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    • By The Way’s NEW winter menu offers an elevated take on classic tavern fare from featuring thoughtful preparations and a commitment to spotlighting local ingredients from Director of Culinary Operations, Alec Gropman, and Head Chef, Corey Schoenig. 

    Freezing Cold

    • Martini

      Choice of Ketel One or Tanquerey No. TEN Gin, Orange bitters, Olive brine, Dry vermouth

      $18

      Base:

      Vodka (Ketel One)

      Or Gin (Tanqueray No. TEN)

      Accessories:

      Olive (Green or Blue Cheese)

      Lemon twist

      Caviar bump + $12

    • Cosmopolitan

      $18

      Ketel One, Cointreau, Fresh Lime, Cranberry, Simple

    • Paper Plane

      Seasonal Aperol, Prosecco, Soda Water, Orange

      The BTW Birkin Purse $75

      Single $16

    The Spritz

    Option for a Single or the By The Way Birkin Purse

    • Elderflower

      Tanqueray No. TEN Gin, St. Germain, Prosecco, Thyme, Grapefruit, Lemon

      The BTW Birkin Purse $75

      Single $16

    • Paper Plane

      Seasonal Aperol, Prosecco, Soda Water, Orange

      The BTW Birkin Purse $75

      Single $16

    • Cucumber

      Prairie Organic Cucumber Vodka, Fresh Lime, Domaine Brazilier Trad Brut, Club Soda, Cucumber

      The BTW Birkin Purse $75

      Single $16

    Zero Proof

    • N/A Aperol Spritz

      $13

      Local Sèchey Cuvée Blanc, Wilfred's Spiritless Apertif, Soda

    • Grapefruit & Basil Martini

      $13

      Amethyst N/A spirit

    • N/A Hugo Spritz

      $13

      Local Sèchey Cuvée Blanc, Elderflower Syrup, Soda, Mint

    • N/A Red Sangria

      $13

      Local Sèchey Pinot Noir, Cranberry, Ginger Beer

    The Hot List

    • Espresso Tini

      $18

      Base: Ketel One Vodka, Blade and Bow Bourbon, or Los Sundays Coconut Tequila, Mr. Black Cold Brew Liquor, Cold Brew, Vanilla, Cardamom Bitters

    • Hot Honey Margarita

      $16

      Don Julio blanco tequila, Grand Marnier, red clay hot sauce, Red Clay hot honey, lime, spicy salt rim

    • Pornstar Martini

      $18

      Tito's Handmade Vodka, Chinola, Vanilla, lime, champagne foam (contains egg white)

    Signatures

    • Trop Hop Shandy

      $16

      Trop Hop Peachy Wheat Ale, Firefly Lemonade Vodka, Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka, Lemon

    • Dirty G & T

      $16

      Base: Ketel One Vodka or Tanqueray No. TEN Gin, Prosecco, Olive Brine, Tonic

    • Smudge Goldrush

      $18

      Bulliet Rye, Union Mezcal, Lemon, Sage-Infused Honey

    • Planters Punch

      $18

      Ten to One Dark Rum, Grilled Pineapple Syrup, Lime Juice, Bitters, Nutmeg

    • Cold - Fashioned

      $16

      Elijah Craig Bourbon, Mr. Black Cold Brew Liquor, Cacao Bitters, Cold Brew, Turbinado Syrup

    • Red Wine Sangria

      $17

      Pinot Noir, Lairs Apple Brandy, Domaine de Canton, Cranberry, Orange

    • Fernet Negroni

      $16

      Fernet Branca, Seasonal Aperol, Sweet Vermouth

    Large Format

    To Share

    • Old Fashioned Decanter (serves up to 8)

      $110

      Blade and Bow Bourbon, Orange & Angostura Bitters, Turbinado Syrup, Sea Salt

    Sparkling

    • DOMAINE BRAZILIER TRAD BRUT Loire Valley, FR

      Dry, fresh, energizing bubbles.

      Glass $14

      Bottle $40

    • SORGENTE, PROSECCO Friuli-Venezia Giulia, IT

      A peachy, fizzy delight that never disappoints.

