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Hi-Rise Bread Co.
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208 Concord Ave
Cambridge, MA 02138
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Featured Items
- Iced Tea$4.25
- Potato Carrot Leek, hot *pickup after 11:00am*$7.25+
potato carrot leek soup, garnished with parsley, and fresh cracked black pepper. Served with a piece of Hi-Rise bread (vegetarian, contains butter)
- Design-Your-Own Salad$11.00
Design-your-own salad! Includes your choice a base green, three vegetables, and a dressing, customized however you like it. Add on proteins and other toppings if you want!
Hi-Rise Specials!
Bakery Specials
- Cinnamon Swirl Bread$10.00
A rich, but not-too-sweet, bread with a swirl of cinnamon-sugar and lots of Zante currants. It's baked on Thursdays, and it's great for days if kept bagged and refrigerated. We love it toasted with butter, or peanut butter!
- Hostess Cupcake$6.00Out of stock
- Tulip Bouquet$24.00
*local, organic* from our friends at Small Farm in Stow, MA
Sandwiches, Salads, Soups + Bowls
Specials!
Soups + Bowls
- Potato Carrot Leek, hot *pickup after 11:00am*$7.25+
potato carrot leek soup, garnished with parsley, and fresh cracked black pepper. Served with a piece of Hi-Rise bread (vegetarian, contains butter)
- Huevos Rancheros$17.00
two fried Feather Ridge Farm eggs, black beans, avocado, pico de gallo, corn bread toast
- #118 Lentil Bowl$15.00
*vegan* lentils cooked with celery, onion, carrot, porcini mushroom, and vegetable stock, served with wilted spinach and curried rice
- #117 Black Bean Bowl$15.00
*vegan* black beans, basmati rice, avocado, and pico de gallo
- Broccoli Cheddar Soup, hot *pickup after 11:00am*$7.25+
broccoli cheddar soup served with a piece of Hi-Rise bread *contains chicken stock + butter*
- Turkey Chili, hot *pickup after 11:00am*$9.00+
turkey chili served with a piece of Hi-Rise bread
Salads
- Design-Your-Own Salad$11.00
Design-your-own salad! Includes your choice a base green, three vegetables, and a dressing, customized however you like it. Add on proteins and other toppings if you want!
- #119 Thai Noodle Salad$16.00Out of stock
rice vermicelli noodles with cucumbers, carrots, cilantro, mint, chilis, peanuts, and lime *sauce contains peanuts, soy, sesame, and may contain gluten from soy sauce* *vegan if ordered with no protein; suggested protein: sautéed garlic Gulf shrimp*
Turkey + Chicken Sandwiches
- #1 Georgia Reuben$12.00+
house-roasted turkey, swiss, coleslaw, russian dressing*^ on whole grain, grilled *contains anchovy ^consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness
- #2 Fern's Problem Solver$12.00+
house-roasted turkey, monterey jack, avocado, russian dressing*^ on sourdough, grilled *contains anchovy ^consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness
- #4 Bill's Seoul Show$20.00
grilled Bell + Evans chicken breast, bacon, tarragon mayo^, red leaf lettuce, tomato on toasted corn bread ^consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness
- #29 Allen Likes It Grilled$19.00
grilled Bell + Evans chicken breast, monterey jack, smoked serrano mayo*^, sweet pickles, red leaf lettuce on a sesame bun *contains anchovy ^consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness
Beef, Pork + Salami Sandwiches
- #22 Nat Queen Cool$11.50+
slow-roasted pork, avocado, cilantro, harissa, tomato, red onion on sourdough, grilled
- #23 Tito's Dance Moves$11.50+
pork or Bell + Evans chicken, ham, monterey jack, smoked serrano mayo*^, cornichons on sourdough, grilled *contains anchovy ^consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness
- #57 Cash For Your Hargo$14.00+
braised Pineland Farms short ribs, cheddar, pickled onion, horseradish aioli^, baby arugula on ciabatta ^consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness
- #64 The Jeneric$11.50+
slow-roasted pork, chopped olive, caramelized onion, roasted red pepper, chive aioli^, baby arugula on sourdough, grilled ^consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness
- #65 Dr. Larry's New Cure$13.50+
salami, monterey jack, tomato, red onion, roasted red pepper, cornichons, baby arugula and balsamic vinaigrette on ciabatta
- #67 Eric's Second Office$13.50+
salami, swiss, broccoli rabe, chive aioli^ on seeded whole wheat sourdough, grilled ^consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness
Seafood, Chicken + Egg Salad Sandwiches
- #9 Souk Special$11.00+
tuna salad^, harissa, tomato, cucumber, red onion, olive spread, red leaf lettuce on ciabatta ^consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness
- #10 Lucie Jo's Lasso$11.00+
tuna salad^, cheddar, tarragon mayo^, red onion, sweet pickles on seeded whole wheat sourdough, grilled ^consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness
- #51 The Dapper Dutchman$25.00
a quarter pound of smoked salmon, capers, red onion, tarragon mayo^, red leaf lettuce on toasted corn bread ^consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness
- #13 Mahatma Gloves$11.50+
curried Bell + Evans chicken salad*^ with cashews, mango chutney, baby spinach on whole grain *contains cashews, peanut oil ^consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness
- #27 Cindi Bindi$11.50+
Maine Family Farms egg salad^, bacon, mayo^, red leaf lettuce on toasted whole grain ^consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness
- #66 Keeping Austin Weird$11.00+
tuna salad^, olive spread, chopped egg, tomato, radish, baby arugula, tarragon mayo^ on ciabatta ^consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness
Vegetarian Sandwiches
- #5 Johnathan's Vegetable Garden$9.50+
goat cheese, radish, cucumber, red leaf lettuce, tomato, basil pesto (no nuts) on whole grain
- #11 Grace's Newest Nanny$9.50+
hummus, basil pesto (no nuts), tomato, red onion, mesclun greens on toasted sourdough
- #12 Classic Grilled Cheese$9.50+
cheddar, monterey jack, tomato, spicy mustard on sourdough, grilled
- #16 Kate's Rough Ride$9.50+
avocado, tomato, coleslaw, cucumber, red leaf lettuce, russian dressing*^ on whole grain *contains anchovy ^consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness
- #60 Esmé, Etoile$10.25+
roasted sweet potato, goat cheese, basil pesto (no nuts), pickled onion, baby arugula on ciabatta
- #62 D+N Have Exact Change$9.50+
avocado, monterey jack, roasted tomato, baby arugula, smoked serrano mayo*^ on sourdough, grilled *contains anchovy ^consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness
- #63 Johnye's Louisville Slugger$9.50+
mushroom duxelle, monterey jack, roasted tomato, smoked serrano mayo*^ on sourdough, grilled *contains anchovy ^consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness
- #77 Avocado Toast$8.00
on nordic rye with pico de gallo
- #78 Hummus Toast$7.50
hummus, roasted tomato, cilantro, hi-rise buttermilk dressing^ on whole grain ^consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness
Toasts
- #41 Hi-Rise Toast$6.50
two slices of toast with butter and Hi-Rise preserves
- #45 Brown Bread Toast$7.50
served with whipped cream cheese
- #77 Avocado Toast$8.00
on nordic rye with pico de gallo
- #78 Hummus Toast$7.50
hummus, roasted tomato, cilantro, hi-rise buttermilk dressing^ on whole grain ^consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness
- Ham, Mushroom + Roasted Tomato Croc$8.50Out of stock
our version of a croque monsieur: ham, roasted tomato, and melted cheese on Hi-Rise sourdough *contains eggs*
- Ham + Roasted Tomato Croc$8.00Out of stock
our version of a croque monsieur: mushroom duxelle, ham, roasted tomato, and melted cheese on Hi-Rise sourdough *contains eggs*
- Spinach + Roasted Tomato Croc$7.50Out of stock
our version of a croque monsieur: spinach, roasted tomato, and melted cheese on Hi-Rise sourdough *contains eggs*
Kids Sandwiches
- Kids A Amazing Grace$6.50
monterey jack on challah, grilled
- Kids C Sophie's Dog$7.00
all beef hot dog, grilled, on challah bun w/ ketchup or mustard
- Kids D Rafferty's Little Case$8.00
ham or turkey on challah
- Kids E PB + Jam$8.00
peanut butter and Hi-Rise preserves on challah
- #52 Sin Sandwich$14.00
valrhona dark chocolate and nutella on challah, grilled and topped with powdered sugar
Breakfast Sandwiches
- Lil' Brekkie$4.75
hard boiled Maine Family Farms egg, baby arugula, goat cheese, mayo on a challah slider roll
- Brekkie Supreme$6.75
hard boiled Maine Family Farms egg, bacon, tomato, baby arugula, goat cheese, and tarragon mayo on a challah slider roll
- #46 Spinach, Egg + Cheddar$10.00
wilted spinach, fried Feather Ridge Farm egg, cheddar on a potato bun, grilled
- #47 Hi-Riser$11.50
bacon or ham, cheddar, fried Feather Ridge Farm egg on a potato bun, grilled
- #48 Greens, Eggs + Ham$12.50
wilted spinach, bacon, fried Feather Ridge Farm egg on a potato bun, grilled
- #54 The Hungry Pickle$10.00
fried Feather Ridge Farm egg, mushroom duxelle, monterey jack, roasted tomato, smoked serrano mayo*^ on a potato bun, grilled *contains anchovy ^consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness
- #59 Luke Rocks The Free World$13.50
Feather Ridge Farm fried egg, avocado, pico de gallo, bacon, cheddar, harissa, and smoked serrano mayo*^ on a sesame bun, grilled *contains anchovy ^consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness
- #21 LX Heartache$19.00
bacon, blue cheese, two fried Feather Ridge Farm eggs, tomato, red onion, honey mustard on sourdough, grilled
- #50 Counter Choice$17.00
a three Feather Ridge Farm egg omelet with chopped bell pepper, cheddar, red onion, avocado, tomato, spicy mustard on sourdough, grilled
- #51 The Dapper Dutchman$25.00
a quarter pound of smoked salmon, capers, red onion, tarragon mayo^, red leaf lettuce on toasted corn bread ^consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness
- #77 Avocado Toast$8.00
on nordic rye with pico de gallo
- #78 Hummus Toast$7.50
hummus, roasted tomato, cilantro, hi-rise buttermilk dressing^ on whole grain ^consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness
- Huevos Rancheros$17.00
two fried Feather Ridge Farm eggs, black beans, avocado, pico de gallo, corn bread toast
Beverages
Hot Coffee + Tea *note: drinks are made upon arrival for pickup*
- Matcha Latte$5.00
- Coffee$3.50
- Hot Tea$3.50
- Espresso$4.00
- Americano$4.00
- Macchiato$4.25
- Cortado$4.25
- Cappuccino$4.50
- Latte$5.00
- Hot Chocolate$4.50+
- Mocha$5.75
- Chai$5.25
- Chaga Chai Mushroom Tea$5.25Out of stock
- London Fog$4.00
Earl Grey tea, our house-made vanilla bean syrup, topped with your choice of steamed milk
- Steamed Milk$3.00+
- Café au Lait$4.00
Our house coffee, topped with your choice of steamed milk.
