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SANDWICHES
Deli Subs
- The Paisan
capicola, sopressata, casalingo, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, hot giardiniera, oil & vinegar
$10.00 - The Salvatore
genoa salami, capicola, mortadella, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, oil & vinegar
$9.00 - The Spacone
prosciutto di parma, sopressata, fresh mozzarella, lettuce, tomato, roasted red pepper, hot giardiniera, oil & vinegar
$10.00 - The Americano
house-roasted sliced turkey breast, swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickle, mayo, mustard
$9.00 - The Menza Menz
corned beef, pastrami, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle chips, mayo, house-made caraway mustard
$10.00 - The Junior
thin-sliced, house-roasted top round roast beef, fresh mozzarella, arugula, tomato, caramelized onion, roasted red pepper, house-made pesto
$10.00 - The Banjo Ham
sliced smoked ham, havarti cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo, mustard
$9.00 - The Giardino
roasted red peppers, artichokes, arugula, muffaletta spread, fresh mozzarella
$9.00 - The Porchetta di Forza
house-roasted, thin-sliced pork loin and belly, asiago cheese, arugula, tomato, hot giardiniera, bacon apricot marmalade
$10.00 - Build Your Own Sub
Build your own sub sandwich from our array of sliced deli meats and cheeses
$10.00 - Kid's Sandwich
A four inch sub with your little one's choice of deli meat, cheese and toppings.
$5.00 - The Sebastian Maniscalco
prosciutto di parma, burrata mozzarella, arugula, sliced tomato, pesto, balsamic glaze, and hot giardiniera on Turano french bread
$13.00 - Special: The Chandler Bing
thin-sliced rare roast beef, havarti cheese, fresh spinach, roasted red pepper, fried onion horseradish sauce on Turano french bread
$10.00
Hot Sandwiches
- The Italian Beef
house-roasted top round roast beef and au jus on Turano french bread, your choice of provolone cheese, hot or sweet peppers
$12.00 - The Italian Sausage
Hot or mild Italian sausage made in-house, topped with your choice of hot or sweet peppers, provolone cheese, and marinara sauce, served on a Turano french roll
$10.00 - The Italian Beef & Sausage Combo
Hot or mild Italian sausage and thin-sliced Italian beef, your choice of provolone cheese, hot or sweet peppers
$13.00 - The Meatball
hand-rolled beef and pork meatballs in house-made marinara on Turano french bread. add provolone cheese, sauteed sweet peppers, or hot giardiniera for no extra charge!
$11.00 - The Turkey Dip
house-roasted turkey breast, dipped in turkey au jus, on fresh-baked Turano french bread. Topped with your choice of provolone cheese, hot or sweet peppers.
$11.00 - The Doc J
thin-sliced steak, seared and topped with sauteed onions and bell peppers on a Turano french roll
$15.00 - The Vito
all-natural chicken breast, breaded and fried golden brown, house-made marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese
$12.00 - The Vincent Vega
single or double quarter pound smashburger, topped with melted american cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, ketchup, and mustard on a Turano brioche bun. Add paprika fries for an extra charge.
$9.00 - The Josephine
grilled chicken breast, fresh mozzarella cheese, green leaf lettuce, sliced tomato, avocado crema, chipotle mayo on brioche bun.
$13.00 - Special: The John Dutton
Sliced grilled chicken breast in buffalo sauce, leaf lettuce, diced tomato, red onion, shredded cheddar, chipotle ranch dressing on a griddled flour tortilla. Served with paprike fries.
$15.00
Panini
- Social Club
house-roasted, all-natural sliced turkey breast, mozzarella cheese, bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomato, mayo on turano focaccia
$12.00 - Chucky's Cheese
mozzarella, american, havarti on toasted Turano focaccia
$9.00 - Moe Greene
vine-ripened tomatoes, fresh basil, fresh mozzarella cheese on toasted Turano focaccia
$9.00 - Pizzaolo
genoa salami, pepperoni, mozzarella, caramelized onions, marinara sauce, on pressed Turano focaccia
$11.00 - Pollo Nostro Panino
grilled chicken breast, goat cheese, sliced granny smith apples, arugula, tomato on pressed Turano focaccia
$12.00
SALADS AND SOUPS
Salads
- Seasonal Chimichurri Steak Salad
Chimichurri-marinated steak, mixed greens, cherry tomato. red onion, avocado, fresh blueberries, blue cheese crumbles, crispy shoestring potato topper and champagne vinaigrette dressing.
