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Happy Hour

Tuesday-Thursday + Sunday from 4-6pm:

$5 Taps
$7/$30 Sangria
$9 Rotating Wine
$9 Pulled Pork Sliders

Dietary Key

VG = Vegetarian
GF = Gluten Free
DF = Dairy Free
N = Contains Nuts

Food Menu

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Chips and queso with housemade chips and pickled jalapeños

Chips + Queso (VG)13

Housemade chips, pickled jalapeños

Roasted garlic hummus with toasted pita and fresh vegetables

Roasted Garlic Hummus (DF)15

Toasted pita, fresh vegetables

Artichoke dip served with house made focaccia

Artichoke Dip (VG)15

Served with house made focaccia

Burrata with spinach pesto, spring peas, pine nuts and crostini

Burrata (VG, N)15

Spinach pesto, spring peas, toasted pine nuts, lemon infused olive oil crostini

Pulled pork sliders with citrus chipotle BBQ sauce and pickles

Pulled Pork Sliders15

Roasted pulled pork, citrus chipotle BBQ sauce, bread and butter pickles, Hawaiian sweet rolls

Soup

Tomato bisque with basil oil

Tomato Bisque (GF, VG)7/10

Basil oil

Salads

Strawberry salad with almonds, goat cheese, arugula and romaine

Strawberry Salad (GF, VG, N)17

Strawberries, almonds, goat cheese, arugula, romaine, Mandarin oranges, honey citrus vinaigrette

Nordic shrimp salad with mixed greens, cucumber, capers and creamy dill dressing

Nordic Shrimp Salad (GF)18

Mixed greens, salted cucumber, red onions, capers, poached shrimp, creamy dill dressing

Aster chopped salad with romaine, avocado, blue cheese, bacon and eggs

Aster Chopped Salad (GF)19

Crispy romaine, tomatoes, avocado, pickled red onions, blue cheese, bacon crumbles, hard boiled eggs, green goddess dressing

Black bean Buddha bowl with rice, roasted sweet potatoes, avocado and tahini

Black Bean Buddha Bowl (GF, VG, DF)17

Brown rice, charred corn, roasted sweet potatoes, orange scented cumin tahini, pickled red onions, avocado, cilantro

Small Caesar salad with romaine, garlic croutons and shaved parmesan

Small Caesar Salad (VG)12

Crispy fresh romaine, garlic croutons, Caesar dressing, shaved parmesan; pairs well with a dirty martini

Add vegan chicken 7 or chicken breast 5

Sandwiches + Mains

GF sub gluten free bread + 2

Chicken curry with coconut red curry, vegetables and jasmine rice

Chicken Curry (DF, GF)18

Coconut red curry, chicken, onion, carrot, red pepper, cilantro, jasmine rice

Pulled beef brisket with potatoes, charred cauliflower, Manchego and chimichurri

Pulled Beef Brisket (GF)19

Roasted garlic fingerling potatoes, charred cauliflower, marinated beef brisket, Manchego cheese, pickled red onion, chimichurri; sub vegan chicken +3

Junior turkey club sandwich with bacon, romaine, tomato and mayo

Junior Turkey Club16

Smoked turkey, bacon, crispy romaine, tomato, mayo, chips or greens

Chicken salad sandwich with dried cherries, celery and fresh greens

Chicken Salad Sandwich17

Dried cherries, celery, fresh greens, toasted multigrain bread, chips or greens

Croque monsieur with ham, gruyere and baked bechamel

Croque Monsieur17

Classic ham and gruyere sandwich baked bechamel, chips or greens

Flatbreads

GF crust available + 3

Wild mushroom flatbread with parmesan cream sauce, fontina, mozzarella and arugula

Wild Mushroom (VG)18

Oven roasted wild mushrooms, parmesan cream sauce, fontina + mozzarella, lemon, arugula

Aster Margherita flatbread with tomatoes, mozzarella and basil

Aster Margherita (VG)16

Garlic, tomatoes, mozzarella, fresh basil, crushed red pepper

Chicken bacon ranch flatbread with fontina, mozzarella, braised chicken and bacon

Chicken Bacon Ranch19

Fontina + mozzarella, braised chicken, crispy bacon, ranch

Classic pepperoni flatbread with marinara, mozzarella and parmesan

Classic Pepperoni18

Marinara, mozzarella, pepperoni, grated parmesan

Flatbread of the MomentMP

Chef’s choice of seasonal ingredients

Desserts

Rotating vegan sorbet

Rotating Vegan Sorbet (VG, DF)9

Café brownie with raspberry coulis, vanilla ice cream and whipped cream

Café Brownie (VG, N)12

Raspberry coulis, vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, macadamia nuts

Affogato with vanilla bean ice cream and espresso

Affogato (GF, VG)10

Vanilla bean ice cream with espresso

Drink Menu

Cocktails

The Aster New Fashioned15

Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon, demerara, orange, blackberry, Regan’s Orange Bitters

Aster Club Martini15

Thyme infused Hayman’s Royal Dock Gin, New Amsterdam Vodka, Cocchi Americano, lemon twist

ClubMaster Manhattan19

Basil Hayden’s Dark Rye, Carpano Antica, Bittercube Cherry Bark Vanilla Bitters

Nordic Mule14

Linie Aquavit, Hayman’s Sloe Gin, ginger syrup, grapefruit, lemon, candied ginger. Nordic twist on the classic Mule

