CORONADO Magazine - April 2026 (Dining Guide)

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APRIL 2026

Feast Your Eyes

April Showers Coronado weather, on the other hand...

Hope Springs Eternal Enjoy the Golden Glove cocktail, a refreshing mix with the flavors of spring and summer

Coronado Dining Guide Delectable offerings from local restaurants

April Showers

By HATTIE FOOTE

I turn 42 at the end of the month, and as I reflect on my 40’s thus far, I have made some observations. The positives are that I have been enjoying new hobbies such as needlepointing and learning Spanish. I also have been playing lots of pickleball, albeit as I write this, I have my calf icing from doing a celebratory karate kick, my body would never have betrayed me like that 10 years ago. I have also noticed how much I think and talk about the weather. I call my best friend the second there is moisture in the air, or an uptick in the wind. And don’t get me started on when fog rolls in, what a thrill.

It’s not just local weather; my mom calls to alert me when meteorologist Jim Cantore is on the move, and we watch with bated breath as the scene unfolds.

Growing up in New Mexico, it was dry and hot, except for glorious afternoon monsoons in the summer and freak snowstorms (RIP Halloween of 1995). The first time weather struck my interest was when I was a child, and we read Night of the Twisters in school. Soon after the movie Twister was released, and to say I was taken with tornadoes is an understatement. I had my dad paint my room the color of the sky before the storm, an unattractive green. I would play pretend that I was a storm chaser, furiously trying to escape an F-5

beast. Funnily enough, I went to college where tornadoes were very possible, on the border of Eastern New Mexico and West Texas. My infatuation turned into nervousness, rightfully so, as fate would have it, the town sadly lost our Long John Silvers to a strong cyclone. Sad day for frozen fish stick lovers.

Coronado weather, on the other hand…what a beaut. Sure, we have some toasty days thanks to the Santa Anas, maybe some hail or an occasional waterspout. It would be remiss of me not to mention the devastatingly unexpected storm of January 2024. I vividly remember having breakfast with my mom and sister at Night and Day Café, on a cozy rainy morning. It was absolutely pouring; we were in

awe, staring out the window as we ate our California burritos. A member of our business, Coronado Fitness Club, took cover inside and saw me, asking if I had talked to my husband. I hadn’t, and they suggested I get over there ASAP. I sloshed through the puddles, Orange Ave more like Orange River. I walked in on all the employees, desperate, sweeping out water, trying to strategically place buckets under the leaking ceiling. Within minutes, a part of the roof collapsed, the basement parking garage was completely flooded, and our manager’s car was submerged. And during all this chaos, a message from the principal that the first floor of the school had flooded, and to come and grab our kids.

An utter mess. So much damage to people’s homes and businesses, but in true Coronado fashion, our community stepped up. Nothing will give you hope in humanity like a natural disaster! We sure can be weather wimps in Southern California, but that was a doozy! As I look at the weather for the fifth time today, we are expecting four days of rain. Sandbags are at the ready, and sunny days ahead!

... Hope Springs Eternal ...

Can you feel the excitement in the air?

Time to open your closets and dust off the brown and yellow jerseys because its……

PADRES SEASON!

The beginning of spring starts with the lights at PETCO shining brightly in the night sky and the throwing of the first pitch. The Coronado ferry transporting throngs of Padres fans across the waterway to spend the evening at the ballpark cheering on our favorite team in hopes of a world series berth in October. Signs adorn the lawns of Coronado locals displaying “Nado for Machado”, and “Coronado Loves the Padres”. It truly is April when the boys of summer come back to the park.

The month of April also has religious meaning for so many. Easter and Passover are wonderful celebrations this month. They are connected throughout history and signify sacrifice and redemption for the Christians and the Jews. April Fool’s Day allows us to pull pranks on anyone with the excuse of April 1st made me do it. There are spring festivals throughout the month of April. Earth Day is April 22nd showing support for the planting of new trees and beach cleaning projects. Let’s not forget the Coronado Flower Show on April 18th and 19th

A tradition since 1922, the flower show brings the community together to celebrate the beauty of all things green and floral.

Take the time in April to be outside enjoying life with family and friends. We are blessed to have the best weather in the country, the greatest ballpark, and a community that brings us together.

Regardless of the occasion, we need a fun spring cocktail. There is an annual award given to the best defensive players in the MLB for each position. It is named the golden glove because these players are the best of the best. We have several Padres on this elite list who have received this honor multiple times:

Tony Gwynn (5)

Benito Santiago (3)

Ken Caminiti (3)

Fernando Tatis Jr. (2)

Adrian Gonzalez (2)

Trent Grisham (2)

Dave Winfield (2)

Steve Finley (2)

Ozzie Smith (2)

Ha-Seong Kim (2)

Greg Maddux (1)

NOTE: Manny Machado – beloved Padres 3rd baseman won (2) gold gloves when he was with the Baltimore orioles.

In honor of baseball season and our country’s national pastime, I encourage you to enjoy the GOLDEN GLOVE cocktail. A refreshing mix with the flavors of spring and summer.

GO PADRES!!

The Golden Glove

INGREDIENTS

*2 ounces white rum

*1 teaspoon Cointreau

*1/2-ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed

*1 teaspoon sugar

*Fresh lime slices

*Ice

MIXOLOGY

Add the rum, Cointreau, lime juice and sugar into a shaker filled with ice.

Shake well till chilled

Strain into a rocks glass over fresh crushed ice

Garnish with a lime slice on edge of glass

Photo by SAMMY JOHNSON

Dining

Albaca At Marriott (619) 435-3000

Amalo Brew 640 Orange Ave. (619) 537-9011

Avenue Liquor & Subs 878 Orange Ave. (619) 435-4668

Babcock & Story Bar At the Hotel Del (619) 435-6611

Balsamico Italian Kitchen 791 Palm Ave., Ste 101 , IB (858) 294-3183

Bay Books Cafe 1007 Orange Ave. (619) 435-0070

Beach & Taco Shack At the Del (619) 522-8100

Better Buzz

1305 Orange Ave (619)866-6896

Blanco

1301 Orange Ave (858) 399-4040

Bluewater Boathouse

701 Strand Way (619) 435-0155

Brigantine

1333 Orange Ave (619) 435-4166

Burger Lounge 922 Orange Ave. (619) 435-6835

Calypso Café

505 Grand Caribe Isle (619) 423-5144

Central Liquor & Deli 178 Orange Ave. (619) 435-0118

Chez Loma 1132 Loma Ave. (619) 435-0661

Clayton’s Bakery & Bistro 849 Orange Ave (619) 319-5001

Clayton’s Coffee Shop 979 Orange Ave. (619) 435-5425

Clayton’s Mexican Take Out 1107 10th St. (619) 437-8811

Cocina 35 Ferry Landing (619) 996-3035

Cold Stone Creamery Ferry Landing (619) 437-6919

Coronado Brewing Co. 170 Orange Ave. (619) 437-4452

Coronado Cays Lounge 4000 Coronado Bay Rd. (169) 424-4000

Coronado Coffee Co. Ferry Landing (619) 522-0217

Coronado Fire Staton Venue 126 Orange Ave (619) 928-2977

Coronado Tasting Room Ferry Landing (619) 534-5034

Crack Taco Shop 1009 Orange Ave (619) 673-8887

Crown Landing at Loews Bay Resort 4000 Coronado Bay Rd. (619) 424-4444

Crown Bistro 520 Orange Ave. (619) 435-3678

Culinary Kitchen Catering & Events 126 Orange Ave. (619) 798-8477

Danny’s Palm Bar & Grill 965 Orange Ave. (619) 435-3171

Dive Coronado 1417 Orange Ave (619) 605-6000

Domino’s 1330 Orange Ave. (619) 437-4241

Donut Beach 1339 Orange Ave. Ste 1

ENO Pizzeria & Wine Bar At Hotel Del (619) 522-8546

Feast and Fareway 2000 Visalia Row (619) 996-3322

Filippis 285 Palm Ave., IB (619) 754-6650

Garage Buona Forchetta 1000 C Ave. (619) 675-0079

Gelato Paradiso 918 Orange Ave. (619) 629-5343

Habaneros Mexican Food 900 Orange Ave Ste 101 (619) 996-3003

High Tide Bottle Shop & Kitchen 933 Orange Ave. (619) 435-1380

www.coronadotastingroom.com www.vomfasscoronado.com

Il Fornaio 1333 1st St. (619) 437-4911

Jolie

126 Orange Ave. (619) 704-2467

KFC/Taco Bell 100 B Ave. (619) 435-2055

Lil’ Piggy’s BBQ Ferry Landing (619) 522-0217

Little Frenchie 1166 Orange Ave. (619) 313-6003

Check our Schedule for Live Music!

Lobster West 1033 B Ave. #102 (619) 675-0002

A place to enjoy good wine, whiskey and tequila, craft beer and charcuterie plates in a bright, friendly and relaxed atmosphere.

McP’s Irish Pub 1107 Orange Ave. (619) 435-5280

Miguelito’s 1142 Adella Ave. (619) 437-8578

619-534-5034

1201 First Street #101 Ferry Landing

www.coronadotastingroom.com www.vomfasscoronado.com

Miguel’s Cocina 1351 Orange Ave. (619) 437-4237

Mootime Creamery 1025 Orange Ave. (619) 435-2422

Nado Gelato Cafe 1017 C Ave. (619) 522-9053

Nado Republic 1007 C Ave. (619) 996-3271

Nicky Rotten’s Bar & Burger Joint 100 Orange Ave. (619) 537-0280

Night & Day Café 847 Orange Ave. (619) 435-9776

Panera

980 Orange Ave. (619) 437-4288

Parakeet Cafe 1134 Orange Ave. (619) 675-0104

Park Place Liquor & Deli 1000 Park Place (619) 435-0116

Peohe’s Ferry Landing (619) 437-4474

Roppongi 800 Seacoast Dr, IB (619) 631-4949

Rosemary Trattoria 120 Orange Ave. (619) 537-0054

Saiko Sushi 116 Orange Ave. (619) 435-0868

Sammy's Restaurant & Bar 800 Seacoast Dr., IB (619) 631-4949

1001 C Ave. (619) 435-8110

Tartine 1106 1st St. (619) 435-4323

Tavern 1310 Orange Ave. (619) 437-0611

The Henry 1031 Orange Ave. (619) 762-1022

The Little Club 132 Orange Ave. (619) 435-5885

Trident Coffee 942 Orange Ave (619) 522-4905

Villa Nueva Bakery Cafe 956 Orange Ave. (619) 435-1256

Village Pizzeria Bayside Ferry Landing (619) 437-0650

Village Pizzeria 1206 Orange Ave. (619) 522-0449

Serea at the Del (619) 522-8100

Silver Strand Exchange At Loews Resort (619) 424-4000

Spiro’s Greek Café Ferry Landing (619) 435-1225

Stake Chophouse + Bar 1309 Orange Ave. (619) 522-0077

Subway 1330 Orange Ave. (619) 435-8272

Local Dining

Vom Fass Ferry Landing (619) 534-5034

Which Wich 926 Orange Ave. (619) 522-9424

Yummy Sushi 1330 Orange Ave. (619) 435-2771

House-made lemon curd swirled through

lemon gelato with shortbread cookies.

ENTREES

(619) 435-4166 |

SIGNATURE GRILLED MARINATED SWORDFISH

Avocado lime butter (Gluten free)

THE BRIG’S FAMOUS FISH TACOS

Cabbage, salsa fresca, cheddar, corn tortillas, ranch dressing

GOLDEN ALE-BATTERED COD FISH & CHIPS

Wild Alaskan cod & hand-cut french fries

JUMBO DAY BOAT SCALLOPS

Roasted mushrooms, brussels sprout leaves, pork belly, caramelized shallots, roasted pepper & butternut squash purée

GRILLED SONORAN SPICED SWORDFISH TACOS

Cabbage, salsa fresca, cheddar, ranch dressing, corn tortillas (Gluten free)

Calamari Relleno

Tender calamari steak-wrapped chile relleno, fried & topped with jalapeño white sauce

Carne Adobada

Citrus-achiote marinated roasted pork, sliced & served with avocado salsa, onion, cilantro & warm tortillas

Miguel’s Torta

Choice of skirt steak, pollo asado or calamari steak on a telera roll with avocado, lettuce, tomato, pepper jack cheese & chipotle mayo; served with rice & beans

CRISPY LOBSTER TEMPURA TACOS

Marinated cucumber-jicama salad & cilantro remoulade on blue corn vegetables

CERTIFIED STERLING NEW YORK STEAK

12oz cut topped with blue cheese-truffle crust, mashed potatoes, garlic French beans & red wine demi glace

WAGYU BURGER

1/2 lb American wagyu, smoked

caramelized onion, roasted garlic spread, bibb lettuce & aged cheddar with hand-cut french fries

PARMESAN CRUSTED SAUTÉED SAND DABS

Lemon butter sauce, parmesan risotto & broccolini

CRAB STUFFED JUMBO PRAWNS

Wrapped in bacon & broiled, served with mashed potatoes, chef’s vegetables & jalapeño white sauce

Open daily @ 11:30 a.m.

Sunday Brunch 10 a.m.- 2:30 p.m.

Dinner M-F 4:30 p.m.-9 p.m.

Sat & Sun - 4:30- 9 p.m.

Happy Hour Daily in Bar & Lounge daily 3-6 p.m. excluding Saturdays

Platos de la Casa

Camarones a la Diabla

Sautéed spicy Mexican shrimp in red chile sauce, queso asadero

Fajitas Supremo

Skirt steak & chicken topped with our signature bacon wrapped jumbo shrimp stuffed with jack cheese & rajas

HOURS

Open @ 11 a.m.

Saturday Brunch 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Sunday Brunch 10 a.m - 2 p.m.

Happy Hour Daily 3-6 p.m. excluding Saturday

Carnitas

Tender marinated pork with salsa fresca, sliced onion & avocado; served with warm tortillas, rice & beans

Lobster Quesadilla

cheese & lobster sautéed with garlic, fresh lime,

with guacamole, sour cream & pico de gallo

Miguel’s Tamales

One hand-made pork & one handmade green chile-cheese tamale with our sauces & topped with cheese; served with rice & beans

Full menu on our website

TODAY’S FISH

AVAILABLE SIMPLY GRILLED, SAUTÉED, BEER-BATTERED, BLACKENED OR GLUTEN FREE

CHOWDER

New england clam chowder

{CUP 11.5} {BOWL 14.5}

Sea clams, cream, celery, potato, onion and herbs

manhattan clam chowder

{CUP 11.5} {BOWL 14.5}

Zesty tomato with clams, potato, onion and herbs

D TRY HALF & HALF!

D BRING HOME A QUART WITH BREAD

SHARE PLATES

*Oysters on the Half Shell {22}

Mix and match a ½ dozen from today’s selection TRY THEM PAN FRIED!

