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615 N. Grand Blvd.
Saint Louis, MO 63103
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Soups

Served with roasted garlic butter baguette

Italian Wedding

Chicken stock, Mini beef meatballs, Fresh spinach, Orzo pasta, Shaved parmesan, Flat-leaf parsley
  • Cup $4.00
  • Bowl $7.00

Feature of the Day

Chef Samantha Pretto creates inspired soups from scratch
  • Cup $4.00
  • Bowl $7.00

Salads

Served with roasted garlic butter baguette

Caesar

$10.00
Crisp romaine, Classic Caesar dressing, Garlic croutons, Shaved stravecchio parmesan

Greek

$11.00
Crisp romaine, Feta crumbles, Chopped olives, Tomato, Cucumber, Red onion, Greek vinaigrette, Side of house-made tzatziki and toasted pita

Roasted Turkey Cobb

$13.00
Roasted turkey, Bacon, Tomato, Avocado, Egg, Cheddar, Blue cheese, Mixed greens and romaine, Herbed buttermilk dressing

Salad Additions

Smoked Salmon

$7.00

Cold Smoked Shrimp

$6.00

Turkey

$4.00

Roasted Chicken

$4.00

Applewood Smoked Bacon

$4.00

Shared Plates

Pretzels

$8.00
House-made pretzel, Tomato fontina cheese sauce

Hummus Duo (Smoked Paprika | White Bean)

$10.00
Chickpeas, Tahini, Garlic, Smoked sweet paprika, Chili oil, Roasted red peppers - (Gluten Free); Cannellini beans, Roasted garlic and shallots, Shallot vinaigrette, Smoked sea salt

Roasted Leek Dip

$10.00
Roasted leeks, Cream cheese, Smoked gouda, Naan bread
gluten-free

Chicken & Artichoke Dip

$10.00
Herb roasted chicken, Artichokes, Black pepper parmesan cream, Shaved parmesan, Naan bread
gluten-free

Smoked Salmon Carpaccio

$15.00
Smoked salmon, Capers, Shallots, Lemon-dill creme fraiche, Micro-planed hard-boiled egg, Toasted bagel slices
gluten-free

Chef's Artisan Mix Board

Cured meats, Artisan cheeses, Olives, Fruits, Pickles, Candied nuts, Crostini, Fruit compote, Stone ground mustard
gluten-free
  • for 2 $14.00
  • for 4 $26.00

Flatbreads

Steak & Mushroom

$14.00
Seared tenderloin, Roasted mushroom, Shallot jam, Fontina, Red wine reduction

Hot Braised Chicken

$13.00
Spicy braised chicken, Hot sauce, Parmesan, Herbed buttermilk dressing

Roasted Tomato & Pestoli

$12.00
Roasted heirloom cherry tomatoes, Smoked mozzarella, Pestoli

Sandwiches

Served with Billy Goat Chips

Shrimp Roll

$13.00
Cold smoked shrimp, Aioli, Green onion, Tomato, Shaved romaine, Ciabatta roll

Artisan Grilled Cheese

$12.00
Smoked mozzarella, Smoked gouda, English white cheddar, Grilled sourdough, Caramelized shallot jam

Italian Beef

$13.00
Confit of beef, Smoked mozzarella, Roasted garlic bread, Au jus, Pickled peppers

The Sammy

$13.00
House-roasted turkey, Molasses-peppered bacon, White cheddar, Mixed Greens, Tomato, Stone-ground mustard aioli, Baguette, House-made pickles

B.L.T.S.

