Heated Patio Dining
Large Indoor Tables
Dinner Nightly 5pm-9pm
Fridays & Saturdays Until 10pm
RESERVE A TABLE
Lunch Noon-4pm Daily
Cocktails
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Bourbon Bee
Westside Water is a locally-distilled small-batch bourbon. Served with fresh lemon juice, California honey, and a splash of ginger juice over ice.
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Chocolate Martini
Our vodka is infused for a minimum of two weeks with Mutari cacao nibs. We add a few drops of vanilla syrup, and the magic is all for you! Available for dine-in only, not available for pick-up.
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Chocolate Mezcal Martini
Family-owned Banhez Mezcal is made the traditional way. the more we learn about this distillery, the more we like it.
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Chocolate-Raspberry Rum
We infuse our locally-blended gold rum with organic raspberries, and Mutari cacao nibs. Served quite chilled with a splash of vanilla syrup and organic raspberries
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Classic Martini
Made with a splash of Dolin dry vermouth & 3 olives. Please specify Gin or Vodka.
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Coco-Choco Martini
White coconut rum, infused with Mutari cacao nibs. Sweet and flavorful. Served chilled up in a martini glass.
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Espresso Martini
We infuse organic espresso beans from Alta Coffee Roasters in our locally-made vodka for at least two months, and then add a mini-splash of vanilla syrup to make this a well-balanced cocktail. You choose it with or without a splash of cream.
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Fresh Lime Margarita
Fresh-squeezed lime juice, Arette Blanco tequila, a splash of our house made orange liqueur, and a squirt of agave syrup. Served on the rocks.
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Gin and Tonic
Choose from our cucumber infused gin or classic house gin, or upgrade to locally distilled Venus #1 GIn. We add a splash of fresh lime, and top it off with premium with Q tonic water.
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Mai Tai
So popular in the 1970s among beachcombers, the Mai Tai is a bomb boasting 4 ounces of alcohol. Golden rum, curacao, and a splash of passion fruit juice are topped off with a shot of dark rum to make this drink unforgettable.
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Manhattan
Rye whiskey with a shot of vermouth and a splash of bitters. And a big organic Bordeaux cherry. Very old fashioned. Optional upgrade to Fog’s End Monterey Rye.
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Mint Mojito
Fresh mint blended with sugar, a splash of lime, sparkling water, and a double shot of premium white rum!
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Moscow Mule
Made with fresh lime, ginger juice, and a splash of agave syrup. This is made from basic ingredients, and you taste it! Choose our house vodka, or upgrade to Venus Special Release.
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Passion Fruit Margarita
Fresh squeezed lime juice, Arette Blanco tequila, passion fruit juice, and a squirt of agave syrup make this our most popular cocktail.
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Pineapple-Chipotle Margarita
We infuse our tequila with these flavorful smoky chipotles for over a month. Adding caramelized pineapple makes this fresh-lime margarita balanced and flavorful.
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Strawberry Cosmo
Made with a triple-shot of vodka, house-made strawberry syrup and a splash of fresh lime. Choice of our house vodka or Venus Special Release Vodka, distilled in Santa Cruz.
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Whiskey, Neat or Up
Venus Bourbon, Monterey Distillery Rye. or James Pepper Rye. (Venus Single Malt unavailable)
Hot Cocktails
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Blanca Loca
Machetazo Mezcal Cupreato, white hot chocolate and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
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Bourbon Carmela
Locally-made Westside Water Bourbon, with Valrhona Dulcey caramelized chocolate.
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Fuego Loco
Hot with chocolate, with cinnamon, chipotle, and a double shot of Silver tequila 4 Generaciones.
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Hot Apple Pirate
Hot spiced apple cider and gold rum in a mug.
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Hot Spiced Rum
Infused with fresh vanilla pods, cardamon seeds, cinnamon bark, and a spoonful of our house-candied orange (from our tree).
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Hot Toddy
Lemon, honey, ginger and rum.
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Irish Coffee
Locally roasted Alta Organic Espresso, with a shot of locally distilled Westside Water Bourbon. Topped with rich whipped cream. Delicious!
Appetizers/Small Plates
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Antipasto Platter
A sampler platter of pestos, cheeses and roasted &pickled vegetables. Fun to share. Served with our house-made focaccia. (can be made GF by upgrading to GF mini-loaf, or omitting bread)
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Artichoke & Cheese Pot
A sizzling pot of melted Asiago and ricotta cheeses, with sliced artichoke hearts and a splash of white wine. Served with Baguette from “Adorable French Bakery”
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Brussels Sprouts
Organic Brussels sprouts from Rodoni farms. Roasted with Tellicherry black pepper and smoked sea salt. Served with sesame dipping sauce. (GF)
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Focaccia Basket
Our house made focaccia is made with organic flour. Served with either unsalted butter, or Olive oil and balsamic vinegar for dipping.