$18.00 - The Jimmy The Greek
romaine lettuce, arugula, sheep's milk feta cheese, kalamata olives, pepperoncini, house-made herbed croutons, lemon & herb vinaigrette
$14.00 - The Butcher's Chopped Salad
romaine, genoa salami, pepperoni, provolone, mozzarella, cucumber, tomato, bacon, choice of balsamic or red wine vinaigrette
$16.00 - We Got the Beet
arugula, roasted beets, goat cheese crumbles, sliced granny smith apples, candied walnuts, red wine reduction dressing
$14.00 - The Pollo Nostro
green leaf and romaine lettuce, grilled chicken breast, aged fontinella, cucumber, tomato, red onion, hard-boiled eggs, house-made champagne vinaigrette
$16.00 - Build Your Own Salad
Build your own custom salad by choosing from any of the ingredients on our existing salad menu. Start with a green, add your toppings, choose a cheese (optional), and add a protein for an extra charge.
$15.00
Soup
SIDES
Deli Salads
- Roasted Potato Salad
roasted russet potatoes, chopped bell peppers, green and red onion, house-made dressing with sour cream, mayo and mustard
$4.00 - Giardiniera Pasta Salad
campanelle pasta, bell peppers, green onion, chopped celery, fresh parsley, hot giardiniera dressing
$5.00 - Caprese Salad
vine-ripened grape tomatoes, fresh ciliegine mozzarella, chopped fresh basil, balsamic glaze
$4.00 - Antipasto Salad
assortment of sliced meats and cheeses, cherry tomatoes, red onion, celery, fresh oregano, dressed in olive oil
$5.00 - Olive Medley
assortment of imported olives, sliced bell peppers, red onion, celery, dressed in olive oil
$5.00 - Sun-Dried Tomato & Bacon Chicken Salad
All-natural pasture-raised chicken with sun-dried tomatoes, smoked bacon, green onion, red onion, celery, mayonnaise
$8.00 - Tuna Salad
Chunk white tuna salad with chopped red onion, celery, mayo, and lemon zest.
$6.00OUT OF STOCK
Chips
Kitchen Sides
BEVERAGES
Iced Tea
Water
Soda
Juice
DINNER SPECIALS
SWEETS
House-Made & Artisan Confections
- Cannoli
House-made cannoli with sweet ricotta filling
$4.00 - Mini Cannoli
House-made miniature cannoli with sweet ricotta filling
$2.00 - Orlando Tiramisu
coffee and cocoa flavored ladyfinger cake from Orlando Imports. Individually-packed 6 oz portions.
$5.00 - Cinnamon Cheese Sticks
Mascarpone cheese in a puff pastry stuffed with cinnamon and topped with powdered sugar. Sold in packs of 5.
$7.00
Cookies
- Assorted Italian Cookies
Fresh-baked Italian cookies from Il Giardino del Dolce Bakery on Harlem Avenue in Chicago. Sold by the pound.
$13.00 - Vanilla Pizzelle
traditional vanilla-flavored waffle cookies from Pizzelle di Nonna
$5.00 - Almond Biscotti
traditional almond-flavored Italian twice-baked biscuits. Dip 'em in your espresso!
$6.00 - Dark Chocolate Pirouline
Dark chocolate filled wafer cookie sticks from Pirouline
$7.00 - Balocco Vanilla Wafers
imported Italian vanilla-flavored wafer cookies from Balocco
$4.00 - Balocco Chocolate Wafers
imported Italian chocolate-flavored wafer cookies from Balocco
$4.00
Homer's Ice Cream
GROCERIES
Bread
Cheese
- Alpha Morning Sun with Black Truffle
Combination of gruyere and cheddar with black truffle. Slightly buttery, nutty with a sweet, pleasant black truffle finish from Burnett's Dairy in Grantsburg, WI.