$14.00
Smoked salmon, Applewood smoked bacon, Greens, Tomato, Ciabatta, Avocado creme fraiche

Sandwich Additions

Tomato

$1.50

Applewood smoked bacon

$4.00

Entrees

Served with cup of Italian wedding soup or house salad

Petite Beef Tenderloin

$25.00
Seared petite beef tenderloin, Roasted fingerling potatoes, Mushroom duxelle maitre'd butter, Creamed spinach
gluten-free

Roasted Salmon

$24.00
Lemon roasted salmon filet, Roasted tomato and dill couscous, Lemon oil

Shrimp & "Grits"

$22.00
Herb-marinated sauteed shrimp, Creamy English white cheddar polenta, Blistered heirloom cherry tomatoes, Chili oil
gluten-free

Shrimp Pasta Primevera

$21.00
Fresh pasta, Marinated shrimp, Olive oil, Roasted Garlic, Seasonal vegetables

Chicken Florentine

$19.00
Chicken meatball, Bocconcini mozzarella, Zucchini noodles, Spicy tomato sauce, Shaved parmesan

Baked Gnocchi Pomodoro

$17.00
Roasted Garlic gnocchi, Pomodoro sauce, Fresh mozzarella

Lamb Kabob

$22.00
Coriander braised lamb, Couscous, Pickled shallot salad, Chopped olives, Cucumber ribbons, Naan bread, Tzatziki sauce

Chimichurri Beef Bowl

$18.00
Confit of beef, Basmati rice with herbs and sweet peppers, Roasted broccoli, Chimichurri
gluten-free

Quinoa Veggie Bowl

$16.00
Toasted quinoa, Roasted garlic oil, Carrot and zucchini noodles, Sauteed seasonal vegetables
gluten-free

White

2013 Juan Gil DRY Muscat, Jumilla, Spain

In 2000, I visited this estate in the high desert just 60 miles inland from the Med. The region makes almost exclusively red wines. The Gil Family wanted to make a white. They planted an experimental vineyard with 30 different white varieties to see what would be best suited to their climate. We sampled these experiments and were amazed at how well Muscat adapted to the desert. 15 years later, the Gils have two large vineyards of Muscat and produce this wildly aromatic, but dry, white from a grape usually used for dessert wines. It's so much fun to see this experiment bear such wonderful fruit.
  • Gl $7.00
  • Btl $28.00

2008 Schloss Schonborn Kabinett Est. Riesling, Mosel, Germany

This off dry Riesling has several extra years of bottle age which have de-emphasized the sweetness and added fascinating layers of complexity. Principally from the famed Hattenheimer Pfaffenberg Vineyard in the Mosel. The vineyards here essentially climb up slate cliffs and are among the most difficult to farm in the world of wine.
  • Gl $11.00
  • Btl $40.00

2013 Albert Bichot St Veran, Burgundy, France

CHARDONNAY!!! St Veran is one of the great value plays in White Burgundy. It is 100% Chardonnay planted in limestone soils in the Southern part of Burgundy. St Veran is next to the more famous Pouilly Fuisse but prices remain far behind its more trendy neighbor. This is a very fine example of the French Chardonnay model. It is not heavy, but crisp and refreshing with lovely fruit and minimal oak influence
  • Gl $11.00
  • Btl $40.00

2013 Cataldi Madonna Pecorino d'Abruzzo, Abruzzo, Italy

The Italians refer to Abruzzo as "Il Forno:" The Oven. This is the hot, dry Adriatic side of the central massif to the East of Rome. Luigi Cataldi Madonna is a philosophy professor and one of the most highly regarded winemakers in the region. This fascinating white wine has a wonderful top note of fresh lime that broadens and deepens to honeyed richness on the finish. A wine that starts with a high note and ends with beautiful bass.
  • Gl $12.00
  • Btl $44.00

2013 Tommasi Arthemis Fiano, Puglia, Italy

When traveling in Viareggio, a small beach town on the Tuscan coast, my wife and I came across a restaurant next to a small canal. As a fishing boat came chugging in from the sea, the owner of the restaurant came out the side door with a huge tray in hand. The boat stopped. The man filled his tray with a huge pile of fresh fish, and ran back inside. Needless to say we stopped there for lunch, a big platter of very lightly fried everything that had been on that fishing boat. The owner insisted we try a Fiano as the perfect seafood wine. Fiano simply tastes of sunshine. It is a little more full bodied than most Italian whites. Delicious.
  • Gl $10.00
  • Btl $6.00

2013 Three Brooms Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand

The Blind River subsection of Marlborough is in the Southeastern extreme of the region. It is here, the coldest part of the region, that Three Brooms is grown. This is an unusual single vineyard Sauvignon Blanc from an extreme site. Tangy, zingy lemon, grapefruit, and orange flavors with only a hint of the herbaceousness that can dominate lesser New Zealand Savvies.
  • Gl $10.00
  • Btl $36.00

