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Daily Specials


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  • LUNCH
  • DINNER
  • DESSERT
  • BRUNCH
  • BEVERAGE
    • ORGANIC WINE & BEER
  • ECO COCKTAILS & SPIRITS
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Starters

*Gluten Free Option Available
Daily Soup Selection 8

*Spinach Artichoke Focaccia 15
garlic, almond cream, grilled focaccia
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Seitan Chimichurri 15
citrus herb marinated seitan skewers, grape tomato-fennel salad, jalapeño aioli

*Crystal Rolls 14
pickled cucumber, avocado, apples, red cabbage, spicy peanut sauce
 
*Avocado Toast 14
spring peas, tomatoes, micro greens, sunflower seeds

Vegetable Quesadillas 17
corn tortilla, black bean puree, grilled vegetables, sour cream, guacmole, tomatillo salsa

Four Cheese Mac N' Cheese 14
truffle garlic-bread crumbs
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Candle Nachos 17

chili grilled seitan, tapioca cheese, chili, guacamole, pico de gallo, tofu sour cream, corn chips


*Mezze Plate 18
paprika hummus, baba ganoush, quinoa tabouli, lemon date chutney, marinated olives, crudités

Tofu Vegetables Dumplings 17
steamed or fried, broccoli, wasabi sauce



Salads

add
grilled tofu 4
chili grilled tempeh 4
mustard grilled seitan 7
avocado 3
*Stuffed Avocado Salad 17
hearts of palm, cucumbers, tomato, english peas, corn, romaine, pickled red onions, sunflower seeds, jalapeno dressing

​*Grilled Kale Salad 17
string beans, beluga lentils, red onion, kabocha squash, avocado, sunflower seeds,
​spelt berries, chive vinaigrette
*Aztec Salad 16
avocado, black beans, cucumber, zucchini, radish, grape tomatoes, pumpkin seeds, field greens, chipotle dressing
 
*Wild Mushroom 17
baby arugula, wild mushrooms, asparagus, leeks, toasted almonds, horseradish dressing

Sandwiches & Burgers

Seitan Cheeseburger 18
tempeh bacon, sautéed  mushrooms, lettuce, onions, tomato, cheddar cheese,
housemade pickles, cornmeal crusted zucchini


Cajun Seitan Sandwich 16
grilled focaccia, cajun crusted seitan, grilled zucchini, ancho chili aioli, red onion,
​ avocado, field green salad 
Impossible Burger 18
Caramelized onions, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, sriracha aioli, truffle fries with cashew parmesan
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*Grilled Portobello Sandwich 16 
five-grain bread, grilled red onion, zucchini, basil-pine nut pesto, truffle garlic aioli, meslcun salad 

Entrees

*Sake-Miso Stir Fry 20
sesame crusted tofu, asian vegetables, sake-miso shiitake mushrooms, choice of brown rice or rice noodles, sriracha aioli

BBQ-Ginger-Tamarind Tempeh 21
mac-n-cheez, sauteed greens, caramelized onions, coleslaw


Vegetable Ravioli 24
roasted garlic tomato sauce, sauteed spinach, cashew parmesan

Seitan Piccata 24
creamed spinach, mushrooms, mashed potatoes, white wine-lemon-caper sauce 

*Indian Curry Vegetable Cake 20
sauteed greens, caramelized onions, kabocha squash, roasted cauliflower, broccoli, red pepper-coconut curry sauce, lemon-date chutney, sliced almonds
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​*Spring Vegetable Risotto 21
sautéed wild mushrooms, spring vegetables,  cashew cream sauce, frizzled leeks

*Live Lasagna 23
heirloom tomatoes, zucchini, nori-portobello mushrooms, cashew cheese, 
pine nut basil pesto, balsamic-black pepper reduction


Chipotle Tempeh Or Seitan Burrito 22
chipotle tempeh or seitan, black beans, caramelized onions, sautéed greens, yellow basmati rice, spinach tortilla, guacamole, sour cream, ranchero sauce, mesclun greens, pico de gallo
MARKET PLATE 22
any four MARKET sides paired with two candle dressings

Market Sides
$7

brown rice · black beans · chili grilled tempeh · grilled tofu ·
caramelized onions · grilled zucchini  


$9
grilled asparagus · sautéed greens · mustard grilled seitan 
quinoa vegetable pilaf · 
sautéed wild mushrooms 
daily vegetables 
· sautéed broccoli · wheatballs & tomato sauce
 
Dressings
tahini · chive  · balsamic vinaigrette · chipotle · horseradish 
· spicy peanut · wasabi · jalapeno