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Gluten-Free Mini Loaf
Light, and yet rich and delicious, this fragrant mini-loaf was developed for us by the folks at Red House Bakery, and now we make it here for you. Served with butter.
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Marinara and Pesto Pot
Served with our house-made focaccia, for dipping.
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Portobello Mushroom Dripping with Gorgonzola
A roasted portobello mushroom sitting on a wedge of flaky butter pastry, and topped with melted gorgonzola cheese. Drizzled with balsamic reduction and sprayed with white truffle-olive oil. Can you say no?
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Roast Chicken Skillet Appetizer
Mary’s free-range chicken breast smothered in our house-made barbecue sauce. Served in an iron skillet with our house-made focaccia.
Salads and Soups
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Caesar Salad
Chopped organic romaine lettuce, tossed in our vegetarian caesar dressing. Topped with toasted walnuts and pecorino Romano.
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Chicken Soup
Mary’s chicken with organic vegetables and potatoes. Served with organic sourdough bread from Companion Bakery.
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Greek Salad
Organic romaine lettuce, house-marinated organic cucumbers, kalamata olives, feta, organic tomatoes, pickled red onion and our lemon-XV olive oil dressing.
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House Salad
Organic baby greens, tomatoes and house-pickled cucumbers. with our balsamic vinaigrette.
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Mediterranean Salad
Sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, kalamata olives, Romano cheese, and roasted pistachios. With our lemon dressing on the side.
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Shiitake Soup
Organic shiitake mushrooms, spinach and onions make up this miso-based, vegan soup. Served with organic sourdough bread from Companion Bakery.
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Spinach Mushroom Salad
Organic baby spinach, topped with Roasted Portobello Mushroom, Romano cheese, and white truffle oil. Served with balsamic vinaigrette.
Main Courses
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Chicken Parmesan & Salad
Roasted Mary’s boneless chicken breast, with organic marinara, fior di latte, and pecorino Romano. Sizzling golden. Includes our house salad (gf) Salad upgrades available.
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Chicken Pie & Salad
Light, flaky crust; no soupy filling. Mary’s Chicken with organic potatoes and vegetables. Our chicken gravy on the side. (not “pot pie”) Served with our House Salad. Upgrades available.
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Hand-Rolled Fettuccine
A generous portion of hand-rolled fettuccine topped with Romano cheese, Served with your choice of our house-made sauce.: Organic Marinara, Bolognese (pork), or Classic Pesto.
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Jumbo Shrimp
Roasted jumbo shrimp with seasonal organic vegetables, chipotle rice & black beans. Sauce options: slightly spicy bbq sauce, sweet sesame-ginger, or very spicy diablo sauce
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Mo’le Plate
Traditional Mexican dish. Choice of Rich Oaxaqueño, Spicy Poblano, or rich and spicy Amarillo made with cumin and saffron. Made with Mary’s free-range boneless chicken breast. Sub jumbo shrimp for $3 extra. Includes House Salad and a slice of our cheesy polenta pie. (gf) (nuts) Salad upgrades available.
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Mo’le Trio
Mo’le is a traditional Mexican dish. Mo’le “Trio”, Served in a 3 compartment cast iron tray with all 3 sauces. Rich Oaxaqueño, Spicy-Chocolaty Poblano & our complex and spicy Amarillo sauce. Made with Mary’s free-range boneless chicken breast. Sub jumbo shrimp available for $3. Includes House Salad and a slice of our cheesy polenta pie.…
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Orange-Braised Pork
Our roast free-range pork, slow roasted and simmered in our own dark chocolate barbecue sauce. Topped with our house-candied oranges. Slightly spicy. Served with green salad and your choice of roasted plantains, or potato pie. (GF) Salad upgrades available.
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Polenta Plate
Baked here with corn, onions, eggs, asiago, provolone and Romano cheeses. Served with organic marinara and artichoke cream sauce. (other options available too) Includes our spinach mushroom salad with truffle oil dressing. (V) (GF)
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Rosettes & Salad
Hand-rolled pasta, stuffed with ricotta and Romano Cheeses. Served with your choice of our house-made sauce.: Organic Marinara, Artichoke Cream, Bolognese (pork), or Classic Pesto. Served with our House Salad. Salad upgrades available.
