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Chowgirls Classic

Spring

Ready for lighter, colorful fare to freshen up your spring soirées? Our chef-driven spring menu features bright flavors and ingredients from our early local harvests.

April - Mid-June

Breakfast & Brunch

— Minimum 6 servings, unless otherwise noted —

Bagel Bar

A delightful add-on for our bagels & spreads. Sweet & savory options including lox, hard-boiled eggs, cucumber slices, fresh dill, capers, and red onions, seasonal fruit compote, organic peanut butter, Bare honey, whipped Farmhouse Kitchens Butter, and house made granola.

 V 

Bagels and Spreads

A selection of sweet and savory fresh baked bagels accompanied by a sweet, a savory, and a plain cream cheese.

 V 

Breakfast Pastry Bites

Classic pastry made fresh daily in-house, using seasonal organic and local ingredients. Sweet and savory. Minimum of 24 servings.

 V 

Breakfast Strata

The Joy of Cooking classic - baked layers of egg, artisan bread, organic spinach, mushrooms and melty cheeses, with or without sausage. Minimum of 12 servings.

 V 

Donuts

A variety of cake, raised and filled fresh baked donuts, from our friends at Donut Star. Sold by the dozen.

 V 

Frittata

A gluten-free organic egg dish with seasonal veggies and cheeses - with or without sausage. Minimum of 12 servings.

 V  GF 

Fruit Basket

Whole organic fruits such as banana, orange, and apple.

 VV  GF 

Fruit Platter

Seasonal fruits, beautifully and bountifully displayed.

 V  VV  GF  DF 

Granola Bar

Handmade in our kitchen and individually parchment-wrapped, these crunchy breakfast snacks are packed with seeds, nuts, and organic oats. Minimum of 12 servings.

 V  GF 

Local Breakfast Meats - Chicken Sausage

Larry Schultz chicken sausage, seasoned in house served in patties and links.

 GF  DF 

Local Breakfast Meats - Pork

Thick-cut bacon and breakfast sausage from local, sustainable farms.

 GF  DF 

Mini Breakfast Strata

The Joy of Cooking classic - baked layers of egg, artisan bread, organic spinach, mushrooms, melty cheeses. With or without sausage. Minimum of 24 servings.

Mini Cinnamon Roll

Mini house-made sweet roll with a gooey inside and cream cheese icing. V

 V 

Mini Frittata

A gluten-free organic egg dish with seasonal veggies and cheeses - with or without sausage. Minimum of 24 servings.

 GF 

Mini Muffins

Bite-size classic pastry made fresh daily in-house, using seasonal organic and local ingredients. Sweet or savory, minimum 2 dozen of any one variety.

 V  VV  GF  DF 

Mini Quiche

Creamy mini quiches with seasonal veggies and local cheese. With or without meat. Minimum of 24 servings.

 V 

Mini Yogurt Parfait

Greek yogurt and organic fruit, topped with our house-made granola. Served in a small glass jar. Minimum of 24 servings.

 V  GF 

Muffins

Classic pastry made fresh in-house using seasonal, organic and local ingredients. Sweet or savory, minimum of one dozen of any one variety.

 V 

Northwoods Breakfast Porridge

Slow cooked, steel-cut oats with local wild rice, Sapsucker Farms maple syrup, dried fruit, and fresh berries - a great vegan, gluten-free breakfast option.

 VV  GF  DF 

Oatmeal Station

Oatmeal served warm with assorted toppings such as raisins, brown sugar, maple syrup, dried cherries, nuts and milk. VV, GF, DF

 V  VV  GF  DF 

Quiche

Our chef adds seasonal and delicious fillings to our classic quiche formula with a buttery crust. With or without meat. Minimum of 12 servings.

 V 

Quick Breads & Spreads

A selection of sweet breads such as banana chocolate chip, maple apple, rhubarb crumb, or cinnamon coffee cake with our organic whipped butter and seasonal jam. Minimum of 12 servings.

 V 

Scones

Classic pastries made fresh daily in-house using seasonal, organic and local ingredients. Sweet or savory, minimum one dozen of any one variety.

 V 

Sweet & Savory Biscuit Sandwich

A house-made biscuit, Peterson Farms bacon, brie cheese and seasonal jam. Wrapped and served warm.

Turnovers

Classic pastries made fresh daily in-house using seasonal, organic and local ingredients. Sweet or savory, minimum one dozen of any one variety.

 V 

Waffle Bar

Waffles made to order with toppings including whipped cream, cherry marmalade, local organic apple compote, bacon jam and of course local Grade A maple syrup and Hope Creamery butter.

 V 

Yogurt & Granola

Local vanilla yogurt to enjoy with organic granola.

 V  GF 

Appetizers

— Minimum 24 servings, unless otherwise noted —

Antipasto Kebab

A bite-size appetizer featuring Molinari Coppa, Lowry Hills Meats salami, with basil, olive, seasonal fresh or pickled vegetable, and marinated fresh mozzarella.

