The Curious Palate

Starters & Soup

• Double Pork Chili

  roasted pork shoulder and hickory-smoked bacon w/ ale, pinquito beans, apricot, an assortment of dried chilies topped w/ cheddar & scallions

  • SmallUSD 11.00
  • LargeUSD 18.00

• Nachos El Curioso

  double pork chili, havarti, aged white cheddar, scallions, guacamole, pickled peppers & onions, pico de gallo, sour cream

  • SmallUSD 14.00
  • LargeUSD 21.00

• Mac 'n' CheeseUSD 9.00

  havarti, cheddar, goat, and blue cheeses, topped w/ breadcrumbs

• Hot Popcorn ShrimpUSD 14.00

  w/ cajun seasoning, ranch dressing and lemon wedge

• Beer Poached Peel & Eat Wild ShrimpUSD 15.00

  Allagash Curieux Ale, harissa, lemon honey butter, bay leaf

• Spicy BroccoliniUSD 12.00

  water chestnuts, candied kumquat, thai chili anchovy sauce

• Crispy Kabocha SquashUSD 11.00

  chimichurri and salsa roja dipping sauce

• Curry Roasted CauliflowerUSD 11.00

  w/ crispy shallots, chili flakes, monterey jack cheese and a cilantro yogurt sauce

• Brussel SproutsUSD 12.00

  bacon, burrata, strawberry shrub reduction

• Spicy Roasted Garlic HummusUSD 12.00

  olive oil, cucumber, tomato, feta, w/ grilled pita bread

• Fat AsparagusUSD 14.00

  farmers' market special. chili rubbed, served w/ a wedge of lemon

• Red Coconut Curry MusselsUSD 12.00

• Spicy Chicken Tortilla Soup

  garnished w/ scallions and avocado

  • SmallUSD 9.00
  • LargeUSD 14.00

• Butternut Squash Soup

  garnished w/ peanuts, dry cranberry and chili oil made w/ our house chicken broth

  • SmallUSD 9.00
  • LargeUSD 14.00

Entrees

• Steak FritesUSD 27.00

  harissa rubbed hanger steak, roasted cauliflower, hand cut fries, scallions, aged monterey jack cheese, garlic aioli

• Chili Rubbed Grilled SwordfishUSD 26.00

  mango pickled pepper salsa, roasted cauliflower, broccolini

• "Kung Pao" Chinese Style Fried ChickenUSD 24.00

  black bean marinated half chicken tossed w/ chilies, peanuts, cilantro and scallions, served w/ choice of side

• Fish 'n' ChipsUSD 24.00

  cod, handcut fries, tossed green salad, house tartar sauce

Leaves & Roots

add grilled chicken $4, steak skewers $6, wild shrimp, spicy grilled swordfish or smoked salmon $6

• Chicken Salad SaladUSD 16.00

  almonds, cranberries, scallions, pesto, and aioli w/ cucumber, red bell peppers, balsamic vinaigrette, mixed greens

• Brooklyner SaladUSD 18.00

  smoked salmon, goat cheese, tomatoes, red onion, cucumbers, balsamic vinaigrette, mixed greens

• Misto Garden SaladUSD 16.00

  cucumbers, apple, red onion, cherry tomatoes, avocado, sherry wine vinaigrette, mixed greens

• Spicy Caesar Salad

  baby romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, torn croutons, monterey jack cheese, roasted jalapeño caesar dressing

  • ChickenUSD 17.00
  • ShrimpUSD 19.00

• Big Curious SaladUSD 16.00

  marinated chickpeas, feta, moroccan olives, red bell peppers, marinated beets, grilled zucchini, mixed greens, balsamic vinaigrette

• Spicy Thai Satay SaladUSD 17.00

  thai-marinated steak or chicken thighs, spicy house-roasted peanut sauce, avocado, red bell peppers, japanese pickles, pickled carrots, scallions, mixed greens, miso dressing