2013 Errazuriz Chardonnay Wild Ferment, Aconcagua, Chile.

Aconcagua is the tallest mountain in the Western Hemisphere at almost 23,000 feet. The lower reaches of the mountain on the Chilean side of the border have become one of the most compelling places in South America to grow grapes. This gorgeous, full bodied Chardonnay is fermented with wild yeasts and aged entirely in high quality French oak barrels. It competes very well with the best that California has to offer. The wine has been awarded a very high 95 point rating from wine critic James Suckling. I don't know exactly what that means, but the wine sure is tasty.
  • Gl $14.00
  • Btl $15.00

Red/Rose

2014 Bonny Doon Vin Gris de Cigare, DRY Rosé, California

No one describes a wine better than the irrepressible Randall Graham of Bonny Doon. His thoughts on Vin Gris: "This wine is perhaps the most emblematic of the great sea change that has occurred at Bonny Doon Vineyard since the sell-off/draw-down of the Ginormous Doonamath. This wine is a true Vin Gris, which is to say, made from bespoke grapes (not a by-product of red wine production), harvested at the appropriate ripeness level for its style, and receiving but minimal skin contact. The essential principle here is that less is truly more. The wine does not overwhelm one with 'fruitybombasticity'; its charms are seductively subtle. Nose of alpine strawberry, with a beautiful crispness and a great sleek and savory texture on the palate."
  • Gl $9.00
  • Btl $32.00

2013 Jean Marc Burgaud Beaujolais Villages, France

Not Nouveau! This tangy red tastes like biting into a just ripe raspberry; spicy, light, and delicious. Jean Marc Burgaud owns some of the most spectacular vines in Morgon and produces some of the most sought after wines from that Beaujolias Cru, but his little Villages is a delight as well.
  • Gl $10.00
  • Btl $36.00

2013 Domaine Laporte Cabernet Franc, Loire, France

We love us some Loire valley Cabernet Franc. There is always this fascinating tension between the deep rich Cabernet fruit and Franc's tendency to green tobacco and herbal tones. Franc is used as a blender in Bordeaux to add aromatic complexity to the more stern and dense Cabernet Sauvignon. In the Loire it stands on its own. This version is an easy introduction, with great dark fruit, soft textures, and that subtle influence of the herbaceous that makes Franc unique.
  • Gl $11.00
  • Btl $40.00

2013 Honoro Vera Garnacha, Calatayud, Spain

Calatayud may be the single best place in the world to drink well for cheap cheap. It is an isolated, mountainous region between Madrid and Barcelona that is dotted with small, family owned Garnacha vineyards. These ancient stony vineyards produce wonderful Garnacha (Grenache in France, the stuff with which they make Chateauneuf) but at a fraction of the price that this quality demands elsewhere. This is one of the most delicious little wines you will ever taste for the price.
  • Gl $7.00
  • Btl $24.00

2011 Chateau Mayne Vieil "Cuvee Alienor", Fronsac, Bordeaux, France

This delightful Bordeaux is a cuvee of 100% Merlot from the oldest vines on the property. It is aged in new, one, and two year old barrels. This Bordeaux is purchased direct from the Chateau. There are no brokers, negociants, or middlemen between the Estate and Pinnacle. It is the best way to find high quality Bordeaux at a very reasonable price. We love finding these little-known gems and bringing them to The Dark Room.
  • Gl $11.00
  • Btl $40.00

2013 Loring Pinot Noir, Santa Rita Hills, California

Brian Loring's Pinot Noirs are among the most decadent in the world. They are not for the shy, the faint of heart, or the Burgundy snob, being boisterous, packed with red and black fruits, and utterly delicious. This Santa Rita Hills bottling is a "push down wine". It contains barrels that aren't quite good enough to make the cut for his single-vineyard wines. But all the grapes for this bottling come from Cargasacchi and Clos Pepe vineyards. These two sites are among the most sought after by Pinotphiles in the Santa Rita Hills. Amazing value as this is made from grapes meant for wines at twice the price.
  • Gl $15.00
  • Btl $56.00