 GF 

Apple and Manchego Mini Sandwich

Crisp apple, Spanish Manchego, and organic spinach on a toasted ciabatta bun with lemon aioli.

 V 

Baby Hot Brown

A Kentucky classic with turkey, bacon, cheddar, tomato and Mornay sauce.

Bacon Pecan Tartlets

Crispy bacon, sticky filling and pecans in a bite-sized shell.

Barbecue Chicken Skewers

Sticky-sweet chicken thigh, grilled and tossed in barbecue sauce.

 GF 

Beef Tenderloin Crostini

Herb rubbed, grilled beef tenderloin, sliced thin, served on crostini with seasonal béarnaise.

Beef Tenderloin Slider

Peterson beef tenderloin, herb rubbed, grilled medium rare and sliced thin served on a soft bun with horseradish aioli & pickled red onion.

Benedictine Finger Sandwich

A wonderful spread of cucumber and cream cheese between slices of raisin bread.

 V 

Big Woods Blue Canape

Shepherd's Way blue cheese and Ames Farm honey on bite-sized wine biscuits, topped with a Marcona almond and a roasted grape.

 V 

Black Eyed Pea Fritter

Crispy southern fritters with scallion, lemon zest, & sweet red pepper topped with creamy local chevre.

 V 

Brown Sugar Brined Chicken Skewer

Larry Schultz chicken, brined overnight in a secret recipe of spices and brown sugar, grilled finished with Farmhouse Kitchens butter.

 GF 

Bulgogi Beef Skewer

Grilled flank steak glazed with a Korean marinade of ginger, garlic, soy and scallion.

 GF  DF 

Butter Dipped Radish

Bright local radish dipped in whipped Farmhouse Kitchens Butter and Black Sea salt.

 V 

California Dream Mini Sandwich

A hearty, healthy vegan sandwich with avocado, micro greens, pickled seasonal vegetables, roast garlic spread, fresh cauliflower & Maldon sea salt, on seedy whole-grain bread.

 VV 

Chorizo Peppadew

Sweet and spicy pickled pepper stuffed with chorizo and manchego cheese, baked and served room temp.

 GF 

Chowgirls Slider

Grass-fed beef burger with caramelized onion, pickle and dijon aioli on a soft slider bun.

 DF 

Classic Crab Cake

Bite-size classic crab cake with scallion and lemon zest served with a red pepper remoulade.

 DF 

Cocktail Meatball - Spring/Summer

A one-bite pork and beef meatball available in a variety of our signature recipe glazes. Choose Honey Ginger, Sweet Chili or Bulgogi. Minimum of 50 servings.

Coconut Curry Soup Shooter

Roasted winter squash, mild curry, and coconut milk.

 V  VV  GF  DF 

Coconut Fried Brie

A brie croquette topped with sweet-hot pepper jam, a squeeze of lime, and sliced peppadew pepper.

 V 

Crostini with Seasonal Toppings

Our chef creates unforgettable combinations atop a crispy toast bite.

 V  DF 

Crudités Cup

Organic vegetables in their natural state, served with our house-made beet hummus and saffron aioli served individually in small glass vessels. GF, V

 V  VV  GF  DF 

Fancy Deviled Eggs

Local organic eggs, classically "deviled" with an array of creative toppings.

 V  GF  DF 

Flank Steak Skewers

Flank steak rubbed in fresh herbs, grilled, sliced and skewered, served with chimichurri sauce.

 GF  DF 

Ginger Shrimp Wonton

A darling, crisp, bite-sized dumpling, served with sweet and spicy fish sauce.

 DF 

Ham & Brie Butter Mini Sandwich

Thin-sliced Peterson smoked ham and whipped Brie with Farmhouse Kitchens butter on crunchy baguette. Simply the best.

Herbed Risotto Cake

A crisp risotto cake with Pecorino cheese and fresh herbs. Served with a carrot butter, and citrus zest. V

 V 

Honey-Ginger Chicken Skewer

Grilled Larry Schultz chicken in a spicy-sweet glaze sprinkled with fresh herbs.

 GF  DF 

Hoyo Sambusa - Beef

Savory spiced grass-fed beef Somali hand pie, in a folded and fried dough. Served with cilantro chutney.

Hoyo Sambusa - Lentil

Savory spiced lentil Somali hand pie, in a folded and fried dough. Served with cilantro chutney.

 V  VV  DF 

Jumbo Gumbo Shrimp and Sausage

Cajun spiced shrimp with spicy sausage, sweet red pepper and onion.

 GF  DF 

Mini Lobster Roll

New England lobster dressed with tarragon aioli and preserved lemon, in a soft roll, griddled in sambal butter.

Pasty - Spring

Stuffed pastry with seasonal fillings. Choose spicy chorizo or roasted mushroom.

