|
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
| candle-79-daily-specials.pdf |
Starters
|
Hydrogarden Farm Edamame 9
celtic sea salt, chili, lemon Guacamole Timbale 17 guacamole, chipotle black beans, pico de gallo, plantain chips, ranchero sauce Steamed or Fried Dumplings 16 seitan, broccoli, toasted cashews, sesame-ginger soy sauce Ginger-BBQ Seitan Skewers 15 grape tomato & corn salad, chipotle aioli Breadcrumb-Crusted Cauliflower 17 lemon-almond cream, broccoli, cayenne pepper aioli |
Mezze Platter 18
smoked hummus, eggplant caponata, babaganoush, almond tzatziki, grilled paratha bread, crudité, olives & slivered almonds, roasted garlic, red pepper oil Empanadas 18 chili-grilled seitan, oyster mushrooms, zucchini, kale, black beans, tomatillo sauce, guacamole, almond cheese Avocado & Oyster Mushroom Ceviche 18 corn, tomatoes, hearts of palm, pickled red onions, cilantro, jalapeño aioli |
Salads
add
tofu or tempeh 4
seitan 7
tofu or tempeh 4
seitan 7
|
Grilled Kale 17
string beans, beluga lentils, kabocha squash, avocado, red onions, sunflower seeds, spelt berries, chive dressing Seaweed 16 arugula, carrots, cabbage, radishes, edamame, grilled shiitake mushrooms, coconut noodles, wasabi leaves, miso-lemongrass dressing Caesar Salad 18 kale, quinoa, herb-nori grilled seitan, cashew parmesan, hemp seeds, caesar dressing |
Avocado 17
baby greens, quinoa, black beans, corn, zucchini, cucumber, radishes, toasted pumpkin seeds, tomatoes, jalapeño-avocado dressing Watemelon Salad 18 watercress, string beans, beets, grilled red onions, almond cheese, balsamic vinaigrette |
Entrees
|
Wild Mushroom Crepe
root vegetables, squash, sautéed wild mushrooms, spinach, tempeh, garlic truffle aioli, arugula, corn & grape tomato salad Spaghetti & Wheatballs 20 truffled tomato sauce, roasted garlic, spinach, cashew parmesan Live Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms 24 cashew-vegetable cheese, broccoli, cauliflower, crunchy sprouts, guacamole, chipotle sour cream 2 Chef’s Daily Handcut Pasta P/A Seitan Picatta 25 sautéed spinach & oyster mushrooms, garlic mashed potatoes, lemon-caper sauce Za'atar-Roasted Cauliflower 23 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 & jalapenos, "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 ∙ sautéed broccoli & cauliflower ∙ chipotle-grilled tempeh ∙ chipotle-grilled corn ∙ grilled oyster mushrooms ∙ ginger-miso grilled tofu ∙ polenta fries ∙ cornmeal-crusted zucchini ∙ string beans & almonds ∙ oregano-lemon roasted potatoes served with choice of two sauces: jalapeño-avocado ∙ lemon-tahini ∙ miso-lemongrass ∙ chive ∙ horseradish ∙ caesar ∙ live jalapeño |
Starters
|
Guacamole Timbale 17
guacamole, chipotle black beans, pico de gallo, plantain chips, ranchero sauce Saffron-Lobster Mushroom Ravioli 19 sautéed broccoli rabe, tomato-cashew cream, truffle oil Steamed or Fried Dumplings 16 seitan, broccoli, toasted cashews, sesame-ginger soy sauce Ginger-BBQ Seitan Skewers 15 grape tomato & corn salad, chipotle aioli Eggplant Parmesan 19 zucchini noodles, almond pate, shallots, leeks, roasted-truffle tomato sauce |
Avocado & Oyster Mushroom Ceviche 18
corn, tomatoes, hearts of palm, picked red onions, cilantro, jalapeno aioli Empanadas 18 chili-grilled seitan, oyster mushrooms, zucchini, kale, black beans, tomatillo sauce, guacamole, almond cheese Breadcrumb-Crusted Cauliflower 17 lemon-almond cream, broccoli, cayenne pepper aioli Vegetable Pizzetta 19 tomatoes, kale-pine nut pesto, broccoli, swiss cheese, shiitake bacon Mezze Platter 18 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
tofu or tempeh 4
seitan 7
|
Grilled Kale 17
string beans, beluga lentils, kabocha squash, avocado, red onions, sunflower seeds, spelt berries, chive dressing Seaweed 16 arugula, carrots, cabbage, radishes, edamame, grilled shiitake mushrooms, coconut noodles, wasabi leaves, miso-lemongrass dressing Watermelon on Salad 18 watercress, string beans, beets, grilled red onions, almond cheese, balsamic vinaigrette |
