Available for Carry-Out from 12:00 PM-4:00 PM Tuesday thru Saturday
Lunch Specials
Chinese Chicken Salad
Let me take you back to L.A., in the ‘80s. Wolfgang Puck was the chef of the moment, and his Chinese Chicken Salad became an icon. Well, Wolfgang Puck is still an amazing chef, and Chinese Chicken Salad is still just as delicious and relevant as ever. Our version of it is chock-full of shaved and match-sticked raw vegetables including sugar snap peas and napa cabbage, baby mixed greens, carrots, cauliflower, red pepper, and cucumber. We add a grilled chicken breast, fried wonton strips, cilantro & dress the whole thing in Wolfie’s classic dressing, a taste-splosion of rice vinegar, mustard, sesame oil and ginger. It’s so good, and so 80s, yet feels so contemporary.
$16.95
Cream Cheese & Pecan Enchiladas
This variation is a New Mexican underground favorite and as inauthentic as it gets, with extremely delicious results. Fresh corn tortillas are rolled around a cream cheese, pecan and scallion filling, doused with smoky, slightly spicy chipotle gravy and baked to hot and bubbly. Served with buttered pumpkin seed rice and vinaigrette-dressed greens.
$16.95
Egg Salad Sandwich with Nueske’s Bacon & Marinated Tomatoes
Our organic, super-fresh eggs are raised by local farmer Dale Filbrun. A great way to showcase these brown beauties is in a freshly made egg salad, gently mixed with chopped housemade pickles, fresh dill, a dab of mustard and of course, mayonnaise. Put a nice scoop on some toasted bread, top it with the best bacon on the planet and our housemade marinated tomatoes, and you’ve got a classic American sandwich, with top-notch ingredients to boot.
$15.95
Grilled Meatloaf Sandwich with Bacon Jam
A mix of ground chuck & brisket combined with roasted red pepper, onion, and a dash of Worcestershire sauce and baked ‘til juicy in the center & crispy on the edges. We then take a thick slice, griddle it and placed it on toasted farmhouse bread with melty fresh mozzarella and housemade bacon jam. Served with fries or vinaigrette-dressed greens.
$16.95
Grilled Chicken with Fried Lemon, Tapenade & Roasted Tomatoes
Italians batter and fry thin slices of lemon, peel and all, and they are so delicious! Hot and crispy, they make a chicken sandwich sing, toasted sub roll is spread with homemade mayonnaise mixed with our special olive spread, then filled with grilled chicken, roasted tomatoes, fresh baby spinach leaves and the freshly-fried lemon slices. Served with fries or vinaigrette-dressed greens.
$15.95
Lunch Specials
Grilled Cheese
Served with fries or vinaigrette-dressed greens
Order cheese only, White Cheddar, Gouda or Swiss Gruyere, or change up the classic with below additions:
$12.95
Swiss Gruyere with Red Wine & Grilled Onions - Red Wine Is Brushed on The Inside of The Bread$2
Gouda & Poblano-Pepito Pesto & Butternut Squash$2
Brie & Southern Skillet Apples$2
Hoppin’ John
A delicious version of this Southern supper dish, organic black-eyed peas are simmered with onion, cooking greens and some snappy spices, then ladled over hot rice and garnished with roasted garlic oil, chopped tomato, scallion and grated white cheddar. Choose jasmine or brown rice. Served with cornbread. Ask for our house pepper vinegar on the side!
$13.95
Spaghetti Carbonara
Steaming strands of spaghetti very lightly coated with tiny soft curds of egg and ricotta, liberally accented with Nueske’s smoked bacon, peas, black pepper and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. Served with warm toast.
Half Carbonara $16
Full Carbonara $22
Available for Dine-In and Curbside Carry-Out from 12:00 PM-4:00 PM Tuesday thru Saturday
Starters
Slow-Roasted Red Beets
With horseradish, pecans and crumbled goat cheese.
$9.95
Cone of hot, crisp Garlic Frites
With two dipping sauces.
$9.95
Housemade Soup
Creamy Tomato & Basil or our House-Made Soup of the Day. Served with cornbread.
Cup $4.95
Bowl $6.95
Salads
House Green Salad
Leafy greens, spinach leaves, shredded cabbage and fresh herbs, lightly dressed and
served with warm toast
Full $9.95
Half $6.95
Grilled Angus Beef$9
Seared Salmon Fillet$8
Grilled Lark Burger Patty$7
Grilled Meadow Burger Patty$5
Grilled Chicken Breast$7
Raw or Grilled Tofu$5
Smoky Nueske's Bacon and Cherry Tomato$6
Crumbled French Feta and Olives$5
Choice of Homemade Dressings
Mustard-Caper Vinaigrette | Sesame-Lime Vinaigrette | Preserved Lemon Vinaigrette | French Blue Cheese Vinaigrette |
Chopped Salad
Chopped cucumber, tomato, radish, carrot and celery are tossed with fresh lemon vinaigrette on a bed of leafy greens and piled with egg, avocado, crumbled feta, herb leaves and a drizzle of homemade herb mayonnaise. Served with warm toast.