Cucumber Cutie14

Lunazul Blanco Tequila, Tattersall Lime Crema, Velvet Falernum, lime, simple, cucumber & basil

Aster Bloody Mary (VG)14

The Aster Bloody Mary Mix! Housemade with a blend of spices, Cry Baby’s Craig’s hot sauce. Served with club garnish and snit

Bahamā, Baby!14

Green Tea infused Plantation Rum, coconut, lime, pineapple. *Warning* Unable to drink slowly

Bell Bottom14

Hayman’s Royal Dock Gin, Pierre Ferrand Curaçao, Americano, green pepper, lemon, simple

AJ’s Negroni17

Lunazul Blanco Tequila, Fidencio Classico Mezcal, Carpano Antica, Aperol

Ace of Spades16

Plantation 5 Year Rum, Montenegro Amaro, demerara, lemon

Swagger15

Lunazul Blanco Tequila, Fidencio Classico Mezcal, Licor 43, Regan’s Orange Bitters, lemon, honey

Zero Proof

Broadway Bubble7

Cucumber, basil, lemon, simple syrup

The Mirage7

Blackberries, citrus and mint

Cloud Chaser7

Lime, grapefruit, pineapple, coconut, simple syrup, ginger

Coffee + Tea

Espresso3/5

Decaf3/5

Drip Coffee4

Latte5

Cappuccino5

Americano5

Chai Tea Latte5

Milks and Modifiers .50
Oat milk, almond milk, vanilla syrup, honey

Wine - Sparkling

Cune Cava Brut, Penedès10/35

Spain

Acinum ‘Millesimato’11/40

Extra Dry Prosecco Rosé Veneto, IT

Wine - Whites

Vigneti Del Sole12/44

Pinot Grigio, Veneto, IT

Sea Pearl Sauvignon Blanc13/46

Marlborough, NZ

Klinker Brick Albariño14/49

Lodi, CA

Wine - Rosé + Orange

Pinot Project Rosé of Pinot Noir12/44

Pays d’Oc, FR

Ottokar ‘Skin Contact White’14/52

Stajerska, SL

Wine - Reds

Rapido Sangiovese12/44

Puglia, IT

No Fine Print15/56

Cabernet Sauvignon, CA

Presqu’ile Pinot Noir16/60

Santa Barbara, CA

Housemade Red Sangria11/43

Red wine, fresh fruit juices, subtle flavor; enjoy as a glass or a pitcher

Beer on Tap

Castle Danger Cream Ale8.50

Bent Paddle Cold Press Black Coffee Ale8.50

Pryes Miraculum Midwest IPA8.50

Rush River Unforgiven Amber Ale8.50

Heileman’s Old Style Lager6.50

Falling Knife Verbal Tip Hazy IPA - 12oz8.50

Blue Moon8.50

Coors Light6.50

Excelsior Big Island Blonde Ale8.50

Seasonal CiderAsk your server!

Seasonal SourAsk your server!

Bottles + Cans

High Noon Varying Flavors8

Lagunitas Hoppy Refresher Non-Alcoholic8

Clausthaler Non-Alcoholic8

Brunch Menu

Mains

Aster Benedict16

Two poached eggs, English muffin, sliced ham, hollandaise, served with roasted potatoes

Biscuits and Gravy15

Two house made biscuits, sausage gravy, thyme
Add poached egg 3

Shakshuka (VG)15

Two eggs slow cooked in San Marzano tomato sauce with onions, roasted red peppers, feta, served with toasted pita

Sundried Tomato Quiche (VG)13

Spinach, red pepper, onion, feta, served with roasted potatoes or greens

Aster Breakfast Sandwich18

Egg, sharp white cheddar, brioche bun, spicy mayo. Choice of sausage or bacon. Choice of roasted potatoes or greens

French Toast Bake (VG)15

Caramelized banana, tres leches, maple syrup, strawberries

Junior Turkey Club16

Smoked turkey, bacon, crispy romaine, tomato, mayo, chips or greens

Brunch Flatbread18

Crispy bacon, egg, roasted potato, crème fraîche, fontina cheese, green onion

Pepperoni Flatbread Marinara18

Mozzarella, pepperoni, grated parmesan

Soup + Salads

Tomato Bisque (VG, GF)7/10

Basil oil

Aster Chopped Salad (GF)19

Crispy romaine, tomatoes, avocado, pickled red onions, blue cheese, bacon crumbles, hard boiled eggs, green goddess dressing

Strawberry Salad (VG, GF, N)17

Strawberries, almond, goat cheese, arugula, romaine, Mandarin oranges, honey citrus vinaigrette

Nordic Shrimp Salad (GF)18

Mixed greens, salted cucumber, red onions, capers, poached shrimp, creamy dill dressing

Black Bean Buddha Bowl (VG, GF)17

Brown rice, charred corn, roasted sweet potatoes, orange scented cumin tahini, pickled red onions, avocado, cilantro

Add vegan chicken 7 or chicken breast 5

Sides

Toast (GF)3

Wheat berry, white

Fruit Bowl6

Roasted Potatoes5

Country Bacon5

Veggie Sausage5

Pork Sausage5

Desserts

Rotating Vegan Sorbet (VG, DF)9

Café Brownie (VG, N)12

Raspberry coulis, vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, macadamia nut

Affogato (GF, VG)10

Vanilla bean ice cream with espresso

* This product is served raw or undercooked, consuming raw or undercooked meat, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness.