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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

    • French Martini

      $18

      Ketel One, Chambord, Pineapple, Topped with Limoncello Foam, contains Egg White*

    • Seasonal Paper Plane

      $18

      Larceny Bourbon, Seasonal-Infused Aperol, Amaro Nonino, Lemon

    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

    • 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 $17

    Zero Proof

    • N/A Lemon Refresher

      $13

      Amethyst N/A Lemon Cucumber Serrano, Lemon Juice, Agave, Soda

    • N/A Grapefruit & Basil Martini

      $13

      Amethyst N/A spirit

    • N/A Huger Spritz

      $13

      Local Sèchey Cuvée Blanc, Elderflower Syrup, Soda, Mint

    • N/A White Sangria

      $13

      Local Sèchey Sauvignon Blanc, Fresh Citrus, Lychee, Soda

    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, hot sauce, hot honey, lime, spicy salt rim

    • Pornstar Martini

      $18

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

    Signatures

    • Boursin Caviar Martini

      $32

      Ketel One Vodka, Olive Brine, Boursin Cheese, Caviar Rim

    • Dirty Martini Spritz

      $17

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

    • Smudge Goldrush

      $18

      Horse Soldier, 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

    • White Wine Sangria

      $17

      White Wine, Cointreau, Fresh Citrus, Lychee, Soda

    • 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

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

      $126

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

    • SOLEMME TERRE 1ER CRU, CHAMPAGNE Champagne, FR

      $150

      White peach and honeysuckle

    • CONQUILLA, CAVA BRUT Barcelona, ES

      Your bubbly for any and all occasions with bright, crisp citrusy topnotes play over a toasty, complex foundation.

      Glass $13

      Bottle $35

    • 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

    • N/A SÈCHEY SPARKLING CUVÉE BLANC Charleston, SC

      Citrus zest, tart gooseberry, sweet starfruit.

      Glass $16

      Bottle $60

    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

    • FREDERIC TOUZOT, MÂCON 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

    • GASPARD, SAUVIGNON BLANC Loire Valley, FR

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

      Glass $15

      Bottle $55

    • N/A SÈCHEY SAUVIGNON BLANC Charleston, SC

      Crisp & clean, a little citrus-y.

      Glass $16

      Bottle $60

    • DOMAINE SYLVAIN BAILLY, SANCERRE Loire Valley, FR

      You had us at Sancerre. Citrus zest, white flowers, and a flinty mineral edge.

      Glass $22

      Bottle $75

    Skin Contact/Rosé

    • GULP, HABLO ORANGE Castilla-La Mancha, Spain

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

      Glass $14

      Bottle $45

    • CHÁTEAU 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

    • N/A SÈCHEY ROSÉ Charleston, SC

      Fruity raspberry with hints of rhubarb and rosehip.

      Glass $16

      Bottle $60

    Reds

    • FRANCESCO 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

    • WILDFERN, 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.

    • Sour Concord Grape

      $8.50

      Edmund’s Oast Brewing, First it’s sweet, then it’s sour. American Sour Ale - 5.5% ABV

    Imports

    • Guinness

      $8.50

    • Magners Irish Cider

      $8.50

    • Modelo Especial

      $8.50

    Old Faithful

    • Budweiser

      $6.50

    • Bud Light

      $6.50

    • Coors Banquet

      $8.50

    • Michelob Ultra

      $6.50

    • Miller Light

      $6.50

    • Athletic IPA (N/A)

      $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

    • 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

    • Deviled Eggs

      $11

      Hard Boiled Egg, Shaved Truffles, Crispy Leaks, Chive Oil

      Add Caviar $15

      gluten free

    • Beef Carpaccio

      $19

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

    • Wagyu Meatballs

      $18

      Ground Wagyu, Italian Sausage, Creamy Tomato Sauce

    • Tuna Crudo

      $24

      Thinly Sliced Raw Tuna, Castelvetrano Olives, Radish, Pistachio, Lemon

      gluten free

    • Whipped Feta

      $15

      Herb Whipped Feta, Hot Honey, Grilled Pita from Annie Mae's Bakery

      vegetarian

    Caviar Service

    Everything Bagel Tater Tots, Boursin Cheese, Egg Whites, Egg Yolks, Pickled Shallots, Gaufrette Chips

    • Ossetra

      $80

    • Siberian

      $90

    To Start

    • Creamy Tomato Bisque

      $8

      Black Pepper Bread Crumbs, Parmesan, Herb Oil

      vegetarian

    • Rotating Seasonal Soup

      $8

    • Spring Salad

      $18

      Bibb Lettuce, Radish, Avocado, Corn, Pickled Shallot, Cherry Tomato, Champagne Vinaigrette

      Airline Chicken Breast $8

      Grilled Salmon $9

      Seared Tuna $18

      gluten free, vegan

    • Caesar Salad

      $15

      Chopped Romaine, Black Pepper Croutons, Caeser Dressing, Parmesan

      Airline Chicken Breast $8

      Grilled Salmon $9

      Seared Tuna $18

      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

    • Smash Burger

      $24

      Smashed Angus Beef Patty*, Blend of Roasted Mushrooms, Confit Leeks, White Cheddar Cheese, Arugula, Truffle Aioli

    • Crab Grilled Cheese

      $22

      Herbed Crab, White Cheddar Cheese, Scallions, Sourdough

    To Feast - Only After 4pm

    • 18oz CHS Wagyu Strip*

      $80

      Garlic Whipped Potato, Charred Broccolini, Truffle Demi Glacé

      gluten free

    • Steak Frites*

      $40

      Grilled 8oz Filet, Frites, Garlic Butter

      Add Truffle $15

      Add Brown Butter Crab $15

      Add Caviar $15

      gluten free

    • Chicken Milanese

      $28

      Thinly Pounded & Breaded Bone-In Chicken Breast, Arugula, Pickled Shallot, Cherry Tomato, Champagne Vinaigrette

    • Grilled Salmon

      $31

      Quinoa, Broccolini, Smoked Carrot Purée

      gluten free

    • Sweet Corn Risotto

      $19

      Roasted Corn, Toasted Leeks, Fresh Chives

      Airline Chicken Breast $8

      Grilled Salmon $9

      Seared Tuna $18

      gluten free

    • Seared Tuna*

      $36

      Sesame Crusted Tuna, Grilled Cabbage, Carrot Chips, Miso Vinaigrette

    • Goat Cheese Beet Ravioli

      $22

      Parmesan, Arugula, Herb Butter

      vegetarian

    To Finish

    Only after 4pm

    • Rotating Cheesecake

      $12

    • Flourless Chocolate Cake

      $12

      Chocolate Cake filled with rich Chocolate, topped with Caramel and Whipped Cream

      gluten free

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