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Rosettes for Two
Hand-rolled pasta, stuffed with ricotta and Romano Cheeses. Served with your choice of our house-made sauce.: Organic Marinara, Artichoke Cream, Bolognese (pork), or Classic Pesto.
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Sesame-Ginger Salmon
A slab of Canadian King Salmon, roasted until golden. Topped with a slightly sweet, very gingery glaze, candied ginger and sesame seeds. Served with our Potato Gateaux and House Salad. (GF) Salad upgrades available.
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Today’s Quiche & Salad
Ask your server for today’s quiche flavors. Baked in our flaky, buttery crust. Served with Mediterranean salad. (v)
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Vegan Mo’le Dinner
Roasted organic seasonal vegetable, smothered in our spicy Amarillo Mo’le sauce.(vg) (gf) (nuts). Served with chipotle rice and our house salad. Salad upgrades available.
Desserts
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Big Warm Cupcake (gf)
Chocolate cupcake served warm and drenched in bittersweet chocolate ganache. Decorated with rich whipped cream. (gf)
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Canoli
A crispy pastry tube, filled with sweetened ricotta, our house-candied oranges, and bittersweet chocolate bits. Our home-spun version of the Sicilian classic!
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Cherry Chocolate Mousse Cake
Organic cherries, dark chocolate cake and rich chocolate mousse, covered in bittersweet ganache. (gf)
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Chocolate Cream Pie
Rich custard filling made with Columbian bittersweet chocolate. Our crust is made with grated almonds and chocolate. (gf)
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Chocolate Ecstasy Sundae
A scoop of our Darkest Chocolate gelato sitting in a pool of bittersweet ganache. Topped with a slice of our dark chocolate Ecstasy cake, and rich whipped cream. (gf)
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Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake
Dark chocolate cake, baked strawberry compote, rich whipped cream, and fresh organic strawberries from Groundswell Farms. (GF)
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Coconut Cheesecake
Made with fresh cream, and coconut milk in our {gf) almond flour crust. Topped with dark chocolate and shredded coconut.
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Coconut Cream Pie
Classic coconut custard filling in our almond (gf) crust.
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Dessert Orgy
A sampler platter of sweets to share.
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Dulce de Leche Torte
Triple-layer dark chocolate cake with two layers of rich, caramelized Valrhona white chocolate cream and a touch of rum. It’s like a light caramel chantilly. A very special dessert!
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Ecstasy Cake
Strong, dark chocolate cake, served with a side of whipped cream. For vegans, no whip makes it a vegan dessert! (GF)
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Gelato
Rich, dense, Italian-style gelato. A little less sweet, and lots more flavor! Darkest Chocolate, Mint Chip, True Vanilla, Espresso, Coconut-Almond-Crunch, Salted Caramel
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Hot Fudge Sundae
True vanilla gelato, sitting in a pool of ganache. Topped with rich whipped cream and more ganache. Served with a lady finger.
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Sin Cake
Our flourless Sin Cake is made with ground organic almonds from Anderson Ranch. Drizzled with dark chocolate ganache. Served warm with a dollop of whipped cream. Or try it ala mode! (Available for dine-in only) (GF)
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The Titanic
Espresso gelato sinking in a sea of espresso. (for here only, no to-go) (gf)
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Tiramisu
Served cake-style; using ladyfingers, mascarpone, espresso, and a touch of rum. Topped with lots of chocolate, and sitting in a pool of espresso syrup.
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Vanilla-Passion-Fruit Cheesecake
White chocolate-vanilla cheesecake glazed with passion fruit curd. This cheesecake is smooth and just sweet enough to enjoy the vanilla flavor. The crust is made with grated almonds. (gf)
Truffles (gf)
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Bittersweet Truffle
Dark chocolate shell filled with dark chocolate mousse and rolled in cocoa.
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Coconut Truffle
Coconut white chocolate mousse, covered in dark chocolate and topped with shredded coconut.
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Dark Rose Truffle
Dark chocolate-rose mousse, in a dark chocolate shell.
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Dozen Truffles
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Fresh Mint Truffle
White chocolate mint mousse, made with fresh mint leaves. In a dark chocolate-mint shell.
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Hazelnut Truffle
Hazelnut milk chocolate mousse, in a hazelnut milk chocolate shell. Topped with chopped hazelnuts.
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Mocha Truffle
Milk chocolate coffee mousse, in a milk chocolate shell.
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Salted Caramel Truffle
Valrhona caramelized white chocolate mousse, in a caramelized chocolate shell. Topped with salt crystals.
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White Rose Truffle
White chocolate rose-flavored mousse, covered in white chocolate.