Full $16.95
Half $9.95
vegetarian
Vietnamese Noodle Salad
Chilled rice noodles, a goodly portion of crunchy, thinly-sliced vegetables, hot grilled chicken, steak or tofu and a showering of mint, basil, cilantro and cashews. Served with the chile/lime juice/fish sauce condiment called nuoc cham. Ask for vegetarian nuoc cham or even non-spicy
$13.95
Caesar Salad
Romaine, classic anchovy dressing, homemade croutons and roasted tomato garnish.
Whole $13.95
Half $7.95
Sandwiches
All sandwiches are served hot with house-made pickle and your choice of French fries or vinaigrette-dressed Greens. Substitute garlic frites for 1.50. Substitute a small beet salad for 5.00. Substitute a small Caesar Salad, or a cup of tomato soup or soup of the day for 4.00.
Lark Burger
Good, coarsely-ground beef seasoned with red wine, minced onion, coarse salt and fresh rosemary, all of which enhance and juicify the burger. The alcohol is totally cooked out before wine meets beef. Served on a buttered, DLM golden hamburger bun with white cheddar, mustard-mayo and lettuce.
$16.95
Meadow Burger
A meatless, whole grain, nut and vegetable burger grilled to a crispy brown, nestled in a buttered, toasted kaiser roll, slathered with mustard-mayonnaise and topped with lettuce and juicy, marinated roma tomato slices, This burger is vegan, and though some of the accompaniments listed are not, just say the word and we’ll substitute olive oil and vegan-naise for the butter and mayo.
$16.95
Georgia Reuben
Superior quality hardwood-smoked turkey is hand-sliced for this sandwich, griddled on DLM rye bread with real Swiss Gruyere and crunchy cole slaw made with Russian dressing.
$16.95
Steak Sandwich
A quarter pound of thinly sliced New York strip is laid on a hot griddle, and when nice and browned up, covered in sharp cheddar. When it goes all melty, we spatch it up onto a toasted sub roll and spoon on our housemade horseradish cream and pile on the fried onion straws. Simple, tender, tasty.
$18.95
Portabello Patty melt
A big, meaty portabello mushroom roasted with garlic, coarse salt and olive oil, DLM New York Rye, true gruyere cheese, grilled onions and house-made mustard-mayo combine for a big, juicy sandwich--and you won’t be missing the meat.
$15.95
Grilled Fish Sandwich
A New England haddock filet is seasoned, seared and served on grilled farmhouse bread piled with slaw and spread with caper mayonnaise
$15.95
Available for Dine-In and Carry-Out from 4-8PM Tuesday thru Saturday
Appetizers
Hummus with Muhammara, Walnuts & Pomegranate Molasses
Our silky smooth hummus is topped with muhammara, a classic middle eastern dip similar to romesco, made from roasted peppers and walnuts, blended into a smooth, flavorful dip. Topped with toasted walnuts, chickpeas, extra virgin olive oil, a drizzle of pomegranate molasses, and a sprinkle of chopped parsley. Served with warm pita.
$10.95
Polenta Sticks with Local Mushroom Fricassee
Four varieties of mushrooms from our friends at Guided by Mushrooms are pan-roasted with butter, garlic, and a touch of cream and served over hot, crispy polenta sticks.
$14.95
Roasted Autumn Vegetable Salad
A bed of mixed greens topped with roasted delicata squash, shallots, and Brussels sprouts, all drizzled with sherry vinaigrette. Finished with a sprinkle of hazelnut dukkah, shaved Parmigiano Reggiano, and a scattering of dried plums.
$11.95
Goat Cheese & Fig Jam Cheese Toast
Hey everyone it’s back, perhaps a little sooner than usual, but people have been asking for it! Whipped goat cheese is spread thickly on grilled farmhouse bread, slathered with Robin’s homemade fig jam, and piled with hot, crispy, buttermilk-battered onion straws.
$13.95
Specials
Grilled Duroc Pork Rib Chop
A thick bone-in chop is grilled and nestled atop a bed of sauteed shredded brussels sprouts, drizzled with what we call “Roman Sauce”, a gastrique of balsamic vinegar, honey, rosemary, and butter. Served with sweet potato gratin topped with crispy breadcrumbs.
