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Sandwiches
#13 The B. Franklin
Roasted turkey tossed in sofrito aioli, sunflower sprouts, pickled red onion, pickled fresno peppers, avocado, and Hook's 2-year cheddar served on sourdough. Rated one of Chicago's 50 Best Dishes by Chicago Magazine
#1 The Dante
Mortadella, porchetta cotto, coppa piccante, finocchiona, and sopressata picante salamis, mozzarella, lettuce, tomato, and hot giardiniera with Nduja aioli served on Aya Pastry baguette. Featured on "The Best Thing I Ever Ate"
#99 D.d. Brindisi Pastrami
Wagyu brisket pastrami, swiss, house-made bread and butter pickles, and remoulade griddled on rye.
#9 Caprese Sandwich
Fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil, olive oil, salt, and pepper served on Aya Pastry baguette. Don't want the bread? Try our Caprese salad instead.
#56 Cubano 2.0
Pork Shoulder, mojo ham, sofrito aioli, Swiss cheese, yellow mustard, house-made bread and butter pickles, and cilantro garlic butter griddled on French bread.
# 4 Zeppo's M.b.a
Berkshire pork meatballs, mozzarella, parmesan, tomato piquillo sauce, and pesto served on a buttery Breadcrumb lobster roll.Add hot giardiniera to kick it up a notch
#10 Southside Johnny
House-roasted porchetta, brun-uusto cheese, pickled fennel, chimichurri, and broccolini griddled on sourdough served with rosemary au jus.
#7 Beet Street
Golden beets marinated in orange, agave, and thyme, sunflower sprouts, apple, pickled red onion, puffed quinoa, Marcona almond spread served on Aya Pastry Seeded Sourdough.
Blt
In house smoked maple bacon, pesto aioli, seasoned tomatoes, crispy lettuce on Sourdough
# 34 Potatonator
Hasbrown patty, sunnyside up egg, bacon, pickled red onion, nduja hot sauce, american cheese, lettuce, tomato, and Nduja aioli served on Buttercrumb brioche.
#11 Little Gemmy
Roast beef, ricotta, marinated cucumbers, charred cucumbers, marinated cherry tomatoes, lettuce, creamy herb vin served on seeded sourdough.Don't want the bread? Try our Gem salad instead.
#2 Yo! Vincenzo Chicken Parm
Breaded chicken breast, mozzarella, and house-made tomato basil sauce served on Aya Pastry baguette. Add hot giardiniera to kick it up a notch
Kid's Grilled Cheese
American and aged cheddar cheese griddled on sourdough. Classic. Perfect.
Soups
Chicken Dumpling
Maitake Mushrooms, Carrots, Leeks, Kale, Calabrian Pepper Dumplings
Minestrone
Agostino's classic Italian vegetable stew with carrots, potatoes, zucchini, cabbage, peas, and kidney beans. Contains chicken stock*
Broccoli + Cheddar
Made with Fresh Broccoli, Mild Cheddar, Calabrian chili peppers.
Chili
Meat Lover's Chili with Beef, Prosciutto, Kidney Beans, Fresh Vegetables, Calabrian Chilies, Spices. topped with Sour Cream
Sides
Pasta Salad
Fusili, Pepperoni, Hook's Cheddar. Cucumber, Red Onion, Creamy Oregano Dressing
Chocolate Chip Cookie
Named the "World's Greatest Chocolate Chip Cookie". We don't lie.
Potato Salad
Red potatoes, with fresh dill, whole grain mustard, cider vinaigrette
Truffle Chips
Great Lakes Chips
Grilled Bread
Pasta Salad- Quart
Fruit
A whole piece of ripe delicious fruit. Changes Daily*
Salads
Q X 2
Red leaf lettuce, roasted cauliflower, avocado, quinoa, puffed quinoa, watermelon radish, sunflower sprouts, and Calabrian ranch dressing.
Gem Salad
Roast Beef, red leaf lettuce, charred cucumbers, marinated cucumbers, marinated tomatoes, ricotta, bread crumbs and creamy herb vinaigrette.