$11.00OUT OF STOCK - Belgioioso Shredded Parmesan$4.00
- Cheddar in Blue
Two classic cheeses come together to form a unique flavor profile with the combination of aged cheddar and blue cheese. From the Great American Cheese Private Collection.
$14.00 - Cheddar with Bacon
Creamy, slightly tangy, slightly smoky cheddar studded with salty bacon. From Blaser's Creamery in Comstock, WI.
$10.00OUT OF STOCK - Chellino Scamorza$8.00
- Cottonwood River Reserve Cheddar
Raw milk, aged two years for intense flavor, nice crystal development. From the Jason Wiebe Dairy in Durham, KS. A staff favorite!
$13.00OUT OF STOCK - Cranberry Jalapeno Jack$10.00
- Creamy Sexy Blue$14.00OUT OF STOCK
- Creamy Sexy Mushroom$14.00
- Havarti with Dill$9.00
- Horseradish & Chive Havarti$10.00
- Lioni Burrata$12.00
- Lioni Ciligiene Fresh Mozzarella
Fresh "pearl-sized" mozzarella from Lioni Latticini in Brooklyn, NY.
$8.00 - Lioni Ovoline Fresh Mozzarella
Fresh "egg-sized" mozzarella from Lioni Latticini in Brooklyn, NY
$8.00 - Locatelli Romano Wedge
Locatelli Pecorino Romano cheese, pre-cut in 7 oz. shrink-wrapped wedge.
$9.00 - Morel & Leek Monterey Jack$9.00
- Terrific Trio$14.00
- Three Pepper Marble Cheddar
Young cheddar, dotted with jalapeno, chipotle and habanero peppers. From Shullsburg Creamery in Shullsburg, WI.
$10.00 - Tomato Basil Gouda$13.00
- Raclette$12.00
- Great Year Gruyere$15.00OUT OF STOCK
- Ellsworth Cheddar Cheese Curds$7.00OUT OF STOCK
Retail Meats
- BBQ Beef Jerky
House-made beef jerky made with Slagel Farm eye of round. Snacktastic!
$5.00OUT OF STOCK - Volpi Chianti Salame$8.00
- Red Bear Holy Cow Dry Beef Salami$12.00
- Red Bear Red Square Dry Salami$12.00
- Red Bear Old Kiev
Ukrainian-style dried salami from local artisan salumi house Red Bear Provisions.
$11.00 - Tempesta Nduja
Spicy spreadable salami from Tempesta Artisan Salumi in Chicago, IL.
$10.00 - Tempesta Nostrano$10.00
- Tempesta Finocchiona$10.00
- Slagel Farm Beef Snack Sticks
All beef snack sticks from our friends in Fairbury at Slagel Family Farm.
$9.00 - Slagel Farm Turkey Jalapeno Snack Sticks
Spicy turkey jalapeno and cheese snack sticks from our friends in Fairbury at Slagel Family Farm.
$9.00 - Slagel Farm BBQ Turkey Snack Sticks
Sweet BBQ turkey snack sticks from our friends in Fairbury at Slagel Family Farm.
$9.00
Crackers & Breadsticks
- Olive Oil & Sea Salt Crackers$8.00
- Gourmet Sea Salt Crackers
Gourmet sea salt crackers from Terrapin Ridge Farms.
$6.00 - Fine Basil & Olive Oil Crackers$7.00
- Fine Chili & Olive Oil Crackers$7.00
- Asturi Bruschettini Classico$5.00
- Coleen's Olive Oil & Sea Salt Breadsticks$8.00
- Coleen's Gruyere & Garlic Breadsticks$8.00
- Coleen's Three Cheese Breadsticks$8.00
Fresh Pasta
- Tortello Bucatini
Fresh locally-made pasta from Tortello Pastificio on Division Street in Wicker Park. Sold in 12 oz packages.
$12.00 - Tortello Rigatoni
Fresh locally-made pasta from Tortello Pastificio on Division Street in Wicker Park. Sold in 12 oz packages.
