two or three
Salads & Soup
Add: meatball 5, chicken 6, shrimp 10, salmon 11, sausage 8-
LOBSTER BISQUE
lobster stock, sherry, mascarpone, tarragon, chives 12
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MINESTRONE SOUP
seasonal vegetables, conchiglie pasta, rustic & savory tomato herb broth 9
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ROASTED BEET & PISTACHIO
roasted red & golden beets, honey yogurt, pistachio, goat cheese, radish, arugula 14
gluten free option
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MEDITERRANEAN CHOPPED IN CREAMY ITALIAN
house greens, creamy Italian dressing, oregano croutons, olives, artichokes, cherry tomato, cured meats, egg, pecorino 15
gluten free option
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THE BENE
house greens, chopped artichokes, cherry tomatoes, creamy parmesan dressing, focaccia breadcrumbs, parmigiano reggiano 13
gluten free option
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TUSCAN KALE
pancetta, cherry tomatoes, toasted pine nuts, cracked pepper, gorgonzola vinaigrette 14
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VIVA CAESAR
romaine, radicchio, pancetta, anchovy vinaigrette, parmigiano reggiano, focaccia breadcrumbs 14
gluten free option
Fresh Pasta Made Daily
Add: Scimeca’s Italian sausage 8, meatball 5, chicken 8, shrimp 10, salmon 11, sausage 8-
RIGATONI
five hour bolognese, oregano, pecorino 22
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SHRIMP FUSILLI DIAVOLA
spicy shrimp diavola sauce, san marzano tomatoes, calabrian chili, crème fraîche, oregano, pecorino, crushed red pepper 24
gluten free option
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PARMIGIANO REGGIANO TAGLIATELLE
pancetta, black pepper, parmesan butter, heavy cream 19
gluten free option
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SPAGHETTI
broken meatball ragu, pomodoro sauce, parmigiano reggiano 19
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TRADITIONAL PUGLIA ORECCHIETTE
Scimeca's Italian sausage, broccolini, lemon, pine nuts, crushed red pepper, white wine cream, garlic breadcrumbs, pecorino 22
gluten free option
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LASAGNE
four meat ragu, garlic cream sauce, four cheese blend, rustic marinara sauce, ricotta, house herbs 21
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BUTTERNUT SQUASH AGNOLOTTI
butternut squash and ricotta filling, Tuscan kale, pecan honey butter, sage 25
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PESTO MAFALDINE
arugula pesto, zucchini, blistered cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives, feta, oregano, pistachio breadcrumbs 22
ENTRÉES
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ROMAN EGGPLANT PARMESAN
crispy eggplant, mozzarella, pomodoro sauce, fontina fonduta, parmesan polenta, basil 21
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PESTO SALMON*
grilled salmon, potato & mozzarella croquette, grilled broccolini, arugula pesto, roasted red bell pepper sauce, grilled lemon 29
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CHICKEN PICCATA IN LEMON CAPER SAUCE
braised tuscan kale, roasted butternut squash, calabrian chili, grilled lemons 26
gluten free option
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CHICKEN SORRENTINA
sauteéd chicken breast, rustic marinara, provolone, prosciutto, mozzarella, rosemary potatoes 26
gluten free option
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ITALIAN BRAISED SHORT RIB
braised beef short rib, parmesan polenta, pancetta, roasted brussels sprouts, sweet demi glace, parmesan tuile 29
Starters
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FOCACCIA & RICOTTA
whipped ricotta, sea salt, grilled focaccia bread 9
gluten free option
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PANKO FRIED ZUCCA
tempura & panko breaded zucchini, lemon aioli 12
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TOASTED RAVIOLI
three cheese ravioli, basil pesto, Pomodoro sauce, parmesan 13
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CRISPY BRUSSELS SPROUTS
creamy Italian dressing, crispy pepperoni, pecorino 12
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CACIO E PEPE ARANCINI
Sicilian rice fritters, pecorino & mozzarella, pesto aioli, calabrian chili 14
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NONNA’S MEATBALLS
pork, beef, & ricotta meatballs, rustic Marinara & fontina fonduta, parmesan reggiano, grilled focaccia 15
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CRISPY CALAMARI
cherry peppers, grated parmesan, marinara, lemon aioli 16
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CAPRESE BRUSCHETTA
basil pesto, confit cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, balsamic glaze 12
