2018 Local Restaurant Guide
A guide to New Jersey's restaurants from north to south.
EAT DRINK LOCAL WEEK
NICO KITCHEN + BAR
NJPAC
One Center Street
Newark
973.642.1226
nicokitchenbar.com
dinner menu
starters
ceviche mixto df gf 16
swordfish, shrimp, & calamari, leche de tigre, peruvian chili pepper, red onion, mango, corn
classic caesar 12
romaine hearts, parmesan, herbed croutons
beet salad df gf v 13
yellow & red beets, radishes, bibb lettuce, grapes, coconut milk raita, lemon vinaigrette, pistachio crumble
sausage & potato skillet 12
newark’s lopes linguica sausage, fingerling potatoes, long hot peppers, scallions
crab cakes 17
coconut aioli, spicy mango cabbage salad
local green salad df gf v 7
local artisanal lettuces, radish, red wine vinaigrette
soup of the day 9
snacks
crispy fried brussels sprouts 9
spicy honey glaze
crab & avocado toast 12
sweet corn & lump crab, sourdough
lemon chili fried calamari 13
shishito peppers, sweet chili sauce
chicken lollipops 12
house buffalo sauce, celery, blue cheese
spicy cheddar fries 7
white cheddar, bacon, hot pepper, sour cream
artisanal cheese plate 15
Sprout Creek Farm Toussaint, Great Hill Blue, & Lioni Latticini smoked mozzarella, crackers, fruit, candied nuts
margherita pizza 10
marinara, basil, mozzarella
salumi pizza 12
sopressata, capicola, parmesan
mains
brick city chicken 23
pan seared half boneless chicken, broccoli rabe, mushroom jus
grilled salmon df gf 24
local seasonal market vegetables
filet mignon gf 38
departed soles beer battered onion rings, arugula salad, all points west whiskey peppercorn sauce
beef short rib gf 29
arroz verde, wilted satur farms spinach, grilled jersey sweet corn, rocoto pepper sauce
pan roasted swordfish df gf 24
autumn squash, sauteed mushrooms, persillade sauce
shrimp gnocchi 19
ricotta gnocchi, sauteed shrimp, sun valley orchards asparagus, tomato, white wine sauce
vegan pad thai bowl df gf v 18
grilled tofu, sliced mango, snow pea, red peppers, julienne carrots,.smoked peanut sauce, rice noodles
*dish can be prepared spicier upon request
matinee menu
salads & bowls
local green salad df gf v 7
local artisanal lettuces, radishes, red wine vinaigrette
southwest salmon bowl gf 15
ancho grilled salmon, quinoa, avocado, jalapeno, black beans, roasted tomatoes, citrus crème fraiche
cobb salad gf 15
chopped romaine, crumbled blue cheese, eggs, grilled chicken, applewood smoked bacon, avocado, cherry tomatoes
classic caesar 12
romaine hearts, parmesan, herbed croutons
vegan pad thai bowl df gf v 18
grilled tofu, sliced mango, snow pea, red peppers, julienne carrots, smoked peanut sauce, rice noodles
*dish can be prepared spicier upon request
add fried egg 3 | chicken 8 | salmon 9 | shrimp 10
sandwiches
served with fries or salad
nico cheeseburger 14
lettuce, tomato, red onion, dill pickles, grilled brioche, selection of cheeses: american, swiss, cheddar, blue, goat
vegan burger df v 12
quinoa, lentil, & beet patty, sriracha, hummus, boston lettuce, sourdough
cuban 13
sliced ham, slow roasted pork, swiss cheese, dijonnaise, pressed french long roll
chicken club sandwich df 13
grilled chicken breast, applewood smoked bacon, aji amarillo aioli, tomatoes, green leaf, toasted whole wheat
mains
brick city chicken 23
pan seared airline chicken breast, broccoli rabe, mushroom jus
grilled salmon df gf 24
local seasonal market vegetables
filet mignon gf 38
departed soles beer battered onion rings, arugula salad, all points west whisky peppercorn sauce
shrimp gnocchi 19
ricotta gnocchi, sauteed shrimp, sun valley orchards asparagus, tomato, white wine sauce
starters & pizzas
crispy fried brussels sprouts 9
spicy honey glaze
crab & avocado toast 12
sweet corn & lump crab, sourdough
lemon chili fried calamari 13
shishito peppers, sweet chili sauce
chicken lollipops 12
house buffalo sauce, celery, blue cheese
margherita pizza 10
marinara, basil, mozzarella
salumi pizza 12
sopressata, capicola, parmesan
soup of the day 9
two-course performance menu
please select one starter and one main
starters
classic caesar
romaine hearts, parmesan, herbed croutons
soup of the day
local green salad df gf v
local artisanal lettuces, radish, red wine vinaigrette
mains
brick city chicken 28
pan seared airline chicken breast, broccoli rabe, mushroom jus
grilled salmon df gf 29
local seasonal market vegetables
filet mignon gf 43
departed soles beer battered onion rings, arugula salad, all points west whiskey peppercorn sauce
