First Friday

June 5th, 2026

11:00AM - 2:00PM

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choice of 

Pozole Verde

pork broth, hominy, grilled cabbage

Chilled Tomato Gazpacho

pickled strawberry, gochujang, napa hearts

Little Gem Salad

avocado, yuzu-miso vinaigrette, herbs, pepita furikake

Chicken Liver Mousse

rhubarb & peach mostarda, hot honey, grilled seeded bread

choice of 

Ricotta Ravioli

sweet corn, cherry tomato, baby squash, puffed sorghum

Tortellini 

blue crab, lobster broth, bronze fennel

Tagliatelle

truffle peel, oyster mushroom, parmesan, chives

Campanelle 

charred escarole, salmon bacon, trout roe, lime creme fraiche

choice of 

Cornmeal Fried Walleye*

jalapeno cardamom aioli, crispy potato, turmeric pickled cucumber

Faroe Island Salmon*

chermoula sauce, saffron fennel, fresh polenta

Chicken Scallopini

lemon risotto, chicken jus, swiss chard

Grilled Beef Strip Loin*

sundried tomato, summer squash, panzanella, spinach cream

Dessert

Zucchini Cake, Toffee Sauce

Chocolate Tahini Cake

$52 per person 

*consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness

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