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SPEAKEASY 21+

FEBRUARY 5TH

  • Mediterranean Skewers
    Chicken  $18  |  Steak  $20
    Choose chicken or steak, grilled and drizzled with chimichurri, paired with cucumber tzatziki. Served beside an arugula salad dressed in Meyer lemon vinaigrette.

    *Chicken & Waffles  $20
    Four mini chicken & waffles topped with bourbon bacon onion jam & powdered sugar.

    Calabrian Chili Sweet Glaze Wings, 8 Bone in  $16
    Sweet-and-spicy Calabrian chili glaze, finished with chives and fresh lime zest served with fresh veggies and house buttermilk ranch.

    Classic Buffalo Chicken Wings, 8 Bone in  $15
    Wings tossed in fiery buffalo sauce, served with fresh veggies and house buttermilk ranch.

    Korean Pork Belly Lettuce Wraps  $18
    Charred marinated pork belly served alongside baby gem lettuce cups, pickled red onions, jalapeños, cucumbers, mint, and cilantro. Served with garlic chili sauce.

    Soft Baked Pretzel  $16
    Warm, buttery, and salted, served with beer cheese and Dijon mustard for dipping.

    Spicy Garlic Shrimp  $17
    Shrimp sautéed in garlic butter, red pepper flakes, lemon juice, and white wine, served with toasted crostini and grilled lemon.

    Tuna Tataki  $19
    Seared ahi tuna coated in black sesame seeds with ginger soy vinaigrette, spicy aioli, cucumber, jalapeño, pickled red onions, garlic chili crunch, and micro cilantro.

    Truffle Mac & Cheese  $22
    Shell pasta tossed in a house made three-cheese black truffle sauce, truffle oil and topped with toasted bread crumbs, chives, and grated grana padano.

    Blistered Green Beans  $10
    Green beans tossed with garlic butter, red pepper flakes, and sesame seeds, served with grilled lemon.

    Garlic Parmesan Fries  $11
    Crispy fries tossed with fresh garlic, parmesan, and parsley.  Add truffle oil +$2

    Story Margherita Flatbread  $21
    House garlic marinara, pesto, fresh mozzarella, grana padano, and fresh basil.

    Spicy Pickled Pepper Flatbread  $16
    Pepperoni, shredded mozzarella, pickled cherry peppers, honey drizzle and red pepper flakes.

    Charcuterie Board  $30
    Artisanal cheeses, cured meats, nuts, fruit, crostini, and accompaniments.

    Goat Cheese Tomato Crostini  $19
    Almond crusted goat cheese, sundried tomato pesto cream sauce, served in a warm skillet with toasted crostini.

    Cauliflower Cheese Soup Flight (3)  $9
    Creamy roasted cauliflower cheese soup topped with sourdough croutons, crispy bacon, and fresh chives.

  • All sliders come in orders of 3, all sandwiches cut into thirds. Includes Fries.

    Classic Wagyu Slider  $18
    Cheddar, lettuce, tomato, pickles, red onion, secret sauce.

    Queen’s Gambit Slider  $19
    White cheddar, bourbon bacon onion jam, baby arugula, garlic aioli.

    Crispy Chicken Slider  $19
    Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Cheddar Cheese, Lettuce, Pickle, Tomato, Mayo.

    TACOS
    Short Rib (3)  $19
    Shrimp (3)  $17
    Cheese crusted corn tortilla with chipotle aioli, avocado salsa, pickled red onion, pico de gallo, micro cilantro.

  • Short Rib Pasta  $28
    Slow-braised short rib ragu Tossed with mezzi rigatoni, topped with creamy stracciatella, grated Grana Padano and fresh parsley.

    Yuzu Shrimp Pasta  $30
    Spaghetti, Tossed in a creamy parmesan cheese sauce with cherry tomatoes, yuzu juice and Black garlic butter. Topped with fresh jalapeño, basil, toasted bread crumbs, grana padano, and lemon zest.

    Calabrian Chili Glazed Salmon  $30
    Seared Atlantic Salmon medallions, topped with a calabrian sweet chili glaze. Served with creamy wasabi couscous mixed with cherry tomatoes and spinach. Garnished with microgreens and Grilled lemon

    Chicken Piccata  $26
    Pan seared flour dusted medallions, topped with lemon-caper butter sauce, set over parmesan orzo risotto, mixed with cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, and spinach. Served with grilled lemon.

    Braised Short Rib  $34
    Red wine braised short rib topped with demi-glace, crispy fried onion stringS and chives. Served with creamy mashed potatoes and sautéed seasonal vegetables.

    Flat Iron Steak  $39
    10 oz prime flat iron, finished with chimichurri, served alongside silky mashed potatoes and sautéed seasonal vegetables.

    Ribeye Steak  $45
    12 oz Angus ribeye topped with decadent black garlic butter, paired with silky mashed potatoes and sautéed seasonal vegetables.

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COCKTAILS

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  • Raquel’s Martini  $18
    Goat Cheese–Washed Vodka, Blanc Vermouth, Herb Oil
    Accompanied By A Goat Cheese & Chive Cracker.

    Up The Ante  $16
    Bourbon, Montenegro, Suze, Brûléed Bitters.

    Dormouse’s Tea  $16
    Black Tea–Infused Vodka, Honey, Cinnamon, Turmeric, Citrus Broth, Smoke
    Presented Tableside In A Tea Cup.

    Rita Likes It Sweet  $16
    Mezcal, Poblano Soda, Ancho Reyes, Lime, Co₂.

    Raquel’s The Prettiest Taste (Tpt)  $17
    Tequila, Pineapple, Tamarind, Banana, Lemon, Milk-Clarified, Nutmeg.

    Backstory Long Island  $17
    Vodka, Gin, Rum, Tequila, Clarified Sour Mix, Amaro Ciociaro.