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​154 E 79th St
​ New York, NY 10075
(212) 537-7179


  • LUNCH
  • DINNER
  • GLUTEN FREE
  • DESSERT
  • BEVERAGE
  • ORGANIC ​BEER & WINE
  • ECO COCKTAILS
  • BRUNCH
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Starters

Hydrogarden Farm Edamame 9
celtic sea salt, chili, lemon

Guacamole Timbale 18
guacamole, chipotle black beans, pico de gallo, plantain chips, ranchero sauce


Steamed or Fried Dumplings 17
seitan, broccoli, sesame-ginger soy sauce
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Pomegranate-BBQ Seitan Skewers 16

fennel-pomegranate salad, chipolte aioli


Breadcrumb-Crusted Cauliflower 17
lemon-almond cream, broccoli, cayenne pepper aioli ​

​Mezze Platter 19

smoked hummus, eggplant caponata, babaganoush, almond tzatziki, grilled paratha bread, crudité, olives & slivered almonds, roasted garlic, red pepper oil
 
Vegetable Quesadilla 18
tomatillo sauce, guacamole, pico de gallo, almond cheese, micro greens

Mac-N-Cheez 14
swiss & chedder cheeses, cashew cream, cashew parmesan



Salads

add
tofu or tempeh 4
seitan 7

Grilled Kale 18
string beans, beluga lentils, kabocha squash, avocado, red onions, sunflower seeds,
​ ​spelt berries, chive dressing

 
Seaweed 18
arugula, carrots, cabbage, radishes, edamame, grilled shiitake mushrooms, coconut noodles, wasabi leaves, miso-lemongrass dressing ​

Caesar Salad 21
kale, quinoa, mustard-herb grilled seitan, cashew parmesan, hemp seeds, caesar dressing
​Avocado 18
baby greens, quinoa, chickpeas, butternut squash, cucumber, radishes, toasted pumpkin seeds, tomatoes,  chipotle-avocado dressing

Wild Mushroom 18

baby arugula, wild mushrooms, brussels sprouts, butternut squash, shallots, horseradish dressing

Roasted Beet Salad 18
arugula, apples, red onion, kalamata olives, balsamic vinaigrette, almond cheese

Entrees

Wild Mushroom Crepe 25
seasonal vegetables, sautéed wild mushrooms, tempeh, spinach, garlic truffle aioli, beet & fennel salad 

​Spaghetti & Wheatballs 23
truffled tomato sauce, roasted garlic, spinach, cashew parmesan


Live Zucchini Enchiladas 25
cashew cheese, crunchy sprouts, guacamole, cashew sour cream, toasted pumpkin seeds, mole sauce


Chef’s Daily Handcut Pasta P/A
 
Seitan Picatta 25

creamed spinach & oyster mushrooms, garlic mashed potatoes, lemon-caper sauce

Za'atar-Roasted Cauliflower 24 
chickpeas, oven-dried tomatoes, zucchini, grilled red peppers, kale-pine nut pesto,
​spicy-tahini sauce 
Black Bean-Pumpkin Seed Burger 17
mesclun, grilled red onion, avocado, polenta fries, chipotle ketchup​

Burrito 79 20
chili-herb grilled seitan, caramelized onions saut
éed greens chipotle black beans, brown rice, "mozzarella" cheese, guacamole, tofu sour cream, guajillo chipotle salsa 

Double Cheeseburger 17
sautéed wild mushrooms, "mozzarella" cheese, chipotle aioli, polenta fries, mesclun 

Beyond Burger 17
“mozzarella”, mushrooms, caramelized onions, tomato, lettuce, chipotle aioli, potato fries


 
CANDLE 79 MARKET PLATE 22
choose four of the following:
gingered-brown rice ∙ chipotle-black beans ∙ quinoa pilaf ∙ sautéed greens - roasted brussels sprouts - sautéed broccoli & cauliflower ∙ chipotle-grilled tempeh - grilled oyster mushrooms ∙ ginger-miso grilled tofu  ∙ polenta fries ∙ string beans & almonds

served with choice of two sauces:
chipotle-avocado ∙ lemon-tahini ∙ miso-lemongrass ∙ chive ∙ balsamic vinaigrette
horseradish ∙ 
caesar ∙ live jalapeño