Pesto Portobello Mini Sandwich

Grilled portobello mushrooms and artichoke hearts with pesto, herbed chevre, red onion, and spinach on grilled ciabatta roll. VV, DF upon request

 V  VV  DF 

Pimento Cheese & Spinach Finger Sandwich

Amy's Kentucky pimento cheese recipe with gouda, cheddar and roasted red pepper, on thin white bread with baby spinach.

 V 

Pimento Cheese Gougeres

The classic French pastry with a southern kick.

 V 

Roasted Vegetable Skewer

Local & seasonal vegetables on a 2-bite skewer, served with saffron aioli or tarragon aioli.

 V  VV  GF  DF 

Rumaki

Bacon-wrapped water chestnuts and dates coated in a tangy barbecue chili sauce. Served sizzling hot.

 GF  DF 

Saffron Tofu Skewer

Saffron marinated organic tofu, grilled and served with our sweet and spicy tomato jam.

 V  VV  GF  DF 

Salmon Skewer with Mustard Cream

Perfectly grilled salmon, served chilled with pink peppercorn & mustard crème fraîche.

 GF 

Seasonal Baby Polenta Cakes

Crisp and buttery polenta cakes topped with our chef's choice, best of the season cheeses and tomato jam.

 V  GF 

Seasonal Salmon Gravlax Tartlet

Seasonal fruit cured Gravlax Salmon with house-made dill creme fraiche served inside a rye tartlet and topped with fresh dill.

Seasoned Nuts

Salt and Butter Pecans, and Lemon Rosemary Cashews.

 V  GF 

Shrimp Ceviche Bite

Shrimp Ceviche marinated in lime and served on a spoon with a roasted tomato sauce and topped with avocado puree and fried garlic.

 GF  DF 

Shrimp Cocktail

Poached tail-on shrimp, served chilled with assorted clever cocktail sauces.

 GF  DF 

Shrimp Skewer

Lemon marinated and grilled shrimp skewered, topped with fresh red pepper and served with chimichurri.

 GF  DF 

Spicy Tuna Tater Tot

Spicy tuna served on top of a homemade creamy tater tot with Japanese BBQ sauce, black sesame seeds, and topped with green onions.

Sundried Tomato & Olive Bruschetta

An earthy, Tuscan-style tapenade served with local chevre & crostini.

 V 

Sweet Potato Peppadew

Sweet and spicy pickled pepper stuffed with seasoned sweet potato.

 V  VV  GF  DF 

Thai Curry Skewer

Red curry pineapple and tofu, skewered with ginger-garlic mushroom and fresh red pepper.

 V  VV  GF  DF 

Thai Red Pepper Soup Shooter

A bright and fresh bisque of roasted red pepper and coconut milk with Thai spices, garnished with basil oil and served in a shot glass.

 V  VV  GF  DF 

Turkey & Tarragon Mini Sandwich

House-roasted local turkey breast with our fresh tarragon aioli, white cheddar & fresh greens, served on multigrain bread.

Wild Mushroom & Leek Eggrolls

Fried crispy and served with chili aioli

 V  DF 

Platters & Boards

— Minimum 12 servings, unless otherwise noted —

Antipasto Board

A beautiful assortment of seasoned nuts, olives, pickled vegetables, Shepherd's Way Friesago, with Molinari Coppa, Lowry Hills Meats salami, and La Quercia prosciutto. Served with crackers. GF upon request.

 GF 

Artichoke Gratin

Creamy dip with charred artichokes, sweet peppadew peppers, and sautéed spinach, served hot with grilled baguette. Minimum of 30 servings.

 V 

Cheese Board - Deluxe

Fabulous regional and imported cheeses, garnished with fresh or dried fruit, pickled vegetables, and seasoned nuts. Served with assorted crackers. GF crackers upon request.

 V  GF 

Cheese Board - Essential

Local and imported artisan cheeses, garnished with fresh or dried fruit, pickled vegetables, and seasoned nuts. Served with assorted crackers. V, GF upon request.

 V  GF 

Cold Beer Cheese

A spicy cheese spread in the cold-pack tradition, prepared with regional cheddar and enhanced by Minneapolis beer.Served with crackers and crudite. Contains alcohol.

 V 

Crudités Platter

Organic vegetables in their natural state, served with our signature sun dried tomato spread and vegan edamame pâté.

 V  VV  GF  DF 

French Onion Dip

Made from scratch in our kitchen with caramelized onions, sour cream, and fresh herbs, served with kettle chips.

 V  GF 

Fruit Platter

Seasonal fruits, beautifully and boutifully displayed.

 V  VV  GF  DF 

Gerhard's Nosh Platter

Two varieties of Gerhard’s grilled sausage, sauerkraut, mustard, Havarti cheese, and served with fresh-baked pretzels.

Grilled Sirloin Board

Peterson Farm's grass-fed sirloin steak, herb-rubbed, grilled and sliced, served medium rare with crostini, chimichurri and tarragon aioli.

