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Juices and Tonics

7
Elderberry Elixir elderberry extract, apple, lemon
Green Goddess mixed greens, apple, lemon, ginger
Passionfruit Spritzer passionfruit, agave, aloe, sparkling water
Housemade Ginger Ale ginger, agave, sparkling water, lime, mint
Purple Potion acai, high-antioxidant fruit nectars, sparkling water, lime
Young Coconut Water

Smooth Sippers

7
Raspberry Lemonade raspberries, lemon, agave, ice
Limonade lemon, lime, agave, ice
Tropical Spice spiced pineapple, passionfruit, coconut, ice
Coconut-Mint Frappe avocado, coconut, agave, mint, lime
Chocolate Shake vanilla ice cream, soy milk, chocolate fudge, chocolate chips
Berries and Cream mixed berries, vanilla ice cream, banana, rice milk
Amazon Mania raw acai, apple juice, banana

Cocktail Specialties

11
Ginger Rush sake, plum nectar, ginger
Pomegranate Sunrise sake, pomegranate, orange
Spring Sangria organic wine, seasonal fruit juices, fresh fruit
Mango Sake-tini sake, mango, lime
Mojito sake, muddled mint, cane juice, lime, champagne
Russian Spring sake, espresso, soy cream, agave, chocolate
Organic sake 5 oz. Glass 8 • 10 oz. Carafe 14

Beers

St. peters english ale (england) smooth, balanced, creamy 11
Samuel smith’s organic lager (england) full bodied, malty character 8
Ommegang witte (cooperstown) light wheat ale, orange peel, coriander 8
Cisco whales tale pale ale (nantucket) full flavored, well hopped 8
Dupont Bio Foret (belgium) complex, snappy yeast, clean bright finish 12
Schneider Edel-Weiss (germany) medium bodied, banana & lemon aromas 10
Wolaver’s Oatmeal Stout (vermont) bitter espresso, chewy, full bodied 8
Otter Creek Stove Pipe Porter (vermont) medium bodied, chocolate malt, dry finish 8
Lindemans framboise OR peach lambic (belgium) rich, deep raspberry flavor 10

Draft Beers

Allagash white (maine) traditional belgian style wheat beer 7
Seasonal brew 7

Sparkling Wines

Mario Torrelli, Moscato D'Asti (2007, italy)
lightly effervescent, sweet finish 9/32
Bossard-thuaud, Biodynamic Methode NSA Champenoise NV Brut (france)
dry, lemon, crisp apple 11/40
Bruder Dr. Becker, Sparkling Scheurebe Sekt (2005, germany)
bright, peachy, warm cassis & herbs 45
Richard Grant Wrotham Pinot Blanc de Noir Reserve (2001, california)
clean, bright, elegant, dry fruit 75


Red Wines

Domaine Des Cedres, Biodynamic Cotes Du Rhone (2006, france)
supple fruit, light earth, herbs 32/9
Coates, NSA zinfandel (2003, california)
earthy fruit, fragrant cedar, black pepper 11/40
Coleman Vineyard, Pinot Noir (2006, oregon)
black raspberry, elegant structure, spicy finish 13/48
Robert Sinskey, Biodynamic Merlot (2004, california)
plush ruby fruit, herbs, rich vanilla oak 14/52
Domaine Les Yeuses, Syrah “les Epices” (2005, france)
wild herbs & spice, blackberry, rich finish 10/36
La Rocca, NSA Estate Cabernet (2005, california)
rich berry fruit, bold character, smooth finish 10/36
Ventura, Malbec (2005, chile)
smoky plum, black pepper, balanced, dry 9/32
Badger Mountain, Cabernet-Merlot (2006, washington)
black cherry, light spice, soft vanilla oak 32
Kerana Reserve Merlot (2005, chile)
smoky berries, green chiles, warm spice 38
Nuova Cappelletta, Biodynamic Barbera Minola (2005, italy)
dark fruit, balanced wood, rich spice 38
Chateau Heyrauds, Bordeaux Supérieur (2005, france)
bright ruby fruit, beautifully balanced, silky oak 36
Chateau du Moulin de Peyronin, Bordeaux (2006, france)
rich woodland fruits, complex finish 38
Vina Sastre Roble, Tempranillo (2006, spain)
crushed berries, sweet oak, light spice 32
Richmond Plains Reserve, Pinot Noir (2005, new zealand)
earthy, smoky fruit, savory finish 48
Lolonis, Zinfandel (2005, california)
rich fruit, smooth chocolate, fall spice 38
Frog’s Leap, Cabernet Sauvignon (2005, california)
redcurrant, warm vanilla, black pepper 65
Nuevomundo, Cabernet-Malbec (2005, chile)
juicy berry, cassis, cedar tones 30
Stellar Winery, Sensory Collection Shiraz (2004, south africa)
jammy fruit, subtle earth, warm oak 32
Badger Mountain, Vinter’s Estate Syrah (2004, washington)
smoky forest fruits, spicy vanilla oak 32