• Chopped SaladUSD 17.00

  spicy sopressata salami or grilled chicken breast, marinated chickpeas, tomatoes, red onion, green olives, torn croutons, cucumber, feta, spicy pickled peppers, romaine & butter lettuce, sherry wine vinaigrette

• Kale & Maple Candied Pecan SaladUSD 16.00

  w/ avocado, butternut squash, farro, blue cheese and a sherry wine vinaigrette

• Fat Asparagus SaladUSD 16.00

  Grilled farmers' market jumbo asparagus, market english peas, burrata, hickory smoked bacon crumble, pickled onion & radish, butter lettuce, sherry vinaigrette. Farmer's market special

Handmade Pastas

• Spicy Drunken NoodlesUSD 19.00

  stir fried mushrooms, leeks, carrots, water chestnuts, onion, basil and thai chili

• Prosciutto, Pea & Pesto PastaUSD 22.00

  torchio pasta, cherry tomato, topped w/ aged monterey jack cheese

• "Classic" Cherry Tomato TagliatelleUSD 19.00

  cherry tomatoes sauteed w/ olive oil, garlic and basil, garnished w/ aged monterey jack cheese

• Spicy Miso Braised Short Rib Ragu TagliatelleUSD 22.00

  Niman Ranch beef, harissa, mushroom, crispy shallots and cilantro

• Bucatini BologneseUSD 20.00

  pork and beef ragu garnished w/ aged monterey jack cheese & basil

• Mushroom TagliatelleUSD 19.00

  mushroom, farro, kale, butternut squash, w/ aged monterey jack cheese

• Seafood Red Coconut CurryUSD 24.00

  swordfish, shrimp, mussels, served over tagliatelle, tomatoes, pickled peppers, water chestnuts, leeks, carrots, peas

Handhelds

served w/ choice of side salad, hand cut fries, kale salad, spicy caesar salad or miso slaw

• Veggie WrapUSD 16.00

  apple, cranberries, roasted almonds, red bell peppers, marinated golden beets, mixed greens, aged white cheddar, tossed in cilantro yogurt in a flour tortilla

• Veggie PaniniUSD 16.00

  havarti, grilled zucchini, tomatoes, spinach, moroccan olives, balsamic vinaigrette pressed on country white

• The FlorentineUSD 16.00

  goat cheese, grilled zucchini, spinach, tomato, avocado, moroccan olives, balsamic vinaigrette on multi-grain

• Farmer Market Tomato BLTUSD 16.00

  hickory-smoked bacon, pickled red onion, butter lettuce, feta, pickles, cilantro yogurt, chimichurri aioli, on country white

• Turkey SandwichUSD 16.00

  sliced turkey, tomato aioli, apple, red onion goat cheese, mixed greens on country white

• Chipotle Chicken WrapUSD 16.00

  havarti cheese, roasted red peppers, cilantro, scallions, mixed greens, chipotle aioli in a flour tortilla

• Chicken Salad SandwichUSD 16.00

  roasted almonds, scallions, cranberries, pesto & aioli, mixed greens on country white

• Chicken Club SandwichUSD 16.00

  grilled breast w/ butter lettuce, tomato, pickled red onion, chicken skin chicharrones & mustard aioli on country white

• Fried Chicken SandwichUSD 16.00

  black bean marinated chicken thigh, butter lettuce, tomato, scallions, pickled radish, aioli, harissa on a brioche bun

• Spicy Thai Satay SandwichUSD 16.00

  thai-marinated steak or chicken thighs, spicy house-roasted peanut sauce, japanese pickles, avocado, scallions on five-grain

• Bánh MiUSD 17.00

  vietnamese street sandwich, choice of braised pork belly, chicken breast, thai-marinated steak or thai-marinated chicken thighs, pickled veggies, cilantro w/ chipotle aioli on a baguette