*Ponzu Sashimi Sea Scallops {21}

“Sea Bonbons”- wasabi aioli, orange tobiko, wakame salad and pickled ginger

*Seared Scallops w/Roasted

Jalapeño Aioli {22}

Tomato oil, chopped cilantro and bacon

Oysters rockefeller {19.5}

Creamed spinach, Romano cheese, and bacon

mussels with Spanish Chorizo {19.5}

Grape tomatoes, garlic, white wine and grilled bread

Steamed SHELLFISH {22}

Clams, mussels or a combo in white wine, garlic, butter and parsley

chilled Shrimp Cocktail {18}

Five prawns with housemade cocktail sauce and chive oil

*Ahi Tuna Poke {19.5}

Fresh tuna, yuzu kosho avocado purée, ponzu, sweet maui and green onion with wontons

maryland style Crab cakes {19.5}

Cajun remoulade, scallion oil and microgreens

Baked Crab & Artichoke Dip {19.5}

Cream cheese and minced jalapeño topped with Romano cheese served with tortilla chips

Grilled Spanish Octopus {22}

Potatoes, garlic aioli and brava sauce made with tomato, paprika, onion and garlic

Crispy Calamari {19.5}

Sweet chili sauce, red piquillo peppers, Cajun remoulade

GREENS

ADD SALMON {12.5}

CHICKEN OR SHRIMP {9.5}

seafood louie salad {25}

Lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, egg, avocado, red rock crab, bay shrimp and San Francisco Louie dressing

*Tuscan Seared Tuna Salad {22}

Romaine tossed in pomegranate sumac vinaigrette, white bean hummus, Tuscan vegetable medley, feta crumbles

Grilled Chicken Chopped Salad {22}

Mixed greens, avocado, green beans, grape tomatoes, roasted corn, pepitas, goat cheese, white wine vinaigrette

Crab & Avocado Salad {20}

Arugula, mixed greens, grape tomatoes and vinaigrette

caesar salad {13}

Romaine hearts, anchovies, fresh grated Parmesan

Wedge Salad with Bacon {15}

Blue cheese dressing, grape tomatoes, and red onion

Sautéed Sanddabs, CA {28}

Scalloped potatoes, spinach, lemon and caper beurre blanc

Rainbow Trout Amandine, ID {28.5}

Crusted with toasted almonds and sautéed, topped with lemon beurre blanc, with scalloped potatoes and green beans

Pan-Seared Salmon, norway {34}

Scalloped potatoes, sautéed spinach, cremini mushrooms and red chimichurri

Blackened Swordfish, Pacific {40}

Green rice, tomato oil, roasted corn and avocado relish

*Togarashi Spiced Ahi Tuna, Pacific {38}

Seared rare over miso butter sauce, served with white rice, sautéed green beans and ponzu sauce

Pan-Seared Alaskan Halibut, AK {42}

Sweet corn and English pea succotash, grilled asparagus, lemon-mint pistou

Roasted Barramundi, local {38.5}

Pan-roasted and served with corn, asparagus, grape tomato, chive oil and marble potatoes

Misoyaki Butterfish, Black Cod, Pacific {39.5}

Miso glazed and served with green beans, white rice and eel sauce with green onion, cilantro and daikon sprouts

*Pan-Seared Sea Scallops {42}

Olive oil poached shallots, spinach, cremini mushrooms, balsamic glaze, tomato oil and citrus beurre blanc

Seasonal Special

TASTE OF LOUISIANA

Shrimp & chicken gumbo {32}

Shrimp, chicken and andouille sausage with okra, onions, peppers and celery, flavored with sassafras leaf over white rice

D SUGGESTED WINE PAIRING: B&G, BORDEAUX BLANC...12.5 / 18.5 / 48

FAVORITES

Beer-Battered Fish & Chips {25}

Served with fresh coleslaw and fries

Panko Calamari Steak {21}

Pounded thin and pan-fried with fresh coleslaw and fries

fish tacos {22}

Blackened or battered cod or shrimp, jack cheese, cabbage, pico de gallo, avocado and lime crema

GRILLED fish sandwich {22}

Baby arugula, sliced tomato and tartar sauce

crab “BLT” {22}

Bacon, baby arugula, tomato, crab salad on sourdough served with fries

Lobster Roll {32}

Cold New England or hot-buttered Rhode Island on a toasted brioche bun with fries or coleslaw

Prawn Linguine {24}

Mild tomato sauce with fresh tomato, crushed red pepper, basil and garlic butter

gemelli pasta w/shrimp & scallops {32}

Cremini mushrooms, asparagus, pesto cream and Parmesan san francisco Cioppino {38}

Zesty marinara sauce, clams, mussels, calamari, shrimp, scallops and fish

SIDES

SUSHI*

Alaskan King Crab {MKT}

1¼ lb split and served with melted butter

rock lobster tail 11 OZ {62}

Oven-baked and served with melted butter

MEAT & POULTRY

*Angus Cheeseburger {22} ADD BACON {1} AVOCADO {2}

Traditional works, cheddar cheese and french fries

Chicken Under a Brick {29.5}

Herb-crusted with parsley, rosemary, thyme and garlic, served with scalloped potatoes and asparagus

*New York Strip 14OZ {45}

Topped with blue cheese butter, served with scalloped potatoes and grilled asparagus

bbq ribs FULL RACK {36} HALF RACK {24}

Dry-rubbed and slow-roasted, served with barbeque sauce, french fries and coleslaw

*Bluewater Surf and Turf {95}

Lobster tail and a New York strip, served with scalloped potatoes and sautéed green beans

{8 EACH} Scalloped Potato / french fries / coleslaw / sautéed spinach / gReen Beans / Green rice / marble potatoes / grilled asparagus {+2}

DESSERTS

key lime pie {13}

Surfrider Roll {18}

Tempura shrimp, krab mix and avocado topped with ahi sashimi, sriracha and eel sauce

Phoenix Roll {15}

Fresh tuna, krab mix, and  avocado topped with tempura flakes, eel sauce and turnip sprouts

Spicy Avalon Roll {16}

Yellowtail, avocado and cucumber topped with chopped jalapeño, carrot strings, spicy mayo and sriracha

Sashimi Trio {22} Salmon, tuna and yellowtail

Graham cracker crust with raspberry coulis and whipped cream crÈme brûlée {12}

Vanilla bean custard with caramelized sugar on top

mudpie {15}

Coffee ice cream layered with fudge, almonds, chocolate, caramel in oreo crust

nuts, soy and dairy products. Ask our staff for more information. Warning: Certain foods and beverages sold or served here can expose you to chemicals including acrylamide in many fried or baked foods, and mercury in fis h, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive

For more information go to P65Warnings.ca.gov/restaurant.

Split plate charge $3.00. Wine vintages are

WINE

HANDCRAFTED

COCKTAILS

Individually made with housemade juices and organic agave nectar.

MADE WITH OUR OWN BOTTLED RUM

Captain’s Mai Tai {15.5} {SOUVENIR MUG +6}

Aged dark rum and light rum, lime juice, orgeat, simple syrup, triple sec, Goslings Black Seal Rum floater

Pain reliever {15}

Aged dark rum, cream of coconut, pineapple juice, orange slice, and nutmeg

†Cucumber Mojito {15}

Light rum, fresh cucumber and mint, lime juice, soda water and agave syrup

D AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE BY THE BOTTLE! C

Aperol SPRITZ {16.5}

Aperol, Ruffino Prosecco, soda water and orange slice

Napa gin and tonic {15}

Rigby American Gin, tonic, rosemary simple syrup, fresh orange juice, fresh lime juice, rosemary sprig and an orange slice

Smoked OLD FASHIONED {15}

Elijah Craig Smoked Bourbon, bitters, Luxardo cherry, orange peel, simple syrup, rosemary sprig

American Mule {15}

Hendry’s American Vodka, Amaro Averna, ginger beer and fresh lime juice

Pilikia Margarita {15}

Real del Valle

100% Agave Blanco Tequila, Triple Sec, fresh lime juice, agave syrup, orange bitters and lime wedge MAKE IT SPICY! WITH A SERRANO CHILE AND OJ

coconut Margarita {15}

Real del Valle

100% Agave Blanco Tequila, triple sec, lime juice, cream of coconut, toasted coconut, and a pineapple slice

Espresso Martini {15.5}

Hendry’s American Vodka, cold brew espresso, Fee Brothers foam, Kahlúa and coffee beans

Fisherman’s Mary {15.5}

Hendry’s American Vodka, housemade Bloody Mary mix, served with bamboo-skewered shrimp, pimento-stuffed olive, lime and pickled green bean

NON-ALCOHOLIC COCKTAILS

Gone is the Gin {14.5}

Ritual Gin Alternative, peach purée, lemon juice, rosemary syrup, club soda

“Baja” Mocktail Mule {14.5}

Ritual Tequila Alternative, cucumber slices, lime juice, passion fruit purée, agave syrup, Fever Tree ginger beer

NA spritz {14.5}

Ritual Aperitif Alternative, Mionetto Non-Alcoholic Prosecco, Fever Tree tonic

BLUEWATER JUGS

Bluewater Punch LITER {30}

Catalina Rum Company light rum and aged dark rum, Funkin Passion Fruit, fresh pineapple juice, fresh orange juice and orgeat

Classic Spanish Sangria GLASS {10} / LITER {36}

Sangria, served over ice with seasonal fruit

ROSÉ ALL DAY

Château d’Esclans, Whispering Angel, Provence 15 / 22 / 58

Seaglass “Surfrider Foundation” Rose, Monterey County, CA 13 5 / 20 5 / 52

BUBBLY

La Marca, Rose Prosecco, Italy (187ml/split) 14 5 Ruffino, Prosecco, Italy 12 / 46

Veuve du Vernay, Sparkling Brut, France

Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label, Champagne, France

SAUVIGNON BLANC

San Simeon, Riboli, Paso Robles

Emmolo by Caymus, Suison & Napa, CA

CHARDONNAY

Joseph Drouhin, Mâcon-Villages, France

William Hill, Napa

Edna Valley, San Luis Obispo

Cambria Estate, Santa Maria

Rombauer, Carneros, Napa

Trefethen, Oak Knoll, Napa

Mer Soleil, Santa Lucia, Monterey County

Chalk Hill, Sonoma

WHITE VARIETALS

Kung Fu Girl, Riesling, Washington

B&G Bordeaux Blanc, France

Maso Canali, Pinot Grigio, Italy

Acrobat, Pinot Gris, Oregon

Abadía de San Campio Estate, Albariño, Spain

Trimbach, Pinot Blanc, France

Harvey & Harriet White Blend, Paso Robles, CA

Zotovich, Estate Viognier, Santa

PINOT NOIR

Castle Rock, Monterey

/ 48

75 / 19 / 49

BREWSKIES

DRAFT

Societe The Pupil IPA {9}

High Spot, 152 Amber {8.5}

805 blonde ale, Paso robles {9} pacifico {9}

Cali squeeze Blood Orange Hefeweizen {9}

Mind Haze, Hazy IPA, Paso Robles {9}

Draft beer flight CHOICE OF THREE 5OZ SAMPLES {10}

BOTTLES

Heineken 0.0 (non-alcoholic) {8}

Coors Light {8}

Heineken {8}

Modelo Especial {8}

Alesmith .394 Pale Ale {8.5}

Coronado Brewing Orange Wit {8.5}

Stone Delicious Hazy IPA {8.5}

Coronado Brewing Weekend Vibes IPA {8.5}

North Coast Brewing Scrimshaw Pilsner {8.5}

SHOOTERS

*michelada oyster shooter {5}

Beer, Tajin, Worcestershire, Tabasco and lime wedge

*islander oyster shooter {6}

Tequila, orange juice, black currant, lime, ginger beer and an orange slice

*shucker’s choice oyster shooter {6}

Vodka, Bloody Mary mix, horseradish and lemon wedge

BEVERAGES

Kopu Distilled / Sparkling water 700ML {8} Iced Tea, Lemonade, Soda, Hot Tea & Coffee {4} *Served raw or undercooked or may contain raw or undercooked

/ 18 / 46 Oyster Bay, New Zealand

/ 18 / 46 Four Graces, Willamette, Oregon

Gary Farrell, Russian River Valley

Lingua Franca “AVNI”, Willamette Valley, OR

CABERNET SAUVIGNON

Avalon, Napa Cellars, Napa

John Anthony Serial, Paso Robles

Austin Hope, Paso Robles

Jordan, Alexander Valley

RED VARIETALS

Querceto, Chianti Classico, Tuscany

Don Miguel, Malbec, Argentina

Baron Philippe Rothschild Mouton-Cadet, Bordeaux, France

/ 24 / 62

/ 18 / 46

/ 48

/ 18 / 46

DINNER DINNER

TODAY’S FISH

AVAILABLE SIMPLY GRILLED, SAUTÉED, BEER-BATTERED, BLACKENED OR GLUTEN FREE

CHOWDER

New england clam chowder

{CUP 11.5} {BOWL 14.5}

Sea clams, cream, celery, potato, onion and herbs

manhattan clam chowder

{CUP 11.5} {BOWL 14.5}

Zesty tomato with clams, potato, onion and herbs

D TRY HALF & HALF!

D BRING HOME A QUART WITH BREAD

SHARE PLATES

*Oysters on the Half Shell {22}

Mix and match a ½ dozen from today’s selection

TRY THEM PAN FRIED!