White Wines

Coleman Pinot Gris (2006, oregon)
dry, creamy, elegant fruit, bright finish 11/42
Domaine Sorin, Terra Amata Rosé (2006, france)
crisp, sunny fruit, dry finish 8/28
Manifesto, Sauvignon Blanc (2006, california)
pink grapefruit, fresh, vibrant acidity 8/28
Eugene Meyer, Biodynamic Alsace Pinot Blanc (2006, france)
dry, fresh, floral notes 9/32
Sybille Kuntz Estate, Riesling Trocken (2004, germany)
luscious fruit, aromatic nose, clean finish 11/40
Bonterra, Chardonnay (2006, california)
smooth, creamy, butterscotch notes 9/32
Guy Bossard, Biodynamic Muscadet (2006, france)
dry, delicate, crisp, citrus notes 28
Do Ferreiro Albarino (2005, spain)
vibrant tart fruit, wild herbs, sunny 40
Kawarau Sauvignon Blanc (2006, new zealand)
lively gooseberry, lemongrass, herbal notes 36
Lolonis, Fumé Blanc (2006, california)
fresh apple, clean grass, full finish 34
Robert Sinskey Abraxas Blend (2006, california)
white nectarine, citrus, subtle spice 52
Rapp Weingut, "Sunshine" Sylvaner Blend (2006, germany)
bright fruit, white flowers, candied citrus 28
Eugene Meyer, Biodynamic Gewurztraminer (2006, france)
delicate spice, honeysuckle, rose notes 36
Chateau Des Rontets, Pouilly-Fuisse "Pierrefolle" (2005, france)
rich body, elegant fruit, classic oak 62
Frogs Leap, Chardonnay (2006, california)
refined light pear, clean, delicate oak 52
Domaine Delmas Limoux, Chardonnay (2002, france)
light oak, subtle fruit, long finish 36
Ferraton, Saint-Joseph, Les Oliviers (2005, france)
dried figs, almonds, full body, clean finish 52


LUNCH MENU

Starters

Daily Soup 7
Grilled seitan chimichurri citrus-herb marinade 9
Hydrogarden farm edamame celtic sea salt, chili, lemon 8
Guacamole Timbale chipotle black beans, caramelized onions, tomato salsa, tortilla chips 12
Seaweed Salad hijiki, arame, carrots, cabbage, edamame, radishes, wasabi leaves, sesame-ginger dressing 14
Smoked Hummus grilled parata bread, mixed olives, roasted garlic bulb, red pepper oil 13

Salads

Wild Mushroom Salad arugula, tomatoes, cippolini onions, wild mushrooms, creamy horseradish dressing 14
Baby Greens Salad baby greens, fava beans, artichokes, quinoa, grape tomatoes, avocado,
toasted sunflower seeds, artichoke vinaigrette 15
Watercress Salad avocado, cactus leaves, radishes, tomatoes, toasted pumpkin seeds, creamy jalepeño dressing 15
Baby Spinach Salad grilled asparagus, red onions, roasted tomatoes, olives, chickpeas, tofu cheese,
roasted garlic dressing 14

add tofu or tempeh 3

Entrees

Chef's Daily Hand Cut Pasta 18
BBQ Seitan Sandwich avocado, caramelized onions, polenta fries, mixed lettuces 15
Black Bean Pumpkin Seed Burger mixed lettuces, avocado, polenta fries, chipotle ketchup 14
Falafel Sandwich whole wheat pita, israeli salad, minted tahini, mesclun greens, quinoa tabouleh 14
Spring Harvest Paella valencia rice, spring peas, shallots, zucchini, artichokes, smoked seitan sausage, saffron-red pepper sauce 20
Seitan Piccata creamed spinach, grilled potato cake, oyster mushrooms, lemon-caper sauce 23
Morel & Tarragon Tempeh spring vegetable quinoa risotto, wild mushrooms,
oven roasted tomatoes, cashew cream 22
Live Zucchini Enchiladas cashew cheese, spinach, avocado salsa, chipotle tomato sauce, cashew sour cream, toasted pumpkin seeds 20
Candle 79 Market Plate choose four of the following: 18
gingered brown rice • polenta fries • chipotle black beans • herb grilled tempeh • ginger grilled tofu
sautéed broccoli or spinach & roasted garlic • sautéed cauliflower & roasted garlic • grilled oyster mushrooms