$12.00 - Tortello Spaghetti
Fresh locally-made pasta from Tortello Pastificio on Division Street in Wicker Park. Sold in 12 oz packages.
$12.00 - Tortello Trottole
Fresh locally-made pasta from Tortello Pastificio on Division Street in Wicker Park. Sold in 12 oz packages.
$12.00
Dried Pasta
- Mancini Capellini
Dried semolina pasta imported from Italy from Mancini Pastificio.
$9.00 - Mancini Mezze
Dried semolina pasta imported from Italy from Mancini Pastificio.
$9.00 - Mancini Penne
Dried semolina pasta imported from Italy from Mancini Pastificio.
$9.00 - Mancini Lumache Rigate
Dried semolina pasta imported from Italy from Mancini Pastificio.
$9.00 - Giuseppe Cocco Pappardelle$6.00
- Giuseppe Cocco Orecchiette$6.00
- Giuseppe Cocco Radiatori$6.00
- Caponi Gluten Free Maccheroni$8.00
Frozen Pasta
- Cheese Ravioli
Sixteen ounce package of frozen cheese-filled ravioli pasta
$8.00 - Potato Gnocchi
Sixteen ounce package of frozen potato gnocchi pasta
$9.00 - Cheese Tortellini
Sixteen ounce package of frozen cheese-filled tortellini pasta
$8.00 - Portobello Mushroom Ravioli
Sixteen ounce package of frozen portobello mushroom-filled ravioli pasta
$9.00 - Ricotta Stuffed Gnocchi
Sixteen ounce package of frozen ricotta cheese-stuffed gnocchi pasta
$9.00 - Butternut Squash Ravioli
Sixteen ounce package of frozen butternut squash-filled ravioli pasta
$9.00 - Meat Ravioli
Sixteen ounce package of frozen ground beef-filled ravioli pasta
$9.00 - Spinach Ravioli
Sixteen ounce package of frozen spinach-filled ravioli pasta
$9.00 - Spinach Stuffed Gnocchi
Sixteen ounce package of frozen spinach-stuffed gnocchi pasta
$10.00 - Gluten Free Four Cheese Ravioli$8.00
- Gluten Free Potato Gnocchi$8.00
Breakfast
- Farm Fresh Eggs
Farm fresh extra large eggs gathered at Slagel Family Farm in Fairbury, IL
$9.00OUT OF STOCK - Farmhouse Butter$6.00
- Honey Sage Breakfast Links 8 Pack
Traditional honey sage breakfast sausage links. Sold in vacuum-packed frozen packs of 8 links.
$11.00 - Maple Blueberry Breakfast Patties
House-made pork breakfast sausage with maple syrup and blueberries. Sold in vacuum-sealed freezer packs of 6.
$12.00 - Sausage & Egg Calzone 2 Pack
house-made calzone stuffed with scrambled eggs, mozzarella cheese and Italian sausage
$12.00OUT OF STOCK - Chorizo & Egg Calzone 2 Pack
house-made calzone stuffed with our butchers own chorizo sausage, fluffy scrambled eggs and melted cheese
$14.00OUT OF STOCK
Sauces, Marinades & Condiments
- Soul & Smoke BBQ Sauce
Classic Kansas City style sauce from local BBQ joint Soul & Smoke in Evanston!
$11.00 - Hoff & Pepper Barbecue Sauce$12.00
- Hardcore Carnivore Burnt Ends Sauce
Sweet and spicy finishing sauce for your brisket burnt ends from Hardcore Carnivore in Austin, TX.
$14.00 - Nordic Creamery Garlic And Basil Butter
All-natural organic butter from Nordic Creamery, infused with dried basil and garlic
$7.00 - Acetomodena Balsamic Vinegar$12.00OUT OF STOCK
- Mike's Hot Honey
New York wildflower honey infused with Brazilian chiles. Sweet heat!