*Ponzu Sashimi Sea Scallops {21}

“Sea Bonbons”- wasabi aioli, orange tobiko, wakame salad and pickled ginger

*Seared Scallops w/Roasted

Jalapeño Aioli {22}

Tomato oil, chopped cilantro and bacon

Oysters rockefeller {19.5}

Creamed spinach, Romano cheese, and bacon

mussels with Spanish Chorizo {19.5}

Grape tomatoes, garlic, white wine and grilled bread

Steamed SHELLFISH {22}

Clams, mussels or a combo in white wine, garlic, butter and parsley

chilled Shrimp Cocktail {18}

Five prawns with housemade cocktail sauce and chive oil

*Ahi Tuna Poke {19.5}

Fresh tuna, yuzu kosho avocado purée, ponzu, sweet maui and green onion with wontons

maryland style Crab cakes {19.5}

Cajun remoulade, scallion oil and microgreens

Baked Crab & Artichoke Dip {19.5}

Cream cheese and minced jalapeño topped with Romano cheese served with tortilla chips

Grilled Spanish Octopus {22}

Potatoes, garlic aioli and brava sauce made with tomato, paprika, onion and garlic

Crispy Calamari {19.5}

Sweet chili sauce, red piquillo peppers, Cajun remoulade

GREENS

Sautéed Sanddabs, CA {28}

Scalloped potatoes, spinach, lemon and caper beurre blanc

Rainbow Trout Amandine, ID {28.5}

Crusted with toasted almonds and sautéed, topped with lemon beurre blanc, with scalloped potatoes and green beans

Pan-Seared Salmon, norway {34}

Scalloped potatoes, sautéed spinach, cremini mushrooms and red chimichurri

Blackened Swordfish, Pacific {40}

Green rice, tomato oil, roasted corn and avocado relish

*Togarashi Spiced Ahi Tuna, Pacific {38}

Seared rare over miso butter sauce, served with white rice, sautéed green beans and ponzu sauce

Pan-Seared Alaskan Halibut, AK {42}

Sweet corn and English pea succotash, grilled asparagus, lemon-mint pistou

Roasted Barramundi, local {38.5}

Pan-roasted and served with corn, asparagus, grape tomato, chive oil and marble potatoes

Misoyaki Butterfish, Black Cod, Pacific {39.5}

Miso glazed and served with green beans, white rice and eel sauce with green onion, cilantro and daikon sprouts

*Pan-Seared Sea Scallops {42}

Olive oil poached shallots, spinach, cremini mushrooms, balsamic glaze, tomato oil and citrus beurre blanc

Seasonal Special

TASTE OF LOUISIANA

Shrimp & chicken gumbo {32}

Shrimp, chicken and andouille sausage with okra, onions, peppers and celery, flavored with sassafras leaf over white rice

D SUGGESTED WINE PAIRING: B&G, BORDEAUX BLANC...12.5 / 18.5 / 48

FAVORITES

Beer-Battered Fish & Chips {25}

Served with fresh coleslaw and fries

Panko Calamari Steak {22}

Pounded thin and pan-fried with fresh coleslaw and fries

Prawn Linguine {24}

Mild tomato sauce with fresh tomato, crushed red pepper, basil and garlic butter

gemelli pasta w/shrimp & scallops {32}

Cremini mushrooms, asparagus, pesto cream and Parmesan

Lobster Roll {32}

Cold New England or hot-buttered Rhode Island on a toasted brioche bun with fries or coleslaw

san francisco Cioppino {38}

Zesty marinara sauce, clams, mussels, calamari, shrimp, scallops and fish

Alaskan King Crab {MKT}

1¼ lb split and served with melted butter rock lobster tail 11 OZ {62}

Oven-baked and served with melted butter

MEAT & POULTRY

*Angus Cheeseburger {22}

Traditional works, cheddar cheese and french fries

BACON {+1} AVOCADO {+2}

Chicken Under a Brick {29.5}

Herb-crusted with parsley, rosemary, thyme and garlic, served with scalloped potatoes and asparagus

*New York Strip 14OZ {45}

Topped with blue cheese butter, served with scalloped potatoes and grilled asparagus

bbq ribs FULL RACK {36} HALF RACK {24}

Dry-rubbed and slow-roasted, served with barbeque sauce, french fries and coleslaw

*Bluewater Surf and Turf {95}

Lobster tail and a New York strip, served with scalloped potatoes and sautéed green beans

ADD SALMON {12.5}

CHICKEN OR SHRIMP {9.5}

seafood louie salad {25}

Lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, egg, avocado, red rock crab, bay shrimp and San Francisco Louie dressing

*Tuscan Seared Tuna Salad {22}

Romaine tossed in pomegranate sumac vinaigrette, white bean hummus, Tuscan vegetable medley, feta crumbles

Grilled Chicken Chopped Salad {22}

Mixed greens, avocado, green beans, grape tomatoes, roasted corn, pepitas, goat cheese, white wine vinaigrette

Crab & Avocado Salad {20}

Arugula, mixed greens, grape tomatoes and vinaigrette

caesar salad {13}

Romaine hearts, anchovies, fresh grated Parmesan

Wedge Salad with Bacon {15}

Blue cheese dressing, grape tomatoes, and red onion

SIDES

{8 EACH} Scalloped Potato / french fries / coleslaw / sautéed spinach / gReen Beans / Green rice / marble potatoes / grilled asparagus {+2}

SUSHI*

Surfrider Roll {18}

Tempura shrimp, krab mix and avocado topped with ahi sashimi, sriracha and eel sauce

Phoenix Roll {15}

Fresh tuna, krab mix, and  avocado topped with tempura flakes, eel sauce and turnip sprouts

or

Spicy Avalon Roll {16}

Yellowtail, avocado and cucumber topped with chopped jalapeño, carrot strings, spicy mayo and sriracha

Sashimi Trio {22} Salmon, tuna and yellowtail

of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive

Split plate charge $3.00. Wine vintages

DESSERTS

key lime pie {13}

Graham cracker crust with raspberry coulis and whipped cream crÈme brûlée {12}

Vanilla bean custard with caramelized sugar on top

mudpie {15}

Coffee ice cream layered with fudge, almonds, chocolate, caramel in oreo crust

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WINE

ROSÉ ALL DAY

HANDCRAFTED

COCKTAILS

Individually made with housemade juices and organic agave nectar.

MADE WITH OUR OWN BOTTLED RUM

Captain’s Mai Tai {15.5} {SOUVENIR MUG +6}

Aged dark rum and light rum, lime juice, orgeat, simple syrup, triple sec, Goslings Black Seal Rum floater

Pain reliever {15}

Aged dark rum, cream of coconut, pineapple juice, orange slice, and nutmeg

†Cucumber Mojito {15}

Light rum, fresh cucumber and mint, lime juice, soda water and agave syrup

D AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE BY THE BOTTLE! C

Aperol SPRITZ {16.5}

Aperol, Ruffino Prosecco, soda water and orange slice

Napa gin and tonic {15}

Rigby American Gin, tonic, rosemary simple syrup, fresh orange juice, fresh lime juice, rosemary sprig and an orange slice

Smoked OLD FASHIONED {15}

Elijah Craig Smoked Bourbon, bitters, Luxardo cherry, orange peel, simple syrup, rosemary sprig

American Mule {15}

Hendry’s American Vodka, Amaro Averna, ginger beer and fresh lime juice

Pilikia Margarita {15}

Real del Valle

100% Agave Blanco Tequila, Triple Sec, fresh lime juice, agave syrup, orange bitters and lime wedge MAKE IT SPICY! WITH A SERRANO CHILE AND OJ coconut Margarita {15}

Real del Valle

100% Agave Blanco Tequila, triple sec, lime juice, cream of coconut, toasted coconut, and a pineapple slice

Espresso Martini {15.5}

Hendry’s American Vodka, cold brew espresso, Fee Brothers foam, Kahlúa and coffee beans

Fisherman’s Mary {15.5}

Hendry’s American Vodka, housemade Bloody Mary mix, served with bamboo-skewered shrimp, pimento-stuffed olive, lime and pickled green bean

NON-ALCOHOLIC COCKTAILS

Gone is the Gin {14.5}

Ritual Gin Alternative, peach purée, lemon juice, rosemary syrup, club soda

“Baja” Mocktail Mule {14.5}

Ritual Tequila Alternative, cucumber slices, lime juice, passion fruit purée, agave syrup, Fever Tree ginger beer

NA spritz {14.5}

Ritual Aperitif Alternative, Mionetto Non-Alcoholic Prosecco, Fever Tree tonic

BLUEWATER JUGS

Bluewater Punch LITER {30}

Catalina Rum Company light rum and aged dark rum, Funkin Passion Fruit, fresh pineapple juice, fresh orange juice and orgeat

Classic Spanish Sangria GLASS {10} / LITER {36}

Sangria, served over ice with seasonal fruit

Château d’Esclans, Whispering Angel, Provence 15 / 22 / 58

Seaglass “Surfrider Foundation” Rose, Monterey County, CA 13 5 / 20 5 / 52

BUBBLY

La Marca, Rose Prosecco, Italy (187ml/split) 14 5 Ruffino, Prosecco, Italy 12 / 46

Veuve du Vernay, Sparkling Brut, France

Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label, Champagne, France

SAUVIGNON BLANC

San Simeon, Riboli, Paso Robles

Emmolo by Caymus, Suison & Napa, CA

CHARDONNAY

Joseph Drouhin, Mâcon-Villages, France

William Hill, Napa

Edna Valley, San Luis Obispo

Cambria Estate, Santa Maria

Rombauer, Carneros, Napa

Trefethen, Oak Knoll, Napa

Mer Soleil, Santa Lucia, Monterey County

Chalk Hill, Sonoma

WHITE VARIETALS

Kung Fu Girl, Riesling, Washington

B&G Bordeaux Blanc, France

Maso Canali, Pinot Grigio, Italy

Acrobat, Pinot Gris, Oregon

Abadía de San Campio Estate, Albariño, Spain

Trimbach, Pinot Blanc, France

Harvey & Harriet White Blend, Paso Robles, CA

Zotovich, Estate Viognier, Santa

PINOT NOIR

Castle Rock, Monterey

/ 48

75 / 19 / 49

BREWSKIES

DRAFT

Societe The Pupil IPA {9}

High Spot, 152 Amber {8.5}

805 blonde ale, Paso robles {9}

pacifico {9}

Cali squeeze Blood Orange Hefeweizen {9}

Mind Haze, Hazy IPA, Paso Robles {9}

Draft beer flight CHOICE OF THREE 5OZ SAMPLES {10}

BOTTLES

Heineken 0.0 (non-alcoholic) {8}

Coors Light {8}

Heineken {8}

Modelo Especial {8}

Alesmith .394 Pale Ale {8.5}

Coronado Brewing Orange Wit {8.5}

Stone Delicious Hazy IPA {8.5}

Coronado Brewing Weekend Vibes IPA {8.5}

North Coast Brewing Scrimshaw Pilsner {8.5}

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SHOOTERS

*michelada oyster shooter {5}

Beer, Tajin, Worcestershire, Tabasco and lime wedge

*islander oyster shooter {6}

Tequila, orange juice, black currant, lime, ginger beer and an orange slice

*shucker’s choice oyster shooter {6}

Vodka, Bloody Mary mix, horseradish and lemon wedge

BEVERAGES

Kopu Distilled / Sparkling water 700ML {8} Iced Tea, Lemonade, Soda, Hot Tea & Coffee {4}

/ 18 / 46 Oyster Bay, New Zealand

Four Graces, Willamette, Oregon

Gary Farrell, Russian River Valley

Lingua Franca “AVNI”, Willamette Valley, OR

CABERNET SAUVIGNON

Avalon, Napa Cellars, Napa

John Anthony Serial, Paso Robles

Austin Hope, Paso Robles

Jordan, Alexander Valley

RED VARIETALS

Querceto, Chianti Classico, Tuscany

Don Miguel, Malbec, Argentina

Baron Philippe Rothschild Mouton-Cadet, Bordeaux, France

/ 18 / 46

/ 24 / 62

/ 18 / 46

/ 20 / 48

/ 18 / 46

/ 22 / 62

bakery & bistro

BRUNCH & LUNCH

served daily 7am-3pm

visit us next door at C bakery for homemade baked goods, cakes, breads & sweets + croissant 2.75 + avocado M.P. + gluten free bread 2.5

2 Warm Beignets fresh strawberries, lemon curd & powdered sugar 11

Piggies in a Blanket ketchup & dijonnaise 15

Croque Madame rosemary ham, gruyère, sunny-side up egg & béchamel on rustic sourdough 22 + seasonal fruit 8.5 or + house potatoes 7

Breakfast Wrap housemade Italian sausage, eggs, peppers, onions, roasted potatoes & cheddar cheese 19.5

Chorizo Wrap pork & beef chorizo, ranchero, avocado, eggs, potatoes, cheddar & garlic aioli served with housemade hot sauce 21.5

Egg, Bacon & Fontina on a fresh butter croissant 17.5

Lox & Bistro Bagel everything bagel, persian cucumber, smoked salmon, herb black pepper schmear, tomato, shaved red onion, capers & dill 23

Egg, Spinach, Tomato & Parmesan with garlic aioli on an everything croissant 17.5

Egg, Turkey Sausage & Cheddar on a housemade bagel 17.5 + cream cheese 2

Bistro Bagel Persian cucumber, tomato, shaved red onion & herb black pepper schmear on an everything bagel 13.5 + avocado M.P. + bacon 8 + egg any style 4

Clayton’s Burger Melt beef, onions, american cheese & house secret sauce on japanese

milk bread with fresh greens & micro greens tossed in a champagne herb vinaigrette 22.5

Avocado Toast herbs, cherry tomatoes & lemon olive oil on multigrain bread 15 + egg any style 4 + an egg white 5 + gf bread 2.5 +sub farmhouse Italian tomato confit 1

Quiche Lorraine applewood smoked bacon, eggs & gruyère served with seasonal fruit 17

Garden Quiche squash blossoms, fontina, eggs, potato trio & leeks served with seasonal fruit 17

gf Ham & Gruyère Frittata rosemary ham, eggs & gruyère served cast iron 19

Farmhouse Frittata Italian sausage, cremini mushrooms, leeks, parmesan & herbs served cast iron 19

Dutch Baby Pancake cast iron traditional with powdered sugar & fresh lemon 16.5

+ fresh berries & lemon curd 8 + real maple syrup 3.75

Lavender Honey Butter Sweet Crepe 15

Peanut Butter, Nutella & Banana Sweet Crepe 15

Dulce de Leche Bread Pudding warm bread pudding with bananas, candied walnuts, dulce de leche, powdered sugar & vanilla bean ice cream 15

gf Organic Steel Cut Oatmeal brown sugar, banana & golden raisins 13.5

Açaí Bowl seasonal berries, bananas, house made granola, coconut & honey 14.75

Plain Greek Yogurt Bowl seasonal fruit, house made granola & honey 13.5 + natural peanut butter 3.5 +almond butter 4.25

Bistro Breakfast 2 eggs any style, choice of rosemary ham, bacon, Italian sausage or turkey sauage, roasted potatoes, Italian tomato confit & fresh baked sourdough 22 (no substitutions)

Gather with us where timeless ingredients are thoughtfully sourced, prepared & shared from the heart

executive chef: Michelle Alcantara

bakery & bistro

Soup & Salad

+ fresh baked baguette with butter 3 French Onion Soup melted gruyère cheese & garlic croutons 15.75

Roasted Tomato Soup garlic, onions, tomatoes, herbs & crème fraîche 15.75

Carrot Turmeric Bisque with leeks, miso, garlic & coconut milk gf/vegetarian 17

Spring Grain Salad ancient grains, farro & quinoa, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onions, feta cheese, shredded kale dressed with oregano vinaigrette 17 + thinly breaded organic natural chicken breast 6.5 or + steak 9.5

Panzanella Salad garlic-marinated sourdough croutons, cucumber, avocado, cherry tomatoes & basil topped with balsamic reduction and mozzarella di bufala 22 + thinly breaded organic natural chicken breast 6.5 or + steak 9.5

Sandwiches

served with sea salt house chips on freshly baked bread + croissant 2.75 + avocado M.P.

