THE merK - bistro italiano

Meatball Sliders

on romano ciabatta with marinara & cheese

Angus Burger Sliders

on romano ciabatta with chipotle aioli, cheese, lettuce and tomato

Grilled Chicken Sliders

with oregano-sundried tomato aioli on romano ciabatta

Chicken Parmigiana Sliders

on romano ciabatta with marinara & cheese

Steak Sliders

with dijon & spring greens on romano ciabatta

Grilled Salmon Sliders

and spring greens on romano ciabatta

Substitute

Sweet Potato Fries or Truffle Fries 2

Zuppa Del Giorno

9

Garlic Cheese Bread

5

Shrimp & Lobster Bisque

9

Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus

12

Caprese

fresh mozzarella, basil and tomatoes drizzled with olive oil & balsamic vinegar

9

Calamari & Zucchini Fritti

lightly fried calamari, zucchini, peppers & onions served on a bed of spring greens

12

Seared Scallops

with basil oil & roasted garlic on sauteed capacolla and beet greens

16

Risotto Fritti

crisp shelled spheres of risotto with spicy marinara sauce

9

Beef Carpaccio

thinly sliced filet with caper, red onion, dijon aioli and asiago crostini

16

Parmigiano Reggiano

with olives & fresh bread

9

Meatballs

three homemade meatballs served with a spicy marinara sauce

9

Cheese Board

purchased daily from Venissimo Cheese Shop, 3 fresh Italian artisan cheeses with olives & fresh bread

12

Jumbo shrimp

sauteed in red chile oil, basil & tomatoes

14

Meat & Cheese Board

cheese board with the addition of bresaola & prosciutto

14

The Keating

spring greens tossed with balsamic dressing & gorgonzola, roasted peppers & onions, sprinkled with pine nuts

Chopped Italian

lettuce, roma tomatoes, garbanzo & cannelini beans, zucchini, carrots, pepperoncini & olives all chopped fine & tossed in our house balsamic dressing

Beet and Goat Cheese

roasted red & gold beets, served with goat cheese & arugula

Arugula

with shaved parmigiano reggiano & sherry vinaigrette

Caesar

crisp romaine hearts, shaved parmigiano reggiano & foccacia croutons For Two Prepared Tableside

18

Greek Salad

romaine, feta, basil, red onions & tomatoes drizzled with olive oil & balsamic vinegar

Add Any of the Following to make your salad a meal

grilled chicken 4
seared scallops 10
sauteed shrimp 7
grilled salmon 7
steak strips 10

Just Cheese

Wine: Mount Nelson, Sauvignon Blanc

Pesto, Gorgonzola, Pinenut

Wine: Masi Masianco, Pinot Grigio

Margherita

roma tomato, fresh mozzarella

Wine: Masi Masianco, Pinot Grigio

BBQ Chicken

roasted pepper & onion

Wine: Mount Nelson, Sauvignon Blanc

Classic Pepperoni

Wine: Alexander Valley, Merlot

Hawaiian

ham & pineapple

Wine: Masi Masianco, Pinot Grigio

Three Mushroom

portobello, porcini, white

Wine: Mark West, Pinot Noir

Calabria

sopresata, pepperoni, capicola

Wine: Nozzole, Chianti Classico

Veggie

roasted pepper, artichoke, mushroom

Wine: Gainey, Chardonnay

All Meatza

prosciutto, capicola, sausage, pepperoni

Wine: Nozzole, Chianti Classico

Chocolate Pig

nutella, bacon, strawberry, white & dark chocolate

Wine: Tokaji Aszú

Sweet Pete

nutella, berries, apple & white chocolate

Wine: Lambrusco Di Duca Reggiano

PB&J

peanut butter, banana, raspberry jam

Wine: Arrowwood White Riesling

Additions

1.5
extra cheese, meatballs, black olives, mushrooms, artichoke hearts, sausage, pepperoni, capicola, spinach, feta, gorgonzola, pineapple, anchovies, eggplant, red onions, sundried tomatoes, roasted pepper & onions, garlic