2012 Tommasi Ripasso, Veneto, Italy

Ripasso is a very traditional method of production in which the grape skins leftover from the making of Amarone delle Valpolicella are reused in the fermentation vats of regular Valpolicella. This infuses the less expensive Valpo with some of the richness, exotic spice, and dark chocolate pruney goodness of Amarone. Tommasi's blend of roughly 70% Corvina, 25% Rondinella, and 5% Corvinone is a fascinating interplay of brisk acids and red fruits combined with the brooding warmth of the Amarone style.
  • Gl $14.00
  • Btl $52.00

2010 Benegas Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Mendoza, Argentina

Tiburcio Benegas, one of the founding fathers of wine in Argentina, began making wine in Mendoza in the 1830s. His grandson, also Tiburcio, planted the first vineyard in the Upper Mendoza Riverbanks region in the 1890s. The Benegas Estate stands on the site of that original planting and even includes some of the original own rooted Cabernet Franc vines. This Estate Cabernet is a very powerful, full bodied Cab with firm tannins and a rich oaky top note.
  • Gl $11.00
  • Btl $40.00

2013 Santa Tresa Cerasuolo di Vittoria, Sicily, Italy

The Cerasuolo di Vittoria region was awarded the coveted DOCG designation by the Italian government in 2005, the first DOCG in Sicily. This wine is a blend of the indigenous varieties Frappato and Nero d'Avola. It is aged in concrete vats to emphasize its fruitiness. Enjoy its joyful pop of fresh red fruit, medium body, and subtle spiciness. Like most Italian reds, it will taste even better with a nibble of cheese or a flatbread.
  • Gl $10.00
  • Btl $36.00

2012 Ramey Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, California

David Ramey has made some of the greatest red wines in Napa history, including the legendary 1994 Dominus. He started his own winery in the early noughties and continues to be one of the rock stars of California wine. This is a great example of why people love Napa Cab. It is very full, velvety, and rich with deep black fruit and silky textures.
  • Gl $22.00
  • Btl $48.00

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White Wine

2013 Paolo Scavino Sorriso, Piemonte, Italy

$30.00
Crisp and refreshing blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay from one of the top producers in Italy.

2012 Alban Viognier, Central Coast, California

$46.00
John Alban planted the first Viognier in California back in the early 80s. A true pioneer, John's Viognier is a super lush, ripe, thick peach and floral bomb.

2013 Ojai Sauvignon Blanc, "Mcginlay Vyd" Santa Ynez, California

$43.00
This is my personal favorite Sauvignon Blanc from California. Adam Tolmach farms this Sauvignon at yields around 2 tons per acre. That is ridiculously low for California SB, where 6+ tons is the norm. Amazing concentration.

2013 Domaine Delaunay Sauvignon Touraine, Loire, France

$28.00
A hand harvested, tasty little Loire Sauvignon. Gooseberries and fresh cut herbs.

2011 Carlisle "The Derivative",Sonoma, California

$59.00
One of the acknowledged masters of ancient vineyards in California, Mike Officer crafts this "genius wine" from Old Semillon, Muscadelle, and Palomino planted from 1886 to 1920. Utterly unique, rare, and beguiling.

2010 Domaine St Romain Rousette de Savoie, "Altesse cru Marestal", France

$52.00
Please try this. It is amazing even though it is intimidating for some to pronounce. Like a slightly funky White Burgundy, this is super complex and interesting. Take a walk on the wild side and just point at the menu!

2011 Patrick Baudoin Anjou Blanc "Effusion", Loire, France

$66.00
This incredibly concentrated and funky Chenin Blanc is a fascinating wine to spend an evening with. Super complex and thought provoking. For wine geeks!

2011 Weins Prum Riesling Wehlener Sonnenheur Kabinett, Mosel, Germany

$40.00
Glorious off dry Riesling from the most famous vineyard in the Mosel. Wehlener Sonnenheur literally translates as "The Sundial Vineyard from the town of Wehlen" and yes, there is a big sundial in the middle of the vineyard.