$12.00 - Caplansky's Old Fashioned Mustard$9.00
- Caplansky's Ballpark Mustard$9.00
- Caplansky's Horseradish Mustard$9.00
- Hot Pepper Peach Bourbon Sauce
All-natural barbecue glaze made with hot peppers, peach and bourbon from Terrapin Ridge Farms
$9.00 - Hot Pepper Bacon Jam$7.00
- Blueberry Bourbon Pecan Jam
All-natural blueberry jam infused with pecan and bourbon from Terrapin Ridge Farms
$8.00 - Smokey Maple Bacon Mustard$8.00
- Hatch Chile Bacon Ranch Dip$8.00
- Onion Blossom Horseradish Dip$8.00
- Pesto Aioli$8.00
- Buffalo Ranch Aioli$8.00
- Truffle Hot Sauce$8.00
- Sriracha Aioli$8.00
- Bang Bang Sauce$8.00
Rubs, Spices, Seasonings
- Maldon Sea Salt$9.00
- Soul & Smoke BBQ Rub$9.00
- Second City Prime Rub$19.00
- Hardcore Carnivore Black
best-selling beef seasoning rub featuring activated charcoal from Hardcore Carnivore in Austin, Texas.
$14.00OUT OF STOCK - Hardcore Carnivore Red
versatile paprika-based barbecue seasoning rub from Hardcore Carnivore in Austin, Texas.
$14.00 - Hardcore Carnivore Jalapeno Salt
Spicy jalapeno-infused seasoning salt from Hardcore Carnivore in Austin, TX.
$14.00 - Hardcore Carnivore Cajun
Spicy Cajun-style seasoning rub from Hardcore Carnivore in Austin, TX.
$14.00 - Livia's Seasoning Salt
All-purpose salt, pepper, garlic rub from Livia's Seasoning Salt
$10.00 - Meat Church Gospel
all-purpose seasoning from Meat Church BBQ in Waxahatchie, TX
$12.00 - Meat Church Holy Cow
barbecue dry rub formulated for beef cuts like brisket and tri-tip from Meat Church BBQ in Waxahatchie, TX
$12.00 - Meat Church Holy Voodoo
cajun-style dry rub from Meat Church BBQ in Waxahatchie, TX. Great on poultry!
$12.00 - Meat Church Holy Gospel$12.00
- Meat Church Honey Hog
sweet meets meat with Meat Church BBQ's Honey Hog barbecue dry rub out of Waxahatchie, TX
$12.00 - Meat Church Honey Hog Hot
sweet and spicy version of Meat Church's Honey Hog barbecue dry rub. Bring's the heat!
$12.00 - Meat Church Texas Sugar
Meat Church's new brown sugar-based Texas-style barbecue rub
$12.00
BBQ Supplies
- Nature Glo Lump Charcoal$34.00
- Hardcore Carnivore Peach Paper
Hardcore Carnivore branded butcher paper for wrapping up your smoked meats!
$30.00 - Chigger Creek Apple Chunks$9.00
- Chigger Creek Cherry Chunks$9.00
- Chigger Creek Hickory Chunks$9.00
- Chigger Creek Apple Chips$7.00
- Chigger Creek Cherry Chips$7.00
- Chigger Creek Hickory Chips$7.00OUT OF STOCK
Olive Oil
Bottled Peppers, Pickles & Olives Etc
- Forza Mild Giardiniera$6.00
- Forza Hot Giardiniera$6.00
- Spicy Calabrian Peppers$7.00
- Three Little Pigs Cornichons$8.00
- SuckerPunch Bread 'n' Better Pickle Chips$9.00
- SuckerPunch Dill Pickle Spears$8.00
- Partanna Whole Castelvetrano Olives$9.00
- La Bella San Marzano Tomatoes
La Bella San Marzano peeled plum tomatoes 28 oz can
$5.00 - Strianese San Marzano Tomatoes$6.00
KITCHEN
Pizzas & Calzones
- Cheese Pizza
Take and bake fresh-made 12" cheese pizza
$10.00 - Pepperoni Pizza
Take and bake fresh-made 12" pepperoni pizza
$13.00 - Sausage Pizza
Take and bake fresh-made 12" sausage pizza
$13.00 - Prosciutto, Pepper, Pesto Flatbread Pizza
Take and bake pizza with prosciutto di parma, asiago cheese, arugula, roasted red peppers and house-made pesto atop an Imported Italian flatbread
$17.00 - Caprese Flatbread Pizza
Take and bake fresh-made caprese pizza on imported Italian flatbread
$14.00 - Sausage Calzone 2 Pack
House-made calzone stuffed with Italian sausage, mozzarella cheese, and Mama's marinara sauce
$12.00 - Pepperoni Calzone 2 Pack
House-made calzone stuffed with sliced pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, and Mama's marinara
$12.00 - Short Rib Calzone 2 Pack
house-made calzone stuffed with braised short rib and mozzarella cheese
$16.00 - Sausage & Egg Calzone 2 Pack
house-made calzone stuffed with scrambled eggs, mozzarella cheese and Italian sausage
$12.00OUT OF STOCK - Chorizo & Egg Calzone 2 Pack
house-made calzone stuffed with our butchers own chorizo sausage, fluffy scrambled eggs and melted cheese
$14.00OUT OF STOCK
Pasta Sauces
- Marinara Sauce - Large
Quart container of Mama Minelli's traditional recipe marinara sauce.