Caesar Salad 18
kale, quinoa, bread crumb-crusted seitan, cashew parmesan, hemp seeds, caesar dressing Avocado Salad 17 baby greens, quinoa, black beans, corn, zucchini, cucumber, radishes, toasted pumpkin seeds, tomatoes, jalapeño-avocado dressing |
Entrees
|
Spaghetti & Wheat Balls 20
truffled tomato sauce, roasted garlic, spinach, cashew parmesan Seitan Picatta 25 sautéed spinach & oyster mushrooms, garlic mashed potatoes, lemon-caper sauce Za'atar-Roasted Cauliflower 23 chickpeas, oven-dried tomatoes, grilled red peppers, zucchini, asparagus, kale-pine nut pesto, spicy-tahini sauce Chef's Daily Hand Cut Pasta P/A |
Wild Mushroom Crêpe 24
seasonal vegetables, sautéed wild mushrooms, spinach, tempeh, garlic truffle aioli, arugula, corn, & grape tomato salad Live Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms 24 cashew-vegetable cheese, broccoli, cauliflower, crunchy sprouts, guacamole, chipotle sour cream Vegetable Risotto 24 seasonal vegetables, cashew cream, basil-pine nut pesto, tomato sauce Moroccan Spiced Chickpea Cake 22 kabocha squash & cauliflower, sautéed broccoli, onions & jalapeno, red-pepper coconut curry sauce, fresh apricot-ginger chutney, toasted almonds |
Sides
|
Polenta Fries 8
Seitan Wheat Balls 10 tomato basil-truffle sauce, garlic bread Cornmeal-Crusted Zucchini & Chipotle Aioli 9 Onion Rings & Chipotle Aioli 9 |
Roasted Cauliflower 12
almonds , shallots, tahini Chipotle-grilled Corn 10 Satuéed Wild Mushrooms & Shallots 12 |
Starters
|
Daily Soup 9
Hydrogarden Farm Edamame 9 celtic sea salt, chili, lemon Avocado & Oyster Mushroom Ceviche 18 corn, tomatoes, hearts of palm, pickled red onions, cilantro, jalapeno aioli |
Guacamole Timbale 17
guacamole, chipotle black beans, pico de gallo, flax crisps, ranchero sauce Mezze Platter 18 smoked hummus, eggplant caponata, babaganoush, almond tzatziki, flax crisps, crudité roasted garlic, olives & slivered almonds, red pepper oil |
Salads
add
tofu or tempeh 4
tofu or tempeh 4
|
Grilled Kale 17
string beans, beluga lentils, avocado, kabocha squash, red onions, sunflower seeds, quinoa, chive dressing Avocado Salad 17 baby greens, quinoa, black beans, corn, zucchini, cucumber, radishes, toasted pumpkin seeds, tomatoes, chipotle-avocado dressing |
Seaweed 16
arugula, carrots, cabbage, edamame, radishes, grilled shiitake mushrooms, wasabi leaves, miso-lemongrass dressing Watermelon Salad 18 watercress, string beans, beets, grilled red onion, almond cheese, balsamic vinaigrette |
Entrees
|
Za'atar-roasted Cauliflower 23
chickpeas, oven-dried tomatoes, zucchini, red grilled pepper, asparagus, basil-pine nut pesto, spicy tahini sauce Wild Mushroom Crêpe 24 seasonal vegetables, sautéed wild mushrooms, tempeh, spinach, garlic truffle aioli, arugula-corn & grape tomato salad Moroccan Spiced Chickpea Cake 22 kabocha squash& cauliflower, sautéed broccoli, onions & jalapeños, red pepper-coconut curry sauce, fresh apricot-ginger chutney, toasted almonds (available dinner only) Live Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms 24 cashew-vegetable cheese, broccoli, cauliflower, crunchy sprouts, guacamole, chipotle sour cream Beyond Burger 17 “mozzarella”, mushrooms, caramelized onions, tomato, lettuce, chipotle aioli, sauteed broccoli (available lunch only) |
Vegetable Risotto 24
seasonal vegetables, cashew cream, basil-pine nut pesto, tomato sauce (available dinner only) Black Bean-Pumpkin Seed Burger 17 mesclun, avocado, grilled red onion, sautéed broccoli (available lunch only) Daily Pasta P/A Candle 79 MARKET PLATE 22 (available lunch only) choose four of the following gingered brown rice ∙ chipotle black beans ∙ chipotle grilled tempeh ∙ quinoa pilaf ∙ sautéed greens ∙ chipotle-grilled corn ∙ grilled oyster mushrooms ∙ ginger miso-grilled tofu∙ sautéed broccoli & cauliflower ∙ string beans & almonds served with choice of two sauces balsamic vinaigrette ∙ lemon-tahini ∙ miso-lemongrass chipotle ∙ chive ∙ caesar ∙ live jalapeño |