Hot Chocolates
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Belga
Extremely rich & flavorful hazelnut chocolate from Belgium.
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Bianca
Fragrant, top quality white chocolate. Rich, thick and sweet.
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Carmela
Caramelized white chocolate from Valrhona, steamed with organic milk. A rich and decadent drink!
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Coca
Rich, dark hot cocoa made with fragrant coconut milk.
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Frida
Classic Mexican dark cocoa with cinnamon.
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Fuego
Hot ‘n’ spicy dark cocoa, organic cinnamon, and chipotle.
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Lena
Very creamy and smooth milk chocolate. Great for kids
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Pantoufle
Named for the invisible pet kangaroo in the movie Chocolat, Dark chocolate, milk chocolate and cardamon make this drink fragrant and complex.
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Sofia
Strong, full bodied, dark Italian hot cocoa for chocolate lovers
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Tres Chiles
Dark chocolate, milk chocolate and cacao, join with mild anchio, guajillo and chipotle chiles and a dash of smoked salt to make this one of our most complex hot chocolates. Only slightly spicy.
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Vianne
Named for the Chocolatier in the movie Chocolate, this one is made with dark cocoa, ginger juice, honey & cardamon.
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Victoria
Columbian 70% bittersweet chocolate with extra cacao to make this drink a full-bodied chocolate experience.
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Zenu
Extra-strong Colombian chocolate. Rich, & fragrant. Made with water.
Coffee and other Hot Drinks
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Americano
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Cappuccino
We use whole organic milk and organic coffee for our espresso drinks.
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Hot Cider
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Hot Tea
Choose from several options: Earl Grey, Oolong, Jasmin, Darjeeling, English Breakfast, Cinnamon Spice, Tropical Green, Camomile Herbal or Mint Herbal.
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Latte
We use whole organic milk and organic coffee for our espresso drinks.
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Organic Espresso
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Our Chai
We make our chai from scratch here, using spices, ginger juice and honey. It can be made with non-dairy milks only.
Sparkling Wines
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Birichino 2016 Sparkling Chenin Blanc
Honeyed, saline, savory and immensely persistent, the 2016 Chenin was the product of an early September pick at a very modest sugar level, suitable for sparkling wine. Fermentation with indigenous yeast took place in stainless, and élevage sur lie continued through the spring in stainless and neutral French oak barrels before tirage bottling in the…
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Prosecco Extra-Dry
From Italo Cesco Winery in Northern Italy. This delicious sparkling wine sparkling comes from vineyards in Treviso.
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Sparkling Rose’ Brut
Gruet pale rose’ brut: never sweet, always sparkles.
White Wines & Rose’
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Chardonnay
Storrs Winery, Santa Cruz. A Central Coast classic!
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Gruner Veltliner
Medium bodied and pale greenish-straw colored, this dry white wine has the citrusy flavors of lime, lemon zest and grapefruit, with savory notes of white pepper.
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Sauvignon Blanc
Husch Vineyards, Mendocino. Lively and tart. Enjoy the long dry finish with hints of melon. Not sweet.
California Red Wines
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Barbera
This 2016 vintage California Barbera is a full-bodied, fruit-forward, strong and balanced delicious surprise. When produced in central Italy, Barbera can be an almost overly tannic wine. It has been produced there for nearly 800 years. But this wine made by Baby Rattlesnake Vineyards in the Sierra Foothills is very smooth.
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Bargetto Merlot
This 2016 vintage merlot offers more complexity and lingering finish compared to many other Merlots. That is why we selected it.
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Birichino Pinot Noir
The clearest of raspberry reds, this full mouth-feel 2020 vintage Pinot Noir is leggy and smooth; it satisfies and offers delightful complexity.
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Cabernet Sauvignon, Reserve
2019 Line Shack Winery, San Antonio Valley If you love drinking a jammy complex cab with balanced tannic structure, that doesn’t bite you back, this is an excellent choice.
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Lineshack Syrah
A long-time favorite here at Chocolate. This 2018 vintage is a rich, full-bodied, smooth and very pleasing wine at a reasonable price!
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Mercury Rising
2019 Cinnabar Winery, Paso Robles, CA. This wine has been one of our most popular, since we opened in 1999.
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Old Vine Zinfandel
2020 Integrity Winery , Lodi CA. Classic full-bodied zin with a pronounced cherry flavor, and lingering peppery finish. 15.6% alc.
