Cocktails and small plates, served with city views
Enjoy exquisite small plates that pair well with classic cocktails, wine, and local craft beer. Savor a full meal or share small plates with friends.
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Cocktail Menu
Signature Cocktails
Willard Barrel-Aged Old Fashioned $20
angel’s envy bourbon, luxardo maraschino liqueur, bitters
Willard Barrel-Aged Negroni $17
bombay sapphire gin, amaro montenegro, carpano antica sweet vermouth
Kokua Nui $17
plantation 5 yr rum, macadamia orgeat, banana liqueur, crème de mûre, lime, pineapple
Honey Badger Don’t Care $16
honey vanilla chamomile-infused broken shed vodka, licor 43, lemon, sugar
Aperol Spritz $14
aperol, cava, soda
The ACGT $14
bombay sapphire gin, ac small batch tonic
The Signature GinTonic $15
hendrick’s gin, fever-tree mediterranean tonic
Midsummer $15
cathead honeysuckle vodka, dry curaçao,honey, lemon san pellegrino
Pretty & Pink $15
hibiscus-thyme hornitos reposado tequila,lemon, honey, pink peppercorn, thyme bitters
Willard Margarita $16
pineapple-infused milagro silver tequila, guava, house-made triple sec, lime
The Smoked Manhattan $16
choice of maker’s mark 46 whisky or wilderness trail bottled in bond bourbon library series, martini & rossi sweet vermouth, angostura bitters
El Toro Verde $17
cilantro-infused don fulano blanco tequila, ginger, agave, lime
Haven a Good Time $16
bacardi superior rum, rumhaven caribbean rum, coconut cream, coconut milk, lime, apricot liqueur, agave, cardamom bitters
Espresso Martini $16
grey goose vodka, grind espresso liqueur, espresso
Black is the New Berry $16
drumshanbo gunpowder gin, blackberry-basil cordial, soda
The Marilyn $14
müller-thurgau, bigallet china-china liqueur, gomme syrup, rosemary bitters, orange san pellegrino
Tale of Two Cities $14
tito’s house-made limoncello, strawberry sipping cream
Wicked Haze $18
baker’s bourbon, appleton estate 12 yr rum, domaine de canton, cynar, lime, demerara, crude pooter bitters
Little Bites Menu
Bites to Share
Olives & Almonds $8
warm marinated olives, paprika-toasted marcona almonds, lemon zest
Papas Bravas $12
crispy red skin potatoes, aioli brava, fresh herbs
Pretzel $13
braided mini loaf, sweet house mustard, green chile queso
Nuna $13
potato wedges, shishito peppers, animal tallow, herbs & spices
Pimento Jar $13
nc cheddar, sweet pickled jalapeño, pretzel crisps
Fireman’s Chicken Skewers* $14
thigh meat, peppers, onions, lexington bbq, slaw
Baba Ghanoush $14
roasted eggplant, calabrian oil, puff rice, bread
Ratatouille $14
eggplant, summer squash, local tomatoes, puff pastry
Conch Fritters* $15
lightly fried, fruit chutney, citrus
Smoked Salmon Jar $15
cured lemon, capers, maple lusty monk mustard, lavash, house pickles
Duck Wings $16
dry rubbed and fried, tossed in choice of sweet potato buffalo sauce or pomegranate teriyaki, boursin aioli, crushed nuts
Chicken Poutine $17
red potatoes, peppered chicken, lemon velouté, farm cheese, pickled onions, herbs
Bourbon Shrimp* $18
garlic-sumac spice, sourwood honey glaze, popped sorghum
Steak Tartare* $22
filet, quail egg, house mustard, nc garlic & rosemary potato chips
Charcuterie Plate $30
3 meats and cheeses, curated accoutrements
Salads
Add protein to any salad: pepper chicken* ($8) • sumac shrimp* ($10) • steak filet* ($12)
Radicchio Caesar* $14
truffle pecorino, sourdough croutons, egg
Summer in the City $15
local greens, black currant vinaigrette, farmers market berries, goat lady cheese
Bigger Bites
Handhelds
Caprese Aubergine $19
grilled eggplant, pesto, fresh mozzarella, tomato, tapenade, fries
Slowik Burger* $20
two 4-oz. patties, seared onions, american cheese, lettuce, tomato, iykyk sauce, fries
Steak Burger* $22
6-oz. patty, sautéed mushrooms, swiss cheese, steak sauce, french’s onions, fries
BYOB (Build Your Own Burger)* Starts at $16
6-oz. patty, lettuce, tomato, onion, fries
Additional Toppings ($2 each):
american cheese • swiss cheese • queso • farm cheese • pimento • mozzarella • bacon • caramelized onions • pickled onions • crispy onion straws • pickles • sautéed mushrooms • house mustard • bbq sauce • house steak sauce • iykyk sauce • bravas aioli
Flatbreads
The Greek Flatbread $16
olive blend, roasted red peppers, artichoke, red onion, feta
Pesto Shrimp Flatbread $18
nc shrimp, house pesto, bell pepper blend, asiago
Large Plates
Fisherman’s Catch* $42
local seafood daily catch, warm three sisters salad, fermented ramps beurre blanc