add lobster tail +20
beef short rib 34
arroz verde, wilted satur farms spinach, grilled jersey sweet corn, rocoto pepper sauce
nico showburger 21
8 oz beef patty, braised short rib, aged cheddar, smoked BBQ sauce, crisp onion straws, pickles, shoestring fries
shrimp gnocchi 24
ricotta gnocchi, sauteed shrimp, sun valley orchards asparagus, tomato, garlic wine sauce
vegan pad thai bowl df gf v 24
grilled tofu, sliced mango, snow pea, red peppers, julienne carrots, smoked peanut sauce, rice noodles
*dish can be prepared spicier upon request
add some share plates or desserts, if you have the time
shareables
fried brussels sprouts 10
spicy honey glaze
sausage & potato skillet 13
newark’s lopes sausage, fingerling potatoes, long hot peppers, scallions
crab cakes 18
coconut aioli, spicy mango cabbage salad
desserts
chocolate parfait 9
bittersweet chocolate cremeaux, genoise cake, milk chocolate mousse
granny smith apple cheesecake 9
salted caramel sauce, kahlua whipped cream
seasonal bread pudding 8
vanilla bean gelato
three-course performance menu
please select one starter, one main, and one dessert
starters
classic caesar
romaine hearts, parmesan, herbed croutons
soup of the day
local green salad df gf v
local artisanal lettuces, radish, red wine vinaigrette
mains
brick city chicken 33
pan seared airline chicken breast, broccoli rabe, mushroom jus
grilled salmon df gf 34
local seasonal market vegetables
filet mignon gf 48
departed soles beer battered onion rings, arugula salad, all points west whiskey peppercorn sauce
add lobster tail +20
beef short rib 39
arroz verde, wilted satur farms spinach, grilled jersey sweet corn, rocoto pepper sauce
nico showburger 24
8 oz beef patty, braised short rib, aged cheddar, smoked BBQ sauce, crisp onion straws, pickles, shoestring fries
shrimp gnocchi 29
ricotta gnocchi, sauteed shrimp, sun valley orchards asparagus, tomato, garlic wine sauce
vegan pad thai bowl df gf v 29
grilled tofu, sliced mango, snow pea, red peppers, julienne carrots, smoked peanut sauce, rice noodles
*dish can be prepared spicier upon request
desserts
chocolate parfait
bittersweet chocolate cremeaux, genoise cake, milk chocolate mousse
granny smith apple cheesecake
salted caramel sauce, kahlua whipped cream
seasonal bread pudding
vanilla bean gelato
add some share plates, if you have the time
shareables
fried brussels sprouts 10
spicy honey glaze
sausage & potato skillet 13
newark’s lopes sausage, fingerling potatoes, long hot peppers, scallions
crab cakes 18
coconut aioli, spicy mango cabbage salad
lunch menu
salads & bowls
vegetable grain bowl df v 12
farro, baby carrots, broccolini, roasted portobello, cherry tomatoes, olives, carrot puree, golden beets
southwest salmon bowl gf 15
ancho grilled salmon, quinoa, avocado, jalapeno, black beans, roasted tomatoes, citrus crème fraiche
seared tuna nicoise salad df gf 19
mesclun greens, boiled eggs, green beans, cherry tomatoes, fingerling potatoes, nicoise olives, vinaigrette
beet salad df gf v 13
yellow & red beets, radishes, bibb lettuce, grapes, coconut milk raita, lemon vinaigrette, pistachio crumble
classic caesar 12
romaine hearts, parmesan, herbed croutons
vegan pad thai bowl df gf v 18
grilled tofu, sliced mango, snow pea, red peppers, julienne carrots, smoked peanut sauce, rice noodles
*dish can be prepared spicier upon request
cobb salad gf 15
chopped romaine, crumbled blue cheese, eggs, grilled chicken, applewood smoked bacon, avocado, cherry tomatoes
add fried egg 3 | chicken 8 | salmon 9 | shrimp 8
sandwiches
served with fries or salad
nico cheeseburger 14
lettuce, tomato, red onion, dill pickles, grilled brioche, selection of cheeses: american, swiss, cheddar, blue, goat
vegan burger df v 12
quinoa, lentil, & beet patty, sriracha, hummus, boston lettuce, sourdough
fish tacos df 16
tempura cod, pico de gallo, lime crema, marinated cabbage, flour tortillas
cuban 13
sliced ham, slow roasted pork, swiss cheese, dijonnaise, pressed french long roll
chicken club sandwich df 13
grilled chicken breast, applewood smoked bacon, aji amarillo aioli, tomatoes, green leaf, toasted whole wheat
mains
brick city chicken 23
pan seared half boneless chicken, broccoli rabe, mushroom jus
grilled salmon df gf 24
local seasonal market vegetables
filet mignon gf 38
departed soles beer battered onion rings, arugula salad, all points west whisky peppercorn sauce
shrimp gnocchi 19