Iced Coffee, Tea + Lemonade *note: drinks are made upon arrival for pickup*
- Orange Juice (9oz)$5.50
our orange juice is always freshly squeezed -- and by fresh we literally mean this morning -- using the best seasonal juice oranges around; today's juice is from early-season Florida Hamlin oranges
- Grapefruit Juice (9oz)$3.25Out of stock
- Iced Matcha Latte$5.25
- Iced Coffee$4.25
- Iced Espresso$4.00
- Iced Americano$4.00
- Iced Latte$5.25
- Iced Mocha$6.00
- Iced Chai$5.50
- Thai Iced Tea$4.75
- Iced Tea$4.25
- Lemonade$4.50
we make our house-made lemonade every day from freshly squeezed lemon juice, and we're sure that you can taste the difference
- Arnold Palmer$4.50
half black iced tea + half house-made lemonade = the perfect combination
- Herbal Palmer$4.50
Half Rotze Grutze herbal tea and half lemonade. A staff favorite!!
- Green Tea Lemonade$4.50
Half Golden Green iced tea and half lemonade
- Iced Chaga Chai Mushroom Tea$5.50Out of stock
- Iced Reishi Delight Mushroom Tea$4.50Out of stock
- Chocolate Milk$4.50+
- Milk$2.75+
Bottled Water + Soda
- La Croix, Pamplemousse (12oz can)$1.75
- La Croix, Tangerine (12oz can)$1.75
- La Croix, Pure (12oz can)$1.75
- Saratoga Bottled Water, Sparkling (12oz bottle)$2.50
- Saratoga Bottled Water, Still (12oz bottle)$2.50
- Saratoga Bottled Water, Sparkling (28oz bottle)$4.75
- San Pellegrino, Aranciata (330mL can)$2.50
- San Pellegrino, Aranciata Rosso (330mL can)$2.50
- San Pellegrino, Limonata (330mL can)$2.50
- San Pellegrino Soda, Grapefruit (330mL can)$2.50
Bread + Crackers
Rustic Breads
- Concord Loaf (small)$7.00
crusty, French-style sourdough boule
- Concord Loaf (large)$9.50
crusty, French-style sourdough bâtard
- Lil' Luce Loaf$7.00
A smaller version of our Luce loaf -- the bâtard shape is perfect for smaller sandwiches or toast.
- Luce Loaf$9.50
This multi-grain sourdough boule is made with organic whole rye, organic whole wheat, and unbleached King Arthur bread flour. It keeps well for days and also makes great toast. Many of Hi-Rise's most popular sandwiches are made with the Luce loaf.
- Baguette *pickup after 1:00pm*$5.00
*pickup after 1:00pm* a classic Baguette Parisienne, formed completely by hand and triple fermented
- Semolina Baguette *pickup after 1:00pm*$5.00
*pickup after 1:00pm*
- Ciabatta Loaf *pickup after 1:00pm*$7.00
- Semolina Bread *pickup after 1:00pm*$7.00
*pickup after 1:00pm* previously known as our "country loaf," this non-sour loaf is made primarily of durum wheat; it has a thin crisp crust and a chewy, slightly nutty-tasting crumb
- Mistral *pickup after 1:00pm*$4.50
*pickup after 1:00pm* We've been making this loaf, made primarily of durum wheat, for one of our restaurant partners for decades, and we're happy to make it available for retail sale for a limited time. It has a thin, crisp crust and a chewy, slightly nutty-tasting crumb.
- Sesame Semolina Bread *pickup after 1:00pm*$8.00
our semolina (née "country") loaf, covered with sesame seeds! this non-sour loaf is made primarily of durum wheat -- it has a thin crisp crust and a chewy, slightly nutty-tasting crumb
- Huron Loaf$7.00Out of stock
truly distinctive whole wheat sourdough, made with fresh-milled wheat and sprouted rye berries
Specialty Breads
- Cinnamon Swirl Bread$10.00
A rich, but not-too-sweet, bread with a swirl of cinnamon-sugar and lots of Zante currants. It's baked on Thursdays, and it's great for days if kept bagged and refrigerated. We love it toasted with butter, or peanut butter!
- Brown Bread$13.00Out of stock
our traditional Boston brown bread is made with whole wheat, rye, yellow corn and white flours, unsulphured molasses, milk and dried blueberries
- Raisin Pecan Bread$9.75
available every day; sourdough loaded with raisins and toasted pecans
- Whole Grain Seeded Bread$9.75
whole wheat sourdough packed with pepitas, sunflower, millet and poppy seeds
- Nordic Rye Loaf$10.50
a traditional Nordic rye bread, densely packed with sprouted wheatberries, rye berries, and lots of seeds; great for open-faced sandwiches of all kinds!
- Walnut Bread$9.00Out of stock
available on Tuesdays only; crusty, chewy rustic bread with walnuts -- the perfect cheese accompaniment, and absolutely great toasted—with or without preserves
- Challah, Plain Braid *pickup after 1:30pm*$12.00Out of stock
*plain* our traditional six-stranded challah braid, made with cage-free eggs and local wildflower honey
- Challah, Raisin Braid *pickup after 1:30pm*$13.00Out of stock
*raisin* our traditional six-stranded challah braid with golden raisins, made with cage-free eggs and local wildflower honey
Pan Loaves
- Potato Bread$8.50Out of stock
there’s as much potato as flour in this soft-crusted bread; it stays fresh for days, and makes great toast and the best grilled cheese sandwiches -- kids love it!
- Challah (pan loaf)$9.00
traditional challah, with cage-free eggs, native wildflower honey, and olive oil; makes exquisite French toast
- Corn Bread$9.75Out of stock
a yeast-raised loaf with yellow cornmeal AND kernels of corn; great for sandwiches and makes amazing toast
Sweets
Bagged Cookies
- Coffee Hazelnut Sablés$9.00
- Coconut Lime Cookies$9.00
- Chocolate Cardamom Cookies$9.00
- Cornmeal Biscuits$9.00
with aniseseed and almond
- Graham Crackers$9.00
- Oat Cakes$9.00
- Ginger Almond Thins$9.00
- Butter Cookies$9.00
Our classic butter shortbread cookies, rolled in sugar.