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PROSCIUTTO & FIG BRUSCHETTA
fig jam, arugula, sliced prosciutto, provolone 13
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GORGONZOLA BRUSCHETTA
caramelized onions, gorgonzola, pancetta, honey 14
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BRUSCHETTA COMBOS 21 | 33
Choice of two or three
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APPETIZER TRIO
fried zucca, toasted ravioli, arancini, basil pesto, artichoke aioli 25
Salads & Soup
Add: meatball 5, chicken 6, shrimp 10, salmon 11, sausage 8-
LOBSTER BISQUE
lobster stock, sherry, mascarpone, tarragon, parsley, chives 12
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MINESTRONE SOUP
seasonal vegetables, conchiglie pasta, rustic & savory tomato herb broth 9
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VIVA CAESAR
romaine, radicchio, pancetta, anchovy vinaigrette, parmigiano reggiano, focaccia breadcrumbs 14
gluten free option
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ROASTED BEET & PISTACHIO
roasted red & golden beets, honey yogurt, pistachio, goat cheese, radish, arugula 14
gluten free option
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MEDITERRANEAN CHOPPED IN CREAMY ITALIAN
house greens, creamy Italian dressing, oregano croutons, olives, artichokes, cherry tomato, cured meats, egg, pecorino 15
gluten free option
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THE BENE
house greens, chopped artichokes, cherry tomatoes, creamy parmesan dressing, focaccia breadcrumbs, parmigiano reggiano 13
gluten free option
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TUSCAN KALE
pancetta, cherry tomatoes, toasted pine nuts, cracked pepper, gorgonzola vinaigrette 14
Sandwiches
All sandwiches come with garlic parmesan roasted potatoes, truffle potatoes, or house mixed green salad-
THE GIA
genoa salami, mortadella, prosciutto, pepperoni, provolone, herb aioli, house greens, olive salad, pistolette roll 14
gluten free option
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CHICKEN PARMESAN SANDWICH
sauteed chicken breast, fresh mozzarella, provolone, marinara, pistolette roll 16
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ITALIAN SUB
prosciutto, Genoa salami, ham, smoked provolone, sliced onion, tomato, creamy Italian dressing, giardiniera 16
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BRAISED SHORT RIB
Italian braised beef, creamy parmesan dressing, calabrian chili, feta cheese, potato bun 16
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SMASHED MEATBALL PARMESAN
pork, beef, & ricotta smashed patties, basil pesto, rustic marinara, provolone, crispy prosciutto, sesame bun 17
Double Down 15
Your choice of ½ sandwich or pasta with soup or salad-
SOUP OR SALAD
Lobster Bisque, Minestrone, Caesar Salad or The Bene Salad
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SANDWICH OR PASTA
Italian Sub, The Gia, Braised Beef Short Rib, Spaghetti Pomodoro
Fresh Pasta Made Daily
Add: Scimeca’s Italian sausage 8, meatball 5, chicken 8, shrimp 10, steak 12, salmon 11, sausage 8-
RIGATONI
five hour bolognese, oregano, pecorino 22
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SHRIMP FUSILLI DIAVOLA
spicy shrimp diavola sauce, san marzano tomatoes, calabrian chili, crème fraîche, oregano, pecorino, crushed red pepper 24
gluten free option
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PARMIGIANO REGGIANO TAGLIATELLE
pancetta, black pepper, parmesan butter, heavy cream 19
gluten free option
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SPAGHETTI
broken meatball ragu, pomodoro sauce, parmigiano reggiano 19
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TRADITIONAL PUGLIA ORECCHIETTE
Scimeca's Italian sausage, broccolini, lemon, pine nuts, crushed red pepper, white wine cream, garlic breadcrumbs, pecorino 22
gluten free option
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PESTO MAFALDINE
arugula pesto, zucchini, blistered cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives, feta, oregano, pistachio breadcrumbs 22
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LASAGNE
four meat ragu, garlic cream sauce, four cheese blend, rustic marinara sauce, ricotta, house herbs 21
Sweets
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TIRAMISU
coffee soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone, espresso rum cream 9
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CHOCOLATE GANACHE CAKE
chocolate pudding, caramel rice crisps, butter toffee peanuts, vanilla gelato 12
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LIMONCELLO CAKE
pistachio butter, raspberry sauce, toasted pistachios 9
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GELATO TRIO