$38
Pecan-crusted Trout with Lemon Butter Sauce
Pan-fried trout dredged in toasted, crushed pecans mixed with a little whole wheat flour is a Southern favorite, and one of our favorite ways to fix this popular fish. Drizzled with a butter sauce flavored with fresh lemon juice and zest and served with buttermilk mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables.
$32
Salmon Piccata
One of the greatest sauces of all time, Piccata is a classic Italian pan sauce of white wine, lemon, capers, butter and mushrooms. What a match for a fresh salmon filet, especially when served with buttermilk mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables.
$32
Shrimp & Grits
Shrimp sauteed in butter with garlic, mushrooms, tomato, scallions, spices, and lemon on a mound of steaming Shagbark Seed-and-Mill organic grits liberally enhanced with sharp white cheddar and parmesan is one of Meadowlark's most beloved dishes.
$32
Thai Coconut Curry with Tofu & Vegetables
An aromatic, made-to-order Thai-style curry flavored with fresh basil and coconut milk, this lively dish is chock full of vegetables including cauliflower, spinach, red sweet pepper, broccolini, and peas, along with sauteed organic tofu. Served with steaming jasmine rice.
$30
vegetarian, vegan option
Spaghetti Carbonara
Steaming strands of spaghetti very lightly coated with tiny soft curds of egg and ricotta, liberally accented with Nueske’s smoked bacon, peas, black pepper and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. Served with warm toast.
Half Carbonara $17
Full Carbonara $24
Cavatappi with Chicken Sausage and Mustard Greens
Our housemade Italian chicken sausage is the best tasting, and best textured chicken sausage I've ever had. We showcase it in this flavorful pasta dish by grinding it fine and tossing it with cavatappi, fresh mustard greens, and a light-handed dollop of cream reduced with vermouth, capers and a smidge of Dijon. Garnished with parmesan and toasted breadcrumbs, this pasta makes a delicious winter supper
$30
Available for Dine-In and Curbside Carry-Out from 4-8PM Tuesday thru Saturday
Salads
House Green Salad
Leafy greens, spinach leaves, shredded cabbage and fresh herbs, lightly dressed and
served with warm toast.
Full $9.95
Half $6.95
Grilled Angus Beef$9
Seared Salmon Fillet$8
Grilled Lark Burger Patty$7
Grilled Meadow Burger Patty$5
Grilled Chicken Breast$7
Raw or Grilled Tofu$5
Smoky Nueske's Bacon and Cherry Tomato$6
Crumbled French Feta and Olives$5
Choice of Homemade Dressings
Mustard-Caper Vinaigrette | Sesame-Lime Vinaigrette | Preserved Lemon Vinaigrette | French Blue Cheese Vinaigrette |
Caesar Salad
Romaine, classic anchovy dressing, homemade croutons and roasted tomato garnish.
Whole $13.95
Half $7.95
Chopped Salad
Chopped cucumber, tomato, radish, carrot and celery are tossed with fresh lemon vinaigrette on a bed of leafy greens and piled with egg, avocado, crumbled feta, herb leaves and a drizzle of homemade herb mayonnaise. Served with warm toast.
Full $16.95
Half $9.95
vegetarian
Vietnamese Noodle Salad
Chilled rice noodles, a goodly portion of crunchy, thinly-sliced vegetables, hot grilled chicken, steak or tofu and a showering of mint, basil, cilantro and cashews. Served with the chile/lime juice/fish sauce condiment called nuoc cham. Ask for vegetarian nuoc cham or even non-spicy
$13.95
Sandwiches
Lark Burger
Good, coarsely-ground beef seasoned with red wine, minced onion, coarse salt and fresh rosemary, all of which enhance and juicify the burger. The alcohol is totally cooked out before wine meets beef. Served on a buttered, DLM golden hamburger bun with white cheddar, mustard-mayo and lettuce.
$16.95
Meadow Burger
A meatless, whole grain, nut and vegetable burger in a butter-grilled kaiser roll with mustard-mayonnaise, lettuce and juicy, marinated roma tomato slices. This burger is vegan, and though some of the accompaniments listed are not, just say the word and we’ll substitute olive oil and vegan-aise for the butter and mayo.
$16.95
vegetarian, vegan
Grilled Fish Sandwich
A New England haddock filet is seasoned, seared and served on grilled farmhouse bread piled with slaw and spread with caper mayonnaise
$15.95
Steak Sandwich
A quarter pound of thinly sliced New York strip is laid on a hot griddle, and when nice and browned up, covered in sharp cheddar. When it goes all melty, we spatch it up onto a toasted sub roll and spoon on our housemade horseradish cream and pile on the fried onion straws. Simple, tender, tasty.
$18.95
Starters
Slow-Roasted Red Beets
With horseradish, pecans and crumbled goat cheese.
$9.95
Cone of hot, crisp Garlic Frites
With two dipping sauces.