- Earl Grey Sablés$9.00
- Cocoa Sablés$9.00
- Mint Matcha Sables$9.00Out of stock
- Ginger Snaps$9.00
Cookies + Slices
- Vanilla Bean Loaf Slice$4.75
- Chocolate Marble Loaf Slice$4.75Out of stock
- Chocolate Loaf Slice$4.75Out of stock
- Cinnamon Coffee Cake Slice$4.00Out of stock
- Chocolate Chunk Cookie$3.75Out of stock
- Chocolate Walnut Chunk Cookie$4.00
- Oat Coconut Pecan Cookie$4.00
- Oat Cherry Raisin Cookie$4.00
- Molasses Cookie$3.25
- Peanut Butter Cashew Cookie$4.00
- Cork$3.50Out of stock
- Little Cookie Sandwich$3.50Out of stock
- Rise Krispie Treat$6.00Out of stock
with dried blueberries and dried tart cherries
- Brownie$6.00Out of stock
- Hostess Cupcake$6.00Out of stock
- Almond Macaroon$3.25
- Coconut Macaroon$3.25Out of stock
Cakes, Pies + Tarts
- Carrot Layer Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting (4" cake)$22.00Out of stock
- Chocolate Marble Loaf$24.00Out of stock
- Chocolate Hazelnut Tart (small)$10.00Out of stock
a 3.75" tart of chocolate ganache over a hazelnut crackle
- Lemon Meringue Pie (small)$16.00
- Cinnamon Coffee Cake$12.00
- Chocolate Fallen Cake (small)$8.50
(flourless) *contains eggs, almonds*
- Chocolate Fallen Cake (large)$17.00
(flourless) *contains eggs, almonds*
- Vanilla Bean Loaf$24.00
The ultimate Hi-Rise staple--a dense vanilla pound cake dipped in our house made Vanilla Bean syrup.
- Chocolate Loaf$24.00
The classic counterpart to the Vanilla Bean Loaf!
- Lemon Curd Cake (small)$8.50Out of stock
- Lemon Curd Cake (large)$17.00Out of stock
Morning Pastries
- Brioche$4.00
- Cinnamon Coffee Cake Slice$4.00Out of stock
- Lime Poppyseed Bread$4.50
- Banana Bread$4.50
The best.
- Maple Pecan Scone$4.50Out of stock
This everyday Hi-Rise classic features New Hampshire maple syrup and is loaded with toasted Texas pecans.
- Orange Coconut Scone$4.50
- Cheddar Snail$4.50Out of stock
Cabot cheddar cheese rolled into sourdough
- Fruit Cup$4.50
Freshly cut this morning!
- #43 Fruit, Hi-Rise Granola, and Yogurt$10.50
- Quiche Slice with Meat$8.00Out of stock
- Quiche Slice$7.00Out of stock
A slice of one of our rich quiches--flavor available changes daily.
- Muesli$5.50Out of stock
- Oatmeal *pickup before 11:00am*$8.00Out of stock
*pickup before 11:00am* oatmeal with steamed milk and New Hampshire maple syrup; add dried cranberries + toasted pecans or bananas + walnuts
Prepared Foods + Quiche
Whole Quiche
Salads, Dips + Condiments
- Ratatouille (cup)$7.00
classic ratatouille with eggplant and zucchini
- Hummus (cup)$7.00
a cup (approximately a half pound) of our house-made hummus
- Curried Chicken Salad (cup)$13.00
a cup (approximately a half pound) of our signature curried chicken salad*^ *contains cashews, peanut oil ^consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness
Frozen Soups + Stews
Soups
- Beef Chili, frozen (pint)$21.00
*contains pork*
- Turkey Chili, frozen (pint)$17.00
- Turkey Gumbo, frozen (pint)$17.00
*contains pork*
- Turkey Burgoo, frozen (pint)$17.00
*contains anchovies*
- Black Bean + Bacon Soup, frozen (pint)$17.00
- Lentil Sausage Soup, frozen (pint)$17.00
- Yellow Split Pea Soup, frozen (pint)$17.00
*contains chicken stock, ham*
- Potato, Carrot + Leek Soup, frozen (pint)$14.00
*vegetarian, contains butter*
- Roasted Cauliflower Soup, frozen (pint)$14.00
*contains chicken stock + butter*
- Broccoli Cheddar Soup, frozen (pint)$14.00
*contains chicken stock + butter*
- Double Celery Soup, frozen (pint)$14.00
*contains chicken stock + butter*
- Double Mushroom Soup, frozen (pint)$14.00
*contains chicken stock + butter*
- Chickpea-Potato Soup, frozen (pint)$14.00
*contains chicken stock + butter*
- Sweet Potato Soup, frozen (pint)$14.00
*contains chicken stock, peanuts*
- Minestrone, frozen (pint)$14.00
*vegetarian*
- Roasted Parsnip Soup, frozen (pint)$14.00
*vegetarian, contains butter*
Stews
Dairy + Eggs
Milk, Butter + Eggs
Ice Cream
- Vanilla Ice Cream, High Lawn Farm (pint)$8.00
- Coffee Ice Cream, High Lawn Farm (pint)$8.00
- Cookies + Cream Ice Cream, High Lawn Farm (pint)$8.00
- Peppermint Bark Ice Cream, High Lawn Farm (pint)$8.00Out of stock
Peppermint ice cream with chocolate, cherries and peppermint stick candy!
- Chocolate Cherry Chocolate Chip Ice Cream, High Lawn Farm (pint)$8.00
Kitchen Specialities
Everyday Dinners
- Mac + Cheese, hot/refrigerated$15.00
made with a proprietary blend of cheeses and topped with semolina bread crumbs *serves 1 as an entrée or 2 as a side*
- Mac + Cheese, frozen$15.00
made with a proprietary blend of cheeses and topped with semolina bread crumbs; serves one as an entrée and two as a side
- Chicken Pot Pie, frozen$17.00
Bell + Evans chicken, peas, carrots, and button mushrooms in a rich velouté sauce with a flaky pastry crust
- Chicken Pot Pie, hot/refrigerated$17.00
Bell + Evans chicken, peas, carrots, and button mushrooms in a rich velouté sauce, with a flaky pastry crust *serves 1 as an entrée or 2 as a side*
- Lasagna Bolognese, hot/refrigerated$22.00Out of stock
house-made egg pasta, traditional bolognese, besciamella, marinara, and parmesan; serves 1 as an entrée and 2 as an appetizer
- Lasagna Bolognese, frozen$22.00
house-made egg pasta, traditional bolognese, besciamella, marinara, and parmesan; serves 1 as an entrée and 2 as an appetizer
- Gougères, frozen (dozen)$15.00
a dozen ready-to-bake (frozen) gougères -- no preparation required, ready in 20 minutes!
- Shrimp Cakes with Scallions + Corn, frozen$19.00
three shrimp cakes, with chunks of freshly cooked shrimp, corn, red potatoes, and scallions with a semolina bread crumb crust
- Salmon Cakes, frozen$19.00
three salmon cakes, with chunks of salmon, peas, red potatoes, and scallions with a semolina bread crumb crust
- Sesame-Crusted Chickpea Cakes, frozen$15.00
*vegan* three sesame-crusted, falafel-spiced chickpea cakes *contains sesame*
- Cod Fish Sticks, frozen$23.00
Fresh Icelandic cod fillets cut into finger sized portions. dunked in beaten egg, and dredged in house-made panko breadcrumbs.
- Shrimp Cocktail (~1/2 pound, 10-14 each)$24.00
~1/2 pound (10-14 shrimp) of shrimp cocktail, served with housemade cocktail sauce and a lemon wedge
Sauces + Stocks
- Ragù alla Bolognese, frozen (1 1/2 cups)$20.00
As a good friend once wrote, "the formula for ragù alla Bolognese is simple and straightforward, if unnervingly open to interpretation." True enough! Let's see . . . beef, veal, or pork? Add sausage or prosciutto? Tomatoes? Maybe broth? Red or white wine or neither? Milk or cream or neither? Some years ago I went through every variation I could think of. This is the version I liked best then and I love it even more today. This amount is perfect for two people. Chose an egg pasta. -Rene
- Chicken Stock, frozen (quart)$10.00
Our chicken stock is really more of a broth than a stock. It's delicious just sipped from a mug or you could add some rice or noodles and vegetables to make a very satisfying soup. Our recipe couldn't be more simple. We simmer a pound of very meaty Bell & Evan bones for each pound of water for several hours--until the meat has infused the water with all its good flavor. Then we quickly chill it down. The result is a super delicious brew that is a terrific base for soups and stew. It's also great in risotto, but you may want to cut it with a bit of water. It's intense!