ricotta gnocchi, sauteed shrimp, sun valley orchards asparagus, tomato, white wine sauce
starters & pizzas
ceviche mixto 16
swordfish, shrimp, & calamari, leche de tigre, Peruvian chili pepper, red onion, mango, corn
crispy fried brussels sprouts 9
spicy honey glaze
crab & avocado toast 12
sweet corn & lump crab, sourdough
lemon chili fried calamari 13
shishito peppers, sweet chili sauce
chicken lollipops 12
house buffalo sauce, celery, blue cheese
spicy cheddar fries 7
white cheddar, bacon, hot pepper, sour cream
artisanal cheese plate 15
sprout creek farm toussaint, great hill blue, & lioni latticini smoked mozzarella, crackers, fruit, candied nuts
margherita pizza 10
marinara, basil, mozzarella
salumi pizza 12
sopressata, capicola, parmesan
soup of the day 9
happy hour menu
monday-friday 4-7pm
bar appetizers
chicken lollipops 12
house buffalo sauce, celery, blue cheese
margherita pizza 10
marinara, basil, mozzarella
salumi pizza
sopressata, capicola, parmesan
lemon-chili desited fried calamari 13
shishito peppers, sweet chili sauce
crispy fried brussels sprouts
spicy honey glaze
bistro burger 7
4 oz. beef patty cooked through, american cheese, pickles, brioche bun
add patty +3
spicy cheddar fries 7
cheddar, bacon, hot peppers, sour cream
artisanal cheese plate 15
sprout creek farm toussaint, great hill blue, & lioni latticini smoked mozzarella, crackers, fruit, candied nuts
wines by the glass
prosecco, zardetto 12
veneto, ltaly
chardonnay, grayson cellars 8
napa, california
chardonnay, frank family 13
napa, california
sauvignon blanc, sileni 9
marlborough, new zealand
pinot grigio, sydney anne 8
veneto, italy
vie vite rose, cotes de provence 12
provence, france
riesling, urban 8
mosel, germany
blend, chapoutier bila haut rouge 9
cotes du roussillon, france
malbec, alhambra 11
mendoza, argentina
pinot noir, sileni 11
hawke’s bay, new zealand
merlot, falesco 11
umbria, italy
cabernet sauvignon, villa san juliette 10
paso robles, california
cocktails 13
red apple
a refreshing cocktail with apple whiskey, cranberry juice, spritz of club soda
green lemon
tropical flavors of malibu, melon liqueur, vodka, lemonade
pom e rita
pomegranate margarita
lemonberry meringue
pinnacle whipped vodka, lemoncello, cranberry and lemon juices
pac mule
a delicious blend of vodka, pineapple, apple, cranberry and lime juices, fresh muddled mint, lime juice
be honest
a crowd favorite ... gin, vodka, triple sec, muddled mint and cucumber, lemon juice, splash of club soda
side car martini
brandy, Cointreau, orange juice
dessert menu
desserts
chocolate parfait 10
bittersweet chocolate cremeaux, chocolate genoise cake, milk chocolate mousse
granny smith apple cheesecake 10
salted caramel sauce, kahlúa whipped cream
seasonal bread pudding 8
vanilla bean gelato
pumpkin panna cotta 9
ricotta chantilly cream, anise biscotti
fruit plate 8
coffees & teas
coffee 3
espresso 3.5
double espresso 5
cappuccino 4
mighty leaf teas 3.75
organic english breakfast
earl grey
organic mint (caffeine free)
green tea tropical (light caffeine)
chamomile citrus blossom (caffeine free)
after dinner drinks
single malt scotches
ardmore speyside, 15 years 15
cardhu archiestown, moray, speyside, 12 years 14
glenfidich duftown, speyside, 12 years 16
glenlivet moray, speyside, 12 years 14
macallan moray, speyside, 12 years 14
oban oban, west highland, 14 years 13
talisker carbost, isle of skye, 10 years 15
small batch bourbon
baker’s 7 years, kentucky 14
booker’s 7 years, kentucky 16
basil hayden 8 years, kentucky 16
woodford reserve 7 years, kentucky 12
cognacs
hennessy v.s. 11
hennessy black 14
remy martin v.s.o.p. 17
remy martin v 20
cordials & liqueurs
tia maria jamaica 9
bailey’s ireland 9
amaretto de saronno italy 8
grand marnier france 9
kahlua mexico 9
sambuca italy 9
black sambuca italy 9
drambuie scotland 9
galliano italy 9
grappa botega italy 12
cointreau france 9
ports
croft porto tawny 10 year, 2010 9
fonseca porto late bottled vintage 2011 9
global cuisine, jersey fresh!
a selection of our local farmers and purveyors
all points west distillery
newark, nj
departed soles brewing company
jersey city, nj
lopes sausage co.
newark, nj
sun valley orchards
swedesboro, nj
kobrick coffee company
jersey city, nj
aerofarms
newark, nj
* parties of 6 or more 20% gratuity added
** consuming raw or under cooked meat, eggs, poultry or seafood, increases your risk of contracting a foodborne illness.
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