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!Calamari sautéed banana peppers, onion, garlic, lemon, !
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white wine 10 Best Calamari Sauce!
!Meatball
Trio tomato basil sauce, baked mozzarella 8!
!Italian Sausage
grilled, ammoglio, sautéed bell peppers, !
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Eggplant Rollentini seasoned ricotta, tomato basil sauce,
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baked mozzarella cheese 8
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Crostini roasted strawberries, habañero !
Sapori d’Bologna
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cheddar, basil, balsamic 7 V Sweet & Spicy
Tavola
Shareable boards
Cheese & Fruit Board Fresh Mozzarella, Taleggio, !
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Pecorino Toscano, Curado Young Manchego, peach,
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strawberry, blueberry, fig jam, salted almonds 22 V GF!
!Italian Charcuterie Board speck
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capicola (spiced & smoked), soppressata (dry salami) !
cacciatore (the hunters sausage), habanero cheddar, !
marinated artichokes and olives 18 GF
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Mozzarella & Peaches roasted peaches, mozzarella, speck, !
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salted almonds, balsamic reduction 16
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Flatbread peaches, fig jam, fresh mozzarella, !
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Insalate e Zuppe
CocoNUT Salad spinach, coconut chicken, strawberries, blueberries, bacon, red onion, almonds, three berry vinaigrette 13!
Traverse Salad mixed greens, almond chicken, dried cherries, almonds, tomato, cucumber, three berry vinaigrette 12!
Caesar romaine, shredded Italian cheeses, croutons, caesar dressing 9 anchovies upon request. chicken 4, 5 shrimp!
Caprese arugula, tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil pesto, balsamic glaze 14 v GF!
!Gazpacho puréed, Italian style, fired roasted tomato, bell peppers, artichokes, olives, beans, garlic, basil, crouton 7
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Minestrone vegetarian soup 4 V!
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Piatti Principali
served with choice of soup or house salad. caesar upgrade 2
Lake Superior Walleye* seared, fresh herbs, lemon, farmers market vegetable 24 GF
Chicken Malibu crispy coconut crusted chicken, roasted peaches, honey cream, farmers market vegetable 21!
Pollo Piccata breast of chicken, capers, artichokes, lemon wine sauce 19!
Pollo alla Parmigiana breaded chicken, tomato basil sauce, mozzarella, over chef choice pasta 21!
Pollo Marsala breast of chicken, button mushrooms, Marsala wine 19
Traverse City Chicken almond crusted chicken, dried cherries, button mushrooms, cherry brandy béchamel 19 Top Seller!
Beef Special* ask about our chef’s daily special m/p!
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Pasta
served with choice of soup or house salad. caesar upgrade 2!
Shrimp Fresca penne, crushed tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, sautéed tiger shrimp 22!
Old World Carbonara spaghetti, crispy speck, onion, peas, garlic, pepper, pecorino, egg yolk 18!
Italian Mac & Cheese strozzapreti, blackened chicken, béchamel, Italian cheeses 17
Alfredo pappardelle, béchamel, garlic, parmesan 14 add: chicken 4, 5 shrimp!
Casalinga baked penne bolognese, mozzarella, meatballs, Italian sausage 18 Top Seller!!
Meat Ravioli ground meats, tomato basil sauce 16!
Lasagna alla Nonna pasta sheets, ricotta, ground meats, tomato basil, mozzarella 16!
Create-Your-Own-Pasta create your own pasta bowl with homemade sauce and custom topping choices 13!
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1. Pasta: Penne Rigate (tubular ridged), Pappardelle (wide fettuccine), !
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Strozzapreti (twisted sheet), Spaghetti, and Ziti (small tubular, gluten free)!
2. Sauce: Tomato Basil (classic smooth), Bolognese (meat), Palomino (creamy tomato),!
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Fra Diavolo (spicy), Marinara (chunky peppers & onions), Aglio E Olio (garlic & oil)!
3. Customize it: mushroom, onion, tomato, garlic, basil, banana pepper, spinach, bacon 2/item !
Italian sausage, baked cheese 3/item - grilled chicken, meatballs 4/item - 5 shrimp!
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Gnocchi Bowls 15 ”nyawk-kee” traditional potato flour dumplings. served with choice of soup or house salad. caesar upgrade 2!
1. Cooking Method: boiled or deep fried!
2. Sauce: palomino (creamy tomato), bolognese (meat sauce), tomato basil (smooth tomato sauce)!
3. Customize it: mushroom, onion, spinach, bacon, sun-dried tomato 2/item sausage 3/item!
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Joe Bologna Pizza Pie
individual, round or deep dish.
Gluten Free round upgrade 3
JoJo’s Tuscan speck, artichokes, tomato, Kalamata olive, mozzarella, basil pesto 12!
Margherita mozzarella di bufala, tomato, basil, light pizza sauce, e.v.o.o. 11 V add balsamic reduction $1!