- Marinara, frozen (pint)$8.00
a pint of house-made marinara
- Basil Pesto, frozen (half pint)$11.00
a half pint of house-made pesto *does not have nuts*
Pantry
Jam
- Black Friar Plum Jam (pint jar)$22.00Out of stock
- Blueberry-Lime Jam (pint jar)$22.00Out of stock
- Coral Apricot Jam (pint jar)$25.00Out of stock
- Ebony Rose Plum Jam (pint jar)$22.00Out of stock
16oz jar
- Fig-Raspberry Jam (pint jar)$25.00Out of stock
- Fortune Plum Jam (pint jar)$22.00Out of stock
- Plumberry Jam (pint jar)$24.00Out of stock
- Scarlet Strawberry Jam (pint jar)$25.00Out of stock
- Yummy Red Grapefruit Jam (pint jar)$24.00
- Blood Orange Nectarine Jam (pint jar)$25.00Out of stock
- Raspberry Jam (pint jar)$25.00Out of stock
- Honey Punch Plum Jam (pint jar)$22.00
- Red Phoenix Plum Jam (pint jar)$22.00
- Blueberry-Sour Cherry Jam (pint jar)$24.00
Native blueberries and sour cherries with sugar, lemon juice, and pectin.
- Black Kat Plum Jam (pint jar)$22.00
- Strawberry Fig Jam (pint jar)$24.00Out of stock
Granola
Chips
Retail Coffee Beans + Tea
- Iridescent, Counter Culture (12oz bag)$19.00Out of stock
Counter Culture's Winter Blend coffee beans.
- Big Trouble, Counter Culture (12oz bag)$17.00Out of stock
whole bean; caramel, nutty, round
- Fast Forward, Counter Culture (12oz bag)$17.00
*organic* whole bean; nutty, sweet, light
- Gradient, Counter Culture (12oz bag)$17.00
12 oz bag, whole bean, from Columbia; dark chocolate, roasted nuts, berry
- Hologram, Counter Culture (12oz bag)$17.00
whole bean; fruity, milk chocolate, syrupy
- Slow Motion, Decaf, Counter Culture (12oz bag)$17.00
*organic* decaf, whole bean; molasses, cocoa, smooth
- Reishi Delight, Tamin Mushroom Tea (2.3oz canister, loose leaf)$17.00Out of stock
2.3 oz canister of Reishi Delight mushroom tea. A blend of reishi, cinnamon, and orange. *Caffeine Free*
- Lion-Maitake Clarity, Tamin Mushroom Tea (1.6oz canister, loose leaf)$17.00
1.6 oz canister of Lion-Maitake Clarity mushroom tea. A blend of tulsi, ginger, and cinnamon. *Caffeine Free*
- Irish Breakfast, Assam, MEM Tea (2oz box, loose leaf)$7.00
Grown, handpicked, and processed at the up-and-coming Chandighat Estate in eastern India, this sweet, classic Assam tea is hearty and bold with a citrus finish. These flavors can be heightened with the addition of milk and sugar.
- Rooibos Bergamot, MEM Tea (2.5oz box, loose leaf)$7.50
This tisane is comprised of rooibos from South Africa scented with bergamot oil - it is an aromatic and citrusy herbal tisane and a perfect caffeine free alternative to the ever popular Earl Grey.
- Blood Orange Hibiscus, MEM Tea (2.5oz box, loose leaf)$7.00
A signature MEM blend, this robust tisane is sweet and refreshing, with a glowing garnet luster, and tropical fruit juice flavors. This caffeine free infusion is the perfect choice for making iced tea, but is just as enjoyable served hot.
- Mediterranean Mint, MEM Tea (1.5oz box, loose leaf)$5.50
This herbal infusion emits a lively minty aroma, has a buttery mouthfeel followed by a soft herbaceous finish, and is caffeine free. These carefully sourced mint leaves are sure to brighten up any scene and freshen up your day.
Dried Pasta
- Linguine, Rustichella d'Abruzzo (500g)$7.75
- Spaghetti, Rustichella d'Abruzzo (500g)$7.75
- Spaghettini, Rustichella d'Abruzzo (500g)$7.75Out of stock
- Bucatini, Rustichella d'Abruzzo (500g)$7.75
- Penne Rigate, Rustichella d'Abruzzo (250g)$7.75
- Fusilli, Rustichella d'Abruzzo (500g)$7.75
- Orecchiette, Rustichella d'Abruzzo (250g)$8.50
- Radiatori, Rustichella d'Abruzzo (500g)$9.25Out of stock
- Farfalloni, Rustichella d'Abruzzo (500g)$9.25
- Egg Fettuccine, Rustichella d'Abruzzo (250g)$8.50
- Egg Pappardelle, Rustichella d'Abruzzo (250g)$8.50
- Garganelli, Rustichella d'Abruzzo (250g)$8.50Out of stock
- Orzo, Rustichella d'Abruzzo (500g)$7.75
- Gnocchi di Patate, Rustichella d'Abruzzo (500g)$7.75
- Whole Grain Farro, Rustichella d'Abruzzo (500g)$9.50Out of stock
- Egg Tagliatelle, Rustichella d'Abruzzo (250g)$8.50
- Strozzapreti, Rustichella d'Abruzzo (250g)$8.50
- Chitarra, Rustichella d'Abruzzo (500g)$7.75
Soft Drink Packs
- La Croix, Pure (12 x 12oz cans)$9.00
- La Croix, Pamplemousse (12 x 12oz cans)$9.00Out of stock
- La Croix, Tangerine (12 x 12oz cans)$9.00
- San Pellegrino, Aranciata (6 x 330mL cans)$8.00
- San Pellegrino, Limonata (6 x 330mL cans)$8.00
- San Pellegrino, Pompelmo (6 x 330mL cans)$8.00
- San Pellegrino, Aranciata Rossa (6 x 330mL cans)$8.00
- Q, Club Soda (4 x 6.7oz bottles)$6.50Out of stock
General Pantry
- Peanut Butter, Teddie, Smooth (26oz jar)$8.00
- Nutella (13oz jar)$6.50Out of stock
- Tahini, Al Wadi (454g)$6.50
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Olympiana (3L tin)$47.00Out of stock
3 liters of Olympiana's single estate extra virgin olive oil. From Kalamata, it's comprised of early harvest 100% Koroneiki olives -- with notes of "fresh cut greens" with a "bold, peppery finish"
Produce
Citrus
Berries + Fruit
- Bananas (4-5ea)$2.25
a bunch of 4-5 green-tipped bananas
- Cantaloupe$2.50+
half or whole of a large cantaloupe
- Honeydew Melon$3.75+Out of stock
whole or half of a honeydew melon
- Pineapple$2.50+
Pineapples were a symbol of wealth for European nobles as far back as the 18th century. and were often fixtures of grand table centerpieces. In colonial New England, inn keepers would put pineapples on their signs and carved pineapples on bedposts as a sign of hospitality. To this day, throughout New England ornamental pineapples, even on doorbells, are meant to symbolize welcome and hospitality.
Lettuces + Greens
Garden Vegetables
- Avocado (each)$2.25
fully ripe Hass avocado, extra large!
- Red Bell Peppers (each)$1.75
- Broccoli Rabe (bunch)$4.50
Andy Boy broccoli rabe, large bunch
- English Cucumbers (each)$1.50
- Celery Hearts (20oz package)$5.25
20oz package of celery hearts
- Cauliflower (head)$3.50
a large head of cauliflower
- Broccoli Crowns (1+ pound bag)$3.75
Aromatics + Root Vegetables
Wine
Sparkling Wine
- Adami. Prosecco di Valdobbiadene Superiore, Brut, "Bosco di Gica"$22.50
Who can resist the charms of Prosecco, that light, bubbly, and easy-drinking wine from northern Italy. Let's face it; it's fun to drink and a lot less expensive than Champagne! This "brut" version from Adami is a long-time favorite at Hi-Rise. Adami's vineyards are in the heart of the most prized Prosecco zone--Valdobbiadene, a gorgeous region with fantastic food. This is a wine worth having in your refrigerator at all times.
- Bisson, Glera 2022 (org)$25.50Out of stock
*organic* Glera is the grape of Prosecco, but this wine is NOT Prosecco, which is very bubbly (spumante)! It is a slightly effervescent (frizzante), super delicious white wine that is refreshing, dry, a great match for seafood, and thoroughly addictive! Pierluigi Lugano, the proprietor and vignaiolo of Bisson, knows more than a little something about seafood. Lugano is most famous for his Vermentino, made from grapes harvested in his vineyards scattered around the Cinque Terre region on the Mediterranean coast. So why Glera? It’s a side project with a friend who happens to own stellar vineyards in Valdobiadene where he fashions stellar Prosecco. The result is an amazingly quaffable, lip-smacking, low-alcohol white meant to enjoyed before dinner or with seafood.