Appetizers
Sympathy For The Meatballs
Berkshire pork meatballs in house-made tomato basil sauce served with grilled bread. Contain gluten and dairy. 3 per order
N'duja Arancini
Deep fried rice balls made with our signature, spicy, spreadable salami, stuffed with mozzarella cheese, and served with house-made remoulade. 3 per order
Santa Anna's Marinated Eggplant
Rough chopped, quick pickled, and brined eggplant with garlic and calabrian peperoncini served with grilled bread.
Desserts
Tirasmisu
Layers of lady fingers dipped in espresso, drizzled with Rum, with a Mascarpone Cream, topped with cocoa powder. Served frozen, thaw and serve.
Chocolate Chip Cookie
Named the "World's Greatest Chocolate Chip Cookie". We don't lie.
Bindi-cheesecake Pistachio
Vero-chicago Pothole Gelato Pint
Gluten Free Brownies
SpecialitΓ Le Italiane- Red Orange
SpecialitΓ Le Italiane- Soft Toffee
Vero-speculoos Gelato Pint
Vero-sea Salt Caramello
Bindi-coconut Sorbet
Bindi-gelato Cappuccino Cup
Milk Boy Swiss Chocolate
Bindi-torta Della Nonna-limone
Bindi-mixed Berry/ Di Bosco
Vero-pistachio Pint
Vero-strawberry Pint
Charcuterie and Cheese
Three Cheese
Three & Three
Chef's Selection of Three Cheeses and Three Meats. Served with accoutrement and bread.
Three Meat
Pop
Vintage Sodas
Italian Sodas
Specials
Chili And Grilled Cheese
Meat Lover's Chili, Grilled Cheese with American and Hook's Aged Cheddar.
Wine Paring - Nice Bottle Of Red
Let Tempesta pair a bottle of Red wine with your meal
Wine Paring - Nice Bottle Of White
Let Tempesta pair a bottle of White wine with your meal
Packaged Cheese
Pimento Cheese Spread
A classic southern favorite with our Tempesta spin. We make ours with a mixture of cheddar cheeses and spicy Calabrian peppers!
Marieke Gouda 2-4 Month
Young gouda (2-4 months) from Wisconsin
Deer Creek- Vat 17- Cheddar 6oz
Ovoline Mozzarella 8 Oz
Two, 4-oz Fresh mozzarella balls. Great for caprese salads, pizza toppings, pasta or baked dishes.
Halloumi Cyprus-8.8oz
Priomosale- Sita Formaggio Fresh Pecorino Picante 16oz
Grafton Village- Truffle Cheddar -4oz
Marieke Gouda-truffle 5oz
Priomosale- Sita Formaggio Fresh Pecorino 16oz
Fresh Smokey Mountain-5oz
Water
Sparkling
Still
RED (Alcohol)
Portlandia Pinot Noir
Winemakers notes: Bright aromas of ripe strawberry and raspberry open up on the nose along with a hint of cedar. Vibrant flavors of red cherry and cranberry follow, accompanied by accents of black tea and thy me, with a dash of pink peppercorn. Fine-grained tannins and fresh acidity provide structure and balance through the lingering finish.
Nebbiolo D'alba
Barbera D`alba Doc
Chianti "podere Elisa" Lanciola
Terra Vino Igp Calabria Rosso
Podere Elisa Sangiovese
Montepulciano - Dβabruzzo
Domini Veneti-appassimento
Impero Collection- Sangiovese
Benoit- Grignolino- Bottle
Giogantinu- Nastarre- Bottle
Don Jacobo Vendimia Tempranillo Btl
Sangue Di Guido
Marco Porello- Langhe
Pasqua Romeo And Juliet Passimento Rosso 2019
A dense and deeply coloured wine, full of concentrated black and red cherry flavour, and hints of leather and spice. The palate has a layered texture, with muscular tannins providing a long finish.
