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 FRIESUSD 9.50

  gf,v bearnaise aioli

• TOMATO SOUPUSD 8.50

  gf,v evoo, chives

• CARROTSUSD 11.50

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

• CHARRED BROCCOLINIUSD 13.50

  gf, v miso butter, black garlic breadcrumbs

• SEASONAL SQUASH

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

• CABBAGEUSD 15.50

  gf, v soy-chili crunch butter, lime, cilantro

• BURRATA gfo, vUSD 22.50

  apple, sage, pecan, focaccia

• LAMB ARAYAS*USD 12.50

  seven spice, labneh, dill, pita

• CRAB FRIED RICE* gfUSD 19.50

  gf thai lime-nam jim, crushed peanuts, crispy egg

HANDHELDS

• LOBSTER ROLLUSD 39.50

  dashi aioli, house-made crab boil chips

• HALLOUMI NAANUSD 15.50

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

• HALAL CART CHICKENUSD 17.50

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

• CUBANOUSD 18.50

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

• SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICHUSD 16.50

  dijon aioli, pickles, brioche, hand-cut fries

• CHEESEBURGER*USD 18.50

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

PLATES

• BABY LETTUCESUSD 16.50

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

• BLACK CAESAR*USD 17.50

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

• ROMAN CHICKEN SALADUSD 18.50

  farro verde, brassicas, lemon, miso, parmesan

• QUICHEUSD 16.50

  v roasted mushrooms, leeks, parmesan & simple greens

• MUSSELS FRITESUSD 19.50

  gf creamed leeks, white wine, dill, lemon

• CRISPY CAULIFLOWERUSD 24.50

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

• STEAK FRITES*USD 29.50

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

• RIGATONIUSD 26.50

  bolognese, parmesan, fennel pollen, chive

SWEETS

• CHEESECAKEUSD 12.50

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

• SALTED CHOCOLATE CHUNK COOKIEUSD 3.50

  v maldon