 GF  DF 

Hummus Platter

2 seasonal hummus' plattered with organic vegetables, served with house-made pita.

 V  VV  GF  DF 

Mezze

Mediterranean fare made beautiful, featuring our artichoke tapenade, white bean & beet hummus, grilled red onion, herby whipped feta, olives, and crudité. Served with our house-made pita and lavash cracker.

 V  VV  GF  DF 

Mushroom Gratin

Hot and creamy dip of portobello mushrooms, sautéed spinach, cream, and gruyere, served with sliced baguette. Minimum of 30 servings.

 V 

Pate Trio

Three unique spreads so delicious no one will know they're vegan! Carrot Pesto with fresh mint. Slow roasted cauliflower paté with warm Indian spices. Pureéd edamame beans with subtle sesame tones. Served with gluten-free crackers.

 V  VV  GF  DF 

Pork Tenderloin Board

Herb-crusted Peterson pork tenderloin, grilled to perfection, sliced thin, and served with cherry-rosemary marmalade, tarragon aioli, and crostini. Deliverable served chilled.

 GF  DF 

Rustic Mushroom Board

An earthy and delicious spread of our favorite mushroom creations: Vegan Mushroom & Pecan Pâte, Wild Mushroom Conserva, and Grilled Mushrooms with Truffled Chévre. Served with our house-made lavash and seasonal house-made jam.

 V  GF 

Smoked Salmon Platter

Flaky, house-smoked salmon filet served with herbed cream cheese, cucumber, capers, hard-boiled egg, fresh dill, and lemon. Served with baguette.

 GF  DF 

Triple Cream Brie & Cherry Marmalade

Imported triple cream Brie served with our signature dried cherry marmalade and crostini. GF crackers available upon request

 V  GF 

Stations

— Minimum 12 servings —

Build Your Own Trail Mix

Guests build their own blends with creative ingredients like chocolate almonds, dried cherries, coconut chips, and other gourmet additions. Stylishly displayed with scoops, containers, and charm.

 V  VV  GF  DF 

Burger Bar

1/3 pound grass-fed all-beef burger grilled to perfection served with ketchup, mustard, lettuce, tomato, pickle, sautéed mushrooms, mayo, caramelized onions, and cheese. Add Bacon - $1.00 per person.

Carved to Order Board - Beef Tenderloin Entree

Grilled herb-rubbed Peterson Craftsman Meats Beef Tenderloin, cooked medium-rare, sliced to order, served with grilled bread and assorted chefs choice sauces. Additional chef labor and equipment rental charges apply.

 GF 

Carved to Order Board - Pork Tenderloin Entree

Mustard seed crusted Peterson Craftsman Meats Pork Tenderloin, sliced to order. Served with grilled bread & assorted chefs choice sauces. Additional chef labor and equipment rental charges apply. GF

 GF 

Macaroni & Cheese Bar

Creamy and delicious pasta smothered house-made local cheese sauce, accompanied by suit yourself toppings for your guests to build their own. Toppings include bacon, tomato, more cheese, chives, assorted hot sauce and other fun surprises.

 V 

Mashed Potato Bar

Guests add sautéed mushrooms, cheddar, caramelized onions, and bacon to our creamy mashed potatoes.

 V  GF 

Nixta Tostada Station

Nixta handmade Tostadas with pinto beans, cilantro, pickled red onion and jalapeno, cotija cheese, a variety of salsas, and choice of Ropa Vieja and Carnitas or sautéed vegetables (choose two). GF

 V  VV  GF  DF 

Omelette Bar

Organic eggs made to order with the freshest selection of seasonal vegetables, local cheeses, breakfast meats and herbs. Additional chef labor and equipment rental charges apply.

 V  GF 

Paella

Traditional Spanish rice dish with saffron, chicken, shrimp, mussels, and chorizo prepared fresh on site by our chefs. Additional chef labor and equipment rental charges apply. Available April - October Mother Nature permitting, and requires outdoor cooking equipment and accoutrements.

 GF 

Poke Bar

Make your own selections of fresh ingredients to create a delicious bowl of rice or rice noodle salad. Includes raw salmon and tuna with grilled tofu for the vegetarians. Toppings include seaweed salad, edamame, mixed greens, pickled vegetables and a variety of sauces. Additional chef labor and equipment rental charges apply.

 V  VV  GF  DF 

Risotto

Chef prepared risotto performance station, made with love in true slow food style indoors or out, laced with local cheeses and seasonal farmer's market vegetables. Additional on-site chef labor and equipment charges apply.

 V  GF 

Slider Bar

Grass-fed all-beef slider grilled to perfection served with ketchup, mustard, lettuce, tomato, pickle, sautéed mushrooms, mayo, caramelized onions, and cheese. Add Bacon - $0.50 per person.