Starters

*Gluten Free Option Available
*Daily Soup Selection 8

*Spinach Artichoke Focaccia 15
garlic, almond cream, grilled focaccia

Seitan Chimichurri 15
citrus herb marinated seitan skewers, grape tomato-fennel salad, jalapeño aioli

 
Candle Nachos 17
chili grilled seitan, tapioca cheese, chili, guacamole, pico de gallo, tofu sour cream, corn chips

Vegetable Quesadilla 17

corn tortilla, black bean puree, grilled vegetables, sour cream, guacmole, tomatillo salsa 
Mezze Plate 18
paprika hummus, baba ganoush, quinoa tabouli, lemon date chutney, marinated olives, crudités
 
*Crystal Rolls 14
pickled cucumber, avocado, apple, red cabbage, spicy peanut sauce

Tofu-Vegetable Dumplings 17
steamed or fried, Broccoli, wasabi sauce 


Avocado Toast 14
spring peas, tomatoes, micro greens, sunflower seeds
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Four Cheese Mac N' Cheese 14
truffle garlic-bread crumbs

Salads

add
grilled tofu 4
chili tempeh 4
​avocado 3
*Stuffed Avocado Salad 17
hearts of palm, cucumbers, tomato, english peas, corn, romaine, picked red onions, sunflower seeds, jalapeno dressing
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*Grilled Kale 17
string beans, beluga lentils, red onion, kabocha squash, avocado, sunflower seeds, spelt berries, chive vinaigrette
*Aztec Salad 17
avocado, black beans, zucchini, cucumber, zucchini, radish, quinoa, grape tomatoes, pumpkin seeds, field greens, chipotle dressing

 
*Wild Mushroom 17
baby arugula, wild mushrooms, asparagus, leeks, toasted almonds, horseradish dressing

Entrees

*Sake-Miso Stir Fry 20
sesame crusted tofu, asian vegetables, sake-miso shiitake mushrooms, brown rice, sriracha aioli

Vegetable Ravioli 24
roasted garlic tomato sauce, sauteed spinach, cashew parmesan

BBQ-Ginger-Tamarind Tempeh 21
mac-n-cheez, sauteed greens, caramelized onions, coleslaw

​*Indian Curry Vegetable Cake 20
​sautéed greens, caramelized onions, kabocha squash, 
roasted cauliflower, red pepper-coconut curry sauce,  lemon-date chutney, sliced almonds

Seitan Piccata 24
​creamed spinach, mushrooms, mashed potatoes, white wine-lemon caper sauce

*Spring Vegetable Risotto 21
​sautéed wild mushrooms, spring vegetables, cashew cream,  frizzled leeks

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​*Live Lasagna 23
heirloom tomatoes, zucchini, nori-portebello mushrooms, cashew cheese, pine nut-basil pesto, balsamic-black pepper reduction


Chipotle Tempeh OR Seitan Burrito 22
chipotle tempeh or seitan, black beans, caramelized onions, sautéed greens, yellow basmati rice, spinach tortilla, guacamole, sour cream, ranchero sauce, mesclun greens, pico de gallo
Impossible Burger 18
caramelized onions, cheddar, cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, sriracha aioli, truffle fries with cashew parmesan

Cajun Seitan Sandwich 18
cajun crusted seitan, grilled zucchini, red onion, avocado, ancho chili aioli,
truffle fries


MARKET PLATE 25
choose any four sides paired with two candle dressings

Market Sides
Brown Rice · Black Beans · Chili Grilled Tempeh · Grilled Tofu · Caramelized Onions · Grilled Zucchini · Sautéed Greens · Daily Vegetables · Mustard-Grilled Seitan 
· Quinoa Vegetable Pilaf · Grilled Asparagus·  Daily Vegetables  Sautéed Broccoli · Cornmeal Crusted  Zucchini · Avocado Fries · Truffle Roasted Fingerling Potatoes · Wheatballs with Tomato Sauce

Dressings
tahini · chive  · balsamic fig vinaigrette · chipotle · horseradish
 · spicy peanut  · wasabi · jalapeno

Sides

Cornmeal Crusted Zucchini 9
with chipotle aioli i
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Avocado Fries 9

with jalapeno aioli
Sautéed Wild Mushrooms 10

Wheatballs with Tomato Sauce 9

 *Truffle-Roasted Fingerling Potatoes 9

Desserts

*Gluten Free Options Available
Banana Chocolate Cake 15
​coconut frosting, chocolate, vanilla coconut ice cream