Pasta Fresca

our special fresh made pasta of the day
Market Value

Spaghetti Classico

in marinara sauce

Wine: Alexander Valley, Merlot

Baked Ziti

with tomato, ricotta & mozzarella cheese finished in our woodstone pizza oven

Wine: Jack London, Cabernet

Penne alla Vodka

spicy tomato & cream sauce with a touch of citrus vodka

Wine: Masi Masianco, Pinot Grigio

Cappelini Arrabiata

angel hair with our homemade spicy tomato sauce

Wine: Mark West, Pinot Noir

Mac and Cheese

cavatappi spiral macaroni in smoked gouda & provolone cream

Wine: Gainey, Chardonnay

Penne & Meatballs

served with our homemade spicy tomato sauce

Wine: Jack London, Cabernet

Primavera

seasonal vegetables, herbs & pasta in garlic & olive oil

Wine: Gainey, Chardonnay

Fettucini Alfredo

with a homemade cream sauce

Wine: Mount Nelson, Sauvignon Blanc

Risotto

with beets, asparagus & sundried tomato

Wine: Mount Nelson, Sauvignon Blanc

Linguini Romano

a subtle oil & herb pasta tossed table side in a wheel of pecorino romano
17

Wine: Mark West, Pinot Noir

Add any of the Following to your Dish

grilled chicken 4
seared scallops 10
sauteed shrimp 7
grilled salmon 7
steak strips 10
seasonal vegetables 4
meatballs 4

Pesto Crusted Salmon

with asparagus & lemon butter sauce
19

Wine: Masi Masianco, Pinot Grigio

Scallops

seared on a beet, sundried tomato & asparagus risotto
23

Wine: Mount Nelson, Sauvignon Blanc

Chicken under a Brick

boneless chicken breast marinated in oregano chimichurri, charbroiled
16

Wine: Masi Masianco, Pinot Grigio

Hamburgers

100% angus beef on a freshly made roll with choice of shoestring or sweet potato fries (salad substitution 2)
12

Classic - lettuce, tomato & onion
Italian - fried eggplant, marinara & provolone
Gorgonzola - gorgonzola & fried onion strings

Wine: Nozzole, Chianti Classico

Chicken Feta

lightly crusted breast filled with feta, spinach, mushrooms, basil & sundried tomato
17

Wine: Mark West, Pinot Noir

Bistecca

charbroiled flat iron steak, sliced & topped with artichoke, tomato & herb relish
22

Wine: Nozzole, Chianti Classico

Shrimp Fra Diavolo

spicy saute of shrimp, onion, tomato, white wine & chilies over angel hair
19

Wine: Gainey, Chardonnay

Bistecca

charbroiled flat iron steak, sliced & topped with artichoke, tomato & herb relish
22

Wine: Nozzole, Chianti Classico

Chicken Parmigiana

breaded chicken cutlet topped with marinara & melted italian cheeses
16

Wine: Mark West, Pinot Noir

Chicken Milanese

pounded and lightly crusted breast topped with arugula, tomato, capers & sherry vinaigrette
17

Wine: Mark West, Pinot Noir

Petite Filet

with gorgonzola, red wine demiglace served with mushroom risotto
25

Wine: Jack London, Cabernet

contorni

shoestring fries 5
garlic cheese bread 5
oven roasted potatoes 5
truffle fries 8
buttered pasta 8
sauteed seasonal vegetables 5
sweet potato fries 5

Keating Salad

Mixed spring greens with gorgonzola, roasted peppers, pinenuts & balsamic vinaigrette

Drink: Mark West, Pinot Noir

Calamari & Zucchini Fritti

with a sweet & spicy sauce

Drink: Bex, Reisling

Shrimp & Lobster Bisque

rich, creamy and spicy

Drink: Hess, Chardonnay

Pesto crusted Salmon

with asparagus & lemon butter sauce

Drink: Mt. Nelson, Sauvignon Blanc

Chicken under a Brick

Italian herb marinated, grilled chicken breast

Drink: Il Molino, Chianti

Chicken Parmigiana

breaded chicken cutlet topped with marinara & melted Italian cheeses

Drink: Mark West, Pinot Noir

Penne alla Vodka

pasta tossed in a spicy tomato cream
(add $5 for Meatballs)