Taco Bar

Pulled poblano cream chicken, chicken Tinga, carnitas, ropa vieja, pinto or black beans (choose 2 fillings), crema, pickled jalepenos, queso fresco, cilantro, salsa fresco, hot sauce, limes and corn and flour tortillas. Minimum 3 tacos per person.

 V  VV  GF  DF 

Plated Meals

— Minimum 6 servings —

Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Vegetables & Seasonal Béarnaise

Peterson Craftsmen Meats pork tenderloin, grilled medium-rare, sliced, and served with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, and seasonal béarnaise.

 GF 

Chicken with Pearl Couscous

Larry Schultz, bone in, organic chicken; grilled and served with roasted vegetables and herbed pearl couscous.

Cornelius Pasta with Pesto

Fresh seasonal pasta from Cornelius Pasta Co. tossed in our creamy pesto sauce, with roasted seasonal vegetables, shaved Friesago and fresh herbs.

 V 

Harissa Roasted Squash & Winter Greens

Organic Butternut, served with wilted garlic greens, cucumber coconut tzatziki, brown rice, chickpea and pecan crumble.

 V  VV  GF  DF 

Portobello with Chickpea Crumble

Organic Portobello cap stuffed with brown rice, chickpea crumble, served over braised greens and curried carrot puree.

 V  VV  GF  DF 

Salmon with Couscous and Seasonal Pesto

Grilled salmon topped with a bright seasonal pesto, pearl couscous and seasonal farm vegetables.

Seared Sweet Potato with Sikil Pak

Charred sweet potato rounds atop a Yucatan-style tomato and pepita puree, topped with grilled romesco and our fabulous chimichurri

 V  VV  GF  DF 

Sirloin with Onion Soubise

Peterson Farm's grass-fed beef, grilled medium rare and plated with horseradish mashed potatoes, onion soubise, blackened onions and roasted vegetables, topped with crisp-fried horseradish root.

 GF 

Smoked Pork Tenderloin

Smoked Peterson Pork with served on top of a carrot puree, roasted smashed gold potatoes, drizzled with charred green onion sauce and topped with pickled green onions.

 GF 

A La Carte Entrées

— Minimum 6 servings —

Beef Bourguignon

Julia Child's classic French stew - Grass-fed beef, pearl onions, button mushrooms, and fresh herbs braised in red wine.

 DF 

Beef Stew

Amy's family recipe made with grass-fed beef, organic potatoes, carrots, peas and love.

 DF 

Beef Tenderloin

Grass-fed, fork-tender center-cut filet, herb crusted and served with a classic Bearnaise sauce.

 GF 

Chicken - Brown Sugar Brined

Larry Schultz chicken. Grilled and brined overnight in a secret recipe of spices and brown sugar, finished with Hope Creamery butter. Available in breast, thigh or bone-in.

 GF 

Chicken - Honey Ginger

Larry Schultz chicken. Grilled and coated in our sticky-sweet honey-ginger glaze. Available in breast, thigh or bone-in.

 GF  DF 

Chicken - Tuscan Lemon

Larry Schultz chicken. Grilled with charred lemon and rosemary lemon butter. Available in breast, thigh or bone-in.

 GF 

Chowgirls Burger

Grass-fed beef burgers with caramelized onions, pickle and Dijon aioli on a soft bun.

 DF 

Gerhard's Brats

Minnesota made smoked pork brats served with mustard, raw onions, relish, sauerkraut and buns.

 GF  DF 

Grilled Bone-in Chicken - Brown Sugar Brined

Free-range locally raised chicken from Larry Schultz Farm brined overnight in a secret recipe of spices and brown sugar, finished with Farmhouse Kitchens butter.

 GF 

Grilled Salmon - Lemon Dill

A beautiful grilled fillet finished in the oven with lemon-dill butter.

 GF 

Grilled Salmon - Miso Maple

A beautiful filet grilled to perfection with miso-maple glaze and topped with fresh scallions and sesame seeds.

 DF 

Grilled Salmon - Seasonal Pesto

Grilled salmon topped with our bright and seasonal house-made pesto.

 GF 

Indian-Style Curry Chicken

Organic free-range chicken stewed with red curry and other warm Indian spices, served over cinnamon-scented basmati rice.

 GF 

Lasagne - Italian Sausage

Our own recipe with seasoned Peterson ground pork sausage, chèvre, ricotta and Pecorino cheeses in an organic fire-roasted tomato sauce. Minimum of 24 servings.

Lasagne - Vegetarian

Our recipe with fresh seasonal organic vegetables, chèvre, ricotta, and Pecorino cheeses in a fire-roasted tomato sauce. Minimum of 24 servings

 V 

Pork Tenderloin

Herb-rubbed, sustainably-raised pork grilled then roasted to perfection, sliced thin, and served with dried cherry-rosemary marmalade.

