spring gnocchi - Uncommon Ground

spring gnocchi
asparagus, spring peas, ramp pesto, preserved lemon & mint ricotta
artichoke & goat cheese dip
13
served with toasted crostini
asparagus & prosciutto
14
mighty vine tomatoes, arugula, poached egg,
house-made herb croutons, sherry-hazelnut vinaigrette
korean fried calamari
13
sweet & spicy glaze, black & white sesame seeds
fried cheese curds
9
cherry bourbon bbq aioli
tomato soup
19
vegetarian
grilled bbq chicken
miller organic half chicken, housemade cherry bourbon bbq sauce,
coleslaw & mac and cheese 21
smoked tomato risotto
roasted garlic, mighty vine tomatoes, parmesan, crispy basil 18
half order 11
vegetarian & gluten free
greenstar drunken p.e.i. mussels
organic greenstar beer broth, black garlic,
chives, brown butter, grilled baguette 18
8
vegetarian chili
9
topped with sour cream, scallions & cheddar cheese
sweet potato fries
9
mixed green salad
4
served with goat cheese fondue
bacon wrapped meatloaf
yukon gold mashed potatoes, rosemary-roasted garlic bordelaise,
crispy onions, arugula salad 20
pan seared trout
purple potato confit, grilled spring onions,
frisee & mizuna salad, bacon-mustard vinaigrette
24
gluten-free
agripolitan
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10
house-made strawberry shrub & strawberry infused
organic koval vodka
served up
net proceeds benefit the organic roof top farm urban-agriculture
internship
steak frites
grass-fed flank steak, black garlic butter, herb frites, garlic aioli
26
macaroni & cheese
butterkase, cheddar & swiss cheese, toasted bread crumbs
14
vegetarian
lemon ginger martini 10
ginger-infused organic koval vodka & fresh citrus syrup,
served up with a candied ginger skewer
mango tango 10
cabrito blanco tequila, peloton de la muerte mezcal,
spicy mango syrup, fresh lime & orange juice,
soda water, spicy mango garnish
served on the rocks
uncommon mule 10
house-made ginger syrup, organic prairie gin, fresh lime,
served on the rocks in a copper mule cup
3 m’s rumhattan 11
parce 8 year aged rum, vya sweet vermouth,
north shore ‘fireside’ orange liqueur, bada bing cherry,
served up
ugc 10
cucumber infused organic prarie gin, fresh lime juice,
kaffir lime leaf simple syrup, soda water
served on the rocks
spring fashioned 11
four roses bourbon, st. elder elderflower liqueur, hibiscus syrup,
blood orange bitters
served on the rocks
ADD: smoked bacon or asparagus 3
ADD: broccoli 2
grass-fed beef smash burger
local gouda, heirloom baby lettuce, plum tomato, shaved red onion,
special sauce, brioche bun 17
SUBSTITUTE: michigan turkey or portobello mushroom
*gluten free
bun available for burgers add 1.50
baja fish tacos
red cabbage slaw, lime vinaigrette, cucumber mango pico de gallo,
avocado cream, flour tortilla 14
greens & grains salad
mixed greens & kale, asparagus, spring peas, pepitas, watermelon radish, organic
brown wild rice, quinoa, pea shoots, smoked spring onion vinaigrette 16
vegan & gluten-free
chopped salad
romaine, smoked bacon, blue cheese, mighty vine cherry tomatoes,
cucumbers, avocado, scallions, smoked tomato ranch,
cheese & herb flatbread crisp 14
sunshine salad
mixed greens, seasonal vegetables, sunflower seeds & sprouts,
apple cider vinaigrette, cheese & herb flatbread crisp 14
vegetarian
SALAD ADD ONS: grilled organic chicken breast 8
my little pony
house made ginger ale, blood orange bitters, lime 4
cherry bomb
cherry juice, blood orange bitters, vanilla syrup, lemonade 6
chef de cuisine Dan Maloney
we support family farmers
we use local, sustainable & organic ingredients whenever possible
please inform your server of any food allergies or dietary restrictions
consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish,
or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness
20% pre-tax gratuity added to parties of 6 or more
“The 1st Certified Organic Brewery in Illinois”
greenstar brewing is owned, operated & located at uncommon ground – lakeview & sold exclusively at both locations
‘peace, love & flipflops’ Summer Ale, 27 IBUs, 3.7% ABV 6
A deliciously refreshing summer ale with a hints of orange zest, honey, black pepper, banana, and a clean finish!