Jonathon pepperoni, ham, sausage, ground beef, mozzarella, pizza sauce 13!
Danny double pepperoni, mozzarella, pizza sauce 11
JB Classic seasoned tomato, sausage, pepperoni, banana peppers, mozzarella, parmesan 13!
Maddie peach, fresh mozzarella, speck, balsamic, basil 13!
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My great grandparents immigrated in the early 1900’s. They wanted to keep their heritage and customs, yet it was important to assimilate
and get a sense of belonging. They were proud Italians but fell in love with all things American. America was a chance to better their lives
though job opportunities, education and healthcare. !
One of the most important things they passed on from the old country was their knowledge and passion for food. Growing up ItalianAmerican I’ve always enjoyed the old world authentic recipes as well as the new age hybrid foods. Hybrid foods are created by immigrants
based on old world recipes but prepared with local American ingredients. Examples of these foods include deep dish pepperoni pizza,
fettuccine Alfredo and chicken parmesan. If you’re in the mood for the old world, authentic, regional Italian cuisine or the new hybrids you
chose the right restaurant. Thank you and enjoy.
“Ask your server about menu items that are cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked
meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.”
Chianti, Piccini 7!
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cherry, berry, tannins
Chianti Classico, Castello D’Albola 10
tannins, dry!
Malbec, Santa Julia Orgánica 8
medium fruity, balanced!
Pinot Noir, Hob Nob 7 chocolate, vanilla, cherry!
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House White, Citra Trebbiano d’Abruzzo !
crisp, citrus!
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6 glass - 13 1/2 carafe - 24 carafe!
Chardonnay, Novellum 9
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white peach, stone, rich!
Chardonnay, Concannon Founder’s 8
apple, pear, lemon!
Cuvee Extra Dry, Ca’del Borgo 10 bubbly, similar to prosecco !
Pinot Grigio, Kris 8 ! !
lean, refreshing, tangerine!
Riesling, Brengman Brothers 8 !!
honey, mosel flavors!
Sauvignon Blanc, Oyster Bay 7
tropical fruit, refreshing
Italian Whites
Blend, Runaway Hen, Veneto 35!
Gavi, Principessa Gavia, Gavi 35!
Orvieto, Antinori Santa Cristina, Orvieto 29!
Pinot Grigio, Due Torri Cesari, Veneto 27!
Pinot Grigio, Kris, Venezie 28 !
Pinot Grigio, Terlato, Fruili 40!
Rosé, Falesco Vitaino, Umbria 35!
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Chardonnay
Cabernet!
Brengman Brothers Reserve, Leelanau 45 unoaked!
Concannon Founder’s, Monterey 32!
Kendall-Jackson Vintners Reserve, Coastal Region 32!
La Crema, Sonoma 36!
Novellum, Côtes Catalanes, France 36 unoaked!
Sonoma Cutrer, Russian River Rances 40!
Artesa Elements, Napa 2014 32!
B.R. Cohn, Sonoma 2014 40!
Cakebread Cellars, Napa 2013 135!
Caravan Estate, Darioush, Napa 2012 70!
Darioush Signature Series, Napa 2013 130!
Edge, Napa 2013 38!
HandCraft, California 2013 28!
Joseph Phelps, Napa 2013 96!
Justin, Paso Robles 2013 44!
Larkmead, Napa 2012 150!
Markham, Napa 2012 46!
Napanook Dominus, Napa 2012 75!
Oberon, Napa 2014 42!
Santa Carolina Reserva de Familia, Chili 2012 42!
Seven Falls, Wahluke Slope 2014 36!
Silver Palm, North Coast 2014 36!
Silver Oak, Alexander 2012 110!
Silver Oak, Napa 2012 155!
Trefethen, Oak Knoll District Napa 2012 65!
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Riesling
Riesling Reserve, Brengman Brothers, Leelanau 32!
Dry Reserve Reserve, Brengman Brothers, Leelanau 42!
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Sparkling
Asti Spumante, Tosti 187ml 9!
Brut Prestige, Mumm Napa, 187ml 12!
Cuvee Extra Dry, Ca’del Borgo 39!
Moscato d’Asti, Prunotto 37!
Rose, Ca’del Borgo 39!
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Sauvignon Blanc
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Oyster Bay, Marlborough 28!
Peju, Napa 42!
The Crossing, Marlborough 35!
Merlot
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Alternative Whites
Chenin Blanc + Viognier, Pine Ridge, California 35!
Grüner Veltliner, Biokult, Austria 25!
Gewürtztraminer, Brengman Brothers, Leelanau 42!
Pinot Gris, Kim Crawford Favourite Homestead Small Parcels
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Awatere Valley 45!
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Shiraz
Penfold's "Bin 28", Australia 2012 50!
Hope Estate "the Ripper", Australia 2011 29
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Pinot Noir
David Bruce, Russian River 2013 65!
