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Our Menu

  • Dinner
  • Brunch
  • Patisserie
  • Lunch

*Many vegan & gluten free options are available*

First Courses

Please make your server aware of any dietary restrictions/allergies so we may better guide your dining experience.

Bread Service
$10.00

Warm challah rolls(4), honey, Maldon salt, butter

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Steak Tartare
$22.00

Raw minced beef tenderloin, caper berries, grated egg, parmesan, truffle salt, and truffle herb vinaigrette, with crostini GLUTEN FREE BY REQUEST +$2

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Escargot 501
$19.00

Helix snails in shell, butter & fresh herbs, garlic-goat cheese cream sauce (gluten-free)

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Hand Cut Pommes Frites
$12.00

Red curry ketchup (Gluten Free/Vegan), garlic aïoli (Gluten Free/Vegetarian), garlic goat cheese sauce (Gluten free), Sambal Mayo (Gluten free) - also available truffled in house only +$2

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JUMBO Shrimp Cocktail
$19.00

Four jumbo poached shrimp, house cocktail sauce, water crackers

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501 Pate
$15.00

Our tradtional chicken liver pate recipe made with brandy, prunes, thyme and garlic, served with cornichon pickles, Dijon, crostini (gluten free by request)

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Oysters
$19.00

Served freshly shucked on the half-shell, 501 cocktail sauce, lemon - Market Price

Gluten Free
House Smoked Trout
$21.00

Idaho lake trout, house smoked, dill creme, preserved lemon, pickled shallot, English cucumber, water crackers - (GLUTEN FREE BY REQUEST)

Fromage 501
$20.00

Tulip Tree Creamery (IN) ; Queen Anne's Lace, house pickles, grapes, dried fruit mostarda, crackers (Gluten free by request)

Potato & Pea Samosas
$19.00

Vadouvan French curry spiced potato, pea and carrot filling, grilled pineapple compote, mint cilantro chutney, flakey puff pastry crust

Vegetarian

Salads & Soups

Add chicken, salmon, tofu, steak tips or shrimp to salad for additional cost.

Turkish Red Lentil Stew
$7.00/Cup
$10.00/Bowl

Red lentil, tomato and vegetable stew, fresh mint, Hungarian paprika, lemon

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Caesar Salad
$6.00/Petite
$15.00/Full

Petite - $6.00 | Fulll - $15.00 | Tossed romaine, Caesar dressing, Parmesan crisps, anchovy-caper tapenade (gluten-free)

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Wedge Salad
$12.00/Half
$18.00/Full

Half - $12.00 | Full - $18.00 | Lettuce wedge, buttermilk ranch, heirloom cherry tomatoes, lardon, crispy shallots, crumbled bleu cheese

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French Onion Soup
$7.00/Cup
$10.00/Bowl

Cup - $7.00 | Bowl - $10.00 | Onions & leeks, savory broth, crouton, gruyère and Swiss - Gluten free by request.

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Citrus & Kale Salad
$18.00

Fresh grapefruit, orange and blood oranges, lacinato kale, shredded cabbage and carrot, toasted pepitas, avocado, tossed with fresh lemon and garlic her vinaigrette

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Entrees

Please make us aware of any dietary restrictions and allergies

Winter Squash & Ricotta Baked Stuffed Shells
$31.00/Regular

Roasted delicata squash and ricotta filled pasta, pecorino béchamel, arugula-grape-balsamic salad, candied pumpkin seeds

Vegetarian
Linguine Fra Diavolo
$32.00/Regular

Roasted tomato and fennel marinara, preserved lemon, pimento, Calabrian chiles, pecorino, linguine, basil - available gluten free +$2

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Blakened Atlantic Salmon
$38.00

Hand-cut Atlantic Blackened salmon filet, creamy polenta, roasted baby carrots, spiced local honey

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Baked Scallop & Lobster Gratin
$42.00

Fresh sea scallop & lobster pieces, sherry cream sauce, wild mushroom duxelles, toasted bread crumb crust, roasted broccolini, chive, fresh lemon (MARKET PRICE)