authentic Italian style gelato ask your server for this week’s seasonal flavors 9
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BUTTER & PARMESAN NOODLES
6
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SPAGHETTI & RED SAUCE
6 add meatball +4
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KIDDO EGGPLANT PARM
a slice of crispy eggplant with pomodoro, mozzarella, fonduta over parmesan polenta 8
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BREADED CHICKEN TENDERS
choice of rustic potatoes or grilled broccolini 6
Classic Cocktails
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TITO LITO
house-made limoncello, fresh lemon 11
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G & D Cup
house-made limoncello, elderflower, cranberry, fresh lemon 12
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BARREL AGED NEGRONI
gin, Campari, sweet vermouth 13
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ITALIAN MARGARITA
Espolón tequila, amaretto, fresh lemon & lime, hawaiian black salt 11
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VA BENE ITALIAN OLD FASHIONED
Wild Turkey bourbon, amaro, orange & cherry bitters, Amarena cherry 13
Spritz & Fizz
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Aperol Spritz
Aperol, bubbles, fresh citrus 11
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Va Bene Spritz
limoncello or blood orangecello, bubbles 11
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VinZant Spritz
VinZant rosé, fresh citrus, mint, strawberry, bubbles 13
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Mule
house-made limoncello, amaretto, ginger beer 12
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Campari Lemonade
lemon, vodka, Campari 11
Contemporary & Seasonal
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CLEARLY CHOCOLATE MARTINI
360 vanilla vodka, creme de cacao, orange liqueur 13
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Amalfi Afterglow
Broker’s gin, Maraschino liqueur, lemon, lavender syrup 12
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Pumpkin to Talk About
organic pumpkin, 360 vanilla vodka, Irish cream, orange bitters, nutmeg 13
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Casa Picante
Casamigos jalapeno, fig jam, lemon, honey bitters, Tajin 14
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Autumn in KY
Maker’s Mark bourbon, sweet vermouth, maple syrup and walnut bitters 13
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Flower of Venice
Hendrick’s gin, lemon, hibiscus Sorso di Sole 12
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Roman Holiday Spice
Bumbu Barbados rum, amaro, cocoa, lemon orange bitters 13
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Cold Comfort
Earl Grey simple, Dickel Rye, lemon, Angostura bitters 12
Zero Proof Cocktails
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Fake out Spritz
Martini & Rossi Vibrante N/A, OJ, lemon, soda 9
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Dry Marg
Ritual Zero tequila alternative, lime, bubbles 9
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Sparkling Non-Alcoholic Rosé
Wölffer Estate, ‘Spring in a Bottle’ Long Island, NY 14 | 56
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Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate
salted caramel, milk chocolate, whipped cream (N/A) 8
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Sangria Senorial
N/A 6
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Samuel Adams Just The Haze
N/A Boston, MA 6
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Owen’s Rio Red Grapefruit
7
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Owen’s Classic Lemonade
7
Dessert Cocktails
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SIGNATURE VABENE COFFEE
Amaretto, Irish cream, creme de cacao, nutmeg, Amaretti cookie 12... Choice or hot or cold
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CLEARLY CHOCOLATE MARTINI
360 vanilla vodka, creme de cacao, orange liqueur 13
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ESPRESSO MARTINI
vanilla vodka, Irish cream, cold brew 13
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SALTED CARAMEL HOT CHOCOLATE
salted caramel, milk chocolate, whipped cream (N/A) 8
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Pumpkin to Talk About
organic pumpkin, 360 vanilla vodka, Irish cream, orange bitters, nutmeg 13
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Midnight in Milano
Mr Black Cold Brew liqueur, orange brandy, orange bitters 13
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Neapolitan Surprise
DiSaronno velvet cream, pistachio gelato, amarena cherry, sprinkles 12
HOUSE-MADE LIMONCELLO & BLOOD ORANGECELLO ON TAP!