Strawberry Rhubarb Pie 15
​vanilla ice cream

*Chocolate Mousse Pie 14
​candied pecans

*Carrot Cake 14

vanilla coconut frosting
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*Live Strawberry Pie (Raw) 15
cashew-vanilla cream, coconut ice cream


​*Ice Cream & Sorbet Sampler 10
OR
*Coconut Bliss Trio 10
​three assorted scoops

Coffee & Tea

Organic Tea 5
english breakfast, green, moroccan mint, pomegranate raspberry 

Organic Herbal Tea 5
hibiscus, chamomile, ginger-lemongrass, tropical turmeric
 
*Organic Fair Trade Coffee 3
(regular or decaf)
 
*Cappuccino Or Latte 6
(regular or decaf)
 
*Espresso 5
 
*Chai Latte 5

Golden Latte 6

tumeric, coconut sugar, ginger, black pepper, vanilla, pink salt, cayenne pepper
 
*available on iced

Dessert Cocktails

French Connection 12
Crop vodka, espresso, Koval coffee liqueur,
Combier orange liqueur, orange peel

Midnight in Mexico 12
Ixa Silver Tequila, chocolate, Combier orange liqueur, lime, Koval coffee liqueur

Dessert Wines

Fulkerson Ice Wine, Finger Lakes, Dundee NY 15
Vidal Blanc, néctar of the gods
 
Porto Terra Bella Fonseca, Portugal 13
Organic blend of grapes with hints of raisin, plum, candied cherry

Cordials

Cognac, Grande Champagne Tradition Familiale 14
Jean Luc Pasquet
 
Eau De Vie, Shinn Estate Vineyards 10
North Fork, Long Island, NY
 
Veev Acai 10
Acai spirit, prickly pear, acerola cherry
 
Gozio Amaretto 9
Almond, spice

Brunch

Homestyle Pancakes 13
seasonal fruit, cranberry butter, gingered maple syrup
 
Mixed Grain Waffles 12
bananas, candied pecans, cranberry butter, gingered maple syrup
 
*Vegetable Crêpe 16
fresh herb aioli, mesclun & grape tomato salad
 
* “Nuevos Rancheros” 16
spicy tempeh-potato hash, corn tortilla, guacamole, tofu sour cream, tomatillo salsa
 
TWO COURSE
BRUNCH PRIX-FIXE 32

includes your choice of any brunch item, salad or sandwich plus your choice of dessert
with a juice or smoothie, mimosa, bellini or bloody mary
(Bloody Mary additional $2)

​*Gluten-free option available

Brunch Cocktails

Bloody Mary 14
 with Crop Vodka
 
Mimosa 10
Prosecco with fresh squeezed orange juice
 
Pear Bellini 10
Prosecco  with pear juice

Fresh Juices

Green Goddess 11
mixed greens, apple, lemon, ginger

Carrot Apple Snap 11
carrot, apple, ginger

Spicy Cilantro 11
cilantro, jalapeño, kale, carrot, lemon
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​Apricot Sour 10
apricot jam, peach, lemon, lime, vanilla, coconut water
Flu & Cold Fighter 11
an immune system booster, ginger, orange, grapefruit, carrot, lemon

Ginger Cleanser 10
ginger, lemon, apple, cayenne, maple syrup

Housemade Ginger Ale 9
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​Housemade Seasonal Soda 9


Seasonal Fresca 10
lemon, fruit, chia seeds, aloe, agave

Smoothies

Strawberry-Rhubarb Lemonade 10
lemon, cranberry, agave, ice

Mocha Maca Latte 11
chocolate, coffee, rice milk, mocha maca coconut ice cream

Tropical Breeze 11
mango, vanilla coconut ice cream, rice milk


Passion Paradise 11
passion fruit, orange, grapefruit, chia seeds, agave
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Candle Colada 11
pineapple, coconut water, orange juice, ice

​Refreshers

Coconut Water 9

​Iced Tea 5

lemon-ginseng, hibiscus, pomegranate raspberry green  

Natural Sodas 4
ginger ale, cola, root beer

Mountain Valley Mineral Water 3/8
small 11 oz.
​large 1 lt.
sparkling or still

Sparkling

Gran Sarao, Barcelona, Spain NV 10/38
Prosecco; apple, flowers
 
Brimoncourt, Champagne, France, Sustainable 110
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir; citrus, white fruits, minerals


White

 Loimer, Kamptal, Austria 2016, Biodynamic  12/46
Gruner Veltliner; green apple, grapefruit, peppery
 