Gluten Free
Moules a la Portugaise
$30.00

PEI mussels, Bilboa chorizo, roasted peppers and onions, white wine, lemon and pimento broth, fresh parsley, grilled bread (gluten free by request)

Spicy
Pan Roasted Duck Breast
$40.00

Maple Leaf Farm's Duck breast (IN), pomegranate cranberry gastrique, duck fat fennel confit, parsnip puree, frisee, parsnip crisps

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Chicken Francaise
$38.00

Amish free-range French-cut chicken breast, roasted fingerling potatoes, wilted kale, lemon-caper-white wine sauce, fresh parsley, lemon

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French Onion Burger*
$22.00

Short Rib beef patty, French onion jam, toasted fontina and gruyere cheese, arugula, crispy parmesan pretzel bun, black pepper aioli, truffle pommes frites. (GLUTEN FREE BY REQUEST)

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Hand-cut Filet of Beef (8 oz)*
$54.00

Prime, Grass fed, all natural, ethically raised 8oz beef tenderloin Filet, roasted broccolini, mashed Yukon potatoes, wild mushroom vermouth sauce

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Bistro Brunch

Biscuits & Gravy
$9.00/Half
$15.00/Full

Freshly baked buttermilk biscuits, Maple-chili sausage gravy, & home fries

Fried Cod Sandwich
$15.00

Beer battered cod filet, brioche bun, Old Bay mayo, shredded cabbage, kettle chips

Fisher Farm's Smoked Grilled Pork Chop
$19.00

Maple glazed chop, 2 sunny eggs, creamy grits, (Gluten Free)

V's Creole Rice Bowl
$17.00

Louisiana style dirty rice, blackened chicken, andouille, trinity, shrimp, house blend Creole spices (add egg for additional charge)

Gluten FreeSpicyVery Spicy
Boston Brekky
$18.00

2 Sunny eggs, breakfast sausage links, home fries, baked beans, Boston brown bread, roasted tomato. (NO SUBSTITUTIONS PLEASE) Vegan by request

Red Flannel Hash
$19.00

House roasted corned beef brisket, roasted sweet potatoes, red onion, red bell pepper, marble rye toast, two sunny eggs, home fries

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Chicken & Waffle
$16.00

Buttermilk fried chicken tenders, Belgian waffles, spiced savory syrup, whipped seasonal butter

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Ham Benedict
$19.00/+

Toasted croissant, poached egg, diced tomato, chive, fresh Hollandaise sauce

Local Greens Benedict
$18.00
Smoked Salmon Benedict
$20.00
Corned Beef Benedict
$22.00
Pimento Burger
$18.00

Short rib beef patty, 501 pimento cheese spread, lettuce, toasted brioche bun, kettle chips | Add Egg $1.50

Buttermilk Pancakes
$12.00

3 flapjacks, vanilla bean syrup, whipped cream | Add Seasonal Topping $2.00 (Gluten Free by Request)

Crepe Madame
$17.00

Freshly made crepes, in-house sliced tavern ham, Swiss Mornay sauce, Dijon, chives, diced tomato, sunny egg, home fries

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Turkey & Cranberry Sandwich
$16.00

House roasted turkey, 501 cranberry sauce, melted fontina cheese, sage mayo, spring mix , toasted ciabatta, kettle chips

Caesar 501
$12.00

Romaine, Caesar dressing, parmesan frico, anchovy-caper tapenade (Gluten Free)

French Dip 501
$17.00

House sliced roast beef , 501 French onion jus, melted fontina and Swiss, horseradish mayo, toasted ciabatta French roll, kettle chips

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The Health Nut
$14.00

Granola & milk, fresh fruit, avocado toast, egg whites, fresh fruit (gluten free, Vegan by request)

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Harvest Chicken Salad
$14.00

House-made chicken salad with cranberries, apple and pepitas, toasted brioche, red cabbage, kettle chips

Apple Cider French Toast Stack
$14.00

Apple butter cream cheese filling, brioche, apple cider compote, granola, whipped cream , vanilla bean syrup

NY Bagel and Lox Sandwich
$19.00

Real NY every seed bagel, whipped cream cheese, sliced cured salmon, cucumber, tomato, red onion, capers, dill, side salad, caviar and lemon garnish

Sides and Appetizers

Avocado Platter
$12.00

Whole Wheat Toast Points, Avocado Mash, Sliced Hard-Boiled Egg, Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes, Topped with Everything Bagel Seasoning.