BEER & SELTZER
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ON TAP
Peroni Lager $7
Boulevard Tank 7 $7
City Barrel “Rad AF” Hazy IPA $8
Free State “Ad Astra Ale” $7
Casual Animal Shuttlecock Lager $6
Vine Street Brewing Co. Jazzman Black Lager $8
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CANS & BOTTLES
Blue Moon $6
Michelob Ultra $6
Sun Cruiser Vodka Iced Tea $7
Wine Flights
Sonoma Flight 25
George Vineyard, Sonoma Valley, California-
‘Evie En Rosé’, Rosé of Syrah
wild strawberry and bright lemon
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‘I Am I’ Red Blend
blackberry and pink peppercorns
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‘Whit’s End’, Cabernet Sauvignon
dark cherry and cocoa
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Add ‘The Sentinel On The Ridge’ Cabernet Sauvignon
+8
California Chardonnays 27
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Diatom by Greg Brewer, Santa Barbara
lemon, saline and citrus blossom
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Brutocao Family, Bliss Vineyard, Mendocino
star anise and butterscotch
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Hartford Court, Russian River Valley
grilled pineapple and crystalized ginger
Pinot Noir 26
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Monte Degali Collezione del Barone, Piedmont, Italy
raspberries, rose petals and violets
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Alta Orsa, Sonoma Coast, California
vanilla, clove and black plum
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Innocent Bystander, Central Otago, New Zealand
cocoa powder, wild thyme and pomegranate
Washington 26
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Semillion L’Ecole No 41, Columbia Valley, Washington
ginger and honeysuckle
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Long Shadows, Nine Hats, Columbia Valley, Washington
black pepper, dried herbs and huckleberry
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Airfield Estates Merlot, Yakima Valley, Washington
smoked caramel and red currant
Italian Reds 25
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Casata Monticello Dolcetto d’ Asti DOC, Asti, Piedmont, Italy
black cherry and bitter almond
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Passomadama Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC, Abruzzo, Italy
mocha, oregano and cranberry
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Tenuta Regaleali “Lamuri” Nero d’Avola IGT, Sicilia, Italy
balsamic, cherry and sage
WINE
by the glass / by the bottleFeatured Wine: VinZant Wines
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Rosé of Syrah, ‘Evie En Rosé’, Sonoma Valley, California
13/45
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Riesling, ‘In My Element’, Sonoma Valley, California
13/48
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Red Blend, ‘I Am I’, Sonoma Valley, California
15/56
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Cabernet Sauvignon, ‘Whit’s End’, Sonoma Valley, California
15/56
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Cabernet Sauvignon, ‘The Sentinel On The Ridge’, Sonoma Valley, California
26/98
Sparkling & Rosé
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Rosé of Syrah, VinZant Wines, ‘Evie En Rosé’, Sonoma Valley, California
13/45
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Prosecco DOC, Benvolio, Estate Bottled, Friuli, Italy
15/54
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Franciacorta Brut DOCG, Contadi Castaldi, Lombardy, Italy
85
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Champagne, Collet Brut Premier Cru, Aÿ, France
97
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Crémant De Limoux Rosé, Cote Mas, Cremant De Limoux AOP, France
48
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Blanc de Blanc Brut, Cuvée Jean-Louis, France
12/45
White
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Riesling, ‘In My Element’, VinZant Wines, Sonoma Valley, California
13/48
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Picpoul de Pinet, La Chapelle du Bastion, Picpoul de Pinet Protégée, France
44
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Chenin Blanc, Sula Vineyards, Nashik, India
42
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Pinot Grigio, Maso Canali, Trentino, Italy
52
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Semillon L’Ecole No. 41, Columbia Valley, Washington
54
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Soave DOC, Pieropan, Soave Classico, Italy
54
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Gavi DOCG, Orsola, Piedmont, Italy
16/62
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Sauvignon Blanc, Matanzas Creek, Sonoma, California
53
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Sauvignon Blanc, Greg Norman, Marlborough, New Zealand
14/48
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Bordeaux Blanc, Monsieur Touton Sauvignon, Bordeaux AOC, France
42
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Chardonnay, Diatom by Greg Brewer, Santa Barbara County, California
68
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Chardonnay, Brutocao Family, Bliss Vineyard, Mendocino, California
14/50
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Chardonnay, Hartford Court, Russian River Valley, California
21/82
Pinot Noir