Drink: Valley of the moon, Rose

Citrus Cheesecake

New York style

Drink: Moscato D'Asti

Tahitian Vanilla Gelato

with fresh baked cookies

Drink: Moscato D'Asti

Espresso Chocolate Mousse

with hazelnut chocolate biscotti

Drink: Moscato D'Asti

Wine pairing add $15

18% gratuity will be included on parties of 6 or more

Deal-Closer
(For Two Or More)

bowl of espresso chocolate mousse, with brownies & fresh whipped cream.

12

Gelato del Giorno

homemade daily

7

Seasonal Gallette

rustic tart of fruit steeped in brandy & topped with tahitian vanilla gelato

7

Chocolate Bacon

with brownie mousse

7

Seasonal Berries

Market Value

Cannoli

two hand crafted sweet pasta rolls filled with sweetened ricotta one chocolate, one pistachio

7

Citrus Cheese Cake

served with a lime shortbread

7

Espresso Chocolate Mousse

served with a cinnamon hazelnut biscotti

7

Sorbet del Giorno

homemade daily

7

Fruit and Cheese)

12

Chocolate Pig

nutella, bacon, strawberry, white & dark chocolate

14

Sweet Pete

nutella, berries, apple, white chocolate

14

PB&J

peanut butter, banana, raspberry jam

14

Fried Calamari & Zucchini

with red pepper, red onion and sweet chili dipping sauce
8

Sweet Potato Fries

with truffle oil and spicy chili aioli
4

Risotto Fritto

crisp shelled spheres of risotto with spicy marinara sauce
6

Truffle Fries

with truffle oil & spicy chili aioli
4

Four Cheese Pizza

6

Pesto, Gorgonzola & Pinenut Pizza

6

Chicken Parmigiana Sliders

4 sliders with chicken, marinara and four cheeses melted on romano ciabatta
6

Meatball Sliders

4 sliders with meatballs, marinara and four cheeses melted on romano ciabatta
6

Parmigiano and Olives

3 olive mix with parmigiano reggiano
6

Caprese Salad

with balsamic dressing
6

Spiced Almonds

whole roasted almonds with sea salt, cayenne pepper and garlic
4

Pepperoni Pizza

4

prosciutto di parma and seasonal melon

asparagus and gorgonzola grilled asparagus topped with melted gorgonzola and roasted peppers, finished with balsamic glaze

seared scallops with basil oil and roasted garlic

creamy tomato basil soup

Keating salad
spring greens, tomatoes, pine nuts, roasted peppers and gorgonzola cheese with balsamic dressing

caprese salad

Mediterranean stuffed chicken breast with sun dried tomatoes, spinach, mushrooms, feta cheese and basil
45

grilled swordfish with artichoke hearts, tomatoes and capers
51

pesto crusted salmon with asparagus
48

chicken and gorgonzola with pine nuts and roasted peppers
42

filet mignon wrapped in pancetta with roasted peppers and red wine sauce
58

roasted eggplant with goat cheese and roasted red pepper
40

all entrees are served with roasted red potatoes and grilled seasonal vegetable.

espresso chocolate mousse

berry crisp

tiramisu

limoncello crème brulee

antipasti
assorted vegetables with olive salad, capocollo, prosciutto, herb cheese spread, crackers and crostini
$250

vegetable
a selection of raw and grilled vegetables (may include but not limited to: carrots, celery, red pepper, gold pepper, zucchini, eggplant, artichoke, fennel asparagus) served with accompanied dips (pesto cream, cannellini hummus, Mediterranean cheese spread, tapenade)
$180

assorted cheese and bread display
Fontina, Asiago, parmesan, goat cheese, and Mediterranean spread
$220