Starters

Guacamole Timbale 18
guacamole, chipotle black beans, pico de gallo, plantain chips, ranchero sauce
 
Wild Mushroom & Butternut Squash Ravioli 19
sauteed spinach, roasted tomato sauce, cashew parmesan, truffle oil
​

Steamed or Fried Dumplings 17
seitan, broccoli
, sesame-ginger soy sauce
 
Pomegranate-BBQ Seitan Skewers 16
fennel-pomegranate salad, chipotle aioli

Cheese Plate 21
herbed macadamia & truffled cashew cheese, apple, dates, grapes & rice crackers 



Vegetable Quesadilla 18
tomatillo sauce, guacamole, pico de gallo, almond cheese, micro greens

Baby Artichokes 19
broccoli, kalamata olives, chickpeas, zucchini, roasted tomato sauce, cashew parmesan


Breadcrumb-Crusted Cauliflower 17
lemon-almond cream, broccoli, cayenne pepper aioli 
 
Grilled Flatbread 19

roasted cauliflower, wild mushrooms, caramelized onions, butternut squash, basil-pine nut pesto, almond cheese

Mezze Platter 19 
smoked hummus, eggplant caponata, babaganoush, almond tzatziki, grilled paratha bread, crudité, olives & silvered almonds, red pepper aioli 

Salads

add
tofu or tempeh 4
seitan 7
Grilled Kale 18
string beans, beluga lentils, kabocha squash, avocado, red onions, sunflower seeds,
spelt berries, chive dressing
 
 Seaweed 18
arugula, carrots, cabbage, radishes, edamame, grilled shiitake mushrooms,
​coconut noodles, wasabi leaves, miso-lemongrass dressing


Wild Mushroom 18
baby arugula, wild mushrooms, butternut squash, brussels sprouts, shallots, horseradish dressing
Caesar Salad 22
kale, quinoa, mustard-herb grilled seitan, cashew parmesan, hemp seeds, caesar dressing

 
​Avocado 17
baby greens, quinoa, chickpeas, butternut squash, cucumber, radishes, toasted pumpkin seeds, tomatoes,  chipotle-avocado dressing

Roasted Beet Salad 18
arugula, apple, red onion, kalamata olives, almond cheese, balsamic vinaigrette

Entrees

Spaghetti & Wheat Balls 23
truffled tomato sauce, roasted garlic, spinach, cashew parmesan
 
Seitan Picatta 25
creamed spinach & oyster mushrooms, garlic mashed potatoes, lemon-caper sauce

Za'atar-Roasted Cauliflower 24
chickpeas, oven-dried tomatoes, grilled red peppers, zucchini, asparagus, kale-pine nut pesto, spicy-tahini sauce 

Roasted Butternut Squash 23
sauteed seasonal vegetables, vegetable reduction, cranberry relish, toasted almonds


Chef's Daily Hand Cut Pasta P/A 
Wild Mushroom Crêpe  25
seasonal vegetables, sautéed wild mushrooms, spinach, tempeh, garlic truffle aioli, beet and fennel salad
 
Live Zucchini Enchiladas 25
cashew cheese, crunchy sprouts, guacamole, cashew sour cream, toasted pumpkin seeds, mole sauce
 
Eggplant Parmesan 23
zucchini noodles or spaghetti, kale, kale-pine nut pesto, mozzarella cheese, roasted-truffle tomato sauce

Moroccan Spiced Chickpea Cake 23
kabocha squash & cauliflower, sautéed broccoli, onions & jalapeno, red-pepper coconut curry sauce, fresh apricot-ginger chutney, toasted almonds

Sides

Seitan Wheat Balls 11
tomato basil-truffle sauce, garlic bread
​

Mac-n-cheez 14
​
Polenta Fries or onion rings with chipotle aioli 9 



Roasted Cauliflower 14
za'atar, tomatoes, chickpeas, sauteed almonds & shallots, tahini
​

Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Almond Cheese 14

Satuéed Wild Mushrooms, Squash, & Shallots 13

Starters

Daily Soup 9

Hydrogarden Farm Edamame 9 
celtic sea salt, chili, lemon 

Cheese Plate 21
herbed macadamia & truffled cashew cheese, dates, apples, grapes & rice crackers
(available dinner only)

