The menu
Wine, cocktails and plates to share
The list changes with the seasons. If something here has moved on, we promise its replacement is worth meeting.
Sample menu for this preview. Final list and prices from Jennifer.
Wine
Glass / bottle. About thirty labels, half of them by the glass. During Unwind Hour, any glass plus a flatbread is $20.
Sparkling
Prosecco$11 / $42
Green apple, white flowers, a fine, friendly fizz.
Veneto, Italy
Blanc de Noirs$13 / $52
American sparkling made the Champagne way. Toasty and bright.
Gruet, New Mexico
Champagne Brut$81
For the good news. Brioche, lemon curd, long finish.
Champagne, France
White and rosé
Sauvignon Blanc$12 / $46
Grapefruit, cut grass, mouth-watering.
Marlborough, New Zealand
Sancerre$14 / $58
The benchmark. Flint, citrus, quiet confidence.
Loire, France
Albariño$12 / $46
Sea air and white peach. Made for the shrimp cocktail.
Rías Baixas, Spain
Chardonnay$13 / $52
Balanced, with just enough oak to feel like a treat.
Russian River, California
White Burgundy$69
Chardonnay in its hometown. Elegant and mineral.
Burgundy, France
Chenin Blanc$10 / $39
Honeyed pear with a clean finish. The sleeper of the list.
Stellenbosch, South Africa
Rosé$12 / $46
Pale, dry and dangerously easy.
Provence, France
Rosé of Pinot Noir$11 / $42
Strawberry and watermelon rind. Organic.
Sonoma Coast, California
Red
Pinot Noir$13 / $52
Silky cherry and a little forest floor.
Russian River, California
Chianti Classico$12 / $46
Sour cherry, dried herbs. Wants a flatbread next to it.
Tuscany, Italy
Nero d’Avola$10 / $39
Sun-warmed plum and spice.
Sicily, Italy
Rioja Reserva$12 / $48
Leather, vanilla, patience.
Rioja, Spain
Malbec$12 / $46
From Susana Balbo. Violets, blackberry, velvet.
Uco Valley, Argentina
Red Blend$11 / $44
The crowd-pleaser. Jammy and soft.
Columbia Valley, Washington
Shiraz$11 / $44
Pepper and dark fruit with real backbone.
South Australia
Carmenère$10 / $39
Smoky, herbal, great value.
Colchagua, Chile
Côtes du Roussillon$12 / $46
Grenache-led and generous.
Roussillon, France
Cabernet Sauvignon$14 / $56
Cassis and cedar. Bold and structured.
Sonoma, California
Rutherford Cabernet$108
Dusty tannins, black cherry, built to be shared.
Napa Valley, California
St. Helena Cabernet$129
The top of the list. For the big nights.
Napa Valley, California
Flights
Three pours, side by side. The quickest way to find your new favorite.
California Reds$22
Pinot Noir, a red blend and a Sonoma Cabernet.
A Trip to Italy$20
Prosecco, Chianti Classico and Nero d’Avola.
Whites Around the World$20
Marlborough, Rías Baixas and Stellenbosch.
Bubbles and Blush$21
Prosecco, Blanc de Noirs and Provence rosé.
Cocktails
Proudly featuring spirits from Connecticut Distilling, made down the road in Waterbury.
Maple Ember Old Fashioned$17
Bourbon, Connecticut maple, bitters, a wisp of smoke.
Signature Espresso Martini$16
Vodka, fresh espresso, coffee liqueur. Our most-ordered.
Pomegranate Cosmopolitan$15
Vodka, pomegranate, lime, orange liqueur.
Grayze Spritz$15
Aperitivo, prosecco, soda, orange. Sunshine in any season.
Blueberry Rum Lemonade$15
Connecticut rum, muddled blueberry, fresh lemon.
Empress Sour$16
Empress gin, lemon, egg white. Changes color as you watch.
The Getaway$16
Aged rum, pineapple, lime, a little spice. Tiki, but make it elegant.
To confirm with JenniferBeer, zero-proof cocktails and non-alcoholic wine. A short “No proof needed” list belongs here so the designated driver feels looked after too.
Plates
Everything is made to be passed around.
The Grayzing Board$28 / $35
Chef’s selection of cured meats and cheeses, fruit, nuts, honey and crostini. Two sizes.
Whipped Ricotta$13
Hot honey, cracked pepper, grilled bread.
Baked Feta$14
Blistered tomatoes, olive oil, herbs, warm pita.
Burrata$15
Seasonal accompaniments, basil, balsamic.
Rotating Flatbread$15
Changes often. Ask your server what is on this week. Part of Unwind Hour.
Housemade Meatballs$14
Sunday-gravy style, shaved parmesan.
Shrimp Cocktail$16
Chilled jumbo shrimp, house cocktail sauce, lemon.
Charcuterie Nachos$15
Our charcuterie chips under everything good from the board.
Pulled Pork Nachos$15
Slow-cooked pork, cheese, pickled onion, crema.
Caesar Salad$12
Romaine, parmesan, garlic croutons.
Crudité and Hummus$12
Crisp vegetables, house hummus, olive oil.
Marinated Olives$10
Citrus, garlic, herbs. Served warm.
To confirm with JenniferGluten-free (GF) and vegetarian (V) markers beside each plate, and the pour size for wines by the glass.
End on a sweet note
Made in-house.
Tiramisu$11
Espresso-soaked, mascarpone, cocoa.
Cannoli$10
Filled to order.
Seasonal Dessert$11
Ask your server. It changes, and it goes fast.
Dessert Wine$12
A small pour of something golden to finish.
Menus and prices are samples for this preview and change with the seasons. Please tell your server about any allergies.
Hungry yet?
Weeknights you can usually walk right in. For Friday and Saturday, a quick call saves your table.