2013 Broglia Gavi di Gavi "La Meirana", Piemonte, Italy

$42.00
Pinot Grigio wishes it were this good. Zingy green apple and a firm mineral core.

2012 Solitude Chardonnay, Carneros, California

$50.00
A powerful, full bodied, lush style of California Chardonnay that hits all the notes we've come to expect from big Cali Chards. Ripe peach, pear, and melon with a hint of vanillin sweetness.

2011 Dublere Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru Les Chenevottes, Burgundy, France

$105.00
The archetype of Chardonnay. This is powerful and full bodied with stone fruits, strong minerality, and that subtle, toasty, nutty richness that only great Burgundy can produce.

2011 Bruno Clair Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru, Burgundy, France

$250.00
The Grand Cru are considered the best vineyards in France. This is simply epic Chardonnay.

Red Wine

2011 Las Claras Heritage, Ribera del Duero, Spain

$42.00
A bold and powerful Ribera with Cabernet weight and dark powerful fruit tinged with Tempranillo's loamy earth tones.

2012 Jean Marc Burgaud Morgon Cote du Py, Beaujolais, France

$37.00
Real Bojo. Not the nouveau stuff. From steep, stony hillside vineyards comes this amazing old vine Gamay. Try this if you love Pinot Noir. There are 10 "cru" Beaujolais, which make the best wines in the region. Morgon is considered one of the top 2 and Cote du Py is one of the best sites in Morgon. So, top producer, top site, top village.

2012 JL Chave Crozes Hermitage Silene, N. Rhone, France

$46.00
With over 600 years of experience making Syrah in the Rhone Valley, the Chave family know what they are about. Cracked pepper, red plums, smoked meat. Winter wine.

2012 Argiano N/C, Montalcino, Italy

$32.00
The great Brunello producer Argiano, loosens its tie and crafts a fun, funky blend of Sangiovese, Cab, Syrah, and Merlot.

2011 Johann Michel Cornas, N Rhone, France

$92.00
The steep cliffs along the Western side of the Rhone River grow some of the most profound Syrah in the world. This wine is a classic example of Cornas with deep smoky blackberry fruit, hints of cured meats and white pepper.

2013 Bedrock Old Vine Zin, Sonoma, California

$49.00
A blend of vineyards planted between 1886 and 1940. The winemaker, Morgan Petersen, is the son of the great Zin guru Joel Peterson of Ravenswood. He knows where all the great old vineyards are hiding.

2012 Siduri Pinot Noir Sebastiano Vineyard, Santa Rita Hills, California

$79.00
The Santa Rita Hills are a unique valley that runs due east, inland from the Pacific. Pinots from this area are full bodied but possess amazing acidity. Sebastiano is a new site that is making amazing Pinot.

2012 Leroux Bourgogne Rouge, Burgundy, France

$55.00
Benjamin Leroux is the winemaker for the famed Comtes Armand in Pommard. He makes miniscule amounts of wine under his own name. A budding star.

2012 Brusquieres Chateauneuf-du-Pape, S. Rhone, France

$69.00
The French have an organoleptic term for the aromas one detects when walking along a Provencale road in the summertime. They call this wonderful bouquet of wild herbs, wildflowers, and warmth "Garrigue". A good Chateauneuf should combine this exotic mélange of scents with rich red fruits and silky textures. This one delivers it all.

2012 Slingshot Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, California

$35.00
A great intro to the Napa style. Blackcurrant and dark cherry bomb with a hint of black tea and herbs.

2012 Alaya Tintorera, Almansa, Spain

$70.00
Black, Inky, an absolute powerhouse of a red. Tintorera is a grape native to this region that is a cross between Garnacha and Alicante. It is a rare "tinturier" grape with both red skin and red juice. The biggest wine on the list: The Beast.

2010 Lucien LeMoine Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Haut Doix, Burgundy, France

$195.00
The essence of Burgundy is intensity without weight. A perfect example is this LeMoine Red Burg. Intense but ethereal. A top producer from a great site, in what may prove to be the best vintage for Burgundy in our lifetimes. The Beauty.

