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MONDAY-FRIDAY
Lunch 12:00PM - 3:30PM | Dinner 5:30PM - 10:30PM SATURDAY Brunch 12:00PM - 3:30PM | Dinner 5:30PM - 10:30PM SUNDAY Brunch 12:00PM - 4:00PM | Dinner 5:00PM - 10:00PM |
Daily Specials
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Starters
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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 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
tofu or tempeh 4
seitan 7
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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
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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 sautéed 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
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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
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tofu or tempeh 4
seitan 7
tofu or tempeh 4
seitan 7
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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
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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
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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
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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, crudité 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
tofu or tempeh 4
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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
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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
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*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
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)
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
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
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
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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
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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
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
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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
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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
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Samuel Smith’s Organic Lager (England) 11
light bodied, subtle fruity aroma, malty character, 5% abv Allagash Triple Ale (Maine) 11 herbal and passionfruit notes, complex dry finish, 9% abv Einbecker Non-Alcoholic Pilsner (Germany) 9 light fresh body, lemon peel, spicy hops, 0.5% abv |
Green's Discovery Amber Ale, Gluten Free (Belgium) 14
medium-bodied amber ale, subtle caramel, nut flavour nuances, herbal hop aroma,16.9 oz, 6% abv Samuel Smith’s Organic Chocolate Stout (England) 11 roasted organic chocolate malt and organic cocoa, smooth, creamy, deep flavours, delightful finish, 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
medium dry, light bodied, bright citrus and fresh apple, 5% abv
Kombrewcha 9
Royal Ginger, 2% abv
Eco Cocktails
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Lavender Lemonade 16
sake, lavender-verbena tea, creme de violette, lemon, agave, rocks 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 Pear Tree 17 Zirkova vodka, pear, lemon, agave, clove, soda, rocks Every drink sold supports Zirkova One + Together Org 501(c)(3) committed to activism and positive change The Ex-Pat 18 toasted coconut rum, coconut milk, agave, mint, lime, soda, rocks |
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
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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 |
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-Zagat