Mac-N-Cheez 14
swiss & chedder cheese, cashew cream, cashew parmesan
Guacamole Timbale 18
guacamole, chipotle black beans, pico de gallo, flax crisps, ranchero sauce 


Mezze Platter 19
smoked hummus, eggplant caponata, babaganoush, almond tzatziki, flax crisps,
crudit
é roasted garlic, olives & slivered almonds, red pepper oil 

Baby Artichokes 19
broccoli, kalamata olives, chickpeas, zucchini, roasted tomato sauce, cashew parmesan
(available dinner only)

Salads

add
tofu or tempeh 4
Grilled Kale 18
string beans, beluga lentils, avocado, kabocha squash, red onions, sunflower seeds, quinoa, chive dressing
 

​Avocado 18
baby greens, quinoa, chickpeas, butternut squash, cucumber, radishes, toasted pumpkin seeds, tomatoes,  chipotle-avocado dressing

Seaweed 18
arugula, carrots, cabbage, edamame, radishes, grilled shiitake mushrooms,
wasabi leaves, miso-lemongrass dressing
 

Wild Mushroom 18
baby arugula, wild mushrooms, butternut squash, brussels sprouts, shallots, horseradish dressing

Roasted Beet Salad 18
arugula, apples, red onion, kalamata olives, balsamic vinaigrette, almond cheese


Entrees

Za'atar-roasted Cauliflower 24
chickpeas, oven-dried tomatoes, zucchini, red grilled pepper, asparagus, basil-pine nut pesto, spicy tahini sauce 


Wild Mushroom Crêpe  25
seasonal vegetables, sautéed wild mushrooms, tempeh, spinach, garlic truffle aioli, beet & fennel salad 

Moroccan Spiced Chickpea Cake 23
kabocha squash& cauliflower, sautéed broccoli, onions & jalapeños,
​red pepper-coconut curry sauce, fresh apricot-ginger chutney, toasted almonds

(available dinner only)
​

Live Zucchini Enchiladas 25
cashew cheese, crunchy sprouts, guacamole, cashew sour cream, toasted pumpkin seeds, mole sauce

Beyond Burger 17

“mozzarella”, mushrooms, caramelized onions, tomato, lettuce, chipotle aioli, sauteed broccoli
(available lunch only)
​

Black Bean-Pumpkin Seed Burger 17
mesclun, avocado, grilled red onion, sautéed broccoli
(available lunch only)

Roasted Butternut Squash 23
sauteed seasonal vegetables, vegetable reduction, cranberry relish, toasted almonds
(available dinner only)

 Daily Pasta P/A 
​
Candle 79 MARKET PLATE 22
(available lunch only)

 
choose four of the following
gingered-brown rice ∙ chipotle-black beans ∙ quinoa pilaf ∙ sautéed greens ∙ roasted brussels sprouts
 - sautéed broccoli & cauliflower ∙ chipotle-grilled tempeh 
grilled oyster mushrooms ∙ ginger-miso grilled tofu ∙ string beans & almonds
 
served with choice of two sauces
chipotle-avocado ∙ lemon-tahini ∙ miso-lemongrass ∙ chive ∙ horseradish
balsamic vinaigrette ∙ 
caesar ∙ live jalapeño

Desserts

*Chocolate-Peanut Butter Bliss 15
chocolate & peanut butter mousse, salted peanut-caramel crust, berry coulis
 
*Chocolate Brownie Sundae 17
chocolate sauce, caramelized bananas, marshmallows, candied walnuts, vanilla-coconut ice cream


Apple-Cranberry Tart 16
almond cream, caramel sauce, french vanilla ice cream

Cannoli 16
chocolate chip-vanilla cream filling, coconut ice cream, chocolate sauce
Sweet Potato Pie 17
almond cream, vanilla-caramel-pecan ice cream


*Live Pumpkin Parfait 17
nut granola, cardamom-ginger ice cream


*House Made Ice Cream & Sorbet Sampler 12
chef’s daily selection


*menu item is available gluten free

Teas

Regular
english breakfast, sencha green, pomegranate-white, vanilla chai, persian plum-rose
 