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Old Vine ZInfandel
2020 Integrity Winery, Lodi CA. Rich berry, full-bodied, subtle tannins. alc 15.6%
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Petite Syrah, Lineshack Winery
2019 San Antonio Valley, Monterey, CA. Lineshack Petite Syrah is rich & bold, with balanced-not; overbearing tannins. Smooth, berry flavor and a touch of spice.
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Pinot Noir
2019 Alfaro Family Winery, Santa Cruz, CA. Alfaro Family Small Lots Heirloom Clones is more full-bodied than many Pinot Noirs. Darker, with a balanced tannic structure, it was aged 8 months in neutral French oak. 13.5%
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Soquel Vineyards Zin Bottle
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Tannat 2012
Cambiata Cellars, Santa Lucia mtns, Monterey, CA. This 10 year-old vintage by Cambiata cellars is not to be missed! Tannat is a traditional Basque grape. The wine offers a firm tannic structure and dark blackberry flavor with earthy notes of leather and licorice. Well-balanced and full-strength.
Italian Wines
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Amarone
2010 Tezza, Valpantena, Veneto, Italy …alc % 16.5 Very full bodied because the grapes are partially dried before the wine is made. It is the pinnacle of smooth Italian richness. At our all-staff tasting, it was named the wine possessing the most full spectrum of desired characteristics. Considered by many to be the finest and…
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Barbaresco
2017 Stefano Farina, Diano d’Alba, Italy Made from Nebbiolo grapes, this Barbaresco is richer and smoother than it’s big cousin Barolo often is.
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Montepulciano d’Abruzzo
2020 Cantina Zaccagnini, Italy. Ruby red with violet nuances, a fruity bouquet reminiscent of plum. This is a bold, old fashioned Italian wine, made with 100% Montepulciano.
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Nero D’Avola
2014 Casa di Grazia, Sicilyblackberries, blueberries and a hint of licorice characterize this delicious medium-bodied Sicilian wine.
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Ripasso Della Valpolicella
2018 Tezza Winery, Valpantena, Italy. Ripasso wine is re-fermented on the dregs of the dried grapes used to produce Amarone. Ripe fruit, jam and cherries. warm and elegant body. This wine offers the opportunity to try the flavor of Amarone, spending less.
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Sangiovese
2017 Podere San Cristoforo, Tuscan Coast, Italy Deep red with hints of dark cherry, a firm yet balanced tannic structure. Sangiovese grapes are a key component of Chianti Classico. But this wine is so much more smooth!
Port, Madeira and Cordials
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5 Year Old Madeira (G)
Michael Broadbent. Madeira Island. Portugal.Dark gold color, sweet & nutty; this rich Madeirahas an attractive fruitiness and aged citrus acidity
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Artichoke Liqueur
We made this traditional Italian-style liqueur with fresh artichokes from Rodoni Farms. It is sweet with a pronounced artichoke flavor.
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LBV Port (G)
Grahams Late Bottled Vintage Port 2015Wine Enthusiast: 92 pts. While the wine has sweetness on the outside, there is a drier core that gives it sophistication and immediate drinkability. Aged in oak casks…alc. 19.5%.
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Limoncello
Our own home-grown lemons make this traditional Italian chilled liqueur just right! Served icy chilled!
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Mezcal Liqueur
We infuse Banhez Family Distillery Mezcal, with cinnamon sticks, tamarind, liquerice other mild spices. Sweetened with a dash of agave syrup, this is a delicious house-made cordial.
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Nocino (“no-chee’-no”)
We made this traditional Italian after-dinner liqueur with our own freshly-picked walnuts. This “digestivo” is often used to settle the stomach after a rich meal. It is sweet with hints of black licorice, cinnamon and clove.
Local Beers
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Black Lager
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Shimmer
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Uncle Dave’s IPA
Soft Drinks
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Ginger Honey Lemonade
Fresh lemon juice, California honey, and ginger juice with sparkling water. Very refreshing!
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Glass of Milk
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Italian Soda
Sparkling water over ice. With a shot of your choice of syrup: Blackberry, Vanilla, Lime, Passion Fruit, Mandarin, Coconut, Peach, Hazelnut, Cherry, Mint, Strawberry, Almond.
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Organic Apple Juice
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Q Cola
Q Kola is made with agave and a delicate mix of carefully selected spices including vanilla, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg. It is the perfect balance of tang, spice, sweet and savory.
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Reed’s Ginger Brew
Whole Cakes, Pies & Desserts
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Truffle Dozen Giftbox
A dozen chocolate-mousse filled truffles of your choice. Packed in a display-window giftbox, with a ribbon.
Items
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Chococard
Our giftcard is for use here at the restaurant. We will mail it to the address of your choice, with a gift note, if you like.