$11.00 - Marinara Sauce - Small
Pint container of Mama Minelli's traditional recipe marinara sauce.
$7.00 - Bolognese Sauce
Quart container of slow-cooked, savory ground beef and pork meat sauce with carrots and celery.
$18.00 - Vodka Sauce
Pint container of our creamy house-recipe vodka sauce made gluten-free without thickeners.
$8.00 - 5 Meatball Sauce
Mama Minelli's marinara sauce with five of her famous beef and pork meatballs. Sold in quarts.
$20.00 - Alfredo Sauce
Pint container of creamy house-made alfredo sauce for your favorite fettuccine.
$9.00
Entrees
- Meat Lasagna 2 Pack
Layes of seasoned ground beef and Mama Minelli's marinara, fresh herbed ricotta, parmesan, and mozzarella cheeses for heat and serve at home.
$16.00 - Smoked BBQ Pork Shoulder
A full two pounds of smoked and pulled pork shoulder, seasoned with our house-recipe dry rub and lightly sauced in Hoff & Pepper BBQ.
$28.00 - Chicken Parmesan 2 Pack
all-natural chicken breast, lightly breaded and fried golden brown, topped with Mama Minelli's recipe marinara sauce, mozzarella and parmesan cheeses
$18.00 - Chicken Pot Pie
creamy scratch-made pot pie filled with shredded chicken breast, fresh corn, carrots, peas and potatoes under a flaky crust
$19.00
Sides
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta
fresh brussels sprouts roasted with cubed pancetta and topped with romano cheese and balsamic glaze
$12.00 - Garlic Cheddar Twice Baked Potato 2 Pack
creamy garlic twice baked potatoes topped with cheddar cheese and chives
$11.00 - Short Rib Empanadas 6 Pack
Braised beef short rib folded into a flaky puff pastry. A holiday favorite back for the long haul, just pop in the oven and serve. Sold in packs of six.
$24.00 - Spinach & Cheese Empanadas 6 Pack
Fresh spinach and four cheeses folded into a flaky puff pastry. A holiday favorite back for the long haul, just pop in the oven and serve. Sold in packs of six.
$24.00 - Arancini 2 Pack
House-made Italian arborio rice balls, dusted in breadcrumbs and flash fried. Your choice of varieties: seasoned ground beef with marinara sauce, or veggie with house-made pesto. Sold in packs of two. Heat and serve at home. Deliziosa!
$12.00 - Pork Belly Mac & Cheese Croquette 2 Pack
House-made croquettes with smoked pork belly and our famous four cheese macaroni.
$8.00
Soups
- Short Rib Chili
House-made chili using braised short rib, ground beef, bell and poblano peppers, onions, beans and a variety of spices. Sold by the quart.
$22.00 - Cream of Mushroom
one quart of house-made cream of mushroom soup
$14.00 - Pasta Fagioli
One quart house-made pasta fagioli soup with Italian sausage
$14.00 - Butternut Squash Soup
One quart of house-made butternut squash soup for heat and serve at home
$15.00