Decaffeinated
earl grey, green
 
Herbal
chamomile, rooibos, double mint, ginger tisane, lavender-verbena & orange

Coffee & Specialty Drinks

coffee 
regular ∙ decaffeinated ∙ grain
espresso 
 ∙  macchiato  ∙ americano  
4/6 (iced)
cappuccino
 ∙ latte  ∙ turmeric latte ∙ ​chai latte ∙ ​mochaccino 
6/8 (iced)

​Dessert Cocktails

Toasted Almond 17
Monkey Toasted coconut rum, Gozio amaretto, OM chocolate liqueur, coconut water, french vanilla syrup, rocks
Espresso Martini 16
Fair vodka, espresso, coffee liqueur, agave, up
Mexican Chocolate Milk 18

Crusoe Spiced Rum, OM chocolate liqueur, chocolate fudge, coconut milk, soy milk, agave, cinnamon, nutmeg, cayenne, rocks

Dessert Wines,
​Grappa & Cordials

Fonseca Porto Terra Bella, Port 15/72
n/v, Portugal
vintage character, ripe dark fruit, long warm finish
 
Joostenberg, Chenin Blanc, Noble L.H. 13/54
(2017, South Africa)
luscious texture, dried pineapple, golden honeycombe, granite & smoke
 
Meletti Anisette 9

Gozio Amaretto 8

Mr. Black Coffee Liqueur 12 

Juices & Healing Potions

Ancient Healer (2 oz) 6
celery, apple, lemon, ginger, apple cider vinegar, maple, viridem elixir
 
Ginger Elixir (2oz) 6 
ginger, lemon, maple, turmeric, cayenne, cardamom 

Kiss of Fire (4oz) 8
fire cider apple vinegar tonic, orange, lemon, cinnamon 

Ginger Zinger 10
carrot, apple, beet, ginger

Green Goddess 11
mixed greens, apple, lemon, ginger

Housemade Ginger Ale 11
fresh ginger, lemon, agave, mint, sparkling water
 
Cherry Spritzer 12
cherry, lemon, agave, sparkling water
 
Apple-Cranberry Fresca 13
apple, cranberry, lemon, agave, chia seeds, sparkling water 

Good Behavior 11
AOI matcha, almond milk, french vanilla syrup, aloe

Young Coconut Water 8
fresh cracked daily 

Smooth Sippers

Fountain of Youth 11
açaí berry, fresh apple, banana
 
Coconut Mint Frappe 13
avocado, coconut water, agave, mint, lime
 
Island Energizer 11
passion fruit, pineapple, banana, coconut water, orange juice, ice
Cranberry Lemonade 10
cranberry, lemon, agave, ice 
 
Chocolate Covered Banana 12
almond milk, banana, cacao nibs, chocolate fudge, ice
 
Coconut Crush 13
coconut water, coconut meat, ginger, ice

Sparkling

Prosecco, FIOL, Vento, Italy, NV, organic 12/42
bouquet of wisteria flowers, acacia, crab apple, lush freshness and palatability,

​savory, slightly sweeter notes
 
Laurent Perrier La Cuvee Brut, 750 ml, organic 96

a delicate nose with hints of fresh citrus and white flowers and peach, balanced freshness & a fruity finish 

Whites

Pinot Gris, King Estate, Willamette Valley, Oregon, 2017, biodynamic 14/54
clean and crisp, delicate minerality, notes of white peach and ripe pear
​
Sancerre, Karine Lauverjat, Loire, France, 2016, sustainable 17/66
elegant & dry with classic minerality, crisp pear, notes of lime blossom, soft finish

​
Reserve Chardonnay, Whitecliff Vineyard, Hudson River Region, NY 2017, sustainable 13/40
barrel fermented, delicate oak, balanced fruit and buttery notes 

         
Chardonnay-Pinot Blanc, "Batar", Querciabella, Tuscany, Italy, 2015, biodynamic 158
opulent, creamy mouth feel, vibrant minerality, notes of ripe peach, toasted hazelnut and lemon peel 
​
Chardonnay, Baron Herzog, Ventura County, CA, 2018, kiosher 50
delicate oaky caramel, notes of meyer lemon, apple blossom, and pear

Orange Wine

 
Alpha Box Mullet Fury Semillon Viognier, McLaren Vale, Australia, 2016, sustainable 94
notes of capsicum, guava and butterscotch, with waxy texture, almonds and spicy flavors throughout 