- Juvé y Camps, Cava, Brut Rosé (org + sust)$21.00
*organic + sustainable* This Cava would put some rosés from Champagne to shame! It’s surprisingly complex and delicious. It’s unusually expressive and quite unique. A thrill to drink. It’s almost a shame to associate it with “Cava”, the Spanish DO for fizzy wines made with the traditional Champagne method. Cava generally is in a rather sad state. But Juvé y Camps is a sparkling example of what Cava can, and should, be. This rosé is 100% Pinot Noir. It’s bottle-aged for almost two years. It’s then disgorged in the traditional manner and sent along its way. A joy to drink and a super price for the quality.
Rosé
- Capréoles, Beaujolais Villages Rosé, "Cossinelle" 2023 (org + bio)$21.50
*organic + biodynamic* Cédric and Catherine Lacareaux immediately fell in love with this 250 year old estate in Régnie-Durette in 2014 when they first layed eyes on the vineyard. They are making a family life for themselves there, and we are all the beneficiaries of their efforts. They are producing a range of absolutely delicious wines all from Gamay, including this rosé, aptly named by their toddler, Margot, who was enamorred of the cocinelles, or as she said, “cossinelles” (ladybugs), in the vineyards—a symbol of organic agriculture. This is a vivacious and thoroughly delicious rosé.
- Thibaud Boudignon, Rosé de Loire 2022 (org+bio)$25.00
*organic+biodynamic* This unusually delicious rosé is made from Cabernet Franc (90%) and Grolleau (10%). If not for the sake of variety, you might want to drink this gulpable rosé exclusively through the summer months. It’s that good! Boudignon, who cut his teeth on viticulture and wine-making while working at famed Philippe Charlopin in Burgundy, spends most of his time in the vineyards making sure his grapes are perfect. The results are fantastic. He’s most famous for his Savennières, but his rosé is super refreshing and delicious. It’s great before dinner with snacks and with all sorts of dinner foods. But it’s in very short supply and chances are good it will be gone in no time. Buy it now and enjoy it as often as possible.
- Roquefort, Côtes de Provence Rosé, "Corail" 2022 (org+bio)$24.00
*organic+biodynamic* It’s and it’s great! The color is beautiful, the nose is fantastic, and the wine is packed with flavor—thanks to the amazing blend of red grapes, including Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault, Carignan, as well as Clairette. This is definitely not your run-of-the-mill Provençal rosé! This is a brilliant wine that’s refreshing, but shockingly sturdy. Drink this with seafood, of course, but it would be great with all sorts of pasta dishes, grilled sausages, and barbecued chicken. Bouillabaisse anyone?
- Lelièvre, Côtes de Toul Rosé, "Gris de Toul" 2022 (org)$20.50
*organic* This wine is always one of the best rosé of the summer. Of course, that’s a very personal observation, but just sayin’! Certainly, it’s one of the most unusual. You don’t see Gris de Toul very often, at least outside of Lorraine in northeast France. This is as close to a true French country wine as you can get these days. Gris de Toul, by law, must be at least 80 percent Gamay—the appellation’s most widely planted grape. The rest of the mix here is Pinot Noir. All the grapes at the Domaine Lelièvre are hand harvested and sorted for quality. The wine spends 3 months on the lees, which gives it a big flavor boost. And flavor you get in spades! A delicious and refreshing drink!
Austrian + German Whites
- Nigl, Kremstal (Niederösterreich), Grüner Veltliner, "Freiheit" 2021 (sust)$24.50
*sustainable* Nigl is one of the best wine estates in Austria. Period. Martin Nigl, owner and winemaker, produces some of Austria’s most amazing white wines. This entry-level Grüner, in this vintage, is irresistible. If you like Grüner Veltliner, and who doesn’t, you’ll love this ripe, juicy, complex wine. This is really absurd quality at this level. You’ll like this before dinner with snacks, or with many entrées from fillet of cod or halibut, or even roasted striper, to fire-grilled chicken or a Cobb salad.
- Kruger-Rumpf, Nahe, Riesling Trocken 2022 (org)$21.00
*organic* Stefan Rumpf and his young son Georg are now making grand cru level wines that are second to none in the Nahe region. You get a very good feel for that high-end quality even in their basic trocken Riesling, which is packed with refreshing fruit and mineral flavors. It's bone dry. A wine for all cuisines and all seasons.
French Whites: Burgundy
- de Montille, Bourgogne Blanc, "Le Clos du Château" 2020 (org)$42.00Out of stock
- de Villaine, Bouzeron 2021 (org)$50.00
*organic* Aligoté Doré is a Burgundian variety particular to the appellation of Bouzeron, where it’s been grown for hundreds of years. It makes a fantastic white Burgundy, one which can rival many Chardonnay premier cru—at least when the winemaking is in the hands of Aubert de Villaine, who inarguably produces some of Burgundy’s best wines at his other property, the Domaine de la Romanée Conti. This pale yellow Aligoté has oodles of fruit which is balanced with that distinctive zippy finish. This wine is perfect as an aperitif, or it would be a great match for a raw seafood platter, but it would be a perfct foil for a roast chicken. If you could keep a few bottles for some years (ten or more), your patience would be repaid with a wine that could be mistaken for a top Meursault. Brilliant stuff.
- Gueguen, Petit Chablis 2022 (sust)$28.00
*sustainable* Frédéric and Céline Gueguen seem too young to be turning out such pure and delicious wines. But they obviously know what they’re doing—the proof is in the bottle! Even their Petit Chablis, literally "Little Chablis", is an irresistible expression of the terroir—crisp, seductively ripe, and refreshing. It’s the sort of wine that keeps you looking for just one more sip. It’s everything white Burgundy, and particularly Chablis, should be. Their premier crus are amazing. This is a domaine to watch! We certainly will be bringing in as many as we can get our hands on. A joy to drink.
- Verpaille, Mâcon-Villages, "Vieilles Vignes" 2022 (org)$21.50
*new vintage* *organic* When a winemaker starts talking about 100-year-old vines and organic farming, you can’t help but think the wine will be expensive. And when you taste that wine, and it tastes absolutely delicious, you KNOW it’s going to be expensive. But contrary to the evidence, this beautiful Mâcon-Villages from Philippe and Estelle Baptiste is remarkably good and remarkably inexpensive. Seriously, this is very classy juice with excellent depth and perfect balance. It’s suave and sophisticated without being pretentious. It’s a perfect aperitif wine before dinner, perhaps with gougères. It would also pair beautifully with all sorts of shellfish as well as various cheeses. Really delicious stuff.
French Whites: Loire
- Champalou, Vouvray 2022 (sust)$28.00
*new vintage* *sustainable* Adjectives such as friendly, dry, and seductive aren’t usually used to describe a young Chenin Blanc. But that’s what you get from this scrumptious wine from Champalou. It’s crisp, clean, and loaded with mineral flavor, but also balanced perfectly with lush, ripe fruit. It really shines with food. You could easily drink this wine with any seafood, even lobster drenched in butter. But try it with roast pork, or roast chicken. Fantastic for sipping before dinner with cheesy snacks, including gougères,
- Pépière, Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Sur Lie, "Clos de Briords - Cuvée Vieilles Vignes" 2022 (org)$25.00
*organic* This absolutely delicious wine has everything you could want from a Muscadet—it’s crisp and loaded with mineral flavor, but it’s also has a creamy softness that can only come from aging “sur lie”, or on the yeast—in this case 7 months! This is “old vines” stuff and capable of aging for years, though it’s irresistable now. It pairs brilliantly with a platter of Wellfleet oysters and clams, or Chatham scallops, or grilled lobster. In other words, great with all New England seafood. This is one of Pepiere’s best wines. You’ll love it!
- Thomas-Labaille, Sancerre, Chavignol, "Les Mont Damnés" 2022 (sust)$36.00
*sustainable* This is quintessential Sancerre—crisp, juicy, easy to drink, wonderfully aromatic, and perfect with seafood. Claude Labaille’s vineyards are in Chavignol, where all the best Sancerre is produced. AND Les Monts Damnés is the best of all vineyards in Chavignol!
French Whites: Rhône
Italian Whites: Piedmont
- Ascheri, Langhe Arneis 2022$19.00Out of stock
Matteo Ascheri makes delicious wines that are easy to drink. That’s true of all his wines, from his high-end Barolo to this refreshing Arneis. The Arneis grape was almost extinct in the early ‘60s, when only a couple of acres of vines existed. But the grape was “rediscovered” and there are now more than 1,500 acres under Arneis vines. This light, crisp, dry white has great flavor and is made to be enjoyed before dinner, with snacks, including a piece cheese, a handful of potato chips, or a few slices of hard salami. At Matteo’s house, he always serves a glass of Arneis with a big bowl of bite-size chunks of Parmigiano. You can also enjoy this Arneis with light dinners, including shrimp cakes, grilled chicken, or roasted cod.