Salami Chubs
Manzo
Not everyone loves pork, who knew? Well, we decided that should not mean compromising flavor. This is one of our most popular salami! Zero pork ...even the casing is made from beef. Wagyu beef plus Cabernet wine, black pepper and thyme round out the flavors of this unique and sumptuous salame! ...btw, "Manzo" means "Beef" in Italian
Nduja
Tempesta is the leader in authentic 'nduja production outside Calabria. No wonder, our salumeria was founded with the name "Nduja Artisans". We are the same people making the same great products, founded on this singular product our family has been making for 5 generations. Spicy spreadable salami, simply made with salt, family farmed, heritage pork, and Calabrian chilies. Great on a crostini, or simply mixed into pasta, or with roasted vegetables will wow your guests with REAL southern Italian.
Snack Stick Hot 2pk
A great American take on the hunterβs salame of Italy, the snack stick was made to eat on the go. Based on a Spicier variation of our pepperoni recipe. 2 pack
3 Chub Deal
Pick any three of our individually packaged "chubs". Chubs come in standard sizes of 4.5-6oz depending on variety.
Chorizo
Classic flavors of smoked Spanish pimenton, Rioja wine, and garlic.
Sopressata
This classic large grind salame illustrates the flavor of our family farmed heritage Berkshire pork. With nothing to hide behind, but Tellicherry peppercorns, this classic large grind salame illustrates elegance in simplicity.
Sopressata Piccante
Calabria made it famous and this is our homage to the Fiasche family's ancestral region. Calabrian peppers lend a balanced heat, and softens high quality fats giving way to sensual glory on your palate! After a few slices, the slow burn culminates to a pleasurably spicy bite!
Tartufo
Tuscany is known for producing both black and white truffles and we are happy to partner with our friends at Savini Tartufi in Tuscany to feature their black truffles and truffle salt in our Tartufo salame. we aren't fans of many truffle products because the strong essence of artificial truffle-like oils overpowers quality products.
Salsiccia Secca Piccante 2 Pack
Sit down for a visit at any home in Calabria and you are likely to be presented with this staple rustic dry sausage. Our Salssicia Secca fills your palate with a satiating array of flavors, starts off meaty and rich and finishing slightly piqaunt, with notes of winter spices. The thin edible casing, fine grind, and thin diameter allow for a casual treat
Nostrano
This salame, made with pink peppercorns, Chianti wine and garlic, is our own creation, hense the name "Nostrano" meaning "Our own" in Italian. Pink peppercorns bring a light floral aromatic to Nostrano, distinguishing it as an option for lighter fare, lighter pairings and an irresistible lightness of being!
Mezcalillo Salami 4.5oz
Snack Stick Mild 2pk
A great American take on the hunterβs salame of Italy, the snack stick was made to eat on the go. Based on a mild variation of our pepperoni recipe.2PK
Finocchiona
The finest salami in the world! At least, according to the Specialty Food Association! We won the highest prize in gourmet food with this fennel pollen salame. This is our ode to the famous fennel salame of Tuscany. Sweet anise aromatics, combined with black pepper and Chianti Wine, give finocchiona power and balance.
Mocktails
Phony Negroni -single
Phony Negroni-2 Pack
Beer (Alcohol)
Peroni
Peroni Nastro Azzuro, Italy- 5.1% ABV european pale lager
Sole Calabro
A Calabrian Wheat Beer made with Zibibbo grapes. 8.9% ABV, Cantine Benvenuto, IT
Modelo
Daisy Cutter
Half Acre. 5.2% ABV. Blended pine, citrus, papaya and mango. Dank. Apparent biscuit, lingering, obscenely dry.