DINNER MENU

Starters

Nightly soup 7

Grilled Seitan Chimichurri citrus-herb marinade 9
Guacamole Timbale chipotle black beans, caramelized onions, tomato salsa, tortilla chips 12
Stuffed Manicotti sautéed mushrooms, tofu-basil cheese, seitan ragout, toasted cashew parmesan cheese, roasted tomato sauce, pine nut pesto 14
Grilled Artichokes blue-cornmeal crusted onion rings, grilled asparagus, arugula pesto, red pepper coulis 14
Cornmeal-Horseradish Crusted Oyster Mushrooms aioli trio: jalapeño, lime, red pepper 15
Smoked Hummus grilled parata bread, mixed olives, roasted garlic bulb, red pepper oil 13
Avocado-Tomato Tartare avocado, tomatoes, scallions, trumpet royale mushrooms, plantain chips 14


Salads
Wild Mushroom Salad arugula, tomatoes, cippolini onions, wild mushrooms, creamy horseradish dressing 14
Baby Greens Salad baby greens, fava beans, artichokes, quinoa, grape tomatoes, avocado,
toasted sunflower seeds, artichoke vinaigrette 15
Watercress Salad avocado, cactus leaves, radishes, tomatoes, toasted pumpkin seeds, creamy jalepeño dressing 15
Baby Spinach Salad grilled asparagus, red onions, roasted tomatoes, olives, chickpeas, tofu cheese,
roasted garlic dressing 14

Seaweed Salad hijiki, arame, carrots, cabbage, edamame, radishes, wasabi leaves, sesame-ginger dressing 14

add tofu or tempeh 3

Entrees

Chef's Daily Hand Cut Pasta 18
Spring Harvest Paella valencia rice, spring peas, shallots, zucchini, artichokes, smoked seitan sausage, saffron-red pepper sauce 20

Seitan Piccata creamed spinach, grilled potato cake, oyster mushrooms, lemon-caper sauce 22
Morel & Tarragon Tempeh spring vegetable quinoa risotto, wild mushrooms,
oven roasted tomatoes, cashew cream 22

Chipotle Grilled Seitan potatoes, leeks, asparagus, spring peas, chipotle-black bean sauce, avocado salsa 24
Moroccan Spiced Chickpea Cake spring vegetables, red pepper-coconut curry, apricot-date chutney, toasted almonds 19
Jasmine Rice & Sesame Crusted Tofu lemongrass scented brown rice, arame-watercress salad, shiitakes, leeks, ginger, minted fava bean sauce 21
Live Zucchini Enchiladas cashew cheese, spinach, avocado salsa, chipotle tomato sauce, cashew sour cream, toasted pumpkin seeds 20

Sides

grilled oyster mushrooms • creamed spinach • sautéed broccoli or spinach & roasted garlic
grilled asparagus • grilled potato cake with horseradish cream • polenta fries 7

Desserts

Chocolate-Peanut Butter Bliss
chocolate mousse, peanut butter mousse, chocolate shell, berry coulis 12
Chocolate Brownie Sundae
french vanilla ice cream, bananas, strawberries,
chocolate-ancho sauce, candied pecans 12
Mango Napolean
almond shortbread cookies, vanilla-almond cream,
mango compote, green tea ice cream 12
Live Pineapple-Cherry Parfait
nut granola, pineapple-cashew cream, cherries, coconut ice cream 12
Old Fashioned Fruit Pie
seasonal fruit, dulce de leche ice cream 10
House Made Sorbet & Ice Cream Sampler
chef’s daily selection 8

Dessert Wines

Mario torelli, moscato d’asti 2007, italy
crisp, citrusy, light spritz, sweet finish 9/32
Stellar Winery, "Heaven on Earth" Sweet Muscat n/v, south africa
rich golden honey, sun-dried rooibos, luscious texture 10/44
Casal dos jordoes, port, portugal
vintage character, ripe dark fruit, long warm finish 12/54
Frey vineyards, late harvest zinfandel 2004, california
spiced raisin, plum pudding, smooth finish 10/44

Teas

4
Regular: exotic greens, english breakfast, vanilla chai, oolong
Decaffeinated: green, earl grey, vanilla-cinnamon rooibos
Herbal: mint medley, ginger tisane, chamomile-cinnamon, lavender-verbena & orange, parisian red rooibos, cranberry-apple hibiscus

Coffee

2
Regular • Decaffeinated • Grain
Espresso • Macchiato • Americano


Specialty Coffee Drinks

4
Cappuccino • Mochaccino • Latte • Café con leche • Iced Cappucino