 GF  DF 

Porketta

A favorite on the Iron Range, this classic Italian pork roast is coated in a spice crust of fennel, anise, and paprika.

 GF  DF 

Pot Roast

Peterson Farms beef brisket, braised all day, roasted with root vegetables, and served with horseradish crème fraîche on the side.

 GF  DF 

Seasonal Polenta Cake

A lovely vegetarian entree - crisp and buttery polenta cakes topped with roasted seasonal vegetables and herbed chèvre.

 V  GF 

Sirloin Steak

Peterson Farm's grass-fed beef, herb-rubbed, and grilled medium rare. Served sliced with chimichurri sauce.

 GF  DF 

Vegan Lasagne Bolognese

Made with almond “ricotta,” this lasagne layers winter squash, Bolognese-style tomato and lentil, and spinach with noodles.

 V  VV  DF 

Vegetable Curry

Organic vegetables and chickpeas stewed with yellow curry and other warm Indian spices, served over cinnamon-scented basmati rice.

 V  VV  GF  DF 

Sides

— Minimum 6 servings —

Baked Beans

Sweetened with a bit of brown sugar and maple syrup, our recipe is over-the-top with crispy bacon. Also available vegetarian/vegan.

 GF  DF 

Bread Basket

Locally baked baguette, house-made focaccia and seeded lavash, served with whipped fresh-herb Hope Creamery butter. Can be served vegan with herbed non-dairy butter.

 V  VV  DF 

Citrus & Feta Quinoa Salad

Basil, lemon, feta, red pepper and edamame tossed with quinoa in a bright and healthful salad.

 V  GF 

Classic Potato Salad

Organic red potatoes, scallions, sour cream, mayo, with a bit of celery and boiled egg.

 V  GF 

Coleslaw

Organic cabbage, carrots, and scallions in not-too-sweet dressing, topped with sunflower seeds.

 V  GF 

Collard Greens

Stewed collard greens with garlic, vinegar, and a touch of maple syrup.

 VV  GF 

Company Potatoes

A terrific hashbrown casserole with sour cream, cheddar, and a crispy topping.

 V  GF 

Crostini

Side of 1 piece of toasted baguette, lightly brushed with olive oil, sprinkled with salt and pepper.

 V  VV  DF 

Curried Moroccan Couscous

Tiny couscous in a yogurt curry dressing, with scallions, orange zest, almonds, and currants.

 V 

French Potato Salad

Organic red potatoes in a light champagne vinaigrette with fresh herbs.

 V  VV  GF  DF 

Fresh Baked Corn Bread

Secret recipe corn bread. Plain or Jalapeño served with honey or Jalapeño butter. Can be made gluten free.

 V  GF 

Fresh Cucumber and Dill Salad

Thin sliced cucumbers and red radish tossed in a creamy dill sauce with fresh dill and chives.

 V  GF 

Garlic Cheese Grits

Classic soft grits featuring Wisconsin cheddar and a touch of garlic.

 V  GF 

German Potato Salad

Organic red potatoes served warm with bacon, celery, and mustard seed vinaigrette.

 GF  DF 

Greek Orzo Salad

Roasted tomato, sautéed spinach, feta, and kalamata olives, tossed in a light lemon-yogurt sauce.

 V 

Grilled Asparagus

A spring-time favorite, simply grilled and chilled, with the zest of fresh lemon.

 VV  GF 

Macaroni and Cheese

Creamy and delicious Dakota Growers pasta with house-made local cheese sauce.

 V 

Marinated Chickpea Salad

Lemon Vinaigrette marinated chickpeas tossed with diced red pepper, pickled red onion, charred green onion, fresh cilantro and arugula.

 V  VV  GF  DF 

Mashed Potatoes

Whipped organic potatoes loaded with Farmhouse Kitchens butter and local cream.

 V  GF 

Organic Vegetables

Our signature side. Simple grilled and roasted seasonal vegetables, including carrots, beets, and other farmers market finds. Served room temp with tarragon aioli and saffron aioli.

 V  VV  GF  DF 

Pesto Pasta & Peas

Bowtie pasta tossed in a fresh pesto-mayo dressing with green peas, pine nuts, lemon, and grated Parmesan.

 V 

Roasted Baby Red Potatoes

Organic skin-on potatoes roasted with whole garlic cloves, kosher salt, and fresh rosemary.

 V  VV  GF  DF 

Roasted Glazed Carrots

Organic roasted carrots glazed with Hope Creamery butter, tossed with fresh chopped herbs. Can be served vegan

 V  GF 

Seasonal Roasted Squash

The best of the season's harvest, simply roasted in olive oil, salt and pepper.

 V  VV  GF  DF 

Sumac-Roasted Potatoes

Roasted red potatoes with sumac and fresh dill, tossed with grilled red onions and a side of our house-made tzatziki. Vegan upon request.

 V  VV  GF  DF 

Sweet Potato Hash with or without Bacon

A wonderful vegan salty-sweet and spicy collaboration made with bacon, red peppers and celery. Also available as a vegan side.