• Tonkatsu WrapUSD 16.00

  panko fried pork belly or chicken breast w/ miso slaw in a flour tortilla

• BBQ Pulled Pork SandwichUSD 17.00

  w/ miso slaw and BBQ sauce on a brioche bun

• Casablanca Grilled Roast Beef SandwichUSD 18.00

  chimichurri aioli, feta, harissa, butter lettuce, tomato, pickled red onions on a baguette

• Miso Short Rib WrapUSD 18.00

  short ribs simmered in a soy miso broth w/ miso slaw, harissa, red onion and pickles in a flour tortilla

• PastreubenUSD 17.00

  pastrami or turkey, havarti cheese, caramelized onions, mustard aioli on five grain

• Angler WrapUSD 17.00

  panko-fried cod, remoulade, lettuce, tomato, pickled red onions & avocado in a flour tortilla

• The BrooklynerUSD 18.00

  smoked salmon, goat cheese, tomato aioli, red onion, tomato and house pickles on country white

• Grilled Swordfish SandwichUSD 19.00

  pickled radish, grilled onions, salsa roja, lettuce spicy pickled peppers, remoulade on a brioche bun

• Fried Spicy Shrimp Po'BoyUSD 19.00

  lettuce, tomato, pickles, pickled red onion, w/ remoulade on a hoagie roll

• Wasabi Shrimp WrapUSD 19.00

  wild mexican blue shrimp, lettuce, pickled radish, nori, avocado, wasabi aioli, miso dressing, flour tortilla

• PB&JUSD 10.00

  choice of house made strawberry, raspberry, blueberry, apricot or blackberry jam, house peanut butter on country white

Burgers

100% grass fed all natural ground beef, turkey, or veggie patty, on a brioche bun. Served w/ choice of hand cut fries, side salad, kale salad, caesar salad or miso slaw

• The Curious Palate Grass-Fed Beef BurgerUSD 18.00

  havarti cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles, aioli, tomato jam

• Bacon Bleu Grass-Fed Beef BurgerUSD 18.00

  hickory-smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, guacamole, gorgonzola cheese, caramelized onions, aioli

• California Grass-Fed Beef BurgerUSD 18.00

  guacamole, aged white cheddar, tomato, mixed greens, red onion, mustard aioli

• The Acropolis Grass-Fed Beef BurgerUSD 18.00

  hickory-smoked bacon, feta, pickled peppers, pickled red onion, tomato, lettuce, chimichurri aioli, cilantro yogurt sauce

• "Tonkatsu" Grass-Fed Beef BurgerUSD 17.00

  w/ miso slaw and havarti cheese slathered in tonkatsu sauce

• Veggie BurgerUSD 16.00

  havarti cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles, ranch dressing

Fries

• House FriesUSD 7.00

  hand-cut potatoes, house ketchup

• Onion RingsUSD 7.00

Tacos

3 of each

• Spicy Swordfish TacosUSD 14.00

  pickled peppers, radish, and mango salsa, scallions, salsa roja

• Baja Style Fish TacosUSD 14.00

  batter-fried fresh cod, pickled red onion, shredded cabbage, aged monterey jack, cilantro yogurt

• Spicy Satay TacosUSD 12.00

  thai-marinated steak or chicken thighs, japanese pickles, cucumbers, pickled peppers, fried leeks and carrots, harissa

• Squash BlossomUSD 13.00

  goat cheese stuffed & fried blossoms havarti and monterey jack cheese, caramelized onion, w/ red bell peppers, guacamole, sour cream

Kids

for 12 years and under

• PB&J and FriesUSD 6.00

• Grilled Cheese and FriesUSD 6.00

• Chicken Fingers and FriesUSD 8.00

• Cheeseburger and FriesUSD 8.00

• Fish and ChipsUSD 9.00

• Cheese Quesadillas and FriesUSD 6.00

• Handmade Pasta with Butter & CheeseUSD 5.00

  • W/ Meat & Tomato SauceUSD 8.00

• Farmers' Market Fruit SaladUSD 6.00

• House Made Ice Cream

  • per scoopUSD 4.00