- Cieck, Erbaluce di Caluso 2022$19.50
Erbaluce, from producers like Cieck, is more interesting than Arneis and richer than most Gavi—the two most important Piedmont wines. We love this wine. It’s distinctive, complex but incredibly satisfying, and eminently quaffable! It’s great with a handful of potato chips before dinner but quite fantastic with a vegetable-driven dinner or seafood, or roast chicken. Super stuff!
French Reds: Beaujolais
- Alain Coudert (Clos de la Roilette), Fleurie 2022 (org)$26.00
*organic* If Moulin-à-Vent is the king of Beaujolais, as some say, then Fleurie is the indisputable queen. Moulin-à-Vent is masculine and definitely fills out with age. On the other hand, Fleurie is ready to rock ‘n’ roll immediately! Fleurie is so refreshing, so gulpable, so . . . spring-like—it’s irresistibly charming. It’s quintessential Beaujolais. Alain Coudert’s Fleurie is one of the best and most distinctive. It’s a favorite among Hi-Rise customers. The Clos de la Roilette is a fantastic vineyard, which actually borders Moulin-à-Vent.
- Anne-Sophie Dubois, Fleurie, "l'Alchemiste" 2022 (org)$34.00
*new vintage* organic* At this point, our regulars know we offer some extraordinary reds from “new” old-school Beaujolais producers. These grower/winemakers, in the prime villages of Morgon, Moulin-a-Vent, and Fleurie, produce wines with great depth and character. Anne Sophie Dubois is a true a believer in the tradition of Beaujolais. She farms small parcels in Fleurie—perhaps our favorite cru. She produces delicious wine that is exactly what Beaujolais is supposed to be—refreshing, satisfying, and a perfect match for a wide variety of foods. This Fleurie is luscious. Some might say it’s sexy. In any case, it’s ready to rock and roll right now. Bring on the roast chicken and French fries!
- Clusel-Roch, Coteaux du Lyonnais, "Les Traboules" 2020 (org)$25.00
*organic* Never heard of the Coteaux du Lyonnais? The reason is simple; virtually all the wine produced in the appellation is consumed in and around Lyon—by its denizens and in the city’s legendary restaurants and bistros. And why not. It’s inexpensive, delicious, and local. Take for example the Traboules. Like all reds from the zone, it’s 100 percent Gamay—like Beaujolais. Coteaux du Lyonnais does, in fact, share a border with Beaujolais to the north. But to the Lyonnais, it’s their own thing and they love it. You will too. It’s bursting with red and dark fruit flavors and earthy undertones. It’s a perfect food wine—just the thing with sausage Lyonnaise.
- Diochon, Moulin-à-Vent, Cuvée Vieilles Vignes 2022 (sust)$32.00
*sustainable* If Fleurie is the queen, or most feminine wine, of Beaujolais, then Moulin-à-Vent is the King—or so the saw goes. The best examples (and this is one) are bigger, richer, age longer than the other crus, and are rather atypical Beaujolais in general. Diochon is old-school, to say the least. Bernard farms only about 12 acres. The vines are between 50 and 85 years old. The wines are indeed rich, juicy, and a real joy to drink right now! However, if you like, you can put away this wine, especially the 2022 vintage, for some years. You will be rewarded with a wine that drinks much like an old Burgundy. But it’s difficult to resist this lip-smacker right now!
- Dupeuble, Beaujolais 2022$21.50
This is the most popular Beaujolais the Hi-Rise has ever sold. This amazingly deep purple wine is packed with dark, plumy flavor. It’s the perfect food wine—summer, fall, winter, and spring.
- Jean-Marc Burgaud, Morgon, "Les Charmes" 2022 (bio)$24.50
*biodynamic* You will almost always find one wine or another from Burgaud at the Hi-Rise. He may be the best winemaker in Beaujolais! His wines, from basic Beaujolais Villages to his vaunted single-vineyard crus, are exceptional year in and year out. He is a proponent of biodynamic viticulture, and virtually everything in his vineyards is done by hand, though he brings in horses for the heavy work. No machines! Burgaud's Morgon vineyard, Les Grands Cras, boasts vines more than 65 years old. The vineyard produces exceptional wine. Of course, it's loaded with fruit and it's frightfully easy to drink, but it's also loaded with mineral character. It's really something!
- Jean Paul + Charly Thévenet, Morgon, "Tradition" 2022 (org)$36.00
"organic" Jean-Paul Thévenet was one of the notorious Gang of Four, a group of producers who had the vision, as well as the guts, to change the course of wine-making in Beaujolais. When 90% of the juice from Beaujolais was used to feed the “Nouveau” frenzy, they went back to basics and began to make wine the old-fashioned way in the cellar, and in the vineyard without herbicides and fertilizers. They produced lip-smacking Beaujolais of substance that would age beautifully for years. Jean-Paul’s son, Charly, worked for three years with another “gangster”, Marcel Lapierre, before joining his father in the winery. This wine, made from 70-year-old vines, is a remarkable example of how great organic wine-making can be. The wine is deep, rich, and thoroughly delicious.
- Lafarge Vial, Fleurie 2017$36.00
- Les Frères Perroud, Brouilly, "Amethyste" 2022 (bio)$23.50
*biodynamic* The Perroud brothers, Robert and Michel, farm a few small, family-owned vineyards in Brouilly, the southern-most commune in Beaujolais. The soil is generally clay and limestone, but this particular vineyard has a layer of amethyst, a violet crystal often used in jewelry. The brothers learned farming and winemaking from their father and they stick to very traditional biodynamic methods. The results are really delicious. The wines are deep, earthy, and lip-smacking good. This is a great food wine—summer, fall, winter, and spring. Really great with everything from pasta to chicken pot pie, or grilled steak tips.
- Pavillon de Chavannes, Côte de Brouilly, "Cuvée des Ambassades" 2021$29.00
*lutte raisonnée* At one time, Château Thivin and the Domain du Pavillon de Chavannes merged through marriage. For more than 40 years, with all the best vineyards on the hill, the joint domain was the benchmark for great Côtes de Brouilly. When the last member of the marriage died, the domains reverted to the respective heirs. Both continue to make amazing, classic Côtes de Brouilly, due in part to their outstanding vineyards. This version, from Pavillon de Chavannes, is the “Cuvé des Ambassades” and is stocked in every French embassy around the world. The wine is always the lushest, most concentrated of the Côte de Brouilly. As always, this is one of the best food wines anywhere.
French Reds: Burgundy
- A. et P. de Villaine, Bourgogne Côte Chalonnaise, "La Digoine" 2012 (bio)$38.00Out of stock
*biodynamic* Rich, remarkably elegant, remarkably understated, a joy to drink! That’s the wine, now a word about the winemaker. Aubert de Villaine, and his American spouse Pamela, own half of Domaine de la Romanée Conti, which arguably produces the greatest wines in Burgundy. On the side, Aubert makes several reds and whites in the Côtes Chalonnaise. These are Aubert’s “house” wines—not-so-simple wines which exude freshness and quality. La Digoine is made to be enjoyed 8 to 12 years after release and for the next four or five years. So, if you’ve ever wondered what the owner of DRC drinks for dinner, wonder no more. Try a bottle or two. What a great drink!
- Chevillon, Bourgogne Passetoutgrain 2019$52.00
- David Duband, Bourgogne 2018$34.50
- Françoise + Denis Clair, Santenay 1er Cru, "Clos de la Comme" 2015$45.00
- Michel Lafarge, Bourgogne Passetoutgrain, "l'Exception" 2017$28.00
- Méo-Camuzet, Bourgogne 2013 (org + bio)$43.00
"organic" As of 1988, most of this great Burgundy estate was leased out to sharecroppers, including Henri Jayer, perhaps the most famous Burgundy winemaker of the last century. So revered are his wine that they sell today for as much as $45,000 a bottle. When Jayer retired in ’88, the young Jean-Nicolas Meo, whose father was an absentee owner, took over the estate and fortunately for all concerned, Jayer consulted. The wines are still made in the Jayer style, which is to say they are easy to drink but still full-flavored and complex. Jayer loved to eat well and he thought wine should complement food and not compete with it. This simple Bourgogne rouge is an eminently delightful wine that lives up to Jayer’s standards.