La Mortadella thinly sliced mortadella, pistachio pesto, mozzarella di bufala & garlic herb confit on toasted focaccia 19.5

Steak Sandwich tender flat iron steak with garlic confit, roasted red peppers, arugula, & seasonal chimichurri on ciabatta 19

All Natural House Herb Roasted Turkey & Brie garlic aioli & butter lettuce on toasted sourdough 18.5

Granny Franny’s Hot Tennessee Chicken Sandwich fried jalapeños & fried pickles with bistro house slaw on ciabatta 19

Rosemary Ham, Gorgonzola & Honey Smoked Bacon garlic aioli, caramelized onions & butter lettuce on an everything croissant 19

Bistro BLT applewood smoked bacon, butter lettuce, roma tomato & garlic aioli served on a toasted everything croissant 15.5

Veggie Wrap spinach, red onion, carrot, mushroom, swiss cheese, tomato olive tapenade & garlic aioli 16.5

Gourmet Grilled Cheese boursin, fontina & smoked gouda on japanese white bread 15.5 + bacon 8 or + candied bacon 10

Peanut Butter & Jelly on a toasted butter croissant 12.5

Sides

Roasted Potatoes 7 Avocado mp Seasonal Fruit 8.5 Bacon 8 Candied Bacon 10

Housemade Sea Salt Chips * 4.5

Herbed Parmesan Bistro Fries * 7

Truffle Herbed Parmesan Bistro Fries * 9

Tourne Fried Parmesan Potatoes * fried mashed potatoes seasoned with spices & parmesan served with ketchup 7

*prepared in rice oil

Housemade Turkey Sausage Patty 8

Housemade Italian Sausage 8

Empanada (spicy chorizo, butternut squash, caramelized onions, brown sugar & sage)6.5

Fresh Greens (with micro greens tossed in a champagne vinaigrette) 6.5

Thinly Breaded Organic Natural Chicken Breast 6.5

Early Dinner & Happiness Hour daily 3-7pm

executive chef: Michelle Alcantara

bakery & bistro

BISTRO FAIRE

daily 3-7pm

2 Warm Beignets fresh strawberries, lemon curd & powdered sugar 11

Piggies in the Blanket ketchup & dijonnaise 15

Baked Brie 4oz petite camembert cheese baked with carmelized onion, walnuts, & fig served with sourdough bread 15

Bleu Cheese Brussel Sprouts creamed sautéed brussel sprouts with pancetta, red onions & creamy gorgonzola served with housemade sourdough bread 13

Savory Turnover with petite butter lettuce, microgreens & champagne vinaigrette 12

Charcuterie Board bleu, cow, & sheep cheese, prosciutto, capicola & salami with fruits, nuts, olives & crostinis 35

Fromage Board bleu, cow, & sheep cheese with fruits, figs, olives & crostinis 25

Artisan Butter Board with Housemade Sourdough Bread butter trio: roasted garlic & herbes de provence, saffron & date, sundried tomato tapenade 15

Gourmet Grilled Cheese boursin, fontina & smoked gouda on japanese white bread 16.5

Clayton’s Burger Melt beef, american cheese & secret sauce on house japanese milk bread with fresh greens & micro greens tossed in a champagne herb vinaigrette 22.5

Steak Frites flat iron steak, demi-glace with parmesan herbed fries & micro gem lettuce salad 28

Steak Sandwich tender flat iron steak with garlic confit, roasted red peppers, arugula & autumn chimichurri on ciabatta 19

Granny Franny’s Hot Tennessee Chicken Sandwich fried jalapeños & fried pickles with bistro house slaw ciabatta 19

Chef’s Creamy Sun-dried Tomato Chicken Pasta bowtie pasta, parmesan cheese, spinach, sun-dried tomato cream sauce & aleppo pepper flakes served with garlic confit sourdough bread 22

Roasted Turkey & Brie garlic aioli & butter lettuce on toasted sourdough 18.5

Rosemary Ham, Gorgonzola & Bacon garlic aioli, caramelized onions & butter lettuce on an everything croissant 19

Bistro BLT applewood smoked bacon, butter lettuce, roma tomato & garlic aioli served on a toasted everything croissant 15.5

La Mortadella thinly sliced mortadella, pistachio pesto, mozzarella di bufala & garlic herb confit on toasted focaccia 19.5

Croque Madame rosemary ham, gruyère, sunny-side up egg & béchamel on rustic sourdough 22

Lavender Honey Butter Sweet Crepe 15

SOUP & SALAD

+ fresh baked baguette with butter 3

French Onion Soup melted gruyère cheese & garlic croutons 15.75

Roasted Creamy Tomato Soup garlic, onions, tomatoes, herbs & crème fraîche 15.75

Carrot Turmeric Bisque with leeks, miso, garlic & coconut milk gf/vegetarian 17

Spring Grain Salad ancient grains, farro & quinoa, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onions, feta cheese, shredded kale dressed with oregano vinaigrette 17 + thinly breaded organic natural chicken breast 6.5

Panzanella Salad garlic-marinated sourdough croutons, cucumber, avocado, cherry tomatoes & basil topped with balsamic reduction and mozzarella di bufala 22 + thinly breaded organic natural chicken breast 6.5 or +steak 9.5

SIDES

Avocado M.P. Seasonal Fruit 8.5 Bacon 8 Candied Bacon 10

Housemade Sea Salt Chips* 4.5

Herbed Parmesan Bistro Fries* 7

Truffle Herbed Parmesan Bistro Fries* 9 *prepared in rice oil

Tourne Fried Parmesan Potatoes fried mashed potatoes seasoned with spices & parmesan served with ketchup 7

Fresh Greens with micro greens tossed in a champagne vinaigrette 6.5

Empanada spicy chorizo, butternut squash, caramelized onions, brown sugar & sage 6.5

Thinly Breaded Organic Natural Chicken Breast 6.5

bakery

DESSERTS

housemade just next door...

Toasted Almond Croissant 7

Cakes by the Slice 11

Vanilla Velvet / Chocolate with Vanilla Bean Frosting / Siganature Carrot

Petite Red Velvet Cupcake 4.5

Petite Chocolate Cupcake 4.5

Warm Brownie 4.5

Warm Chocolate Chip Cookie 5.5

Warm Peanut Butter Monster Cookie gf 6.5

Gather with us where timeless ingredients are thoughtfully sourced, prepared & shared from the heart

executive chef: Michelle Alcantara

bakery & bistro Cocktails

Canella Italian Mimosas 14/45

Orange / Bellini / Strawberry Espresso Martini 16

Ketel One Vodka, House Espresso, Kahlúa, Simple Syrup, Topped With Cinnamon Bistro Bloody 13

Tito’s Vodka, Bloody Mix & House Seasoning Rim

With Lime, Olive & Cornichon Garnish

+Make It Spicy With Our House Hot Sauce

+smoky bacon garnish 2

Bistro Michelada 11

Pacifico, Clamato Mix & Tajin Rim

Irish Coffee 13

Jameson Irish Whiskey, Bailey’s, Coffee, Sugar & Topped With Whipped Cream Carajillo 13

Licor 43 & Espresso with notes of Vanilla French 75 15

Hendrick’s Gin, Fresh-Squeezed Lemon Juice, Brut Champagne

Rosemary’s Aperol Spritz 15

Rosemary-Infused Aperol, Prosecco & San Pellegrino, Rosemary & Orange

Hugo Spritz 15

St. Germain, Lemon, Fresh Mint, Honey & Prosecco

TexMex Old Fashioned 15

Woodford Bourbon, 400 Conejos Mezcal, Chocolate Bitters & Simple Syrup, Served Chilled. Rocks Per Request

Madame Lavender 15

Ketel One Vodka, Fresh-Squeezed Lemon Juice, Lavender, Honey

“My Mom Likes Gin” 15

Empress Gin, Lemonade, Lavender Syrup admire, then stir

(na) Strawberry Moon “No” jito 12

Strawberries, Agave, Fresh Mint, Lime & Sparkling Water

Bubbly

Prosecco, La Giosa, Italy 12/40

Sparkling Wine, Gloria Ferrer, Blanc de Blanc, Carneros 15/52

Champagne, Veuve Cliquot, France 130

Wine

Rosé, Wente, Riva Vineyard, Monterey 12/42

Sauvignon Blanc, Drylands, Marlborough 11/36

Chardonnay, Rodney Strong Chalk Hill, Sonoma (2023) 12/42

Pinot Noir, Weather Vineyards, Sonoma (2021) 14/52

Cabernet Sauvignon, Educated Guess, California (2022) 13/47

Beer

8

Ballast Point, Sculpin IPA Bear Republic, Racer 5 IPA

Coors Light, Colorado Lager

Coronado Brewing Company, Orange Whit

Amstel Light/Heineken, Lager

Martinelli’s 1868, Hard Cider

Modelo, Mexican Lager

Pacifico, Mexican Lager

Pizza Port, Cali-Honey Blonde

Sapporo, Japanese Lager

bakery & bistro

bakery & bistro

Cocktails

Canella Italian Mimosas 14/45

Coffee & Espresso

made with whole milk

Orange / Bellini / Strawberry Espresso Martini 16

+ flavor 1 / + espresso shot 2 / oat or almond milk 1

House French Roast 5 (refills) French Press for Two 13

Café Au Lait 5 25 / Cold Brew 7

Vietnamese Creamy Cold Brew 7.5

Ketel One Vodka, House Espresso, Kahlúa, Simple Syrup, Topped With Cinnamon Bistro Bloody 13

Tito’s Vodka, Bloody Mix & House Seasoning Rim

Lavender Vietnamese Cold Brew 8

Americano 5 / Cappuccino 5 5/6 5 Latte 6 75 / Vanilla Latte 7 75

Honey Bee Cortado 5.25 / Honey Lavender Latte 7.75

Cinnamon Honey Latte 7 75 / Caramel Macchiato 7.75

With Lime, Olive & Cornichon Garnish +Make It Spicy With Our House Hot Sauce +smoky bacon garnish 2 Bistro Michelada 11

Pacifico, Clamato Mix & Tajin Rim Irish Coffee 13

Golden Turmeric Oat Latte 7 5

Dirty Chai 8

Mocha 7 75 / Mexican Mocha 8

Jameson Irish Whiskey, Bailey’s, Coffee, Sugar & Topped With Whipped Cream Carajillo 13

Matcha, Cacao & Chaga

Licor 43 & Espresso with notes of Vanilla French 75 15

Hendrick’s Gin, Fresh-Squeezed Lemon Juice, Brut Champagne

Rosemary’s Aperol Spritz 15

Rosemary-Infused Aperol, Prosecco & San Pellegrino, Rosemary & Orange Hugo Spritz 15

Tea & Chocolate

St. Germain, Lemon, Fresh Mint, Honey & Prosecco TexMex Old Fashioned 15

Woodford Bourbon, 400 Conejos Mezcal, Chocolate Bitters & Simple Syrup, Served Chilled. Rocks Per Request Madame Lavender 15

Beverages

Iced Southern Sun Tea 5 unsweetened or sweetened refills

Ketel One Vodka, Fresh-Squeezed Lemon Juice, Lavender, Honey “My Mom Likes Gin” 15

House Lemonade 5.5 /Arnold Palmer 5

House French Lavender Lemonade 6

Apple Juice 5 5 / Orange Juice 6

Empress Gin, Lemonade, Lavender Syrup admire, then stir (na) Strawberry Moon “No” jito 12

Strawberries, Agave, Fresh Mint, Lime & Sparkling Water

Soda Pop, Sparkling Water & Other Assorted Beverages Available inquire with your server for our current selection

Bubbly

La Giosa, Italy 12/40

Sparkling W errer, Blanc de Blanc, Carneros 15/52

Champagne, Veuve Cliquot, France 130

Honey Lavender Cheesecake 15

Wine

Rosé, Wente, Riva Vineyard, Monterey 12/42

Sauvignon Blanc, Drylands, Marlborough 11/36

Cakes by the Slice & Cupcakes

Chardonnay, Rodney Strong Chalk Hill, Sonoma (2023) 12/42

Chocolate with Vanilla Bean Frosting

Vanilla Velvet / Signature Carrot / Red Velvet

Pinot Noir, Weather Vineyards, Sonoma (2021) 14/52

Bagels

Cabernet Sauvignon, Educated Guess, California (2022) 13/47

+ plain schmear 2 / + herb schmear 2.5

Beer

Salt 3.5 / Everything 3.5 / Swiss Cheese 4 / Seasonal 4

Croissants

8

Ballast Point, Sculpin IPA Bear Republic, Racer 5 IPA Coors Light, Colorado Lager

Everything 5.75 / Butter 5.25 + housemade jam 1

Vegan 7 / Toasted Almond 7 / Chocolate 6.75 Muffins

Blueberry 5 / Seasonal 5.5

Coronado Brewing Company, Orange Whit Amstel Light/Heineken, Lager

House Sweets

Martinelli’s 1868, Hard Cider Modelo, Mexican Lager Pacifico, Mexican Lager

Monkey Bread 5 5 / Seasonal Scone 5.5+ / Chocolate Chip Cookie 5 5 / Brownie 4 5

Gluten Friendly

GF

Pizza Port, Cali-Honey Blonde Sapporo, Japanese Lager

bakery & bistro

HAPPINESS HOUR

daily 3-7pm

Cocktails

12

Hugo Spritz

St. Germain, Fresh Lemon & Mint, Honey & Prosecco

Rosemary’s Aperol Spritz

Rosemary-Infused Aperol, Prosecco & San Pellegrino, Fresh Rosemary & Orange

TexMex Old Fashioned

Woodford Bourbon, 400 Conejos Mezcal, Chocolate Bitters & Simple Syrup. Served Chilled. Rocks per Request.

