The Kitchen American Bistro - Chicago

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this is a sample menu - actual menu may vary due to seasonal changes and availability. v=vegetarian, v+=vegan, gf=gluten free, gfo=gluten free option *raw or undercooked, or contains raw or undercooked ingredients. consuming raw or undercooked meats and seafood may increase your risk of foodborne illness. before placing your order, please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy or special dietary need.

• HAND-CUT FRENCH/GARLIC FRIES gf,v$9.50

  bearnaise aioli

• TOMATO SOUP gf,v$8.50

  evoo, chives

• CARROTS gf, v$11.50

  urfa, whipped feta, pistachio, sesame, cilantro, mint 9.5

• CABBAGE gf, v$15.50

  soy-chili crunch butter, lime, cilantro

• BURRATA gfo, v$22.50

  apple, sage, pecan, focaccia

• LAMB ARAYAS*$12.50

  seven spice, labneh, dill, pita

• CRAB FRIED RICE* gf$19.50

  thai lime-nam jim, crushed peanuts, crispy egg

• SEASONAL SQUASH

  gf, v+ mole, green tahini, salsa macha, cilantro

HANDHELDS

• LOBSTER ROLL$39.50

  dashi aioli, house-made crab boil chips

• HALLOUMI NAAN$15.50

  v tamarind & cilantro chutneys, sweet yogurt, curry aioli, pickled red onion, mango, herb salad

• HALAL CART CHICKEN$17.50

  gfo spiced yogurt, hot sauce, cucumbers, tomato, red onion, arugula, naan hand-cut fries

• CUBANO$18.50

  gfo mojo pork, ham, swiss, grain mustard, pickles, hand-cut fries

• SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH$16.50

  dijon aioli, pickles, brioche, hand-cut fries

• CHEESEBURGER*$18.50

  gfo tillamook, bibb lettuce, tomatoes, sweet onions, pickles, comeback sauce, brioche, hand-cut fries

PLATES

• BABY LETTUCES$16.50

  gf, v poached pear, gorgonzola, walnut, pear vinaigrette, fine herbes

• BLACK CAESAR*$17.50

  gf smoked trout, black kale, black garlic caesar, garlic bread crumbs

• ROMAN CHICKEN SALAD$18.50

  farro verde, brassicas, lemon, miso, parmesan

• QUICHE$16.50

  v roasted mushrooms, leeks, parmesan & simple greens

• MUSSELS FRITES$19.50

  gf creamed leeks, white wine, dill, lemon

• CRISPY CAULIFLOWER$24.50

  gf, v+ carrots, chickpeas, tamarind chutney, coriander chutney, mango, pickled red onion, herb salad

• STEAK FRITES*$29.50

  gf cast iron Denver steak, hand-cut fries, chimichurri

• RIGATONI$26.50

  bolognese, parmesan, fennel pollen, chive

SWEETS

• CHEESECAKE$12.50

  v brown sugar-pecan crust, poached pears, fig coulis

• SALTED CHOCOLATE CHUNK COOKIE$3.50

  v maldon