 V  VV  GF  DF 

Sweet Potato Salad

Red pepper, celery, and green onion with cubed sweet potatoes in a honey-mustard vinaigrette.

 V  GF  DF 

Salads

— Minimum 6 servings —

Caesar Salad

Made with local baby kale, house-made Caesar dressing, grilled sourdough croutons tossed in an infused lemon oil, and topped with fresh parmesan. GF upon request Romaine upon request

Chopped Salad

An Italian salad of thinly sliced artichoke hearts, celery, red onion, and fresh fennel tossed with shredded Romaine in a light lemon dressing.

 V  VV  GF  DF 

Citrus & Greens Salad

Sliced oranges, fresh fennel, and toasted sliced almonds on a bed of crisp organic Revol Greens. Topped with our own honey-tarragon vinaigrette.

 V  VV  GF  DF 

Farmhand Salad

Fresh shaved radish, arugula, pickled fennel, carrot and celery with Shepherd's Way Fresiago, Marcona almonds and lemon vinaigrette.

 V  GF 

Field Greens & Fruit Salad

Our signature salad! Fresh or dried seasonal fruit, Southern-Spiced Pecans, goat cheese and balsamic vinaigrette atop mixed greens.

 V  GF 

Green Goddess Salad

Baby kale & fresh-picked dill in our classic herbed green goddess dressing topped with fried shallots and a sprinkling of house-made everything bagel seasoning. Vegan upon request.

 VV  GF 

Greens and Pepitas

Mixed greens topped with queso fresco, cilantro, and pumpkin seeds and drizzled with avocado vinaigrette.

 V  GF 

Simple Salad

Seasonal organic greens and vegetables, tossed with balsamic vinaigrette.

 V  VV  GF  DF 

Vegan Caesar Kale Salad

A vegan version of our creamy garlicky salad served with grilled sourdough croutons tossed in an infused lemon oil. GF upon request

 V  VV  GF  DF 

Sandwiches

— Minimum 6 servings —

Apple and Manchego Sandwich

Crisp apple, Spanish Manchego, and organic spinach on a toasted ciabatta bun with lemon aioli. Also available in mini.

 V 

Brownie's RB

Thin-sliced roast beef, creamy Havarti, and fresh apple-tarragon-fennel slaw with horseradish aioli on sliced sourdough bread.

California Dream

A hearty, healthy vegan sandwich with avocado, microgreens, pickled seasonal vegetables, roasted garlic spread, fresh cauliflower & Maldon sea salt, on seedy whole grain bread.

 VV 

Ham & Brie Butter Sandwich

Thin-sliced Peterson smoked ham and whipped Brie with Farmhouse Kitchens butter on crunchy baguette. Simply the best. Also available in mini.

Mango Chicken Salad

Local, free-range chicken, grilled and shredded, with curry mayo, mango, almonds, cilantro, and green onion on Pullman sourdough.

 DF 

Pesto Portobello

Grilled portobello mushrooms and artichoke hearts with pesto, herbed chevre, red onion, and spinach on grilled ciabatta roll. VV upon request

 V 

Rocky Balboa

This classic sandwich showcases the Midwest's most authentic Italian meats: Lowry Hill Salami, La Quercia Prosciutto, topped with cheddar, arugula, & chopped pickled vegetables and drizzled with olive oil.

Turkey Tarragon

House-roasted local turkey breast with our fresh tarragon aioli, white cheddar & fresh greens, served on multigrain bread. Also available in mini.

Desserts

— Food serving minimums may apply —

Bars

Our Pastry Chef's seasonal creations baked fresh daily. GF options available. Minimum of 6 servings.

 V 

Bites Bonanza - Deluxe

Chef's choice bite-size desserts, options include cheesecakes, cream puffs, pate de fruit, truffles, macaroons, tartlets, petite vessel desserts, and more! Minimum of 24 servings.

 V 

Bites Bonanza - Essential

An assortment of brownies, cookies, and bars made in-house. Minimum of 24 servings.

 V 

Crème Brûlée

Creamy custard with burnt sugar crust.

 V  GF 

Cupcakes - Full Size

Beautiful creations made in-house. Minimum of 12 servings.

 V 

Cupcakes - Mini

Beautiful creations made in-house. Minimum of 12 servings.

 V 

Lemon Coconut Mousse Cake

Coconut cake layered with a honey lemon mousse and coconut meringue crumble. Best served as a plated dessert.

 GF 

Mini Organic Cookies

House-made mini organic cookies baked fresh daily. Gluten free and vegan options available. Minimum of 12 servings.

 V 

Organic Cookie

Full size house-made organic cookies baked fresh daily. Gluten free and vegan options available. Minimum of 6 servings.