Reds

Pinot Noir, King Estate, Willamette Valley, Oregon, 2016, biodynamic 17/66
black cherry, savory plum, notes of anise and clove, soft tannins  
 
Super Tuscan “Mongrana,” Querciabella, Tuscany, Italy, 2013, biodynamic 15/58
soft yet complex with subtle touches of oak, cherries, raspberries and spice

Barbera d’Alba, DOC, Rizzi, Treiso, Italy, 2015, organic 58
soft and dry, a delicious ruby red, with notes of zesty dark fruits 

 
Umsasane, Aslina, Western Cape, South Africa, 2016, sustainable 80

bordeaux-style blend, bold structure, rich plum and cocoa notes 
 
Chateaunef-du-Pape, Domaine de Crista, Rhone, France, 2015, organic 96
arich velvety tannins, jammy blackberry, layered with a touch of herbs, spice, and chocolate
Merlot, Shinn Estate, North Fork of Long Island, New York, 2015, organic 56 
medium body, fruit forward, notes of chocolate and cardamom, soft tannins 
​
​Cabernet Sauveignon, Frog's Leap, Rutherford, Napa Valley, 2016, organic 146 
lush, supple, deep mocha notes, dried plum, lavender and fall spice
 
Cabernet Sauvignon, Binyamina, Galilee, Israel, 2017, kosher 17/66
luscious and rich, dried cherry and apricot, smoky tannins 
 
Cotes du Rhone, Chateau de Saint Cosme, Rhone Valley, France, 2017, biodynamic 51
tart dark fruits, violets, black pepper, sandalwood notes


Beers

Samuel Smith’s Organic Lager (England) 11
light bodied, subtle fruity aroma, malty character, 5% abv

Toast American Pale Ale (New York)  9
tropical fruit and citrus aroma, crisp, refreshing finish, 5% abv

Cider & Kombucha

Wolffer Estate Rose Cider (Long Island ) 12
medium dry, light bodied, bright citrus and fresh apple, 5% abv
 
Kombrewcha 9
Royal Ginger, 2% abv

Eco Cocktails

79 Bubbles 18
gin, hibiscus liqueur, prosecco, lemon, agave, grapefruit bitters, up

Remembrance 17
vodka, lemon, rosemary, agave, up

Gin Garden 17
gin, carrot, lime, agave, scarborough bitters, fresh crapped pepper, up

Peach Tree 17
Zirkova vodka, peach, lemon, agave, clove, soda, rocks

Every drink sold supports Zirkova One + Together Org 501(c)(3) committed to activism and positive change 

Cereza's Smile 18
jalapeno-infused tequila, orange liqueur, cherry, lime, agave, rocks

Honey I'm Home 18
bourbon, apple brandy, apple, lemon, agave, cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, rocks


Manhattan Fig 18
fig-infused Catoctin Creek rye, Antica Formula Red vermouth, Foro Dry vermouth, maple bitters, up

Harvest Sangria 17
pinot noir, apple brandy, creme de cassis, apple, orange, pear, agave, clove, cinnamon, nutmeg, rocks 

Brunch

French Toast 14
almond cream, apple-cranberry compote, gingered maple syrup

Homestyle Pancakes 14

seasonal fruit, cranberry butter, gingered maple syrup 
 
Mixed Grain Waffles 14
seasonal fruit, candied pecans, cranberry butter, gingered maple syrup 
 
Benedict79 17
polenta cake, potato-zucchini hash, sautéed greens, tempeh bacon, cauliflower hollandaise 


​* menu item is available gluten free

​*Nuevos Rancheros 17
spicy tempeh-potato hash, tofu, refried black beans, corn tortilla,
guacamole, tofu sour cream, tomatillo salsa 

Brunch Prix-Fixe - 32

choice of: juice, smoothie (coconut crush add $4,) mimosa, bloody mary (add $2)
choice of: brunch item, salad or burrito
​choice of: daily dessert



“Tasting is believing” at this UES “phenom” that “sets the standard” for vegan “fine dining” with “distinctive”, “quality-sourced” organic dishes and wines delivered by “enthusiastic” servers in “intimate” digs; a “pleasant departure from meaty fare”, it's “so worth” the “premium price.”
​-Zagat
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