Steak Frites* $55
18-oz. house cut ribeye, fried potatoes, herb butter
Sweets
Sweets
Coconut Chess Pie $9
bourbon whipped cream
Flourless Chocolate Torte $9
powdered sugar, champagne macerated strawberries
Ricotta Cheesecake $10
grand marnier local berry compote
Beer Menu
On Tap
Red Oak Amber Lager $7
NoDa Hop Drop ‘N Roll IPA $8
Stella Artois $7
Goose Island Rotating Tap $7
Wine By The Glass Menu
Sparkling Wine
Cava Brut, Campo Viejo, Spain
$11 | $44
Prosecco, 84, Veneto, Italy
$12 | $52
Grenache Blanc, Robert Hall, California
$16 | $68
Cava Brut Reserva, Vilarnau, Spain
$20 | $90
Coravin Wine
Brunello Di Montalcino, Sanlorenzo, Italy
$20 4oz / $40 8oz / $120 Btl
Cabernet Sauvignon, Caymus, Napa Valley, CA
$20 4oz / $40 8oz / $120 Btl
Reserve Cabernet, Trujillo, Henry Brothers, Napa Valley, CA
$25 4oz / $45 8oz / $155 Btl
Rotating Selection (Spain, France, Italy, California, Argentina)
$15 4oz / $25 8oz / $80 Btl
White & Rosé Wine
Pinot Grigio, Zenato, Italy
$11 / $44
Moscato, Allegro Cellars, California
$11 / $44
Sauvignon Blanc, Villa Maria, New Zealand
$12 / $48
Albariño, Lagar de Cervera, Rias Baixas, Spain
$12 / $48
Riesling, Dr. Loosen, Germany
$10 / $40
Chardonnay, Elouan, Oregon
$12 / $48
Chardonnay, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Washington
$13 / $52
Rosé, Famille Perrin, Côtes du Rhône, France
$10 / $40
Red Wine
Pinot Noir, Elouan, Oregon
$12 / $48
Tempranillo, Campo Viejo, Spain
$12 / $48
Zinfandel, Rabble, California
$12 / $48
Malbec, Catena Zapata, Mendoza, Argentina
$12 / $48
Primitivo, Sterparo, Basilicata, Italy
$12 / $48
Cabernet Sauvignon, Hess Select, California
$15 / $60
Red Blend, Clayhouse Adobe, California
$14 / $56
Nebbiolo, Giovanni Corino, Langhe, Italy
$14 / $56
Wine By The Bottle Menu
Sparkling
Brut di Lambrusco, Cantina della Volta, Sorbara, Italy $80
Cuvée Real, Antica Fratta, Franciacorta, Italy $82
Cava Brut Reserva, Vilarnau, Barcelona, Spain $90
Essence Rosé, Antica Fratta, Franciacorta, Italy $95
Brut, Moet & Chandon, Imperial Champagne, France NV $125
Champagne, Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label, France NV $135
White & Rosé Wine
Rosé, L’Amarante, Côtes du Rhône, France $48
Pinot Noir Blanc, Belle Glos “Oeil de Perdrix,” Sonoma, CA $66
Mediterranean White Blend, Paso Verde, Paso Robles, CA $48
Müller-Thurgau, Roeno, “Le Giare,” Trentino, Italy $42
Pinot Grigio, Roeno, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy $44
Cortese, Banfi, “Principessa Gavia,” Gavi DOCG, Italy $48
Sauvignon Blanc Reserve, Venchiarezza, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy $48
Fumé Blanc, Napa Valley Quilt, Napa Valley, CA $52
Chardonnay, CRU, “Unoaked,” Santa Lucia Highlands, CA $48
Chardonnay, J Vineyards, Monterey-Sonoma-Napa, CA $52
Carneros Chardonnay, Force & Grace, Napa Valley, CA $66
Viura, Finca Nueva, Rioja Alta, Spain $70
Chardonnay, Maison Louis Latour Rully Blanc, France $82
Carneros Chardonnay, Rombauer Vineyards, Napa Valley, CA $105
Red Wine
Pinot Noir, Boen, Tri-County, CA $52
Pinot Noir, Belle Glos, “Las Alturas,” Santa Lucia Highlands, CA $90
Pinot Noir, Belle Glos, “Taylor Lane,” West Sonoma Coast, CA (1.5L Magnum) $165
Chianti Classico, Castellinuzza e Piuca, Toscana, Italy $58
Tempranillo, El Lagar De Isilla, “Gestacion,” Ribera del Duero, Spain $72
Garnacha, Alto Moncayo, “Veraton,” Campo de Borja, Spain $72
Grenache, Department 66, Côtes Catalanes, France $74
Shiraz, Lambert Estate, “First Chapter,” Barossa Valley, South Australia $74
Rioja Gran Reserva, Bodegas Beronia, Spain $75
Malbec Blend, Antigal Winery & Estates, “Uno,” Mendoza, Argentina $60
Merlot, Rutherford Hill, Napa Valley, CA $70
Cabernet Sauvignon, Lambert Estate, “Thoroughbred,” Barossa Valley, South Australia $88
Cabernet Sauvignon, Silver Oak, Alexander Valley, CA $180
Cabernet Sauvignon, Caymus Vineyards, Napa Valley, CA $225
Barbera, Renato Ratti Barbera d’Asti Battaglione, Piedmont, Italy $75
Barolo Giachini, Corino, “del Comune di La Morra,” DOCG, Piedmont, Italy $125
Red Blend, Threadcount, Sonoma County, CA $56
Red Blend, Giguiere Estate, “Pillars of Hercules,” Dunnigan Hills, Yolo County, CA $78
Red Blend, Orin Swift Abstract, Napa-Sonoma-Mendocino, CA $88
Papillon Bordeaux Blend, Orin Swift, St. Helena, CA $135
*Items marked with an asterisk may be served raw or undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
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