2010 Chateau Montelena Estate Cabernet, Napa, California

$195.00
One of the benchmark Napa Cabs. Rich, powerful, structured, with powerful tannins that give it a potential 30+ year lifespan.

Bubbles

2011 Kila Cava, Penedes, Spain

Cava is usually the best way to drink methode champenoise style bubbles for every day dollars. This is a smaller producer growing grapes on the steep slopes above the valley where the big boys churn out millions of cases of Codorniu and Freixenet. The lower yielding hillside sites give this wine more body and richness than one usually finds in inexpensive Cava.
  • Gl $9.00
  • Btl $32.00

Manciat Cremant de Bourgogne, Burgundy, France

$29.00
Chardonnay from the Macon, made into a delicious, dry bubbles. Festive, fun, and easy going.

Domaine Baumard Brut Turquoise, Loire, France

$34.00
Fabulous sparkling wine made from Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc in the Savennieres region of the Loire valley. Floral, effervescent and sexy.

Pierre Gerbais NV Extra Brut, Champagne, France

$60.00
The Gerbais Champagne house owns vineyards in the Cote des Bars. This southerly segment of Champagne shares many characteristics with Chablis. A beautiful Champagne laced with the strong minerality of Chablis.

Le Mesnil Brut Blanc de Blanc, Champagne, France

$65.00
The most famous vineyards in Champagne are in the commune of Le Mesnil. Producers like Krug charge hundreds of dollars for a bottle for Le Mesnil. This local co-op, uses this famous fruit, and makes a great glass of bubble at a killer price.

Godme Blanc de Noirs NV Grand Cru, Champagne, France

$85.00
Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier from 100% Grand Cru sites. This is a white Champagne made from red grapes, giving it a deeper, richer style.

Gonet Medeville Rose, Champagne, France

$90.00
The Respide Medeville family also own property in Sauternes and Bordeaux. They make one of the best value Roses in Champagne.

Jose Dhondt Blanc de Blancs Mes Vieilles Vignes, Champagne, France

$115.00
Also a 100% Grand Cru, this is all Chardonnay. It is rare to find a dry Champagne with this much boisterous and vivacious fruit character.

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Beer

Budweiser (12oz)

$4.00

Schlafly Pale Ale (12oz)

$5.00

Schlafly Oatmeal Stout (12oz)

$5.00

Perennial Aria (750ml)

$9.00

Four Hands Single Speed (12oz)

$5.00

Four Hands Divided Sky Rye IPA (12oz)

$5.00

UCBC Zwickel (16oz)

$6.00

UCBC STLIPA (16oz)

$6.00

UCBC Schnickelfritz (16oz)

$6.00

After Dinner Drinks

Journeyman Rye Whiskey, Michigan

$9.00

Koval "Four Grain" Single Barrel Whiskey, Chicago

$10.00

Compass Box "Asyla" Blended Scotch Whiskey, Scotland

$8.00

Sibona Amaro, Italy

$8.00

Byrrh Grand Quinquina, Franc

$8.00

Dolin Dry Vermouth, France

$6.00

Dolin Rouge Vermouth, France

$6.00

The Bitter Truth Apricot Liqueur, Germany

$10.00

The Bitter Truth Elderflower Liqueur, Germany

$8.00

A.E. Dor "VS Selection" Cognac, France

$11.00

Castarède "Sèlection" Armagnec, France

$11.00

Quinta do Noval Tawny Port, Portugal

$7.00

Niepoort 20yr Tawny Port, Portugal

$16.00

Henriques Finest Medium Rich 5yr Madeira, Portugal

$10.00

Quinta do Noval Ruby Port, Portugal

$7.00

Quinta do Noval LBV Single Vineyard 2008, Portugal

$10.00

Alvear Oloroso Asuncion NV Sherry, Spain

$11.00

Alvear Fino Sherry, Spain

$8.00

Non-alc Drinks

Excel Golden Ginger

$2.50

Sparkling Life Lemon-Lime

$2.50

Rummy Grapefruit Soda

$2.50

Lucky Club Cola

$2.50

Guilt Free Lucky Club Cola

$2.50
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