      Glass $14

      Bottle $45

    • DENNY BINI, LAMBRUSCO DELL’EMILIA Emilia-Romagna, IT

      Our anytime, everytime cold, red bubbly go-to.

      Glass $14

      Bottle $45

    • VADIN-PLATEAU, "RENAISSANCE" CHAMPAGNE Champagne, FR

      $126

      A show-stopping grower Champagne we absolutely love. Treat yourself.

    Whites

    • BERGER, GRÜNER VETLINER Kremstal, AT

      A crisp, refreshing white for all occasions with white pear, melon, pepper, and snap pea notes.

      Glass $14

      Bottle $45

    • GASPARD, SAUVIGNON BLANC Loire Valley, FR

      Sunshine in a glass; she’s giving dried lemon, grapefruit, and honeysuckle.

      Glass $15

      Bottle $55

    • ARNAUD LAMBERT, ‘CLOS DU MIDI’ SAUMUR BLANC Loire Valley, FR

      Chenin Blanc = our happy place. Green apple, beeswax, citrus, spice, and tons of minerality.

      Glass $17

      Bottle $70

    • FREDERIC TOUZOT MACON VILLAGES VIEILLES VIGNES Burgundy, FR

      Old vines, fresh take. Pear, lemon zest, and river stone. A little French countryside in every sip.

      Glass $14

      Bottle $45

    Skin Contact/Rosé

    • GULP, HABLO ORANGE Castilla-La Mancha, Spain

      Skin-contact goodness from Spain that’s just the vibe.

      Glass $14

      Bottle $45

    • CHATEAU GASSIER, COTES DE PROVENCE ROSE Provence, FR

      Sun-drenched and sea-kissed. Pink citrus, white peach, and that faint whisper of salinity. As refreshing as a dip in the Riviera.

      Glass $14

      Bottle $45

    Reds

    • FR ANCESCO CIRELLI, MONTEPULCIANO d’ABRUZZO DOC Abruzzo, IT

      Medium bodied. A savory dark-fruited gem with notes of violet.

      Glass $14

      Bottle $45

    • JOLIE LAIDE, GLOU D’ETAT Sonoma Valley, CA

      Chilled. A charming light red that reads a little “chilled cocktail” with hints of pomegranate, black cherry, and savory herbs.

      Glass $15

      Bottle $55

    • HAZELFERN, PINOT NOIR Willamette Valley, OR

      A classic Pinot - vibrant, light, and lovely - with cherry, raspberry, candied flowers, rhubarb, and blood orange in play.

      Glass $17

      Bottle $65

    • CHATEAU BEGADAN, Cabernet Sauvignon Medoc, FR

      A medium weight Bordeaux with a youthful texture. Notes of cassis, cherry, plum, fine oak & tobacco.

      Glass $16

      Bottle $60

    Hometown Heroes

    $8.50

    • Trop Hop

      $8.50

      King’s Calling Brewing Co, Bright, refreshing grapefruit brought to you by that guy from that show.

    • Trop Hop Peachy Wheat Ale

      $8.50

      King’s Calling Brewing Co, Fresh, peachy action brought to you by that same guy from that same show.

    • Bound By Time

      $8.50

      Edmund’s Oast Brewing, Hops, Hops, and More Hops with notes of cantaloupe and orange.

    • Munkle Pils

      $8.50

      Munkle Brewing Company, A light-bodied and refreshing pilsner.

    • Park Circle Pale Ale

      $8.50

      Commonhouse Aleworks, Soft body, subtle bitterness.

    Imports

    • Guinness

      $8.50

    • Magners Irish Cider

      $8.50

    • Modelo Especial

      $8.50

    Old Faithful

    • Budweiser

      $6.50

    • Bud Light

      $6.50

    • Michelob Ultra

      $6.50

    • Miller Light

      $6.50

    • Athletic IPA (N/A)

      $8.50

    • White Claw

      $8.50

    Canned Fun

    • Spritz Society

      $11

      Lemon or Pink Lemonade, brought to you by that other guy from that show and the Boy with No Job (Wine Spritzer)