 V 

Pie

Chowgirls buttery crust in seasonal varieties: local Dutch apple, organic pumpkin, cherry spice, derby, French silk, strawberry rhubarb, lemon chess, triple berry, peach, lemon meringue. Serves 8.

 V 

Pine Nut, Chocolate, & Vanilla Bean Tart

Buttery pine nut crust with a rich chocolate pavé and vanilla bean mousse. Best served as a plated dessert

 V 

Seasonal Pot de Crème

French custard in seasonal flavors. Vegan available.

 V  GF 

Seasonal Shortcake

Buttery biscuit topped with local whipped cream and seasonal fruit.

 V 

Sheet Cake

Classic cake with buttercream frosting. Chocolate or vanilla, 1 layer. available in 1/4 sheet 24 servings, or 1/2 sheet 48 servings. Minimum of 24 servings.

 V 

Whole Cakes

Layered cakes made in-house by our pastry chef using organic and seasonal ingredients.

 V 

Late Night Snack

Cereal Bar

A choice of 3 cereals and a mix of dairy and plant milks Lucky Charms, Honey Nut Cheerios, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Captain Crunch, Cocoa Pebbles

 V  VV  GF  DF 

Chicago Dogs

Thousand Hills hot dog on a poppy seed bun with classic style Chicago Dog toppings that include sport peppers, pickle spear, diced onion, tomato slices, sweet relish, ketchup and mustard. Vegan Dogs available upon request.

 V  VV  GF  DF 

Jo-Jo Potatoes

House made Jo-Jo tossed in a smoky spice mix and served with a garlic confit aioli and chimichurri.

 V  VV  GF  DF 

Loaded Tater Tot Bar

Crispy tater tots accompanied by your favorite toppings including cheese sauce, bacon, tomato, more cheese, green onions, sour cream and assorted hot sauces.

 V  VV  GF  DF 

Mini Italian Beef

Pulled Beef sandwich slow cooked with pepperoncini and local lager. Served with slider buns, provolone cheese and sautéed onion and peppers.

Nacho Bar

Guests assemble their own nachos with carnitas, black beans, crema, pickled jalapeños, pico de gallo and nacho cheese sauce.

 V  VV  GF  DF 

Pigs in a Parka

Gerhard's Hungarian sausage and buttery puff pastry served with a grainy mustard aioli.

Pizza Rolls

Choose between a bite sized fried calzone filled with cheese or cheese and artisan pepperoni served with garlic confit aioli.

 V 

Soft Pretzels & Cheese

Chewy pretzel sticks served with assorted mustards and a warm house-made cheddar cheese sauce.

 V 

Tater Tots

Crispy tater tots served with ketchup and ranch.

 V  VV  GF  DF 

Walking Taco - Deluxe

House made ropa vieja, pork carnitas, and tofu chorizo. Served on top of Nixta tostadas and topped with pico de gallo, citrus cabbage slaw, avocado cream, pickled jalapeño, and cilantro.

 V  VV  GF 

Walking Taco - Essential

Just like mom used to make: Individual bags of Fritos or Doritos, Peterson Craftsman ground beef taco meat or black beans, cheddar cheese, tomato, shredded iceberg & sour cream.

 V  GF 

Wild Mushroom & Leek Eggroll

Whole eggroll, fried crispy and served with sambal aioli and house made sweet & sour sauce.

 V  DF 

Beverages

— Minimum 24 servings, unless otherwise noted —

Big Watt Cold-Press Coffee

Ice-cold cans of locally brewed coffee. Minimum of 6 servings.

Classic Hot Cocoa

Simply quality cocoa, local milk and cane sugar- served hot.

Coffee

Chowgirls is pleased to partner with our friends at Peace Coffee to offer fair-trade organic roasts from small farms. Minimum of 24 servings.

Forage Kombucha

Highly pleasant to the taste buds, this organic and raw kombucha is made by our neighbors in Madison, WI. Seasonal, rotating options.

Hibiscus-Ginger Sparkler

Locally-produced hibiscus tea, sparkling Jamaican ginger beer and apple cider.

Hot Tea

A variety of black, herbal and green teas from Rishi Tea in Milwaukee with all the accoutrements. Minimum of 6 servings.

Iced Tea

Fresh brewed with locally produced tea. Served with a side of minty simple syrup.

La Croix

Everyones favorite sparkling water in a variety of flavors.

Lemonade

Organic fresh-squeezed lemonade with mint simple syrup.

Mango-Mint Sparkler

Fresh lime juice and mango puree mixed with sparkling soda and minty simple syrup. Garnished with fresh mint leaves.

Mulled Cider

Local cider brewed with Chowgirls own mix of warm spices.

Orange Juice

Organic self-serve, displayed in a beverage tureen or carafe.

Pomegranate Punch

Pomegranate juice with fresh squeezed lime and soda.

Spiced Cherry Fizz

Sparkling cherry punch made with cherry juice, cinnamon, star anise, and other warm spices.

* Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.