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    Chapter One Food & Drink Guilford

    25 Whitfield Street

    Guilford, CT 06437

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    Featured Items

    • Chapter One Burger

      6oz all beef burger, seasoned with house spice rub, cheddar cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion and Chapter One sauce, served on a brioche bun with fries and a pickle
      $18.00

    • Cajun Chicken Pasta

      Blackened chicken, served over cavatappi pasta with spinach & roasted red peppers in a garlic cream sauce
      $28.00

    • New England Clam Chowder

      $8.00+

    Soup & Salads

    • New England Clam Chowder

      $8.00+

    • French Onion

      Caramelized onions in beef broth with seasoned croutons and melted Swiss cheese
      $11.00

    • Arugula Salad

      Baby arugula , goat cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, walnuts, raisins, mandarin oranges, & balsamic dressing
      $17.00

    • Caesar Salad

      Crisp romaine lettuce tossed with our house-made Caesar dressing, croutons, & pecorino Romano cheese
      $16.00

    Appetizers

    • Hemingway On Horseback

      $18.00

    • Herb Ciabatta Bruschetta

      Toasted herb focaccia topped with pesto, house roasted tomatoes, shallots, & goat cheese. Drizzled with balsamic reduction
      $15.00

    • Bacon Wrapped Scallops

      Fresh Stonington scallops wrapped with smoked bacon in a house-made bourbon glaze over arugula
      $18.00

    • RI Style Calamari

      Lightly battered, deep fried with cherry peppers, tossed in Sweet Thai Chili or balsamic vinaigrette
      $16.00

    • P.E.I. Mussels

      One pound of fresh Prince Edward Island mussels sautéed with garlic, shallots, butter, and fresh herbs. Served with toasted herb focaccia bread.
      $18.00

    • Street Corn Dip

      Roasted sweet corn, elote cream, cotija cheese, cilantro, tajin tortilla chips
      $18.00

    • Chicken Quesadilla

      Mixed cheese, chicken, pico de gallo, & jalapeños
      $17.00

    • Chapter One Wings

      Fried wings tossed in choice of Buffalo, Sweet Thai Chili, Garlic Parmesan, BBQ, Cajun Dry Rub, Lemon Jerk Dry Rub, Old Bay, or Mango Habanero Sauce
      $12.00

    • Xtra Crostini

      $3.00

    • Blue Cheese

      $0.50

    • Ranch

      $0.50

    • Buffalo Chichen Bites

      $14.00

    • Cheeseburger Bites

      $14.00

    • Gouda Aranachi

      $16.00

    • Fried Wantons

      $16.00

    Sandwiches

    • Hot Lobster Roll

      Maine lobster meat served hot with butter on a toasted bun with old bay French fries
      $35.00

    • Cold Lobster Roll

      Fresh picked Maine lobster meat served with celery and mayonnaise on a toasted bun with old bay French fries & fresh lemon
      $35.00

    • Chapter One Burger

      6oz all beef burger, seasoned with house spice rub, cheddar cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion and Chapter One sauce, served on a brioche bun with fries and a pickle
      $18.00

    • Wordsmith BLT

      bacon, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, avocado, mayo on toasted white bread. Served with fries.
      $17.00

    • Chicken Caprese Melt

      Grilled chicken breast, tomato, provolone, and pesto mayo on a toasted ciabatta roll, Served with fries
      $18.00

    • Reuben, Reuben

      Pastrami, sauerkraut, & Swiss cheese. Served on toasted rye bread with French fries & pickle
      $18.00

    • Chicken Bacon Ranch Wrap

      Fried chicken, lettuce, tomato, bacon, Swiss cheese, and ranch dressing. Served with fries
      $17.00

    Entrées

    • Fish & Chips

      battered and fried cod served with fries, cole slaw and tartar sauce.
      $25.00

    • Cajun Chicken Pasta

      Blackened chicken, served over cavatappi pasta with spinach & roasted red peppers in a garlic cream sauce
      $28.00

    • Scallops Risotto

      Fresh Sea Scallops over roasted tomato & pesto risotto, shaved parmesan
      $34.00

    • Rigatoni Bolognese

      Veal, pork & beef ragu slowly simmered, touch of cream, rigatoni, shaved parmesan.
      $28.00

    • Seared Salmon

      $32.00

    • Comfort Mac & Cheese

      Cavatappi pasta tossed with house-made béchamel and shredded cheddar, topped with herd toasted bread crumbs
      $18.00

    • Steak Frites

      14 oz. prime NY strip steak. Served over bbq mac n cheese and topped with crispy onions.
      $44.00

    Sides

    • French Fries

      $7.00

    • Sweet Potato Fries

      $7.00

    • Truffle Fries

      $8.00

    • Garlic Bread

      $6.00

    • Grilled Asparagus

      $7.00

    • Sautéed Spinach

      $7.00

    • Maple Bacon Brussel Sprouts

      $7.00

    • Side Arugula Salad

      $7.00

    • Side Ceasar

      $7.00

    • Baked Mac & Cheese Side

      $8.00

    • Sauteed Mushrooms

      $6.00

    • Crispy Potatoes

      $8.00

    • side of bread

      $2.00

    Kids Menu

    • KIDS Chicken Tenders

      Served with french fries
      $10.00

    • KIDS Cheese Quesadilla

      $8.00

    • KIDS Cheeseburger

      $10.00

    • KIDS Hamburger

      $9.00

    • KIDS Pasta w/ Butter

      $8.00

    • KIDS Pasta w/ Tomato Sauce

      $10.00

    • KIDS Mac N Cheese

      $9.00

    Wordsmith BLT

    $17.00

    bacon, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, avocado, mayo on toasted white bread. Served with fries.

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    All hours
    Sunday11:30 am - 8:00 pm
    Monday11:30 am - 8:30 pm
    Tuesday11:30 am - 8:30 pm
    Wednesday11:30 am - 8:30 pm
    Thursday11:30 am - 8:30 pm
    Friday11:30 am - 8:30 pm
    Saturday11:30 am - 8:30 pm
    Restaurant info

    Located on the Guilford Green, Chapter One Food & Drink offers something desirable for everyone. From vegan/gluten free options to fresh seafood to specialty burgers, this restaurant and bar has a vibe unlike any other in Guilford. With beers on tap, daily specials and friendly atmosphere, it is a restaurant for all, from family and friends to business meetings to private parties. The team at Chapter One strives to give guests a fantastic experience with top of the line service, an enjoyable experience and excellent food & drink of course!

    Location

    25 Whitfield Street, Guilford, CT 06437

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