Carajillo

Licor 43 & Espresso with Notes of Vanilla

French 75

Hendrick’s Gin, Fresh-Squeezed Lemon Brut Champagne

“My Mom Likes Gin”

Empress Gin, Lemonade, Lavender Syrup admire, then stir

Espresso Martini

Ketel One Vodka, House Espresso, Kahlúa, Simple Syrup with Cinnamon

Bistro Bloody

Tito’s Vodka, Bloody Mix & House Seasoning Rim

With Lime, Olive & Cornichon Garnish

+Make It Spicy With Our House Hot Sauce

+smoky bacon garnish 2

Bistro Michelada

Pacifico, Clamato Mix & a Tajin Rim

Canella Italian Mimosas

Orange/ Bellini / Strawberry Irish Coffee

Jameson Irish Whiskey, Bailey’s Irish Cream, House Coffee, & Sugar in the Raw Finished with Whipped Cream

Madame Lavender

Ketel One Vodka, Fresh-Squeezed Lemon, Lavender, & Honey

na Strawberry Moon “No” jito

Strawberries, Agave, Fresh Mint, Lime & Sparkling Water

Beverages

Iced Southern Sun Tea 4.5

unsweetened or sweetened refills

House Lemonade 5 /Arnold Palmer 4.5

House French Lavender Lemonade 5.5

Apple Juice 5.5 / Orange Juice 6

Soda Pop, Sparkling Water & Other Assorted Beverages Available inquire with your server for our current selection

Wine & Bubbly

8

Prosecco, La Giosa, Italy

Sparkling Wine, Gloria Ferrer, Blanc de Blanc, Carneros

Rosé, Wente, Riva Vineyard, Monterey

Sauvignon Blanc, Drylands, Marlborough

Chardonnay, Rodney Strong Chalk Hill, Sonoma (2023)

Pinot Noir, Weather Vineyards, Sonoma (2021)

Cabernet Sauvignon, Educated Guess, California (2022)

Beer 6

Ballast Point, Sculpin IPA Bear Republic, Racer 5 IPA Coors Light, Colorado Lager

Coronado Brewing Company, Orange Whit

Amstel Light/Heineken, Lager

Martinelli’s 1868, Hard Cider Modelo, Mexican Lager Pacifico, Mexican Lager

Pizza Port, Cali-Honey Blonde Sapporo, Japanese Lager

Coffee & Espresso

made with whole milk

+ flavor 1 / + espresso shot 2 / oat or almond milk 1

House French Roast 5 (refills)

French Press for Two 13

Café Au Lait 5.25 / Cold Brew 7 Vietnamese Cold Brew 7.5

Lavender Vietnamese Cold Brew 8

Americano 5 / Cappuccino 6.5

Latte 6.75 / Vanilla Latte 7.75

Honey Bee Cortado 5.25 / Honey Lavender Latte 7.75

Cinnamon Honey Latte 7.75 / Caramel Macchiato 7.75

Golden Turmeric Oat Latte 7.5 Dirty Chai 8

Mocha 7.75 / Mexican Mocha 8

Tea & Chocolate

Hot Chocolate 5.5 / Mexican Hot Chocolate 5.75

Chai Tea Latte 6

Matcha Latte 6.5

Mary’s Sweet Matcha Latte with almond milk 7 Hot Tea 5

*inquire about our seasonal specials

Lunch & Dinner Especiales

Veggie Menu

Drinks

Sides

Eggs & Omelets

Served with breakfast potatoes & 1 slice of toast, 2 upon request: white, wheat, rye, sourdough, or english muffin

SUB: gluten free toast, biscuit, pancake, or french toast + 2.5

Clayton’s 2 Eggs Breakfast

ADD: ham, sausage links, or sausage patties

bacon, spicy sausage patty, or hamburger patty

Cheese cheddar, swiss, american, or muenster

Egg White feta, spinach & tomato

Meatlover’s bacon, sausage, ham & cheddar

Denver ham, green pepper & onion

Steak & Pepperjack red onions & roasted red peppers

Veggie mushrooms, tomato, bell pepper, spinach & onion

Nado swiss & tomato, topped with avocado

Farmer Benny’s seasonal veggies & green goddess hollandaise

Kitchen Sink 4 eggs, bacon, sausage, ham, 3 cheeses & veggies

avocado

or cheese 1.5

ham, or sausage 3 spicy sausage or homemade corned beef hash 4

Benedicts & Scrambles

Benedicts served with breakfast potatoes

Eggs Benedict 2 poached eggs, Canadian bacon hollandaise on an english muffin

Eggs Florentine Benedict 2 poached eggs, spinach, tomato, roasted red peppers & smoked bacon on an english muffin

Corned Beef Hash Benedict homemade corned beef hash, 2 poached eggs & hollandaise on an english muffin

Country Benedict 2 poached eggs, spicy sausage, thick cut bacon & country gravy on a toasted biscuit

Veggie Scramble 3 eggs, mushrooms, spinach, bell peppers, onions & tomatoes; breakfast potatoes & toast

Mexicana Scramble 3 eggs, ham, cheddar, tomato, onions, & jalapeños; beans or breakfast potatoes & a flour tortilla

Machaca Scramble 3 eggs, marinated beef with onions, bell peppers & cheddar; beans or breakfast potatoes & a flour tortilla

Breakfast Sandwiches

Old Fashioned Fried Egg Sandwich

2 fried eggs, lettuce, tomato & mayonnaise on toasted white bread

Bagel Sandwich

omelet-style eggs, ham & american cheese

Spicy Sausage English Muffin Sandwich

omelet-style eggs, homemade spicy sausage & american cheese

Gramps’ Breakfast Croissant Sandwich

omelet-style eggs, bacon & swiss cheese

Veggie Croissant Sandwich

omelet-style eggs, avocado, tomato & swiss cheese

Chicken Fried Steak Biscuit Sandwich

chicken fried steak topped with a fried egg, country gravy & cheddar cheese

French Toast Stacker 2 fried eggs, ham & swiss cheese topped with powdered sugar

Spicy Sausage BLTA & Eggs homemade spicy sausage, 2 fried eggs, bacon, lettuce, tomato, avocado & cheddar on a hoagie roll

Breakfast Bowls

Oatmeal Bowl served with brown sugar & raisins

ADD: bananas, strawberries, pecans, or sliced almonds + 1.5 ea

Berry Oatmeal Bowl served with triple berry compote & honey ADD: Peanut Butter + 2

Yogurt Bowl plain or vanilla Greek yogurt topped with strawberries, bananas, granola & honey

Acai Bowl topped with strawberries, bananas, granola, coconut & honey

ADD:

Muffins, Donuts, Donut Holes, Croissants, or Homemade Cinnamon Roll with Cream Cheese Frosting

House Specialties

Mary’s Toad in the Road over easy egg in the middle of sourdough toast served with breakfast potatoes

ADD: cup of country gravy or country sausage gravy + 3

Huevos Rancheros 2 eggs on corn tortillas with homemade ranchero sauce, sour cream, guacamole & cheddar; beans & potatoes

Biscuit & Sausage Gravy 2 eggs & breakfast potatoes

Chicken Fried Steak & Eggs breakfast potatoes & toast

Prime Rib-Eye Steak & Eggs breakfast potatoes & toast

Betty’s Biscuit Bowl homemade biscuit layered with a cheese omelet, country gravy, potatoes & pico de gallo

ADD: Real Maple Syrup + 3.5 Breakfast served all day

Homemade Corned Beef Hash 2 eggs, potatoes & toast

Carnitas & Chorizo Hash eggs, potatoes, cheddar & black beans, topped with sour cream & pico de gallo

Farmer Benny’s Market Hash 2 poached eggs, seasonal veggies, breakfast potatoes & our green goddess hollandaise

Avocado Toast olive oil & herbs on multigrain

ADD: Tomato & Mozzarella + 3

Chef Luis’ Chilaquiles super spicy salsa roja with tortilla chips, guacamole, sour cream, cheese & 2 eggs any style

Breakfast Burrito eggs, cheddar, refried beans & potatoes

ADD: bacon, sausage, ham, spicy sausage, chorizo, or avocado + 3 ea

Clay’s Burrito eggs, feta cheese, black beans, avocado, grilled onions & chorizo served with homemade Chuey’s salsa

Pancakes, Waffles & French Toast

Cinnamon Roll Pancakes cinnamon cream cheese frosting

Levi’s Banana Ricotta Pecan Pancakes

Hot Cakes 3 buttermilk *gluten friendly + 2

Short Stack 2 buttermilk *gluten friendly + 2

ADD: strawberries or blueberries + 2.5 ea

ADD: bananas or chocolate chips + 1.5 ea

Belgian Waffle

ADD: bacon to waffle batter + 2.5

Cinnamon-Sugar Churro Waffle with whipped cream

Strawberry Shortcake Waffle Belgian waffle topped with homemade strawberry sauce, fresh strawberries & whipped cream

Chicken & Waffle Belgian waffle, homemade fried chicken & honey ADD: bacon to waffle batter + 2.5

French Toast topped with powdered sugar

Berry French Toast triple berry compote

The Combo

Choice of 1 Belgian waffle, short stack of French Toast, or Pancakes; 2 eggs (any style); 2 strips of bacon or 2 sausage links

Breakfast Side Orders

1, 2, or 3 Eggs (any style)

Biscuit with butter & honey

Biscuit & Country Gravy

Sausage Links or Patties, Bacon, or Honey Ham

Turkey Bacon

Homemade Spicy Sausage Patty

Homemade Corned Beef Hash

Hamburger Patty

Shredded Hashbrowns or Breakfast Potatoes

Dave’s Crispy Potatoes

Fresh Fruit

Strawberries & Bananas

Grits with Butter

Bacon Cheddar Grits

Butter Croissant with Strawberry Preserves

Clayton’s bakery Bagel & Cream Cheese

Homemade Muffin *gluten friendly + 1

Homemade Cinnamon Roll & Cream Cheese Frosting

Burgers

6 oz. premium angus burgers served on a brioche bun

with lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions & homemade garlic aioli

Choice of crinkle cut fries or coleslaw

sweet potato waffle fries + 2.5 / beer-battered onion rings + 3

Hamburger

Cheeseburger american cheese

Bacon Cheeseburger american cheese & smoked bacon

BBQ Bacon Swiss Burger

Chili Cheese Burger homemade chili & cheddar cheese

Clayton’s Stacker topped with a homemade beer-battered onion ring, swiss cheese, bacon & BBQ sauce

Double Decker double patty, bacon & american cheese

Beyond

Starters & Sides

1/2 Plate Crinkle Cut French Fries

ADD: cheddar cheese 2.5 / bacon crumbles 2.5

1/2 Plate Sweet Potato Waffle Fries

Chili Cheese Fries homemade chili & shredded

cheddar cheese

Dewey French Fries american cheese, grilled onions &

1000 island dressing

Homemade Beer-Battered Onion Rings

sweet-n-spicy aioli

Mozarella Sticks marinara sauce or ranch dressing

Grandma’s Fried Pickles ranch dressing

Diner Mac & Cheese parmesan & bread crumbs

Caesar parmesan cheese, garlic croutons & romaine, tossed in caesar dressing

ADD: chicken +5

Apple Gorgonzola apple slices, gorgonzola cheese, candied walnuts, red grapes & spring mix, tossed in a chardonnay vinaigrette

ADD: chicken +5

Greek grilled chicken, black olives, tomatoes, pepperoncini, red onion, cucumber & romaine, tossed in a feta vinaigrette

Cobb deli turkey, bacon, avocado, tomato, black olives, hardboiled egg, gorgonzola cheese, iceberg & ranch dressing

Chef Salad deli ham, deli turkey, swiss cheese, american cheese, boiled egg, tomato, cucumber, & ranch dressing

Side Salad caesar or garden

ADD: Homemade Cornbread + 3 / Dinner Roll + 1

Homemade Chicken Tortilla Soup

topped with tortilla strips, avocado & sour cream

Soup of the Day

Homemade Chili

topped with cheddar cheese & onions

ADD: sour cream + 1

House Specialties

Thanksgiving Baked Turkey

with homemade cornbread stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetables, cranberry sauce & a dinner roll

Open Faced Turkey Sandwich

baked turkey on sourdough served with mashed potatoes & gravy

Southern Style Chicken Strips & Crinkle Cut Fries

5 chicken strips with bbq or ranch dressing

Captain Jake’s Fish ‘n’ Chips served with fries, coleslaw & tartar sauce

Traditional Monte Cristo turkey, ham, swiss cheese, mayonnaise & mustard in a deep fried batter served with choice of crinkle cut fries or coleslaw

Franny’s Fried Chicken Sandwich topped with cream of corn & served on our homemade buttermilk biscuit with choice of crinkle cut fries or coleslaw

The Frisco grilled chicken, romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese & caesar dressing on garlic sourdough with choice of crinkle cut fries

Deli Sandwiches

Deli Roasted Turkey & Havarti on sourdough

Tuna, Swiss, Avocado on multigrain

BLT on toasted white

ADD: fried egg 3 / avocado M.P.

Deli Roasted Turkey, Bacon, Avocado on toasted sourdough

Black Forest Ham boursin cheese, muenster, garlic aioli, lettuce & tomato only, on a croissant

The Veggie cheddar, boursin cheese, muenster, avocado, cucumber & pickled onion on multigrain

Club triple decker deli roasted turkey & bacon on sourdough

SUB: oven baked turkey 1

Hot Sandwiches

Grilled Cheese american cheese on thick challah bread

ADD: bacon or ham 3

The Dewey american cheese, grilled onions & 1000 island on thick challah bread

Tuna Cheddar Melt on marble rye

Reuben corned beef, swiss cheese, sauerkraut & 1000 island on marble rye

Cheesesteak prime roast beef, grilled onions, peppers & swiss cheese on a hoagie roll

California Chicken grilled chicken breast, bacon, avocado swiss cheese, mayonnaise, lettuce & tomato on a brioche bun

Paninis

cut fries, coleslaw, or chips sweet potato waffle fries + 2.5 / beer-battered onion rings + 3 Choice of crinkle cut fries, coleslaw, or chips

Coronado Cubano turkey, ham, swiss cheese, dill pickles, mustard & mayonnaise

Caprese fresh tomato, basil pesto, mozzarella, spinach & balsamic vinaigrette

Turkey Day oven baked turkey, stuffing, muenster, cranberry sauce & gravy

Dinner

Breakfast All Day

Eggs & Omelets served with breakfast potatoes & 1 slice of toast, 2 upon request: white, wheat, rye, sourdough, or english muffin

SUB: gluten free toast, biscuit, pancake, or french toast + 2.5

Clayton’s Classic 2 Eggs Breakfast

ADD: ham, sausage links, or sausage patties

bacon, spicy sausage patty, or hamburger patty

Cheese Omelet cheddar, swiss, american, or muenster

Denver Omelet ham, green pepper & onion

Veggie mushrooms, tomato, bell pepper, spinach & onion

Kitchen Sink 4 eggs, bacon, sausage, ham, 3 cheeses & veggies

Breakfast Burrito eggs, cheddar, refried beans, potatoes

ADD: bacon, sausage, ham, spicy sausage, chorizo or avocado +3 ea

Chef Luis’ Chilaquiles super spicy salsa roja with tortilla chips, guacamole, sour cream, cheese & 2 eggs any style

Biscuit & Sausage Gravy 2 eggs & breakfast potatoes

Homemade Corned Beef Hash 2 eggs, toast & potatoes

Spicy Sausage English Muffin Sandwich omelete-style eggs, homemade spicy sausage & american cheese with potatoes

Old Fashioned Fried Egg Sandwich 2 fried eggs, lettuce, tomato & mayonnaise on toasted white bread

Mary’s Toad in the Road over easy egg in the middle of sourdough toast served with breakfast potatoes

Belgian Waffle ADD: real maple syrup +3.5

Chicken &Waffle Belgian waffle, fried chicken & honey

French Toast topped with powdered sugar

Hot Cakes 3 buttermilk *gluten-friendly +2

ADD: strawberries or blueberries +2.5 ea

ADD: bananas or chocolate chips +1.5 ea

Yogurt Bowl plain or vanilla Greek yogurt topped with strawberries, bananas, granola, & honey

Acai Bowl topped with strawberries, bananas, granola, coconut & honey ADD: Peanut Butter +2 or Almond Butter +3