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Pinot Noir, Calera, Central Coast, California
92
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Pinot Noir, Innocent Bystander, Central Otago, New Zealand
15/58
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Pinot Noir, Dial Tone, Santa Barbara, California
18/72
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Pinot Nero, Monte Degli Angeli, Collezione del Barone, Piedmont, Italy
47
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Pinot Noir, Maison L’Envoye, Two Messengers, Willamette Valley, Oregon
72
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Pinot Noir, Alta Orsa, Sonoma Coast, California
16/62
Noble Reds
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Red Blend, ‘But I am I’, Sonoma Valley, California
15/57
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Red Blend, ‘BP’, Pairing Wine Co., Sonoma Valley, California
12/44
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Syrah, Long Shadows, Nine Hats, Columbia Valley, Washington
70
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Zinfandel, Edmeades, Mendocino, California
56
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Malbec, Bridges Single Vineyard, Valley de Uco, Argentina
48
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Merlot, Airfield Estates, Yakima Valley, Washington
15/60
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Merlot, Château Tire Pé ‘Diem’, Bordeaux, France
62
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Cabernet Sauvignon, ‘Whit’s End’, VinZant Wines, Sonoma Valley, California
16/60
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Cabernet Sauvignon, Freemark Abbey, Napa Valley, California
175
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Cabernet Sauvignon, Silver Oak, Alexander Valley, California
197
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Cabernet Sauvignon, ‘The Sentinel On The Ridge’, VinZant Wines, Sonoma Valley, California
26/98
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Cabernet Sauvignon, Kiona Estate, Red Mountain Washington
85
Italian Reds
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Dolcetto d’Asti DOC, Casata Monticello, Piedmont, Italy
56
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Nebbiolo DOC, Renato Ratti Ochetti, Langhe, Italy
75
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Barolo Serralunga d’Alba DOCG Fontanafredda
120
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Veneto Rosso IGT, Domini del Leone, Italy
59
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Valpolicella Superiore DOCG, Santi ‘Ventale’, Veneto, Italy
16/62
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Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG, Luigi Righetti, Veneto, Italy
89
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Barbera Del Monferrato DOC, Marchesi di Barolo, ‘Maraia’, Italy
57
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Chianti DOCG, Poggiotondo, Toscana, Italy
13/50
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Chianti Classico DOCG, Tenuta di Nozzole, Toscana, Italy
72
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Super Tuscan IGT, Argiano, Non Confunditur, Toscana, Italy
15/58
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Super Tuscan IGT, Fattoria di Basciano, I PINI, Toscana, Italy
92
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Montepulciano d’ Abruzzo DOC, Passomadama, Abruzzo, Italy
14/52
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Nero d’Avola IGT, Tenuta Regaleali, “Lamuri”, Sicilia, Italy
15/60
MON-FRI 3PM-6PM & SAT - SUN 2PM-6PM| BAR & PATIO ONLY
Cocktails
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APEROL SPRITZ
Aperol, bubbles, fresh citrus 7
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TITO LITO
house-made limoncello, fresh lemon 7
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SANGRIA SENORIAL N/A 6
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ESPRESSO MARTINI
vanilla vodka, coffee liquor, cold brew 9
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VA BENE ITALIAN OLD FASHIONED
Wild Turkey bourbon, amaro, orange & cherry bitters, Amarena cherry 10
Wine 9
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ROSÉ OF SYRAH
‘Evie En Rosé’, VinZant Wines, Sonoma Valley, California
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RIESLING
‘In My Element’, VinZant Wines, Sonoma Valley, California
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RED BLEND
‘BP’, Pairing Wine Co., Sonoma Valley, California
DRAFT BEER
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PERONI 4
Snacks
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LOBSTER BISQUE
lobster stock, sherry, mascarpone, tarragon, parsley, chives 5
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THE BENE SALAD
house greens, chopped artichokes, cherry tomatoes, creamy parmesan dressing, focaccia breadcrumbs, parmigiano reggiano 6
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CRISPY POTATOES
truffle aioli, parmigiano reggiano 6
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TOASTED RAVIOLI
breaded and fried 3 cheese ravioli, grated parmesan, basil pesto, oven roasted marinara sauce 8
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FRIED ZUCCA
tempura & panko breaded zucchini, lemon aioli 7
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SPAGHETTI POMODORO
pomodoro sauce, house made pasta, parmigiano reggiano 14