La Merenda
125 East National Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53204
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Local Artisan Cheese (Wisconsin)
farmstead cheeses | roasted kalamata olives | Breadsmith bread
Truffled Potato Skins (WI)
potato skin peelings | local parmesan cheese | truffle oil *gf
La Merenda Salad (Italy)
local arugula | balsamic vinaigrette | Carr Valley Glacier Penta Creme | roasted hazelnuts | fresh strawberries *gf
Pistachio Salad (Italy)
local arugula | pistachios | Carr Valley Glacier Penta Creme | pistachio vinaigrette *gf
Grilled Local Vegetable Salad (Wisconsin)
local mixed greens | local grilled vegetables | thinly sliced radish| walnuts | sorrel vinaigrette *gf, vegan
Empanadas Vegetarianas (Colombia)
yellow cornmeal pastry |sweet corn | Clock Shadow Creamery quark | River Valley Ranch mushrooms | aji *gf
Patatas Bravas (Spain)
fried Igl Farms potatoes | spicy tomato sauce | roasted garlic aioli *gf
Mushroom Risotto (Italy)
River Valley Ranch mushroom risotto | SarVecchio parmesan | hazelnut gremolata *gf
Gnocchi di Primavera (Italy)
housemade gnocchi | Pinehold Gardens seasonal vegetables | River Valley Ranch mushrooms | lemon basil cream sauce | shaved Pleasant Ridge Reserve
Tostadas de Hongos (Mexico)
River Valley Ranch sauteed mushrooms | creamy salsa verde | Sartori Mont'Amore cheese | cayenne dusted lime wedge | corn tortillas | diced onions | cilantro *gf
Gambas al Ajillo (Spain)
gulf white shrimp | garlic | olive oil | parsley | red pepper flake | Batter and Mac Bakery bread *gf upon request
Ceviche (Costa Rica)
citrus marinated ahi tuna | coconut milk | avocado | pineapple | cucumbers | red bell peppers| onions | cilantro | pickled red jalapenos | housemade tortilla chips *gf
Seared Trout (Japan)
pan seared Rushing Waters trout | Turtle Creek broccoli & local mushroom medley | ginger miso dashi | scallions | white rice *gf
Prosciutto Salad (Italy)
local arugula | pistachios | Carr Valley Glacier Penta Creme | La Quercia prosciutto | pistachio vinaigrette *gf
Argentinian Style Beef (Argentina)
Organic grass-fed beef tenderloin | garlic mashed Igl Farms potatoes | chimichurri *gf
Beef Empanadas (Colombia)
Yellow cornmeal pastry | house smoked grass-fed organic beef | Clock Shadow Creamery queso menonita | papas chorreadas | aji *gf
Vietnamese Pork Belly Crepes (Vietnam)
housemade curry crepes | Maple Creek Farms braised pork belly | fermented black beans | oyster & soy sauce | coconut curry | garnished with pickles *gf
Butter Chicken (India)
Wautoma Family Farms chicken curry | cashews | cream | garlic | turmeric | ginger | tomato | cilantro | white rice *gf
Korean Beef (Korea)
organic grass-fed beef tenderloin | garlic | vegetable medley | housemade spicy Korean bulgogi sauce | scallions | sesame seeds | white rice
Patatas Bravas y Chorizo (Spain)
fried Igl Farms potatoes | spicy tomato bravas sauce | roasted garlic aioli | Tia Paquita smoked chorizo *gf
Goat Cheese Curds (Wisconsin)
Clock Shadow Creamery goat cheese curds | Tia Paquita chorizo cream sauce | crostini | cilantro
Queso Fundido (Mexico)
Maple Creek Farms ground pork | guajillo and poblano peppers | onions | huilacoche | Clock Shadow menonita cheese | housemade tortilla chips *gf
Churrasco Pork (Argentinian)
Maple Creek Farms pork loin | housemade french fries | aioli | chive and rosemary chimichurri sauce *gf
Rabbit Guazzetto (Italy)