    • High Noon

      $11

      Vodka Seltzer, Ask For Flavors

    • NUTRL Orange

      $11

      Vodka Seltzer

    • Surfside

      $11

      Iced Tea, Lemonade, Half & Half

    N/A from Sèchey

    Local leader in functional Wine Alternatives

    Wine Alternatives

    To Graze

    • Marinated Warmed Olives

      $6

      Orange Zest, Garlic & Herbs

      gluten free, vegan

    • Grilled Onion Dip

      $8

      Grilled Onion & Sour Cream Dip, Gaufrette Chips

      Add Truffle $15

      Add Caviar $15

      gluten free, vegetarian

    • Truffle Deviled Eggs

      $11

      Hard Boiled Egg, Shaved Truffle, Truffle Honey

      Add Caviar $15

      gluten free

    • Stracciatella Caprese

      $14

      Homemade Basil Stracciatella, Heirloom Tomatoes, Maldon Salt, Black Pepper, Aged Balsamic, Micro Basil, Toasted Sourdough

      vegetarian

    • Beef Carpaccio

      $19

      Shaved beef tenderloin, truffle honey aioli, pickled shallots, arugula, hazelnuts, parmesan, gaufrette chips

      gluten free

    • Wagyu Meatballs

      $18

      Ground Wagyu, Italian Sausage, Creamy Tomato Sauce

    • Salmon Tartare

      $18

      Everything Bagel Seasoning, Radish, Cucumber, Charred Lemon Aioli, Trout Roe, Gaufrette Chips

    Caviar Service

    Everything Bagel Tater Tots, Boursin Cheese, Gaufrette Chips

    • Ossetra

      $80

    • Siberian

      $90

    Tinned Fish & Charcuterie

    Rotating Selections & Accompaniments

    To Start

    • Creamy Tomato Bisque

      $8

      Black Pepper Bread Crumbs, Parmesan, Herb Oil

      vegetarian

    • Rotating Seasonal Soup

      $8

    • Cobb Salad

      $15

      Chopped Romaine, Bacon Lardons, Heirloom Tomatoes, Hardboiled Egg, Avocado, Gorgonzola, Dijon Vinaigrette

      Airline Chicken Breast $8

      Grilled Salmon $8

      Seared Scallops $10

      vegetarian

    • Caesar Salad

      $15

      Chopped Romaine, Black Pepper Croutons, Caeser Dressing, Parmesan

      Airline Chicken Breast $8

      Grilled Salmon $8

      Seared Scallops $10

      vegetarian

    To Hold

    Choice of: Frites, Chips, Soup, or Arugula Salad

    • Turkey Club

      $18

      Sliced Turkey, White Cheddar Cheese, Avocado, Tomato, Lettuce, Pepper Aioli, Sourdough

    • Patty Melt

      $22

      Smash Burger, Caramelized Onions, Truffle Honey Aioli, White Cheddar Cheese, Sourdough

    • Crab Grilled Cheese

      $22

      Herbed Crab, White Cheddar Cheese, Scallions, Sourdough

    To Feast - Only After 4pm

    • Steak Frites*

      $40

      Grilled 8oz Filet, Frites, Garlic Butter

      Add Truffle $15

      Add Brown Butter Crab $15

      Add Caviar $15

      gluten free

    • Airline Chicken Breast

      $28

      Garlic Whipped Potatoes, Confit Leeks, Roasted Mushrooms, Bacon Lardons, Marsala Cream

      Add Truffle $15

      gluten free

    • Grilled Salmon

      $30

      Autumn Farro, Apple Cider Braised Kale, Smoked Carrot Puree

    • Fish Milanese

      $32

      Crispy Local Catch, Garlic & herb fingerling potatoes, arugula salad, Charred lemon aioli

    • Pan Seared Scallops

      $32

      Crab Stuffed Calamari, Spinach Gnudi, Leek Cream Sauce, Crispy Leeks

    • Goat Cheese Beet Ravioli

      $22

      Parmesan, Arugula, Sage Pesto

      vegetarian

    To Finish

    Only after 4pm

    • Rotating Cheesecake

      $12

    • Chocolate Mousse

      $12

      Dark Chocolate Coconut Mousse, Hazelnut Crumble

      gluten free, vegan

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