French Reds: Loire
- Bernard Baudry, Chinon, "Les Granges" 2022 (org)$23.50
*organic* Bernard and his son, Mathieu, make luscious Chinon from Cabernet Franc—and only Cabernet Franc. They make five cuvées, but this one is the sort of red you’d find at an excellent Parisian wine bar, where you’d be tempted to drink glass after glass with plate after plate of delicious charcuterie. The wine is rich, round, packed with flavor, and perfect to drink right now—maybe even slightly chilled! Of course, this Chinon would be fantastic with duck confit, or an earthy beef stew, or even a chicken pot pie. And bring on the grilled steak, chops, or mushroom lasagna.
- Chanteleuserie, Bourgeuil, "Cuvée Alouettes" 2022 (org)$21.00
*organic* If you haven’t yet discovered the wonders of Loire Valley Cabernet Franc, then this is the time and this is the bottle! Bourgueil is one of the three tiny towns in the Loire that form the “golden triangle” of Cabernet Franc. (The other two are Chinon and Saumur.) While Chinon is often the star of the show, this Bourgueil from Chanteleuserie is definitely a scene stealer. It’s exactly the sort of wine you’d expect to drink in a really good Paris bistro—rich, juicy, earthy, and downright sexy. So if you’re looking for something to go with that chicken pot pie, or perhaps braised duck legs, or mushroom pizza, look no further.
French Reds: Provence
- Pibarnon, Bandol, "Les Restanques de Pibarnon" 2018 (org)$42.00
*organic* Generally, a good Bandol requires at least five years of aging. That’s certainly true of the superb Bandol from Château Pibarnon. And really, a ten-year-old Pibarnon, which is 100% Mourvedre, is just starting to reach its apogy! But amazingly this “second label” Bandol from Pibarnon is great to drink right NOW! It’s a blend of 70% young vine Mourvedre and 30% Grenache. This intense lip-smacker is packed with luscious, ripe flavors. It’s incredibly satisfying. Perfect with all traditional Provençal dishes. By the way, Les Restanques are “The Terraces” of the Pibarnon vineyard, which are cut into the steep slope of a natural amphitheater. Pibarnon is the highest vineyard in the Bandol region.
- Daumas-Gassac, "Pont de Gassac" 2021 (org)$17.00Out of stock
*organic* Owner Aimé Guibert, the reluctant star of the documentary “Mondovino,” is one of the leaders in the fight again insipid “international” wine—that is, the sort of wine that bears no relation to either the soil from which it came or the culture in which it was made. Guibert leads also by example. His “Grand Cru” wines are extraordinary. This simple red, a blend of Cabernet, Merlot, Syrah, and Grenache is shockingly delicious and, of course, it’s organic! A great sipping wine, but fantastic with food, especially anything from the grill. A perennial fave at the Hi-Rise.
French Reds: Rhône
- Clos du Mont-Olivet, Lirac 2020 (sust)$25.50Out of stock
*sustainable* Lirac is an under-appreciated southern Rhône appellation, wedged between two much more famous, and often over-priced wine zones—Tavel and Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Lirac reds are made in the style of CdP reds, and are based on the usual Southern Rhône grapes. This brilliant, heady wine from Clos du Mont-Olivet is predominantly Grenache (60%), backed up with healthy shots of Syrah (20%) and Cinsault (20%). Like a good Châteauneuf-du-Pape, which Mont-Olivet also produces, this wine is delicious young, but will improve over several years. If you’re serving Texas-style barbecue, or grilled steaks, or roasted leg of lamb, this is your wine. Super!
- Jean-Louis Chave, Côtes du Rhône, "Mon Coeur" 2022 (org)$25.00
*organic* J. L. Chave arguably makes the best wines of the entire Rhône Valley. The family-owned domaine, handed from father to son since it was established in 1481, is most famous for its red Hermitage, a wine made from 100 percent Syrah. Mon Coeur, his introductory level wine is a blend of Grenache and Syrah. It ain’t Hermitage, but it’s still a delicious drink, with tons of rich, Provençal flavors and loads of character. But like Chave’s Hermitage, Mon Coeur is exceedingly elegant and easy to drink. This smooth wine would be perfect with any roasted bird. Also great with grilled steaks or lamb, or a chunk of Roquefort. Delicious wine!
- l'Agramante, Vin de France, "Marfisa" 2022 (org)$19.00
- Lionel Faury, Collines Rhodaniennes, Syrah, "Les Hautes Ribaudes" 2022$27.00
*lutte raisonnée*
- Monier Perréol, Vin de Pays des Collines Rhodaniennes, Syrah 2021$30.00Out of stock
(bio + organic) Jean-Pierre Monier represents the third generation to work this small farm situated in the hills of Saint Joseph, the northern Rhône appellation where red wine means Syrah. Only a portion of his ten-hectare farm is under vine. The rest is given to an apricot orchard. But all of his farming is biodynamic and has been since 2006. He produces minuscule amounts of wine—only about 2,100 cases annually. There’s a seductive purity in his wines, which you might expect from one who happily adheres to the strict requirements of organic and biodynamic rules. He’s on a mission to produce beautiful and delicious wines that are meant to enjoyed with beautiful and delicious food.
- Montirius, Côtes du Rhône, "La Muse Papilles" 2021 (bio)$20.50
*biodynamic* Christine and Eric come from a long line of exceptional winemakers. They make exemplary Gigondas, Vacqueyras, and CdR in a completely natural and officially biodynamic manner. This serious blend of Grenache (65%) and Syrah (35%) is a prime example of their skill in the vineyard as well as the cellar—it’s deep, lush, and remarkable satisfying. This is exactly what you want when you grab a bottle of Côtes du Rhône—a smooth and delicious drink. And it’s the sort of quality wine you’d expect from conscientious winemakers who use only natural fertilizers and don’t use pesticides. Super wine!
- Montirius, Vacqueyras, "Garrigues" 2017 (bio)$30.00
*biodynamic* Christine and Eric Saurel come from a long line of exceptional viticulturists and winemakers. In addition to their ever-popular Côtes du Rhône (also available at Hi-Rise), they make brilliant Vacqueyras in a completely natural and officially biodynamic manner. The Gaurrigues cuvée is a blend of Grenache (70%) and Syrah (30%) from vines that average 65 years of age. Old vines yield deep flavors. They call this wine Gaurrigues because it is redolent of the plains, or Gaurrigues, with its aromas of thyme, rosemary, savory, and wild lavender. The deep flavor is rich red fruits, including raspberry, and a touch of licorice. A very satisfying wine, indeed.
- Piaugier, Côtes du Rhône Villages, Sablet 2021 (org)$21.00
*organic* These days, the place to find all the rising stars of the southern Rhône valley is in Sablet. Though less known than other communes, such as Gigondas and Vacqueyras, Sablet is quickly moving up in the ranks, and Piaugier is one of the reasons. Jean-Marc Autran and his spouse Sophie, make some knock-out wines, including Gigondas, but this Sablet, made from Grenache and Syrah, is a scene-stealer. The color is deep and rich. The aroma is fantastic. And it’s loaded with dark, lusty Provençal flavors. This is the sort of wine you want with a big, thick, grass-fed sirloin steak, or spit-roasted leg of lamb. And it’s pretty amazing with a chunk of Roquefort as well. Delicious wine!
French Reds: Savoie
- Carrel + Senger, Vin de Savoie, Pinot Noir 2022$21.00Out of stock
If you love Pinot Noir and you’re looking for a delicious, easy-drinking version that you can drink now or any any night of the week without breaking the bank, we offer this bottle from our old friend from the Savoie, Eugène Carrel. The Jongieux from Carrel has been a perrenial favorite at Hi-Rise. This tasty, inexpensive Pinot Noir is destined to become another favorite. It’s refreshing, flavorful, and it is distinctly Pinot Noir. It could be mistaken for a basic Bourgogne rouge—and that’s pretty amazing at this price. It’s not a wine for aging, but who cares? Enjoy this one now with whatever you’re having for dinner this evening. It is, lip-smacking good.
- Carrel + Senger, Vin de Savoie, Jongieux, Gamay, "Vieilles Vignes" 2021$17.00
Italian Reds: Piedmont
- Cavallotto, Langhe Rosso, "Grign" 2022 (org)$32.50Out of stock
*organic*
- G.D. Vajra, Barbera d'Alba 2022 (org)$24.00
*organic* If you think “old school” wine-making is a good thing, especially in Italy’s Piedmont region, and of course you should, you will love this Barbera from Aldo Vajra. This fantastic wine is gutsy, but elegant, full-flavored, but delicate, luscious but reserved. And it’s completely redolent of fall in the rolling hills of Piemonte, and in particular the Barolo zone. This Barbera would be just the thing with a big pile of sausages on a mound of creamy polenta, or tagliatelle pasta with lamb ragu, or beef short ribs and mashed potatoes. Excellent stuff, and it’s organic!