Wautoma Family Farms braised rabbit | River Valley Ranch mushrooms | housemade gnocchi | La Quercia pancetta | shaved Pleasant Ridge Reserve | local leeks
Moroccan Braised Goat (Morocco)
braised local goat | Saffron-scented pearl couscous | chopped dates | harissa | lemon garlic cilantro yogurt
Whites
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'24 Dr. Hermann, Riesling
(Mosel, Germany)
'22 Foris, Pinot Gris
(Rogue Valley, OR)
'24 Dog Point, Sauvignon Blanc
(Marlborough, New Zealand)
'24 Val Do Galir, Godello
(Entoma Valdeorro, Spain)
'23 Morgadio, Legado de Conde Albariño
(Rias Biaxas, Spain)
'20 Krasno, Rebula/Chardonnay/ Sauvignonasse
(Dobrovo, Slovenia)
'22 Vie Di Romans-Dessimis, Pinot Grigio
(Friuli-Venezia, Italy)
'24 Capana, SangioBi White Sangiovese
(Montalcino, Italy)
'24 Micro-Cosme, Viognier/Sauvignon Blanc
(St. Cosme, France)
'21 Far Mountain, Chardonnay
(Sonoma Valley, California)
'23 Trefethen, Chardonnay
(Sonoma Valley, CA)
REDS
'23 Illahe, Pinot Noir
(Willamette Valley, OR)
'23 Truchard, Pinot Noir
(Napa Valley, CA)
‘21 Decero Malbec
(Mendoza, Argentina)
'23 Nicolas Catena, La Marchigiana, Malbec
(Mendoza, Argentina)
'22 Juan Gil, Monastrell Silver Label Mourvedre
(Jumilla, Spain)
'22 Le P'tit Paysan, P'tit Pape Grenache/Syrah/Mourvedre
(Central Coast, CA)
'21 Marqués de Riscal, Rioja Reserva, Tempranillo
(Rioja, Spain)
'21 Aleva, Tempranillo
(Ribera del Duero, Spain)
'23 Gilbert Cellars, Cabernet Sauvignon /Merlot/Carmenere
(Columbia Valley, CA)
'21 Bindi Sergardi Achille Sangiovese/Merlot
(Tuscany, Italy)
'21 Ojai Vyneyard, Syrah
(Santa Barbara, CA)
'22 Poggio al Tufo, Rompicollo Sangiovese/Cabernet Sauvignon
(Tuscany, Italy)
'21 Alto Moncayo, Veraton Garnacha
(Campo de Borja, Spain)
'22 Josep Grau Pedrabona, Garnacha/Cariñena
(Priorat, Spain)
'21 Zenato Ripassa, Valpolicella
(Veneto, Italy)
‘18 Trione, Henry's Blend Bordeaux Blend
(Alexander Valley, CA)
‘23 Architect, Cabernet Sauvignon
(Alexander Valley, CA)
’22 Snowden, The Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon
(Napa Valley, CA)
'23 Damilano Marghe Nebbiolo
(Piemonte, Italy)
SPARKLING & ROSE
Gruet Brut
(New Mexico)
(New Mexico)
Gruet Brut Rose
(New Mexico)
'15 Caraccioli Cellars Santa Luca Highlands Brut
(Carmel Valley, CA)
Laurent Perrier, La Cuvee Brut
(Tours-Sur-Marne, France)
'24 Roseblood D'Estoublon Grenache/Syrah/Cinsault/Rolle
(Provence, France)
Market Price
Rotating Tap
Please ask your about our rotating taps from local breweries Market Price
BOTTLES/CANS
Miller High Life | 4.2%
Pabst Blue Ribbon | 4.8%
New Glarus, Spotted Cow | 4.8%
June Shine, Hard Kombucha (GF)
Rotating Flavors | 6 %
Rotating Flavors | 6 %
SPECIALTY DRINKS
Bonsai Tree (Japan)
Choice of Rehorst Vodka or Gin | Rishi Matcha Syrup | Yuzu Liquor | Lemon Spritz |
Bahamas Daiquiri (Bahamas)
Paradise North Beach Road Spiced Rum | Coconut Liqueur | Coffee Liqueur | Pineapple juice | Lime Juice
Pink Guava Paloma (Mexico)
Blanco Tequila | Pink Guava Liqueur | Grapefruit juice | Bittercube Grapefruit Hibiscus Bitters | Seltzer | Citrus Soda
Winter Sweater (Italy)
Fireside 75 (NOLA)
Brandy | Gin | Lemon Juice | Vanilla Spice Syrup | Gruet Brut
Red Sangria – Glass 9 | Pitcher 36
House Fruit Puree | Triple Sec | Red Wine | Citrus Soda Wiscransin Sangria (WI) – Glass 12 | Pitcher 48 Goodland Cranberry Liqueur | Brightonwoods Orchard Apple Cider |White Wine |Ginger Ale MOCKTAILS
Mocktails
Apple Mule
Brightonwoods Orchard Apple Cider | Vanilla Syrup | Ginger Ale
Match Do About Nothing
Matcha Syrup | Top Note Lemon Spritz |