February 2023 Menu
*Menu subject to change based on season and availability. The menu below is just a sample. Please call ahead if you would like to know our latest offerings.
To Share
APPALACHIAN LUNCHABLE* 19
Benne Seed Bacon, Pickled Shrimp, Castelvetrano Olives, Pimento Cheese, Smoked S Rillette, Cheshire Salami, Benton’s Country Ham, Pickled Vegetables, Crackers
BEEF TENDERLOIN TIPS* GF, NF, DF 19
Zaatar Seasoned Beef, Chili-Soaked Carrots, Charred Caulilini, Green Beans, Benne Seeds, Cauliflower Puree, Pickled Peppers
ARTISAN CHEESE BOARD V 19
Affinee Blue Cheese, Thomasville Tomme, Kenny’s Awe Brie, Tea Rose Chèvre, Sea Salt Crackers, Spiced Nuts, Fig & Almond Cake, Grapes, Seasonal Jam
SMOKED TROUT CAKES NF 17
Comeback Sauce, Pickled Vegetables, Dancing Bear Baby Kale, Preserved Lemons, Trout Roe, Creme Fraiche
VEAL PICATTA & PASTA NF 18
Crispy Veal Sweetbreads, Benton’s Bacon, Preserved Lemon, Crispy Capers, Mossy Creek Mushrooms, Italian Apron Pasta
DANCING BEAR TASTE OF WINTER V 18
Marinated Beets, Charred Brie, Toasted Pistachios, Grilled Radicchio, Cauliflower-Raisin Relish, Blood Orange Supremes, Parsnip Puree, Smoky Honey-Bourbon Gastrique, House Focaccia
PORK BELLY BURNT ENDS* GF, NF 19
Smoked & Braised Cheshire Pork Belly, Celeriac Puree, “Kilt” Cabbage, Special Growers Chives
CREOLE MUSSELS* NF 18
Steamed PEI Mussels, House-Made Tasso, Holy Trinity, Gumbo File, Creme Fraiche, Grilled Focaccia
FREEDOM RUN FARM LAMB RIBS GF, DF 17
Kentucky Heritage Lamb Ribs, Gochujang-Honey Glaze, Root Vegetable Slaw, Cilantro, Toasted Peanuts
To Start
CHARRED CAESAR SALAD GF, NF 14
Honey Gem Lettuce, Fresh Parmesan, Cornbread Crumble, Dried Heirloom Tomatoes
GREEN GODDESS SALAD V, NF, GF 12
Artisan Lettuce, Cucumber, Heirloom Tomatoes, Pickled Red Onion, Cornbread Croutons, Shaved Radish, Spring Herb Dressing
PARSNIP, ALMOND, & APPLE SOUP GF 12
Crisp Apples, Chive oil, Marcona Almonds
POACHED PEAR SALAD GF 14
Muscadine Poached Pears, Rosemary Pistachios, Crumbled Blue Cheese, Banyul’s-Sorghum Vinaigrette, Charred Red Grapes
The Mains
TRUFFLED FILET MIGNON* GF, NF 49
8oz. Angus Filet of Beef, Roasted Yukon Potatoes, Charred Romanesco, Mushroom Duxelles, Truffled Hollandaise, Braised Cipollini Onion, Port-Rosemary Reduction
LOCAL BISTRO BURGER* 25
Simpson Farms Grass Fed Angus Beef, Sesame Seed Bun, Benton’s Bacon, Sharp Cheddar, Garlic Aioli, Smoked Onion & Tomato Jam, Hydro Bibb Lettuce
NORTH CAROLINA RAINBOW TROUT AND GRITS* NF, GF 33
Cornmeal Dusted Trout, Creamy Grits, Conecuh Sausage, Gulf Shrimp & Crawfish, Preserved Tomatoes
GRAINS AND GREENS VEG 26
Grilled Delicata Squash, Zavel Farms Kale, Farro Verde, Romesco, Buckwheat Groats, Dried Fruits, Cashews, Mossy Creek Mushrooms, Cider Gastrique
SWEET TEA BRINED PORK CHOP NF 39
12 oz. Cheshire Pork Chop, Green Tomato & Jalapeno Jam, Charred Baby Carrots & Green Beans, Tasso Spoonbread, Red-Eye Gravy Reduction, Fermented Red Pepper Emulsion
APPALACHIAN BOUILLABAISSE NF, DF 34
Gulf Shrimp, Black Bass, Mussels, Smoked Trout, Scallop, Red Pepper Rouille, Focaccia, Smoky Tomato Broth, Chow Chow
CONFIT DUCK CASSOULET GF, NF 38
Anson Mills Sea Island Peas, Peruvian Lima Beans, Benton’s Country Ham, Sauteed Zavel Farms Greens, Grilled Cornbread, Dark Cherry Relish
SORGHUM GLAZED CHICKEN GF 27
Rosemary & Bourbon Marinated Springer Mountain Airline Chicken Breast, Sweet Potato Puree, Sumac Roasted Root Vegetables, Bourbon-Almond Sauce, Apricot & Golden Raisin Compote