Starters & Sides

1/2 Plate Crinkle Cut Fries

ADD: cheddar cheese 2.5 / bacon crumbles 2.5

Full Plate Crinkle Cut Fries

1/2 Plate Sweet Potato Waffle Fries

Full Plate Sweet Potato Waffle Fries

Chili Cheese Fries homemade chili & shredded

cheddar cheese

Dewey Fries american cheese, grilled onions & 1000 island dressing

Homemade Beer-Battered Onion Rings

sweet-n-spicy aioli

Mozarella Sticks marinara sauce or ranch dressing

Grandma’s Fried Pickles ranch dressing

Diner Mac & Cheese parmesan & bread crumbs

Salads

Caesar parmesan cheese, garlic croutons & romaine, tossed in caesar dressing

ADD: chicken +5

Apple Gorgonzola apple slices, gorgonzola cheese, candied walnuts, red grapes & spring mix, tossed in a chardonnay vinaigrette

ADD: chicken +5

Greek grilled chicken, black olives, tomatoes, pepperoncini, red onion, cucumber & romaine, tossed in a feta vinaigrette

Cobb turkey, bacon, avocado, tomato, black olives, hardboiled egg, gorgonzola cheese, iceberg & ranch dressing

Chef Salad deli ham, deli turkey, swiss cheese, american cheese, boiled egg, tomato, cucumber, & ranch dressing

Side Salad caesar or garden Soups

Homemade Chicken Tortilla

topped with tortilla strips, avocado & sour cream

Homemade Chili topped with cheddar cheese & onions

Soup of the Day

ADD: Homemade Cornbread + 3 / Dinner Roll + 1

House Specialties

Thanksgiving Baked Turkey Dinner with homemade cornbread stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetables, cranberry sauce, dinner roll & a cup of soup or salad

Classic Spaghetti and Meatballs with tomato basil

sauce & served with garlic bread

Homemade Meatloaf served with mashed potatoes & vegetables

Captain Jake’s Fish ‘n’ Chips served with fries, coleslaw & tartar sauce

8oz Prime Ribeye Steak with mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables, dinner roll & a cup of soup or salad

Diner Loaded Mac & Cheese diced ham, bacon, parmesan & topped with bread crumbs

Southern Style Chicken Strips & Crinkle Cut Fries

5 chicken strips with bbq or ranch dressing

Prime Rib-Eye Steak & Eggs breakfast potatoes & toast

Chicken-Fried Steak & Eggs breakfast potatoes & toast

Burgers

of crinkle cut fries or homemade coleslaw sweet potato waffle fries

Cheeseburger 6oz premium angus burger on a brioche bun with lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions & garlic aioli

Chili Cheese Burger homemade chili & cheddar cheese

Clayton’s Stacker topped with a homemade beer-battered onion ring, swiss, bacon & BBQ sauce

Double Decker double patty, bacon & american cheese

Mikey Melt grilled onions, swiss cheese & 1000 island on sourdough

Shop Sliders american cheese & 1000 island dressing

Make it a Dewey & add grilled onions + 1.5

Beyond Burger plant based burger on a brioche bun

Sandwiches

Choice of crinkle cut fries, coleslaw, or chips sweet potato waffle fries + 2.5 / beer-battered onion rings + 3

BBQ Brisket Sandwich smokey & tangy BBQ sauce, beer-battered onion rings & coleslaw on a hoagie roll

Fried Chicken Sandwich fried chicken, ham, swiss cheese, pickles & chipotle-mayo on a brioche bun

Reuben corned beef, swiss cheese, sauerkraut & 1000 island on marble rye

Cheesesteak prime roast beef, grilled onions, peppers & swiss cheese on a hoagie roll

French Dip thin sliced London Broil on a hoagie roll served with au jus

Grilled Cheese american cheese on thick challah bread

ADD: bacon or ham + 3

Grilled Louie turkey, muenster cheese, grilled mushrooms & onions on thick challah bread

The Dewey american cheese, grilled onions & 1000 island on thick challah bread

Tuna Cheddar Melt on marble rye

Club Sandwich triple decker deli roasted turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato & mayonnaise on sourdough

The Veggie cheddar, boursin cheese, muenster, avocado, cucumber & pickled onion on multigrain BLT on toasted white ADD: fried egg +3 / avocado + M.P

Kids

Clayton’s Kids Menu 12 & Under and Kids At 65+ Only

Mickey Mouse Pancakes with whipped cream

Peanut Butter & Jelly on wheat with fruit

Baby Burgers with fries

ADD: cheese+ 1

Chicken Strips with fries

Kraft Mac & Cheese

Hot Dog with fries

Kids Fish ‘n’ Chips with fries

Café au Lait

Drinks & Super Delicious Desserts

Rise & Shine house coffee & 1 shot of espresso

Cafe Moto Cold Brew

MK’s Creamy Cold Brew oat milk & sugar free vanilla

Iced Coffee

Double Espresso

Americano

Cappuccino

Classic Latte

Vanilla Latte

Caramel Macchiato

Cinnamon Honey Latte

Classic Mocha & homemade whipped cream

Mexican Mocha & homemade whipped cream

White Chocolate Mocha & homemade whipped cream

S’mores Mocha & homemade whipped cream

Dirty Chai Latte

Hope’s Honey Lavender Latte

Hot Chocolate & homemade whipped cream

White Hot Chocolate & homemade whipped cream

Mexican Hot Chocolate & homemade whipped cream

Chai Tea Latte

Matcha Tea Latte

Matcha Chai Tea Latte

Hot Organic Tea variety of flavors

Strawberry-Banana

Strawberry-Banana-Blueberry

Raspberry-Strawberry-Mango

Mango-Pineapple-Banana

Acai-Strawberry-Banana

Peanut Butter Protein with Greek yogurt & almond milk Add to any smoothie $1 ea: spinach whey protein powder (chocolate or vanilla) · chia seeds organic raw coconut oil non-fat plain Greek yogurt

ground flax seeds · maca powder · spirulina powder

The Lotus acai, strawberry, blueberry, banana, chia seeds & coconut oil with apple juice

The Palm mango, pineapple, banana, spinach, spirulina & coconut oil with apple juice

The Root chocolate whey protein powder, banana, maca powder & ground flax seeds with almond milk

ADD: Peanut Butter + 2 or Almond Butter + 3

Soda Pop or Pink Lemonade (free refills)

Cherry Coke or Shirley Temple (free refills)

Fresh Brewed Iced Tea (free refills)

Arnold Palmer (free refills)

Chocolate Milk

Orange, Apple, Cranberry, Tomato, or Grapefruit

Juice 16 oz.

Homemade Granny Smith Apple Pie

Cream Pie ask your server for today’s flavors

Berry Pie ask your server for today’s flavors

Traditional Hot Fudge Sundae

Double Fudge Brownie Sundae

Gooey Cinnamon Roll Sundae

Warm Chocolate Chip Cookies & Milk for 2

Homemade Brownie

Homemade Muffin *gluten friendly + 1

Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookie

Gluten-Friendly Peanut Butter Monster Cookie

Big Scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream

Soft Serve vanilla, chocolate, or swirl

Clayton’s Crema vanilla soft serve with espresso, caramel & cinnamon

Matcha Crema or Dirty Chai Crema vanilla soft serve

Seasonal Desserts & Pies available daily & Whole Pies available to order

Handscooped Old Fashioned Shakes Make it a Malt + 1

Vanilla

Chocolate Fudge Brownie

Chocolate Chip Cookie

Forest cherry & fudge brownie

Chicken Wings

Crispy Chicken Tenders

Cheesy Breadsticks

Cheese Quesadilla

American Fries

Cheese Sticks

Fried Zucchini

Salads

Classic Caesar Garden

Greek Spinach

Antipasto

Cucumber

Caprese

Chef Salad

Cobb Salad

Breakfast (served all day)

High Tide Bagel

Bacon Breakfast Sandwich

Sausage Breakfast Sandwich

Breakfast Burrito

Steak & Egg Burrito

3 Egg Breakfast

Spinach & Mushroom Scramble

Veggie Scramble

Denver Scramble

Ham & Cheese Scramble

We offer gourmet pizza, fresh salads with house-made dressings, great sandwiches, delicious wings, local beer, wine and spirits.

Everything on our menu (drinks too) can be delivered directly to your home or hotel room or drop by for a slice of our amazing pizza. We Deliver!

Specialty Pizzas

(14” or 20”)

Cheese Pizza

Pepperoni

Bonfire BBQ Chicken

Meat Wave

Great White

Park Life

Green Flash

Toby’s Margherita

The Duke (Hawaiian)

Margherita

Buffalo Chicken

High Tide

Monster Wave

Aloha Warrior

Tree Hugger

Calzonie

Pizza Mucho Rico or create your own

Cold Sandwiches

Italian Sub

Cali Club Sub

Coronado Club Sub

Deli Sandwich

Avocado BLT Wrap

Chicken Caeser Wrap

Buffalo Chicken Wrap

Turkey Spinach Wrap

Amy’s Chicken Ranch Wrap

Veggie Wrap

Pastas

Mac & Cheese

Pesto Veggie

Garlic Cream Chicken

Marinara Meatball & Sausage

Hot Sandwiches & Burritos

Chicken Pesto Sub

Bacon BBQ Chicken Sub

Meatball Sub

Spicy Italian Sausage Sub

Cali Cheese Steak or Chicken

Carne Asada Burrito

California Burrito

Pollo Asado Burrito

Eggs, Chorizo, Bacon, Sour Cream, Cheese & Hash Browns

Grilled

COMBINATIONS

Includes Rice, Beans & Side of Tor tillas

Al Pastor

Carnitas

Pollo Asado

Carne Asada

Steak Fajitas

Pollo Asado Fajitas

RICE BOWLS

Includes Rice, Whole Beans, Guacamole, Sour Cream & Pico

$19.95

$19.95

$19.95

$19.95

$19.95

$19.95

BURRITOS

Bean & Cheese

Al

$14.95

NACHOS

Guac, Sour Cream, Cheese & Beans Half Full

Al Pastor

$11.95 $19.95

Pollo Asado Nachos $11.95 $19.95

Carne Asada Nachos $11.95 $19.95

Sur f & Turf NA $22.95

TACOS

Guac, Sour Cream, Cheese & Beans Fish Street $1

$4.75 Pollo Asado

$8.95

Bean, Cheese & Rice $9.95

Veggie $11.95

Rice, Beans, Guacamole, Sour Cream, Cheese, lettuce & Pico

Al Pastor $13.95

Guacamole, Onion & Cilantro

Carnitas $13.95

Guacamole & Pico

Pollo Asado $13.95

Guacamole & Pico

Pollo Asado Supreme $15.95

Guacamole, Sour Cream, Cheese, Lettuce & Pico

Conga $13.95

Carne Asada, Rice & Beans

California $15.95

Carne Asada, Fries, Guacamole, Sour Cream, Cheese & Pico

Fish $12.95

Cabbage, Pico & House White Sauce

Chile Relleno $14.95

Beans & Cheese

Fajitas Pollo $14.95

Posso Asado, Guacamole, Cheese, Grilled Onion & Bell Pepper

$5.50

$5.50 Shrimp

3 Rolled Tacos

5 Rolled Tacos

3 Rolled Tacos Supreme

Fajitas Steak $14.95

Carne Asada, Guacamole, Cheese, Grilled Onion & Bell Pepper

FRIES

Guac, Sour Cream & Cheese

Al Pastor Fries

$7.95

$9.95

$8.95

5 Rolled Tacos Supreme $10.95 ROLLED TACOS

$7.95 $19.95

Pollo Asado Fries $11.95 $19.95

Carne Asada Fries $11.95 $19.95

Carnitas Fries $11.95 $19.95

Sur f & Turf Fries NA $22.95

QUESADILLAS

Al Pastor Quesadilla $14.95

Carnitas Quesadilla $14.95

Pollo Asado Quesadilla $14.95

Carne Asada Quesadilla

$14.95

Sur f & Turf Quesadilla $19.95

Baja $13.95

Carnitas, Whole Beans, Guacamole, Onion, Cilantro & Fresh

Squeezed Lime

Shrimp $13.95

Cabbage, Pico & House White Sauce

Shrimp A La Diabla $13.95

Rice, Beans, Cheese, A La Diabla Sauce

Cali Queso Burrito $17.95

Double Tor tillas, w/Melted cheese, Carna Asada, Fries, Guacamole, Sour Cream, Cheese & Pico

San Felipe $16.95

Shrimp, Fish, Rice, Cabbage, Pico, House White Sauce

Sur f & Turf $19.95

Shrimp, Carne Asada, Rice, Cheese, Pico & W hite Sauce

Jalapeño Popper

$17.95

Al Pastor, Fries, Guacamole, Sour Cream, Cheese & Jalapeño

Giant Crunch Burrito $21.95

Carne Asada, 4 rolled Tacos, W hite Beans, Guacamole, Cheese, Pico & S our Cream

ESTABLISHED IN 1996 - LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED, AUTHENTIC THAI CUISINE

619.435.8110 | 1001 C Avenue

APPETIZERS

Spring Rolls

Four deep-fried spring rolls with ground chicken, cabbage, carrots, & clear thin noodles served with plum sauce

Satay

Four pieces of skewered chicken served with peanut sauce

Swaddee Shrimp

Garlic marinated shrimp, cilantro & black pepper wrapped in a spring roll skin; served with plum sauce

NOODLES & RICE

Vegetarian (Tofu)

Chicken or Pork

Beef

Shrimp

Pad Thai

Paradise Noodles

Yum Woonsen

Pad Se-Ew

Pad Woonsen

Drunken Noodles

Regular Fried Rice

Spicy Fried Rice

Pineapple Fried Rice

Lunch Tues - Sat 11AM-3PM

Dinner Tues - Sat 4:30PM-9PM

Closed Sunday and Monday

SOUPS

Gang Jued

Clear broth with chinese cabbage, ground pork, clear noodles and scallions

Tom Yum

Spicy broth seasoned with lemon grass, lime juice, tomato, green onion and mushroom. Chicken, Shrimp or Seafood

Tom Kar

Vividly flavored coconut soup; seasoned with lime juice, lemon grass, tomato, green onion and mushroom. Chicken, Shrimp or Seafood

SALADS

Swaddee Chef Salad

Lettuce, tomato, carrot, cucumber and onion; topped with tofu and served with peanut sauce

Som Tom

Shredded green papaya mixed with peanuts, tomatoes and lime juice

Nam

Minced pork, fresh ginger, red onions, peanuts, chillies and lime juice

Online ordering for takeout:

SPECIALTIES

Pae Sa

Steamed whole fish flavored with plum sauce; topped with ginger, parsley and steamed vegetables

Pla Kratiam

Golden brown whole fish topped with a roasted garlic

Pla Sam Ros

Golden fried whole fish with a combination of three flavored sauce, garlic and chili

Pla Choo Chee

Golden fried whole fish topped with tasty choo chee curry; simmered in coconut cream

Larb Pla

Deep fried whole fish topped with green apple, red onion, lime juice and fresh mint leaves

Hoa Mok

Scallops, squid, shrimp, & mussels served in banana leaf bowl, covered in curry coconut sauce

CURRY

Vegetarian (Tofu)

Chicken or Pork

Beef

Shrimp

Panang, Red Curry, Green Curry, Yellow Curry

Gang Massaman, Choo Chee

Antipasto Salad

House Salad

Sip craft cocktails and savor coastal-inspired bites at Dive rooftop bar and restaurant. From crab cake brunch benedicts and happy hour clams, to blue-corn tacos and shareable plates, Dive pairs bold flavors with stunning sunsets. Make it your perfect setting for autumn evenings and holiday gatherings.