‘spaceship’ IPA, 55 IBUs, 6.9% ABV 7
fresh grapefruit, lemon, lime, creamy toast & melon on the nose; grape, vanilla, dank, orange,
passion fruit, grapefruit, pine, cream & lavender on the tongue
‘certifiable’ APA, 35 IBUs, 4.6% ABV 6
tangerine, lime, toffee, caramel, honeysuckle, toasted malt, followed by mango, passionfruit & lime, with a bready, but clean finish
‘dry hopped moonless midnight’ Russian Imperial Stout, 52.8 IBUs, 9.2% ABV 9
all the delicious flavors of our Moonless Midnight stout with the addition of michigan chinook hops to add
pine, citrus & passion fruit notes
‘moonless midnight’ Russian Imperial Stout, 52.8 IBUs, 9.2% ABV 9
dark as the darkest night! roasty with coffee, dark chocolate & vanilla notes; caramel sweetness & a hint of smoke
‘oaked moonless midnight’ Russian Imperial Stout, 52.8 IBUs, 9.4% ABV 7
infused with french oak chips; vanilla & bourbon character with coffee, dark chocolate,
caramel sweetness & a hint of smoke; served on nitro
‘mutti’s kolsch’ German Style Kolsch, 18 IBUs, 5.2% ABV 5
fresh bread crust, grain, toast, heavy cream, honey & vanilla, rose water, and floral
‘mutti’s black currant kolsch’ 18 IBUs, 5.2% ABV 5
our mutti’s kolsch with the delicious addition of black currant! This beer has a wonderful floral and honey aroma,
with notes of strawberry, cream, and dark currant
‘lemon-ginger & black currant radler’ 24 IBUs, 3.8% ABV 6
We took our black currant kolsch and infused it with house made ginger lemonade; refreshing!
‘Z.C.F.’ "Zero Carbon Footprint" Pilsner, 32 IBUs, 5.1% ABV 6
full flavored refreshing lager dry hopped with Perle,
and Vojvodina hops for a superior noble hop flavor and delicate lemony finish.
greenstar beer flights four 5oz. pours
take some home greenstar 64 oz. growlers & 32 oz. howlers available to go
greenstar brewery tours every Saturday @ 1pm includes a pint & a greenstar pint glass $10
bottles & cans
on tap
capital ‘supper club’ lager, wisconsin 5.2% ABV
7
half acre ‘akari shogun’ american wheat, chicago 5.5% ABV 7
glutenberg ‘blonde’ gluten-free ale, canada 4.5% ABV
9
right bee, cider, chicago 5.7% ABV
7
wild onion ‘hopslayer’ imperial ipa, illinois 8% ABV
8
lagunitas ‘censored’ rich copper ale, chicago 6.7% ABV
7
revolution, ‘cross of gold’ golden ale, chicago 5% ABV
7
goose island ‘matilda’ belgian ale, chicago 7% ABV
9
vandermill blueberry apple cider, michigan 6.9% ABV, 16 oz
10
all wines $12 / glass & $40 / bottle
viognier, eight sides, paso robles, ca ‘14
sparkling rose, m. lawrence ’sex’, leelanau, mi,
white peach, kiwi & lychee flavors with a hint of pepper
pinot noir & chardonnay grapes, soft, red fruits
riesling, barnard griffin, richland, wa
pinot noir, jezebel, willamette valley, or
‘13
‘13
honeysuckle, lychee, grapefruit, citrus, semi-sweet
black cherry and strawberry, oaky, smoky
pinot gris, a to z, willamette valley, or
syrah blend, tablas creek, paso robles, ca
‘13
ripe citrus fruits, subtle mineral notes, hints of nectarines
sauvignon blanc, beckman, santa ynez valley, ca
‘14
merlot, cannonball, sonoma county, ca
‘12
honey suckle, grapefruit, lemon grass, mango, kiwi
fresh cherries, rich chocolate & spice cake
chardonnay, barra, mendocino, ca ‘14
cabernet, shannon ridge, north coast, ca
golden apple, citrus peel, french oak, vanilla, shortbread, stone fruit
cherry noir, vanilla, spice, dark raspberry
dry rose, scherrer vineyard, sonoma valley, ca
zinfandel, girasole, central coast, ca
‘14
‘10
singed orange, cherry, asian spices, red berries, tangy citrus
dark plum, mocha, strawberry, clove, cinnamon
sparkling chardonnay, gruet, new mexico
malbec, clayhouse, paso robles, ca
sweet apples, pears, citrus, almonds, minerals
‘13
spice, mineral notes, bright with fresh acidity
‘10
‘12
black plum, raspberry, black pepper, vanilla & oak
‘13
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