- G.D. Vajra, Dolcetto d'Alba 2022 (org)$20.00
*new vintage* *organic* First, you should know this is one of the two best Dolcetti we’ve tasted from the exceptional 2021 vintage. Now, a little perspective would be helpful here. Barolo and Barbaresco are the great wines of Italy’s Piedmont region in northern Italy. But when the Barolo and Barbaresco producers sit down to dinner, and arguably the best food in all of Italy, they drink DOLCETTO, because it’s delicious, juicy, and goes perfectly with everything. This particular Dolcetto is fantastic—lush, juicy, and downright slurpable. Aldo Vajra and his son Giuseppe are amazing winemakers.
- G.D. Vajra, Piemonte, Barbera Freisa 2021 (org)$24.00Out of stock
- Le Piane, Boca Rosso, "Mimmo" 2020 (org)$29.00Out of stock
"organic" First, this is a brilliant little wine from the Alto Piedmont region. It’s bold, punchy, loaded with character and thoroughly delicious. We love it! Now, the back story. Though little known today, Boca was once a thriving viticultural mecca boasting 10,000 acres of vines. When Christoph Kuenzli arrived at Le Piane, barely 20 acres of the zone were under vine. It was a strange fate for the birthplace of Nebbiolo, from which Barolo and Barbaresco is produced. Kuenzli and his friend Alexander Trolf, both passionate neophyte winemakers at the time, bought Le Piane and turned it into one of the most notable wine estates in Italy. Mimmo is a blend of Nebbiolo (65%), Croatina (30%), and Vespolina. Great with, or without, food. Luscious.
Italian Reds: Trentino
Italian Reds: Tuscany
- Ambra, Carmignano, "Santa Cristina In Pilli" 2019$21.00Out of stock
- Castello di Ama, Chianti Classico, "Ama" 2021 (org)$35.50
*organic* Castello di Ama is one of the top three producers in Chianti. Their elite “cru” editions were ground breaking 20 years ago and remain among the very best wines in Chianti and run neck and neck with the so-called super Tuscans. You can smell and taste the quality of those top wines even in this basic Chianti. It’s lush and intensely aromatic. This particular vintage may be the best intro-level Chianti the Castello di Ama has produced. It’s packed with a panoply of flavors. Enjoy now and over the next few years. Superb stuff.
- Selvapiana, Chianti Rufina 2021 (org)$21.50Out of stock
*organic* Lovers of old-style Chianti will be pleased as punch with this one, and especially this vintage. Selvapiana has been producing Chianti for more than 180 years and under the same family for five generations. There’s more depth of character than you usually find from other Tuscan wines, even from the high-priced “super” Tuscans. The key, as usual, is old vines, which go deep and infuse the grapes with lots of mineral complexity. That’s how you get rich, complex wine that satisfies on so many levels. A perfect match for the lustier dishes, including grilled pork chops with rosemary, roast leg of lamb, or lasagna Bolognese.
Spirits
Whiskey: Bourbon + Sour Mash
- Barrell, Cask Strength, Straight Bourbon, Batch 035$98.00
- Henry McKenna, Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, 10 Year Single Barrel Bottled-in-Bond$65.00Out of stock
- High West, Blend of Straight Bourbon Whiskeys$42.00
- Kings County Distillery, Straight Bourbon Whiskey$77.00
Kings County Bourbon is cited frequently in lists of best non-Kentucky bourbons. The distillery is the oldest in New York. It's rich and pleasantly spicy. The mash bill is 80 percent corn, all from local New York farms, and 20 percent barley, imported from the UK. Younger than some mainstream bourbons, this is a precocious whiskey, surprisingly robust for its age. 45% alcohol.
- Michter's, Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, "US 1" Small Batch$50.00
- Old Bardstown, Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey$27.00
- Russell's Reserve, Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, 10 Year$47.50
- Widow Jane, Blend of Straight Bourbon Whiskeys, 13 Year, "Lucky Thirteen"$105.00
- Widow Jane, Blend of Straight Bourbons, 10 Year$84.00
Whiskey: Rye
- Barrell, Blend of Straight Rye Whiskeys, "Batch 004"$89.00
- High West, Blend of Straight Rye Whiskeys, "Double Rye"$42.00
- Hochstadter's, Vatted Straight Rye Whiskey$69.00
Here's one of the best "new" rye's we've tasted in a more than a few years. We don't know the mashbill (they won't say), but we do know Hochstadter collected straight rye whiskeys from five distilleries (American and Canadian) and blended them in a vat in Philadelphia. The age of the whiskies ranges from 4 years (the minimum for a straight whiskey) to 15 years. So you know MGP of Indiana is one of the sources! This whiskey has a classic spicy nose and the it's packed with caramel, pipe tobacco, and cinnamon--especially in the finish. Hochstadter's Straight Rye is best either neat or with a drop of water. Delicious stuff!
- Michter's, Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey, "US 1" Single Barrel$50.00
- Rittenhouse, Bottled-in-Bond Straight Rye Whiskey$35.50
- Russell's Reserve, Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey, 6 Year$45.50
- Widow Jane, Blend of Straight Rye Whiskeys, "Apple Wood Rye"$52.00
- Lot 40, Canadian Rye Whisky$39.00Out of stock
Whisky: Scotch
- Michel Couvreur, Scotch Whisky Matured in Burgundy, "The Unique Whisky"$45.00
Michel Couvreur was a rare bird indeed. A Belgian wine-merchant specializing in Burgundy, he fell in love with Scotch whisky in the 1950s, and made it his life’s work. Today his right-hand man Jean-Arnaud Frantzen and his son-in-law Cyril Deschamps continue his craft. They age the spirit in their cellars in Burgundy, using the hand-picked sherry butts that they consider the secret to truly great Scotch. Recently they lost the right to use the name Scotch. Though distilled in Scotland it is aged and bottled in France, and can only be called malt whisky. But the whiskies remains unparalleled: a nose full of dried flowers, and a powerful palate of sherry, tobacco and dried fruits.
- Sheep Dip, Blended Malt Scotch Whisky$47.50
Whiskey: Other American + Canadian
Vodka + Gin
Tequila, Mezcal + Rum
Vermouth, Amaro, Liqueurs + Bitters
- Carpano, Antica Formula Vermouth (375mL)$21.00
- Dolin, Dry Vermouth (375mL)$12.50
- Dolin, Rouge Vermouth (375mL)$12.50
- Averna, Amaro Siciliano$39.00
- Nonino, Amaro Quintessentia$59.00
- Aperol, Aperitivo Liqueur$33.00Out of stock
- Campari, Milano Liqueur$40.00
- Cappelletti, Americano Rosso$21.00
- Cocchi, Americano Bianco$24.00
- L.N. Mattei, Quinquina, Apéritif Blanc, "Cap Corse"$22.00Out of stock
Here’s a real find! Quinquina is a category of “aromatised” wines. In this addictive version, citron provides the seductive aroma and the pronounced citrusy flavor. Cinchona bark provides the quinine and traditional character. Super on ice with a twist. Fantastic in cocktails. Think Corpse Reviver #2!.
- Fiorente, Elderflower Liqueur$27.50Out of stock
- Mathilde, XO, Orange Liqueur (375mL)$17.00Out of stock
- Mathilde, Pêche Liqueur (375mL)$17.00
- Angostura, Aromatic Bitters (4oz)$10.50
Cognac, Calvados, Madeira, Grappa + Acquavite
- Dupont, Calvados Pays d'Auge, Fine Réserve$50.00
- Morin, Calvados Normande, VSOP$28.50Out of stock
The are several reasons Morin is one of the best Calvados producers. It starts with Normandy's apples. Apples have been grown in Normandy since the 8th century. Today more than 800 varieties of apple grow in Normandy, most of which were bred specifically for cider. They can be sweet, bitter, tangy, bitter-sweet, and usually quite tannic. These apples are not good to eat, but they make great cider and then great apple brandy. Naturally fermented apple cider has been distilled in Normandy since the early 1500s. Morin's Calvados is aged in old oak barrels stored in 200 year old caves. This VSOP is aged 5-6 years. It's smooth, incredibly aromatic, and redolent of fresh apples. Most important it has a distinctive and alluring flavor of apples. Don't think this is only a great way to end dinner. Morin's VSOP is delicious in cocktails--think Old Fashioned!
- Fanny Fougerat, Cognac, Fins Bois, VSOP, "Petite Cigüe"$58.00
- Fanny Fougerat, Cognac, Petit Champagne, "Laurier d'Apollon"$73.00
- Fanny Fougerat, Cognac, Borderies, XO, "Iris Poivré"$92.00
- Kelt, 1er Cru Cognac Grande Champagne, Rare VSOP, "Tour du Monde"$78.00
- Il Poggione, Grappa di Brunello Riserva, "Vigna Paganelli" (375mL)$64.00
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