Welcome to Kansas City – the Heart of America

Also known as the City of Fountains, Paris of the Plains, and the barbecue capital of America, Kansas City is a dynamic destination overflowing with genuine Midwestern hospitality.

By Kris Grant

When I mentioned to my daughter Chelsea that I was writing about Kansas City, she didn’t miss a beat. “Mom, do you remember when we went there on that car trip?”

Oh, I remember. Some 35 years ago my husband and I packed up our two kids, ages five and nine, and set out for parts unknown. We had two weeks of vacation time, and with the help AAA and a stack of maps, I plotted a loop that would take us through places I had always wanted to see: Utah’s national parks, Aspen, Colorado Springs, and as far east as Kansas City. Then we took a southern route home, with an unexpected encounter with a Civil War encampment in Carthage, Missouri, a jaunt up to Santa Fe and finally unwinding with a hotel resort in Scottsdale.

Chelsea still remembers the visit to the Hallmark Visitors Center at Crown Center. What I remember most is how welcoming and helpful everyone was. I’m happy to tell you that hasn’t changed one bit.

I revisited Kansas City on a road trip last fall, and found the city is better than ever (just wait ’til I tell you about the KC Streetcar!) and darn worth a visit – whether you travel by car or jet. The city’s newly renovated airport is just 20 minutes from downtown, and since Kansas City is situated smackdab in the middle of our country, it takes only three hours by air from either coast to get you to this heart of America.

I stayed at Loews Kansas City Hotel. You know I’m partial to Loews – who wouldn’t be after experiencing Loews Coronado Bay Resort? Loews Kansas City is a stunning property that is connected via a pedestrian bridge to the Kansas City Convention Center and the hotel handles all the catering for the center.

Let’s start with some basics

There’s a Kansas City, Missouri, and a Kansas City, Kansas. Kansas City, Missouri is the larger and more famous of the two (population 516,032 in 2024), with a bigger downtown core, and a major cultural and entertainment hub, plus a strong arts, jazz and sports scene. Kansas City, Kansas is more residential in nature, with a population of 156,752 (again, 2024 census) with strong cultural diversity. It’s home to the Kansas City Speedway, a major NASCAR venue, with its annual race happening this month (April 19 – 21) just two months before NASCAR debuts at Naval Base Coronado (June 19-21). Together the two cities anchor a metro area of 2.2 million people, even though they are in different states.

In the early 1800s, the area that is now Kansas City, Missouri sat at the junction of the Missouri and Kansas rivers, a prime spot for trade and westward

expansion. In 1853 it incorporated as the City of Kansas – named after the Kansas River. By 1889 it was renamed Kansas City to match how people referred to it. The city grew rapidly thanks to railroads, stockyards and industry, becoming the dominant urban center in the region.

Kansas City, Kansas came later. The Kansas Territory was created in 1854, with lands just west of Missouri. The settlement of Wyandotte popped up just across the river. In 1872, Wyandotte renamed itself Kansas City to capitalize on the success and recognition of its Missouri neighbor. Smart move.

The respective city’s visitor bureaus work together hosting travel writers and in the course of three days, their communications directors shared with me the best their cities had to offer – far more than I would have been able to see on my own in such a concentrated period.

Kansas City shines at night from my 14th floor room at Loews Kansas City Hotel. The red lights salute the Kansas City Chiefs; you can tell I visited during football season. Photo by Kris Grant.

Bar Stilwell is a popular venue in the lobby level at Loews Kansas City Resort Photo by Kris Grant.

Union Station Hop aboard the KC Streetcar

One of the most convenient ways to navigate downtown Kansas City is the KC Streetcar, a modern, fare-free transit line that has quickly become a defining feature of the city’s urban core.

My timing on visiting Kansas City couldn’t have been better: the much anticipated 3.7-mile extension to the KC Streetcar had opened just two months before my arrival. The original streetcar line opened in May 2016, running about 2.2 miles along Main Street from the River Market area through downtown. Designed as both a transportation link and an economic development tool, it helped reconnect key districts and encouraged visitors to explore the city without needing a car.

The modern, quiet, clean and ohso-efficient streetcars run all the way from Downtown Kansas City, where I stayed, to the River Market and to the University of Missouri – Kansas City and connected me to all the sites I wanted to see. Plus, I found I never had to wait more than 10 minutes for another car to arrive. Pretty sweet.

I disembarked the streetcar at Union Station Kansas City, which stands as one of the city’s most impressive landmarks – a grand Beaux-Arts terminal that reflects both the city’s past as a rail hub and its present as a place of culture and connection.

Opened in 1915 during the height of railroad travel, the station once served thousands of passengers daily at a time when rail was the primary means of long-distance transportation across the county. After falling into decline in the mid-20th century, it was restored and reopened in the 1990s, transformed into a vibrant civic space.

Inside the vast main hall, I was struck by the soaring ceilings and marble floors. It was November, and so a large Christmas tree and holiday décor filled the station. Off to one side, a Harvey’s at Union Station restaurant continues a tradition tied to the Fred Harvey Company, which once operated dining rooms in railroad stations across the West. Today, Union Station is served by Amtrak, with trains arriving and departing frequently from underground platforms connected to the historic

Beyond its transportation role, Union Station is home to Science City interactive museum. The station also houses the Regnier “Extreme Screen,” the largest screen in the region – five stories tall, 80 feet wide with laser projection. It exhibits family-friendly films, educational flicks and, in the winter months, classic films.

Inside the station at the north end of the Grand Plaza is the Model Train Gallery, a free exhibit spanning 8,000 square feet with intricately detailed model train layouts and more than 80 trains, ranging from tiny Z scale to much large G scales, running on different tracks.

The KC Streetcar connects Kansas City’s most popular neighborhoods and sites along its newly extended 5.7 mile route, and, even better, it’s free. Photo courtesy of Visit Kansas City.

Harvey’s, inside Union Station, recalls the era of the Harvey House restaurants in railroad’s early years. Photo by Kris Grant. terminal.

Crown Center

From Union Station, it’s an easy and comfortable walk across Pershing Road to Crown Center via a network of elevated climate-controlled skywalks that connect much of the surrounding area. Although the weather was mild on this November day, it was easy to imagine how invaluable these passageways must be during the sweltering humid days of summer or in the depths of a freezing Midwestern winter.

Crown Center offers a Kansas City experience that combines shopping, culture and family-friendly attractions into a single walkable complex. It was built around the headquarters of Hallmark Cards, which was founded in Kansas City in 1914 when Joyce C. Hall started selling postcards out of his small bookstore. That bookstore was destroyed by fire the following year, but Joyce and his brother rebuilt the company, focusing more broadly

on greeting cards; they wisely adopted the name Hallmark in 1928, reflecting both their family name and a tradition of quality. Today, the 85-acre Crown Center has grown from the company headquarters to feature hotels, theaters, shopping, restaurants and open public spaces. This family-friendly center features an attraction called Kaleidoscope, an interactive children’s art studio that utilizes Hallmark and Crayola materials and there’s a Crayola store. (Hallmark acquired Crayola in

The Crossroads Arts District

Just a block off the KC Streetcar, I discovered one of new favorite neighborhoods of Kansas City: the Crossroads. It represents more than the intersection of Southwest Boulevard and Baltimore Avenue – it’s a vibrant and diverse community where artistic expression leads the way. In fact, the Crossroads is home to more than 400 local artists and 100 independent studios. And when I say, “home to,” I mean they live there – often above their galleries.

Best time to visit? That would be the First Friday of every month when the community comes alive at 5 p.m. with arts organizations, galleries, studios and businesses in the district. You’ll find music and art both in the galleries and on the streets with individual venders and pop-up retailers. In the summer months, there’s also a Food Truck central, although there is definitely no shortage of casual and high-end restaurants here.

One of the hippest coffee houses in the district is Café Corazón, where I had the

pleasure of meeting co-owner Dulcinea Herrera. This one-of-a-kind coffee house specializes in Latinx coffee and is also the premier café in the Midwest serving traditional Yerba Mate tea. I adored the Argentinian empanadas but there are also Mexican tamales and burritos.

Dulcinea is not only the CEO and founder of Kansas City’s first Latinx and Indigenous-owned coffee shop, she is also an artist and is married to a professional soccer player, who plays for the Brazilian national team. She owns the shop (and two others in Kansas City) in partnership with her parents, Miel Castagna-Herrera and Curtis Herrera; Miel’s father Alberto Jose Castagna grew up in Buenos Aires and emigrated to the U.S. when he was 16. It was Alberto who taught Dulcinea to paint and much of her art is displayed on the walls at the café. Her parents were hippies, she said, who met at Woodstock and moved to New Mexico. “My dad is Mexican and Apache, so we incorporate native recipes; it’s ancestral and it’s also the future,” she says.

1984.) There’s also a Legoland Discovery Center, the Sea Life Kansas City Aquarium and an open-air public plaza that turns into an ice skating rink in the winter months and a parklike setting for the public’s use, outdoor festivals and performances the rest of the year.

I stopped in at the fairly new Museum of BBQ. It not only presents the history of barbecue but breaks down the elements of barbeque – meats, smoke, fire, rubs and sauces. Another section takes you through the major American barbecue regions, including Kansas City, Texas, Memphis and the Carolinas, highlighting how each developed its own distinct flavors and traditions. The only drawback of the museum is that it doesn’t offer tastes from each region, although it does sell sauces and rubs in its gift shop. But the good news is that you can dine in or order take-out from Burnt End BBQ, also located at Crown Center.

“On First Fridays, we are the busiest business on the block,” Dulcinea says. “Art vendors, salsa music… It’s one big party.”

Café Corazón’s latte trio and empanadas have their roots in Argentinian cuisine and were absolutely fabulous. Photos by Kris Grant.

The Museum of BBQ at Crown Center traces the history of barbecue in Kansas City, Texas, Memphis and the Carolinas. Photo by Aaron Fuhrman.

National World War I Memorial and Museum

I stepped off the KC Streetcar at the new 27th and Main stop and made my way up a gradual climb to one of the highest points in Kansas City, a fitting spot for the National World War I Memorial and Museum.

Inside, I began my journey into the past by crossing a glass bridge suspended over a field of red poppies – 9,000 of them each representing 1,000 lives lost in what has come to be known as “The Great War” and reminiscent of the poem, “In Flanders Fields,” written by John McCrae, a Canadian physician who served as a military doctor during the WWI. The exhibits then guided me through the mounting tensions in early 20th century Europe: a web of alliances, rising nationalism, and the spark of the war, the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria in 1914. What began as a regional crisis quickly escalated into a global war.

I saw how the United States initially resisted involvement, only entering the conflict in 1917 after repeated provocations, including unrestricted submarine warfare and the Zimmermann Telegram, a secret diplomatic message sent in January 1917 from the German foreign minister to Mexico, urging Mexico to ally with Germany if the U.S. decided to enter the war. In return Germany promised to help Mexico regain territories it had lost to the United States.

The story is told not just through timelines, but through personal letters, uniforms and artifacts that bring the war to a human scale. I found the use of chemical warfare particularly terrifying. Germany was the first to use poisonous in 1915, but France and Britain developed and used their own chemical agents in retaliation. Even the U.S. employed poisonous gas after entering the war in 1917. Outside, I took the elevator to the top of the 217-foot high Liberty Memorial Tower. As Kansas City stretched out in sweeping view, I found myself reflecting on how fortunate we are to live in freedom. It was an appreciation made all the more profound after walking through the relics and reminders of battlefields that, just over a century ago, bore witness to the immense cost of that very liberty.

The National World War I Memorial and Museum sits upon one of the highest points of Kansas City. Take an elevator ride to the top of the tower for a 360-degree view of the city. Photo by Aaron Fuhrman.

Inside the museum, visitors cross a glass bridge above a field of red poppies.

Photo by Kris Grant.

One of the museum’s video exhibits brings a battle of the Great War to life. Photo by Kris Grant.

Country Club Plaza

The Country Club District is one of the largest and most historically significant planned residential districts in the country. It was developed by real estate pioneer J. C. Nichols, who moved to Kansas City as a young man and entered the real estate business in the early 20th century. He became a pioneer of the planned subdivision community, emphasizing curvilinear streets, landscaped boulevards, restrictive covenants (which later became controversial) and architectural standards. Nichols also played a major role in the fundraising efforts for the National World War I Memorial and Museum; the project raised more than $2.5 million in just 10 days.

His most famous achievement is Country Club Plaza. Often considered the first regional shopping center in the United States, the Plaza features Spanish Colonial Revival architecture and was designed as an integrated retail district rather than a collection of individual stores. Nichols drew inspiration for the Plaza from Seville, Spain, with stucco buildings, red tile roofs, courtyards, and

decorative details creating a distinctive open-air environment. The iconic tower of the Plaza is modeled after a landmark in Seville.

The Plaza is the city’s most iconic hub for fountains, including mythological figures including Poseidon and Neptune, along with Art Deco and neoclassical fountains that incorporate seasonal lighting. The Sculpture of the Horse and Rider and Maharaja Fountain are highlights.

I found a mix of mostly nationally known retailers, among them Apple, J. Crew, Eileen Fisher, Lululemon and Sephora, interspersed with a few smaller specialty shops and local boutiques throughout the 15-acre development. Dining is equally central to the experience, with a range of options from casual cafés to upscale restaurants.

One standout is Rye, where I met Makenzie Wolters, communications manager for Visit Kansas City, for lunch. This popular café is known for its farm-to-table approach and comfortfood driven menu. With dishes like pork chops, pot roast and fried chicken

I wisely chose the signature crispy fried chicken for my lunch at Rye

Delicious, and on my next visit, I’ll try the pork chops. Photo by

(my choice, and it was a winner), Rye emphasizes familiar Midwestern flavors that the owners, husband and wife chefs Colby and Megan Garrelts, grew up with. Colby is a James Beard Award-winning chef and Megan is a pastry chef and also a James Beard Award semifinalist whose desserts — especially pies and ice creams – have become a signature part of the Rye experience.

Country Club Plaza’s Spanish Colonial architecture was inspired by Seville, Spain. Photo by Kris Grant.