Diora, Monterey 2013 45
Etude Lyric, Santa Barbara 2014 45
Hob Nob, France 2014 28!
Goldeneye, Anderson Valley 2012 88!
Paul Hobbs, Russian River 2013 70!
Rodney Strong, Russian River 2013 35
Joe Bologna’s
Oberon, Napa 2014 35!
Raymond R Collection, St Helena 2014 32!
Rutherford Hill, Napa 2012 49!
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Alternative Reds & Blends
Blend,Tenacious Celani, Napa 2011 100!
Blend, Dragon’s Tooth, Trefethen, Napa 2011 120!
Blend, Generations, Charles Krug, Napa 2012 72!
Blend, Isosceles Reserve Justin, Paso Robles 2012 115!
Blend, Leviathan, California 2011 65 !
Blend, Stags Leap Wine Cellars, Hand of Time, Napa 2012 49 !
Carmenere, Concha y Toro, Chile 2013 35!
Malbec, Tinto Negro Limestone Block, Mendoza 2012 45!
Malbec, Punto Final Reserva, Mendoza 2014 34!
Malbec, Santa Julia Orgánica, Mendoza 2015 32!
Meritage, Leyth Red, Sonoma 2012 28!
Meritage, Symmetry Rodney Strong, Alexander Valley 2012 74!
Zinfandel, Old Vine Klinker Brick, Lodi 2014 38!
Zinfandel, Rombauer, Napa 2013 45!
est. November 12th, 1985
How I Remember...
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Amarone, Masi, Costasera 2012 86!
Amarone, Cesari, Veneto 2013 75!
Barbera d'Asti, Michele Chiarlo Le Orme, Piedmont 2013 33!
Barbaresco, Prunotto Bric Turot, Piedmont 2010 110!
Barolo, Gaja DaGromis, Piedmont 2012 130!
Brunello di Montalcino, Tenuta Caparzo, Montalcino 2011 65!
Brunello di Montalcino, Il Poggione Montalcino 2011 120!
Blend, Gaja Promis, Tuscany 2013 84!
Blend, Villa Antinori, Tuscany 2013 38!
Blend, Stella Rosa Black, Italy 38
Campofiorin Ripasso, Masi ,Veneto 2012 46!
Cabernet + Primitivo, if you see kay, Lazio 2014 30!
Chianti, Piccini Tuscany 2013 28!
Chianti Classico, Felsina Tuscany 2012 36!
Chianti Classico, Villa Nozzole, Tuscany 2013 39!
Chianti Classico, Antinori Peppoli, Tuscany 2013 45!
Chianti Classico, Castello D'Albola, Tuscany 2012 38!
Chianti Classico Riserva, Rocca Macie, Tuscany 2011 45!
Chianti Classico Riserva, Ruffino Oro, Tuscany 2011 74!
Dolcetto D'Alba, Prunotto, Treiso 2014 39!
Montepulciano, Braccesca Sabazio, Tuscany 2014 32!
Nebbiolo, Travaglini Gattinara, Piedmont 2010 45!
Nero D'Avola, Villa Pozzi, Sicily 2014 28!
Nero D'Avola, Lamùri, Sicily 2013 36!
Passimento (like a baby amarone), Pasqua 2013 35!
Rosso di Montalcino, Castello Banfi, Tuscany 2013 39!
Sangiovese, Santa Cristina, Tuscany 2014 27!
Valpolicella, Tommasi, Veneto 2013 35!
I remember when I was a small boy, my family and I would go to my Nonna’s
house every Sunday for dinner. She would start her sauce in the morning from scratch and
the aromas of simmering tomatoes, fresh garlic, sweet basil, parsley and fresh grated
parmesan would filter throughout the house.!
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My aunts and uncles would settle at Nonna’s dining room table discussing current
events and family matters, while my cousins and I would give chase throughout the house,
occasionally slowing down to oblige a parent’s warning. I can still visualize a sort of
“organized confusion” among my relatives until dinner would descend upon us and quiet
our song and play. Above all, I remember best, the generous meals Nonna lovingly served.!
“Mangia, mangia” Nonna would say. !
“Mangia, mangia” eat, eat.!
“Oh Joey, you make me so happy”!
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So I get bigger and BIGGER, but Nonna is happy.!
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I wanted to learn to cook like Nonna. !
So now its my turn.!
Nonna would say “Do it this way”!
I would say “what about this way?”!
She’d say “Ok Joey, I not teach you”!
I’d say “Ok Nonna, YOUR way”!
How I remember...!
Joe Bologna
vintages subject to change without notice
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Italian Reds
take the unfinished bottle home with you.
cork it, bag it, put it in your trunk.
by the glass
House Red, Citra Montepulciano d’Abruzzo balanced, berry!
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6 glass - 13 1/2 carafe - 24 carafe!
Cabernet Sauvignon, HandCraft 7
robust, bold
Cabernet Sauvignon, Seven Falls 9
layered, full body