Marz Jungle Boogie
Marz Brewing, Chicago- 5.5% ABV Sweet, Fruity with Mosaic hops
Marz Rubys Tears
Marz Brewing, Chicago- 5.10% ABV w/ Coriander, Lime Sea Salt and Hibiscus
Malort Spritz
Kbirr Beers
Guinness
Samuel Adams
Marz Chug Life
Marz Brewing, Chicago- 4.8% ABV American lager
Big Mich - Michelada
Retail Beer (Alcohol)
Jungle Boogie
Peroni 6 Pk
Daisy Cutter 4 Pk
Spirits (Alcohol)
Aperitif Mavi-1l
Grapefruit aroma and citrus flavor in this liqueur. It's hard not to compare the lightly bitter flavor profile to the popular Campari, though this easy drinker is a little softer, lighter and sweeter, and has a light floral fade.
Giambrono Esspresso Liqeur
Journeyman Distillery: Old Country Goodness Apple Cider Liquer
Caffo Sambuca Secolare
Bellissimo-limoncello
Caffo Red Bitter
Sweet and bitter oranges blended with an infusion made of several herbs and spices: juniper, rhubarb and gentian as the most recognizable. The distinctive, bitter flavor of the Calabrian Chinotto orange and cinchona can be easily recognized. Ideal for Negroni cocktail or spritz.
Giambrono Orangecello Liqeur
BUBBLY (Alcohol)
Le Pianure Extra Dry Prosecco Doc
750 ml, delle Venezie. This is as classic as a prosecco as it gets. Its fresh, with soft floral notes and and moderately sweet. Enjoy with everything.
Mmmm...just Enjoy Prosecco Rose
Montelocco- Lambrusco Rosso
Mmmm...just Enjoy Prosecco
Poletti- Lambrusco Amabile Btl
Nadal Brut Btl
Biasiotto-zero 15 Btl
Romeo & Juliet Prosecco Rose
Romeo & Juliet Prosecco Brut
PINK (Alcohol)
Impero Collection- Rose'mon Amour
Mmmm...just Enjoy Rosato
Effortless, inviting, colorful dry RosΓ© Venezia Giulia IGT 2021.
Celeste Rosato Cantine Benvenuto
ORANGE (Alcohol)
Benvenuto Orange Vino
WHITE (Alcohol)
Mare Vino Bianco Cantine Benvenuto
Le Pianure Pinot Grigio
Barone Di Valforte Abruzzo Pecorino
Fruity, easy aromas of juiced pear and lemon meld with delicate white flowers. This is rounded and juicy in feel, bolstered by bright, zesty acidity.
Mmmm...just Enjoy Pinot Grigio
Via Verde Tinto 2020 Btl
Bianco Zibibbo Cantine Benvenuto
Pitars-sauvignon Blanc
Impero Collection- Trbbiano Pinot Grigio
Cassaie- Sauvignon Blanc Bottle
Don Jacobo Blanco Btl
Paradosso Sauvignon
Jasci Biologio - Organic Wine
Les Cabotines
Freezer
4 Pack Wagyu Beef Hot Dogs
Snappy and silky texture, perfectly seasoned, made for an inspired BBQ.
Meatball Mix
house pork meatball mix. Makes eight 2 oz meatballs for 1lb.
3 Pack Mild Italian Sausage - 1lb
Italian sausage is made lovingly by Italian butchers for local families, and friends. We enjoy making this for our family, and share this in the same way as our ancestors always have, with our guests. We are not sure why you would buy Italian sausage from someone you don't know, who source it from a place they know nothing about. We make our sausage mix the way we enjoy it, with sweet floral aromatics of fennel and black pepper, and with the qualities only the finest heritage pork can exhibit.
3 Pack Morcilla Sausage - 1lb
Pork & Beef Blood, Onions, and Gluten free flour. Inspired by the item of Burgos, Spain this sausage in rich in flavor. Swap this sausage out for your typical breakfast sausage and serve with fried eggs and potatoes.
Red Top Farms-ribeye 14oz
Red Top Farms-strip 12oz
Cooked Sausage
Bratwurst
Smoked and cooked pork sausage robust with flavor. Suggested to grill and serve with caramelized onions, mustard, sauerkraut, and a buttery bun. Pair with a crisp Reisling or Red Zifandel.