Desserts
|
*Chocolate-Peanut Butter Bliss 15
chocolate & peanut butter mousse, salted peanut-caramel crust, berry coulis Mexican Chocolate Brownie 17 chocolate sauce, blueberries, candied pecans, vanilla coconut ice cream Peach Cobbler 16 french vanilla ice-cream Cannoli 15 chocolate chip-vanilla cream filling, coconut ice cream, chocolate sauce |
*Berry Crumble 17
fresh berries, almond crumble, almond-coconut cream, strawberry sauce, huckleberry ice-cream *Live Blueberry Parfait 17 nut granola crust, vanilla cashew ice cream, ginger-lemon grass ice cream *Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich 16 coconut -vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce, candied pumpkin seeds *House Made Ice Cream & Sorbet Sampler 10 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
"Hayley's" Irish Cream 14
Amaretto, Mr. Black coffee liqueur, almond milk, rocks
Girl Scout Cookie 16
Monkey Toasted Coconut Rum, OM Dark Chocolate sea salt liqueur, coconut water, vanilla agave
Amaretto, Mr. Black coffee liqueur, almond milk, rocks
Girl Scout Cookie 16
Monkey Toasted Coconut Rum, OM Dark Chocolate sea salt liqueur, coconut water, vanilla agave
Dessert Wines,
Grappa & Cordials
Fonseca Porto Terra Bella, Port 15/72
n/v, Portugal
vintage character, ripe dark fruit, long warm finish
Shinn Estate, Grappa, Shinn Shine 16 glass
North Fork
intense heat, apple sauce, notes of anise
Stellar Winery, “Heaven On Earth” 12/44
n/v, South Africa
sweet muscat, rich golden honey, sun-dried rooibos, luscious texture
Meletti Anisette 9
Gozio Amaretto 8
Mr. Black Coffee Liqueur 12
n/v, Portugal
vintage character, ripe dark fruit, long warm finish
Shinn Estate, Grappa, Shinn Shine 16 glass
North Fork
intense heat, apple sauce, notes of anise
Stellar Winery, “Heaven On Earth” 12/44
n/v, South Africa
sweet muscat, rich golden honey, sun-dried rooibos, luscious texture
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 Pineapple-Peach Spritzer 11 aloe, lemon, agave, sparkling water Watermelon Fresca 12 lime, agave, chia seeds, basil, 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 10
açaí berry, fresh apple, banana Coconut Mint Frappe 12 avocado, coconut water, agave, mint, lime Island Energizer 10 passion fruit, pineapple, banana, coconut water, orange juice, ice |
Watermelon Lemonade 10
lemon, agave, ice Chocolate Covered Banana 11 almond milk, banana, cacao nibs, chocolate fudge, ice Coconut Crush 13 coconut water, coconut meat, ginger, ice |
Sparkling
Prosecco, FIOL, Vento, Italy, NV, organic 11/42
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
Laurent Perrier La Cuvee Brut, 187 ml, organic 24
enjoy an individual bottle of this delightful Champagne
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
Laurent Perrier La Cuvee Brut, 187 ml, organic 24
enjoy an individual bottle of this delightful Champagne
Whites
|
Sauvignon Blanc, Domain Baron Touraine, France, 2016, organic 12/46
a fresh, lean style, focusing on minerality and elegance, good balance between herbaceousness and fruit Sancerre, Karine Lauverjat, Loire, France, 2016, sustainable 17/62 crisp & dry with classic minerality, citrusy lime notes and a soft finish Riseling, Robert Weil, Rheingau, 2016, sustainable 14/52 medium dry, stony richness, green apple, balanced acidity, dry fresh finish |
Pinot Gris, Adelsheim Vineyard, Willamette Valley, Oregon, 2015 sustainable 12/46
clean and crisp, with delicate minerality and notes of white peach and pear blossom Reserve Chardonnay, Whitecliff Vineyard, Hudson River Region, NY 2016, sustainable barrel fermented, with delicate oak, well balanced fruit and a soft butter finish Unoaked Chardonnay, Saracina, Mendocino, California, 2016, organic and sustainable 42 pure fruits, baked pear and ripe peach, bright acidity |
Rose & Orange Wine
La Vignes De Bila-Haut Rose, Chapoutier, Roussillon, France, 2016, organic 12/46