creamy spinach and crab dip with crostinis
$160

creamy spinach and artichoke dip
$150

bruschetta with crostini
$135

brie en croute pesto with sliced baguette
$160

brie en croute fruit with sliced baguette
$160

carpaccio
thin slices of tenderloin beef with aioli, capers, parmesan and olive oil
$250

spinach stuffed mushrooms
$150

devilled stuffed eggs
$150

Italian sausage in puffed pastry
$220

caponata crostini
$130

goat cheese croutons, balsamic syrup and candied walnuts
$150

portabellini and peppers with romano
$155

mushroom stuffed with crabmeat and mozzarella
$160

crostini topped with salmon
$160

mini quiche with spinach and mushroom
$150

eggplant rolls filled with ricotta topped with marinara
$160

roasted eggplant with goat cheese and roasted red pepper
$160

smoked chicken and gorgonzola with pine nuts and roasted peppers
$250

stuffed chicken with sun dried tomatoes, mushrooms, provolone cheese and basil
$250

salmon macadamia nut crust with citrus buerre blanc
$240

crab cakes with roasted red pepper puree
$260

roasted oysters with mascarpone cheese, chive and lemon
$250

marinated grilled shrimp served cold with mint aioli and feta cheese
$260

scallops, shitake mushrooms and blue cheese wrapped in phyllo with lemon butter
$250

ahi cracked pepper seared with lemon tarragon sauce
$170

salmon wrapped In phyllo stuffed with shrimp
$170

jumbo shrimp stuffed with crab
$180

sausage rolls
bruschetta
calamari
cheese platter
vegetable hummus platter
cheese pizza
mushroom in phyllo
cannellini hummus with crostini and flatbread (vegan)
carrot and gorgonzola barquettes
caprese skewers
polenta cakes with roasted tomato (vegan)
frittata of squash, mushroom and sweet peppers
portobello mushroom sliders
gourmet pizzas
panini
chicken parmesan sliders

3 items
$24/person
4 items
$28/person
5 items
$32/person

crème brule
tiramisu
berry cobbler
espresso chocolate mousse
chocolate dipped strawberries
assorted cookies and treats
$4/piece

regular coffee, decaf coffee, assorted teas
$40 gallon

espresso
$4/person

Vodka
Three Olives, 42 Below, Stoli

Whisky/Scotch
Bushmills, Jack Daniels, Jim Beam, Seagram 7 and Vo, Dewars, Johnny Walker (Red), Buffalo Trace

Liquors
Baileys, Chambord, Cintronge, Cointreau, Dekypers (Peach, Apple), Fernet Branca, Goldschlager, Jager, Kahlua, Midori, Pama, Rumpleminze, Sambuca (White, Dark), Southern Comfort, Tuaca

Gin
Bombay

Tequila
Jose Cuervo Traditional

Rum
Montecristo, Myers Platinum, Malibu, Bacardi

HOST SPONSORED HOURLY BAR PACKAGE
1 HOUR $20 PER PERSON
2 HOURS $30 PER PERSON
3 HOURS $40 PER PERSON

Vodka
Effen, Kettle One

Whisky/Scotch
Crown Royal, Makers Mark, Knob Creek, Johnny Walker (Black)

Rum
Bacardi 151, Oronoco, 10 Cane

Liquors
La Pinta, Amaretto Disoronno, Drambuie, Frangelico, Galliano, Godiva (White and Dark)

Gin
Bombay Sapphire, Rangpur

Tequila
Patron Silver

HOST SPONSORED HOURLY BAR PACKAGE
1 HOUR $25 PER PERSON
2 HOURS $35 PER PERSON
3 HOURS $45 PER PERSON

Vodka
Grey Goose, Belvedere, Cavalli

Whisky
Gentleman Jack, Chivas

Liquors
Grand Marnier

Gin/Scotch
Tanqueray 10, Hendrix, Taliskr 10 Yr, Glenkinchie 13 Yr

Tequila
Patron Silver/Gold

HOST SPONSORED HOURLY BAR PACKAGE
1 HOUR $30 PER PERSON
2 HOURS $40 PER PERSON
3 HOURS $50 PER PERSON