BLT Devilled Eggs
$13.00

House devilled eggs, crispy bacon bits, cherry tomato, cracked pepper, bibb lettuce, Melba toasts (Gluten free by requesst)

Shrimp Cocktail
$16.00

Five Jumbo Shrimp, Bloody Mary Cocktail Sauce, Fresh Lemon

Better Bacon
$11.00

Local, hand-cut thick, uncured smoked bacon, black pepper bourbon maple glaze

Sides

Parfait
$4.50
Grits
$6.00
Fruit Cup
$5.00
Bacon
$5.00
Single Pancake
$5.00
Single Waffle
$6.00
Home-Fries
$5.00
Fried Eggs
$3.00

two, your way

Sausage
$6.00

3 links (Vegan by Request 1 link)

Granola and Milk
$4.00
Baked Beans
$2.50
French Toast
$6.50

vegan available

For Our Young Guests

Pancake Breakfast
$6.00

Two little pancakes, syrup, orange berry smiles

Eggy Breakfast
$7.00

Scrambled egg, bacon, home-fries

Dine-In Cocktails

Jam Session
$12.00

Spiced Rum, Espresso Liqueur, House Maple Cream, blackberry liqueur

Casa-NO-va N/A
$9.75

A non-alcoholic version of a Negroni

Orange Marmalade Spritz
$12.00
Bistro Coffee
$10.00

Not-Boozy Mocktails

Black Currant Soda
$4.00
Chamomile Lemon Soda
$6.00
Orange Cranberry Punch
$4.00

Patisserie

Sticky Toffee Carrot Cake
$13.00

A perfect combination of sticky toffee pudding and carrot cake, served warm, soaked in toffee sauce and topped with cream cheese buttermilk ice cream (vanilla ice cream for carry out orders only)

Caramel Whiskey Bread Pudding
$11.00

Classic bread pudding, walnuts, chocolate chips, caramel whiskey sauce

Seasonal Ice Cream
$10.00

Vegan flavors available

Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee
$12.00

Classic vanilla bean custard, topped with caramelized sugar

Gluten Free
Chocolate Pot de Creme
$8.00

A rich rum infused chocolate ganache, topped with fresh whipped cream and cocoa nibs

Gluten Free
Seasonal Tiramisu
$12.00

Rotating seasonally inspired selection. Please inquire as to today's flavor!

Vegetarian
Black Forest Cake Sundae
$13.00

Warm flourless chocolate cake, chocolate sauce, dark cherry compote, vanilla ice cream, cocoa nibs - Vegan by request

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Special Dessert

Rotating items, inquire within!

Lunches are served from 11:00am-2:00 pm Wednesdays through Saturdays. Please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions.

Soups, Salads and Appetizers

Salad Dressing options: Poppyseed, Herb Garlic, Ranch, Bleu Cheese

Smoked Salmon Deviled Eggs
$12.00

Dill and Dijon whipped egg filling, smoke salmon, caviar, lemon, water crackers, cornichon - Gluten free by request

Gluten Free
Shrimp Cocktail
$15.00

Jumbo brined poached shrimp (4) and house cocktail sauce

501 Pate
$11.00

House chicken liver & brandy pate, cornichon pickles, Dijon mustard, water crackers

Escargots 501
$15.00

Helix snails baked in shell with butter and herbs, served with garlic goat cheese sauce

Hand-cut Pommes Frites
$11.00

With choice of house sauces: Garlic aioli, red curry catsup, malt vinegar mayo, garlic goat cheese, Old Bay mayo - additional sauces +$1

Fromage Plate
$18.00

Chef's selection of seasonal cheese, water crackers, fruit preserves, dijon mustard, house pickles, local charcuterie