fresh and well balanced with crispy mineral flavors and citrus aromas
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
fresh and well balanced with crispy mineral flavors and citrus aromas
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, Hahn Family Wines, Santa Lucia Highlands, California, 2016, sustainable 12/46
velvety texture, blacplum and dark berries, smooth supple finish Super Tuscan “Mongrana,” Querciabella, Tuscany, Italy, 2013, biodynamic 14/54 soft yet complex with subtle touches of oak, cherries, raspberries and spice Barbera d’Alba, DOC, Rizzi, Treiso, Italy, 2015, organic 57 soft and dry, a delicious ruby red, with notes of zesty dark fruits Minervois Open Now, Domaine de Chamans, Languedoc, France, 2015, biodynamic 44 juicy black fruits balance with oak and spice, long smooth finish 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, Coates, Humboldt County, California, 2014, organic, no sulfites added 42
warm balance of blackberry, chocolate and leathery tannins Malbec, Jean Bousquet Reserva, Mendoza, Argentina, 2016, organic 11/42 soft and dry, a delicious ruby red, with notes of zesty dark fruits b Syrah, Chateau Maris, Languedoc, France, 2016, biodynamic 12/46 silky and aromatic, blackcurrants and elderberry, spicy finish Cabernet Sauvignon, Binyamina, Galilee, Israel, 2016, kosher 17/66 luscious and rich, dried apricot, smoky tannins Frog's Leap, Rutherford, Napa Valley, 2015, organic 146 dark and ample on the palate with deep mocha aromas, plum, lavender and spice |
Beers
|
Samuel Smith’s Organic Lager (England) 10
light bodied, subtle fruity aroma, malty character, 5% abv Schneider Edel-Weiss Organic Hefeweizen (Germany) 12 crisp mountain herbs, lemon, banana notes, 16.9 oz, 6.7% abv Allagash Tripel Ale (Maine) 10 herbal and passion fruit notes, complex dry finish, 9% 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) 10 roasted organic chocolate malt and organic cocoa, smooth, creamy, deep flavours, delightful finish, 5% abv Smart Beer Organic Golden Ale (New York) 9 pure, clean, crisp, peppery zest, light body, muted fruitiness, hint of licorice, refreshing 5.5% abv |
Cider & Kombucha
Wölffer Estate Dry White 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
|
The Boudoir 15
FIOL Prosecco, Thatcher’s elderflower liqueur, watermelon, lime, dried rosebud, rocks Forgive Me For I Have Ginned 15 118 Raw Gin, muddled basil & raspberries, lime, soda, rocks Santo Diablo 16 jalapeño infused IXA silver tequila, watermelon, agave, combier orange liqueur, lime, rocks Tormenta 15 blackwell rum, lemon, lime, ginger beer, agave, mole bitters, mint, rocks Sweet Venom 16 zirkova vodka, rhubarb liqueur, strawberry, lime, ginger, agave, habanero bitters, up Every drink sold supports Zirkova One + Together Org 501(c)(3) committed to activism and positive change |
Fleur De Lis 16
prairie gin, jasmine liqueur, sweet vermouth, lemon, dried rosebud, up New Money 17 grilled peach infused Koval bourbon, pêche liqueur, citrus bitters, rocks Dirty Goddess 16 purity vodka, daily greens, apple, ginger, lemon, up Skinny Dip 17 monkey toasted coconut rum, Crusoe spiced rum, pineapple, orange, coconut milk, nutmeg, rocks Manhattan Fig 17 fig-infused Catoctin Creek rye, Antica Formula Red vermouth, Foro Dry vermouth, maple bitters, up Rose Sangria 15 bila Haut Rose, Santa Teresa claro rum, pêche liqueur, peach juice, lemons, strawberries |
Brunch
|
Strawberry-vanilla French Toast 14
candied coconut flakes, coconut-almond cream Homestyle Pancakes 14 seasonal fruit, cranberry butter, gingered maple syrup Mixed Grain Waffles 14 bananas, 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 *Acai Bowl 17 fresh berries, nut granola, coconut-almond cream Brunch Prix-Fixe 32 juice, smoothie (coconut crush add $4,) mimosa, bloody mary (add $2) brunch item, salad, burrito or sandwich & 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