$9.95
Housemade Soup
Creamy Tomato & Basil or our House-Made Soup of the Day. Served with cornbread.
Cup $4.95
Bowl $6.95
Main Courses
Strip Steak with Haystack Onions, Rosemary and Herb Butter
We cut our strip steaks in-house the traditional way, leaving the outer edge rimmed with a bit of the fat cap. If you would like us to trim it fat-free, just let us know. The meat is rubbed with coarse salt, black pepper and rosemary, then grilled and served the way James Beard liked it—with a dollop of herbed butter and a tangle of crispy fried onions. Served with our buttermilk mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables.
$38
Ricotta Tacos with Green Chiles, Capers and Spicy Tomatoes
A mixture of ricotta and goat cheese with green chiles and capers is rolled in fresh corn tortillas, crisped on the griddle and sauced with tomatoes cooked down with butter, white wine and fresh serrano chiles. Served on dressed cabbage and radishes as a fresh, crunchy counterpoint along with lemon-scallion rice and creamy, smoky pinto beans.
$28
vegetarian
Filet Mignon with Porcini Butter
Mushrooms, especially earthy porcinis, go so well with grilled beef. Add the mushrooms to sweet cream butter and slather on a tender, grilled filet Mignon and you have a match made in heaven! Served with crispy Yukon Gold potatoes and sauteed broccolini.
$38
Pork Jezebel
It’s back, and better than ever. Slices of pork tenderloin are gently pounded into cutlets, salt and peppered, and seared on the hot griddle, then plated and spooned with our version of jezebel sauce, the tastiest thing in the world. In Texas, jezebel is peach jam spiked with horseradish and mustard. They pour it over a block of cream cheese and serve it with crackers. Here we add a glug of heavy cream to our homemade fresh peach jezebel, and in a few minutes on the stove it becomes a warm and heavenly sauce for pork. Served with our buttermilk mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables.
$30
Chicken Marbella
A classic New York roast chicken recipe, and just as good as it was when it took the Upper West Side by storm in the 1980's. Superior quality chicken thighs are marinated in oil and vinegar along with capers, garlic, olives and prunes, then dusted with brown sugar and braised in white wine for an irresistible salty-sweet flavor. Served with the pan juices, mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables.
$30
Seared Garlic Chicken with Goat Cheese, Capers, Spinach and Lima Beans
Boneless, skin-on chicken breast seared to a garlicky, crisp-skinned golden brown is paired with tender baby lima beans that have been quickly simmered with lots of fresh spinach leaves, a handful of capers and a splash of chicken stock. The limas are ladled over steaming jasmine rice and the chicken set atop the beans with a dollop of warm goat cheese and a strewing of fried garlic bits.
$30
Desserts
Pear Cake with Earl Grey Creme Anglaise
I feel that Chef Claudia made this with me in mind. Poached pears (I love pears) baked into a light fluffy vanilla cake, set on a pool of Earl Grey infused creme anglaise and drizzled with an Earl Grey-infused syrup (I also love Earl Grey). If you don’t want it, that means more for me!
$9.95
Apple Crisp
Chunks of local apple are cut and packed into a crock with butter, sugar and cinnamon, then topped with a layer of oat-pecan streusel and baked until brown and bubbly. Served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
$9.95
Banana Cookie Crumbles with a Nutella Chocolate Drizzle Basque Cheesecake
This is the smoothest, creamiest, most delicious cheesecake you’ve ever tasted. It is not really anything like American cheesecake, and it is a little dark on top, on purpose, but trust me, if you order this dessert, you’ll be eating something heavenly. Topped with a sprinkle of Robin’s homemade banana cookie crumbs and a Nutella caramel sauce.
$9.95
Buttermilk Chocolate Cake with Salty Toffee Sauce
Moist dark chocolate cake garnished with a cloud of whipped cream, chopped almonds and salty toffee sauce.
$9.95
Warm Banana Fritters and Ice Cream
Battered and fried bananas served atop vanilla ice cream with caramel sauce, toasted pecans and toasted coconut.
$9.95
Ice Cream by Matt Madison of Madisono’s in Cincinnati
Flavors: vanilla bean, double dark chocolate, turkish coffee. We also have house-made vegan ice creams: Vanilla-coconut (contains nuts in the form of almond milk and cashew milk) & chocolate-tahini (nut-free)
2 Scoops of Ice Cream with Almond Brittle (brittle is vegan) $8.95
1 Scoop of Ice Cream and Almond Brittle $5.95
1 Scoop of Ice Cream $5.95
Port and Blue Cheese
A glass of Kopke Ruby or Tawny Port, a few toasted walnuts and a slice of Bleu D’Auvergne, a delectable aged French blue cheese.