O’Dwyers Creek, Marlborough, New Zealand 2016, Kosher 12/46
Sauvignon Blanc; subtle yellow fruits, dry earthiness


Montinore, Borealis, Willamette Valley, Oregon NV,  Organic 10/38
Gewurztraminer, Muller-Thurgau; orange blossom, honeydew

 
Cantina Gabriele, Veneto, Italy 2017, Kosher 11/42
Pinot Grigio; tropical fruits, white flowers

 
Paul Prieur, Sancerre, Loire Valley France 2017, Sustainable 70
Sauvignon Blanc; lemon, pear, grapefruit 

 
Donati Family, Mendocino, California 2017, Sustainable 13/50
Chardonnay; apple, citrus, pear

 
Domaine De Lancyre, Languedoc, France 2014, Sustainable 12/46
Roussanne, Viognier, Marsanne; peaches, honey, spearmint

Giesen, Marlborough, New Zealand 2016 (375ml), Sustainable 24
Sauvignon Blanc; ripe peach, mango

Rose

M. Chapoutier, Les Vignes de Vila-Haut, Roussillon, France 2017, Organic 12/46
Grenache and Syrah; strawberry, tangerine, honeysuckle 

Red

Presqu'ile,  Santa Maria California 2015, Sustainable 15/58
Pinot Noir; black raspberry, orange peel, spices

 
Joostenberg, Little J, Paarl, South Africa 2016, Organic 10/38
Shiraz, Grenache, Cinsault, Mourvedre; plum, cherry, blackberry
 
Montana, La Rioja, Spain 2015, Organic 11/42
Tempranillo; berry, spices, cocoa

 
Querciabella, Mongrana, Super-Tuscan, Toscana, Italy 2013, Biodynamic 58
Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet; cherry, herbs
 
Domaine Bousquet Reserve Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina 2017, Organic 11/42
Malbec 85%, Cab/Merlot/Syrah 15%; blackberry, raspberry, fig, velvet
 
Da Capogiro, Abruzzo, Italy 2017 ,Sustainable 11/42
Monetpulciano; red plums, cherry
Sixteen 600, Dos Limones, Sonoma, California 2012, Biodynamic 90
Syrah; black currant, licorice, smoky finish
 
Binyamina, Reserve Cabernet, Galilee, Israel 2016, Kosher 15/58
Cabernet Sauvignon; fruity, earthy
 
Hahn Estates, Monterey, California 2017 (375ml), Sustainable 20
Cabernet Sauvignon; bright cherry, vanilla, caramel

Beers

Samuel Smith’s Cider 10
Hard apple cider, North Yorkshire, England

Peak IPA 8
Portland, Maine

Samuel Smith Lager 10
North Yorkshire, England

Pinkus Pilsner 12
16.9oz, Münster, Germany
New Belgium Amber Ale 8
Fort Collins, Colorado

Glutenberg Blonde Ale 10
16 oz Gluten-free, Montreal, Canada

​Einbecker 7
Non-Alcoholic, Einbeck, Germany

Hand-Crafted Cocktails

Purple Rain 15
Prairie gin infused with butterfly pea flower, lemon, agave, elderflower soda

Queen of Earl 16
Crop vodka infused with CBD earl grey tea, lemon, agave, bitters

Belle Fleur 16
Los Vecinos mezcal, Rondo aperol spritz, lemon, sweet vermouth, strawberry


Beetlejuice 15
Ixa silver tequila, Veev acai liqueur, beet, lime, agave, ginger beer
Nightfall 15
Koval bourbon, blackberry shrub, dry vermouth, lemon, bitters

The Mayan 15
Angostura silver rum, spirulina, lime, aloe liqueur, mint
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Spring Sangria 16
​Kosher Pinot Grigio, orange liqueur, peach liqueur, lemon, orange, apple

Vodka

Purity 12
Sweden

Crop 11
Minnesota 

Crop Meyer Lemon 11
Minnesota 

Gin

O.R.E 118 14
California

Koval Barreled 14
Chicago

Prairie 10
Minnesota

Greenhook Ginsmiths 12
Brooklyn

Rum

Angostura White Oak 10
Trinidad

Crusoe Spiced 11
California

Tequila

Ixa Silver 10
Mexico

Ixa Reposado 15
Mexico

Ixa Anejo 17
Mexico

Mezcal

Los Vecinos Joven 11
Oaxaca, Mexico

Whiskey

Koval Bourbon 13
Chicago
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Koval Dark Millet 13
Chicago

Koval Rye 13
Chicago​

Scotch

Bruichladdich 17
Islay, Scotland 

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