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1587 Prime - Touchdown

I do believe that 1587 Prime will go down as one of the top five dining experiences of my life, and I encourage you to put this new restaurant on your list. Owned by Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce in partnership with hospitality group Noble 33, the restaurant opened just two months before my visit on Mahomes birthday, Sept. 17. The name is a play on the Chief players’ jersey numbers – Mahomes is 15 and Kelce is 87.

It’s definitely a splurge and you should book reservations just as soon as you know you’re headed to Kansas City. Fortunately, I have friends in high places, and Visit Kansas City’s Makenzie Wolters, set up and accompanied me on this memorable dinner.

We met for a quick cocktail at Stilwell’s, the popular lounge in Loews’ lobby, then headed out the west door of the hotel, and made a quick left to behold the entrance to 1587 Prime. You see, the two-story, 10,000-square-foot

restaurant is located on the Loews Hotel property but maintains its own identity, with a sleek street entrance. Guests arrive through a dramatic twodoor “dark tunnel” that evokes the anticipation of players stepping onto

Above: The entrance to 1587 Prime resembles a tunnel that football players travel to reach the gridiron; but here the view opens up to its meat case display. Photo courtesy of Nobel 33.

The upper level bar at 1587 Prime offers cocktails in a vibrant and elegant setting. Photo by Kris Grant.

the field, culminating in a glowing refrigerated meat display – the symbolic light at the end of the tunnel. Chiefsinspired colors of red, white and gold thread through the interiors, and brass floor inlays evoke yard markers.

At the center of the restaurant, a 20-seat bar and live music stage anchor the first floor. Millwork patterned with deconstructed football shapes wrap the bar front.

An elegant, curved marble staircase with subtle backlighting leads to the second level, which features panoramic views of the cityscape. Did I mention how elegant the décor is here? White marble flecked with grey is accented by rich wood accents, a center bar on the upper level features soft ambient light and gentle curves, and the ceiling above the bar area ripples with undulating wood. As we were escorted to our table, I noted the custom chandeliers, which at first I thought resembled a Sputnik-like space age design but later learned were subtly evocative of football’s flag-onthe-play referee’s call, where elongated yellow flags are thrown on the field.

I ordered one of 1587’s four signature drinks: the Alchemy, a vodka-based cocktail with dry curacao (an orange liqueur), mixed berry and cranberry juice, fresh lime juice and oolong tea.

It’s a nod toward Taylor Swift (she’s Kelce’s fiancé in case you’ve been under a rock these past several months) and the fun part is that it sparkles for a few seconds when the server lights a heat element on the glass stem. The drink ties into one of Swift’s song, which uses the word “alchemy” as a metaphor for a relationship that transforms over time. You can order other signature drinks (one for Mahomes, one for Kelce and one for Brittany Mahomes) or opt for a martini – that’s when a bartender will roll up with his martini bar for a custom drink. Shaken or stirred, it’s a sure bet that this martini will be a winner.

We began with a shared appetizer, tuna tartar served with crispy wontons. For my entrée, I chose the Wagyu filet with blackened truffle sauce. I almost didn’t need a knife, and this tender flavorful steak seemed to melt in my mouth. How can I go back to a regular steak ever again?

During the course of our meal, the jazz singer from the combo downstairs, made the rounds of the tables, entertaining with flair while not being obtrusive. Now, before you ask… No, I didn’t encounter the players, nor did I meet Ms. Swift, but I did bring home a trio of Kansas City friendship bracelets.

How can I go back to any other steak after indulging in this flavorful melt-in-my

A stunning marble staircase, just beyond the wine cases, connects the two levels of 1587 Prime. Photo courtesy of Noble 33.

Above: My “Alchemy” cocktail, named for Travis Kelce’s fiancé, Taylor Swift, was set afire by my server. Below:

mouth Wagyu filet with truffle sauce? Photos by Kris Grant.

I made my way across the Kansas River to Kansas City, Kansas, meeting up with Ritz Dasgupta, Senior Manager of Integrated Marketing Communications at Visit Kansas City, Kansas. Our first stop was a newly opened venue in the city – Atlas9, an immersive entertainment attraction that is part art installation, part interactive experience and part live theater. Housed inside a converted 1990s movie theater, Atlas9 features a series of story-driven

environments where each room feels like a different world waiting to be explored. When I checked in, I was photographed and given a wristband to track my progress. As I moved through a series of wild and other-worldly spaces, I took on the role of a detective, looking for clues to solve a mystery. The themed spaces included a 1940s jazz club, a speakeasy where I ordered a lovely old-fashioned accented with popcorn, arcade-style rooms, a pizza parlor and a

240-seat auditorium. I encountered live entertainers throughout the experience, here a trumpet player, modern dancers there, and a complete ensemble on stage. The more I explored the venues at Atlas9, the more comfortable I became, as if I was inside the story instead of watching it from the outside. In fact, my own head shot, stylized and enhanced, thank you, occasionally appeared in some of the galleries. Oh, it is indeed amazing what AI can do these days!

Above and below, left: It’s nearly impossible to explain the Atlas9 experience, except to say it’s out-of-this-world fun for all ages. Photos courtesy of Visit Kansas City. Below, right: That’s me, or should I say my avatar, all part of the wild and weird world of Atlas9. Photo by Kris Grant.

Joe’s Kansas City Bar-B-Que

By now, I had worked up quite an appetite and Ritz knew just the place to go: Joe’s Kansas City Bar-BQue. The restaurant started out in 1996 in a little gas station and has grown to be renowned worldwide. The late Anthony Bourdain’s review hangs in its lobby. He proclaimed Joe’s “the best barbecue in Kansas City, which makes it the best barbecue in the world.”

Joes’ Kansas City Bar-B-Que began as a competition before evolving into one of the city’s most iconic restaurants. Husband-and-wife chefs Jeff and Joy Stehney’s barbecue team – Slaughterhouse Five – earned national recognition and numerous championships before they opened in a modest unconventional location inside a former gas station. Today, lines out the door are the norm at Joe’s. There is still a preserved gas station structure, with non-operational pumps kept as a nod to its past. Over the years, Joe’s has retained a core of pitmasters, cooks and front-of-the-house staff, many of whom have been there for many years.

Joe’s is most famous for its slow-smoked meats – especially ribs (the best I’ve ever eaten!), brisket and prized burnt ends – all finished with a thick sweet-and-tangy tomato-based sauce. General manager Lane Dougherty showed me around, including the multiple offset pit smokers, built for high volume, low-and-slow cooking in the back of the house. Hardwood (typically oak, hickory or a blend) is burned in the firebox. Over many hours, the combination of wood smoke, time and rendered fat creates the signature bark, tenderness and flavor associated with Kansas City barbecue.

Joe’s Kansas City Bar-B-Que, still on the site of the gas station where it debuted in 1996, was indeed the best barbecue I’ve yet tasted. It’s one reason why diners are happy to stand in long lines to order. Manager Lane Dougherty showed me the large smokers in the back of the house that produce the succulent meats, including the decadent pulled pork and ribs that I sampled. Photos by Kris Grant.

City Market: Rooted in trade, thriving in community

“The whole reason I own a coffee shop is to bring people together,” explains Nikole Ammer, whose City Market Coffee Roasters has been part of the City Market landscape for 30 years. After owning another coffee shop in Kansas City, Nikole joined the City Market Coffee Roasters 21 years ago and bought it four years later. “I live a block away, so I live and breathe this neighborhood,” she said.

City Market dates to 1857, making it one of the oldest continuously operating markets in the nation. Today it boasts a mix of about 30 permanent shops and restaurants and a robust weekend farmers market. Just one block from the Missouri River where food and supplies could be barged in, the market developed in what is now the River Market district. In the early days the market wasn’t just for produce, it was the central hub and trading post of frontier life hosting horse trading, political rallies, medicine shows and circuses. In the 1930s, new buildings were constructed as part of the New Deal-era development.

Many spots in the market still have a spiral staircase, a feature of the original and mid-20th century market buildings. Historically, many vendor stalls had retail space at street level, storage or work areas below and living quarters above. Spiral stairs provided a compact way to move about these levels. When the market was redeveloped in the 1980s, many staircases were retained because of

their historic character.

“I was thinking of moving away once, and I started crying,” said Nikole. “It’s like a giant family here; we all love each other; and take care of each other.”

So, instead of moving, Nikole added a second business at City Market, tearing down a 14-foot wall to connect what she calls her two “sister businesses,” opening Murmuration Eatery & Cocktail Bar in March 2025.

She had been eyeing and contemplating the space for over a decade. “I watched it go through several owners, most of whom only lasted a year. One guy had it seven years. Then Covid hit and another owner took it over but didn’t pay rent for three years. Finally, it was my turn, and it was the first time I

got to name my own business; the two coffee shops I had before came prenamed.”

“By naming it Murmuration Eatery, I was able to express myself more,” she said. “A murmuration is a gathering of birds. Typically in the morning or evening hours when they leave or settle in the trees, they travel in a tight formation together, which staves off attacks by hawks. They are stronger together. I’d watch this happen from my patio and it was magical and calming and enjoyable to watch. And it hit me; it’s all about the strength of community… that’s the right name.

“The only negative is that a murmuration is a gathering of starlings, an invasive species. So, I put my own spin on it and enlisted an artist to paint a mural with birds that are native to Missouri, but I had her include birds from other countries because we’re all different people.”

The weekend farmers market runs Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. (spring through fall; abbreviated days and hours in the winter), and hosts about 100 local growers and producers offering fresh produce, plants, flowers, meats, baked goods, specialty foods, crafts and more. “It’s a lively place with face-painting, bubbles and music,” says Nikole, “And you can eat just about any type of food you’d like – Ethiopian, Italian, Vietnamese, Indian, Brazilian and more.”

City Market has traditionally been the spot where the community comes together, whether it was horse-trading in the 1800s or the popular weekend Farmers Markets today, where vendors were just setting up on my Saturday morning visit.

The KC Streetcar will take you right to the front door. Photos by Kris Grant.

Be sure to stop in at Murmuration Eatery & Cocktail Bar and ask for owner Nikole Ammer. She’s a City Market staple. Photo courtesy of Murmuration Eatery.

FIFA World Cup 2026

All eyes will be on Kansas City this summer when the FIFA World Cup 2026 comes to the region. Specifically, six of the total 104 matches to be played worldwide will be played in Kansas City over 26 days, June 16 – July 11. Additionally, the national teams of Argentina, England, the Netherlands and Algeria will host training camps at four renowned venues throughout the area.

The World Cup is the biggest sporting event on the planet, with more than five billion viewers watching matches globally. The Kansas City bi-state region expects more than half a million visitors, many of them international.

Translation: If you’re a soccer fan and want to attend matches, make your reservations for both hotels and matches immediately and expect to pay top dollar; if you’re not a soccer fan, I recommend you plan your visit well before or after the event’s conclusion.

Kansas City is one of 11 cities in the United States that will host matches this year; it’s the first time in 30 years that play has been held in the U.S. All matches will be played at Arrowhead Stadium (also known as Kansas City Stadium in FIFA’s literature). It’s where the Kansas City Chiefs play, with seating for 76,000 fans. The city has established a transportation system specifically for the FIFA matches and several fan-zone events at the venue.

WHEN YOU GO…

Start planning your trip online:

Visitors Bureau for Kansas City, Missouri www.VisitKC.com

Visitors Bureau for Kansas City, Kansas www.VisitKCK.COM

Where to Stay

Loews Kansas City Hotel

This is my top pick and it’s where I stayed. Beautiful city views; Bar Stilwell offers amazing cocktails and vibe; home to 1587 Prime. www.loewshotels.com/kansas-city-hotel

Hotel Kansas City

Unbound Collection, Hyatt

Formerly home to the Kansas City Club, restored in 2020 as a boutique property blending historic character and contemporary style. www.hyatt.com

Hilton President Kansas City Historic Hotels of America www.hilton.com

Hotel Phillips Kansas City Curio Collection by Hilton www.hilton.com

Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center www.marriott.com

Attractions and Activities

Atlas9 www.atlas9.com

City Market www.thecitymarket.org

Country Club Plaza www.countryclubplaza.com

The Crossroads www.kccrossroads.com

Crown Center www.crowncenter.com

KC Streetcar www.kcstreetcar.org

Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art www.kemperart.org

Museum of Barbecue www.museumofbbq.com

The National World War I Museum and Memorial www.theworldwar.org

Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art www.nelson-atkins.org

Union Station Kansas City www.unionstation.org

Restaurants and Coffee Shops

1587 Prime (Loews Hotel Kansas City; Baltimore Avenue entrance) www.1587prime.com

Burnt End BBQ At Crown Center www.burntendbbq.com

Café Corazón At the Crossroads www.cafecorazon.com

City Market Coffee Roasters A City Market staple since 1996 www.citymarketcoffee.com

Green Lady Lounge

Live Kansas City-style jazz every day of the year with all original compositions by Kansas City musicians. www.greenladylounge.com

Joe’s Kansas City Bar-B-Que Can’t get to Kansas City soon? Joe’s ships to California. www.joesk.com

KCK Barbecue Trail 12 stops including smokehouses and hidden gems. www.kckbbqtrail.com

Murmuration Eatery & Cocktail Bar At City Market www.murmurationeatery.com

The Roasterie Six cafes throughout KC area plus Factory (tours available) www.theroasterie.com

Rye Plaza Midwest comfort food at Country Club Plaza www.ryekc.com

Stilwell’s and Bar Stilwell

Inside Loews Hotel Kansas City www.thestilwellkc.com

The iconic outdoor sculptures in front of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art are called “Shuttlecocks” and were created in 1994 by the husband-and-wife team of Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen. The installation consists of four oversized badminton shuttlecocks placed across the museum’s lawn. Each stands about 18 feet tall. Photo by Kris Grant.

In Southern California, April marks the exciting start of early peach season, when the first fragrant, slightly firm fruits begin to show up in-store. These early-season peaches are not only sweet and refreshing, they’re also packed with vitamin C for immune support, vitamin A for healthy skin and eyes, and dietary fiber to aid digestion, all while being low in calories and virtually fat-free. Enjoy them fresh and sliced over yogurt or oatmeal, blended into smoothies, or layered into salads with greens, nuts, and cheese. In the kitchen, peaches shine when grilled to bring out their natural sugars, baked into crisps, cobblers, and pies, or simmered into jams, chutneys, and sauces that pair beautifully with chicken, pork, or fish. Whether eaten out of hand or cooked into a favorite recipe, earlyseason peaches bring a taste of spring’s sweetness to the table.

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Edible flowers like Hibiscus, Marigold, Lavender, Dandelion, and Rose are considered among the healthiest due to their rich content of antioxidants, vitamins, and other beneficial compounds, though the specific benefits vary by flower. Hibiscus is packed with antioxidants, marigolds are excellent for eye health with carotenoids and lutein, lavender is known for its calming effects, dandelion provides Vitamin A, and roses contain antioxidants and vitamins.

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