Wedge Salad
$8.50/Half
$17.00/Full

Bibb lettuce wedge, 501 buttermilk ranch, grape tomatoes, local Neuske bacon lardon, crispy buttermilk fried shallots, bleu cheese crumbles (Gluten free by request)

Caesar 501
$7.00/side
$15.00/full

Tossed Romaine, house Caesar dressing , crispy parmesan frico, anchovy-caper tapenade

Gluten Free
Bistro Salad
$15.00

Mixed greens, grape tomato, sliced cucumber, boiled egg, grated cheese, diced tavern ham, diced roasted turkey breast, crouton, red onion - choice of dressing (gluten free by request)

Parisian Salad
$14.00

Mixed spring greens, crumbled goat cheese, candied pepitas, red wine soaked dried patch berries, fresh mixed berries, sliced cucumbers, sweet onion poppyseed vinaigrette (Vegan by request)

VegetarianGluten Free
Soup du Jour
$6.00/cup
$8.00/bowl

Seasonal soup selction (often vegan and gluten free) please ask for details

French Onion Soup
$7.00/cup
$10.00/bowl

A house recipe, caramelized onion in savory beef and brandy stock, crouton, melted house blend alpine cheeses

Sandwiches

All Sandwiches served with Broadripple Artisan Kettle chips, add Fries $1.50, add salad $3

Bacon Swiss Grilled Cheese Melt
$17.00

Thick-cut toasted rye, crispy bacon, roasted mushrooms, caramelized onion jam, melted Swiss and Fontina cheese

Reuben 501
$18.00

Half pound corned beef brisket roasted in house and hand-sliced, thick-cut toasted marble rye, house 1000 island, fontina cheese, red cabbage kraut

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New Delhi Turkey
$16.00

Oven roasted turkey breast, fontina, vadouvan curry mayo, grilled pineapple mango chutney, fresh apple, toasted brioche bun

Harvest Chicken Salad
$15.00

Toasted Brioche, cranberry apple chicken salad, candied pumpkin seeds, shaved red cabbage

French Dip 501
$18.00

Thinly sliced roast beef, house French onion jus, horseradish aioli, melted Swiss and fontina, toasted ciabatta French roll, house kettle chips

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Ham & Apricot
$16.00

House sliced tavern ham, Dillman Farm's apricot preserves, arugula, melted swiss, toasted ciabatta roll

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501 Smash Burger
$18.00

Two griddled 4 oz ground short rib patties, cheddar cheese, black pepper mayo, shredded lettuce, sliced tomato, toasted brioche bun

Veggie Wrap
$16.00

Roasted red pepper hummus, baby lettuce greens, garlic herb vinaigrette, cucumber, avocado, red onion, roasted red pepper, sun-dried tomato wrap

VegetarianVegan
NY Bagel & LOX
$19.00

Real NY everyseed bagel, cured smoked salmon, dill caper, cream cheese, caviar, shaved red onion, sliced cucumber, tomato, served with petite salad

Grilled Chicken Caesar Wrap
$16.00

Grilled diced chicken breast, romaine lettuce, 501 Caesar dressing, parmesan crisps, sun-dried tomato wrap, anchovy caper tapenade

Entrees

Fisher Farm's Bone-In Smoked Pork Chop
$18.00

Smoked and grilled bone-in fisher pork chop, white bean stew, sweet corn madeleine, hot honey

Gluten Free
Blackened Salmon
$18.00

Hand-cut blackened salmon filet, creamy grits, roasted baby carrots, lemon, spiced honey

White Bean Cassoulet
$16.00

Gigande bean and root vegetable stew, kale, sweet corn madeleine, honey ( VEGAN BY REQUEST)

VegetarianGluten Free
Crepe Monsieur
$16.00

Freshly made crepes, Mornay sauce, shaved ham, fontina and Swiss cheese, chive, tomato, kettle chips

Vegetarian
Chicken Pot Pie
$16.00

Creamy chicken and vegetable stew, salt & pepper puff pastry cap - Gluten free by request

Fish & Chips 501
$15.00

Hand batter fresh Atlantic cod filet, crispy fries, house slaw, preserved lemon tartar sauce

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