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    Manuscript 203 Tacoma Avenue South

    203 Tacoma Avenue South

    Tacoma, WA 98405


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    Starters

    • Bread & Butter

      fresh warm ciabatta bread served with Maldon sea salted butter. (vegetarian)
      $6.00
    • Pork Belly Rubs

      Pork belly slow-cooked in our house-made dry rub and Tieton seasonal cider, tossed in smoked pepper and pineapple brown sugar glaze, served on top of spicy sesame slaw. (Dairy & Gluten Free) Pair this starter with a bottle of Mollydooker Miss Molly Sparkling Shiraz — bold, effervescent, and fruit-forward, perfectly balancing the sweet-spicy glaze and smoky pork: $50.00/Bottle
      $16.00
    • Herbed Biscuit Bread Pudding

      Savory bread pudding made with our house biscuits, herbed goat cheese, garlic–shallot confit, and fresh herbs. Served with piped herbed goat cheese, balsamic glaze, and Maldon sea salt.
      $14.00
    • Skillet Smashed Fingerlings

      salt boiled fingerling potatoes, smashed then fried, tossed in a creamy garlic sauce with bacon bits and topped with parmesan and fried rosemary. served in a cast iron
      $14.00
    • Truffle Fries

      A generous heap of crispy fries tossed with black truffle oil, freshly zested dried truffles, garlic, and Parmesan, finished with parsley and a hint of lemon — rich, aromatic, and decadent. Pair with Wycliff Brut Rosé — crisp and effervescent, with subtle red fruit notes that complement the earthy truffle flavors: $10.00/Glass | $36.00/Bottle
      $18.00
    • Fries

      $6.00

    Salads

    • Traditional Caesar

      Romaine, house-made ciabatta croutons, citrus & garlic forward house-made Caesar dressing, parmigiano, black pepper | *Made with anchovies & egg | Add Bacon $2; Add Chicken $6; Add Salmon $8. (can be gluten free without croutons)
      $15.00
    • Bright Summer Salad

      Wilted kale & radicchio balanced with blood orange vinaigrette, creamy goat cheese from Lost Peacock Creamery in Olympia, pickled red onion, cherry tomatoes, warm spiced cashews, & seasonal fresh herbs. gluten-free by default. can be made vegan by substituting salted cashews for cheese. Add wild Alaskan Sockeye salmon for $9 or chicken breast for $7
      $18.00
    • Small Caesar

      half portion of our entree size; romaine, house-made ciabatta croutons, citrus & garlic forward house-made Caesar dressing, parmigiano, black pepper | *Made with anchovies & egg | Add Bacon $2; Add Chicken $6; Add Salmon $8. (can be gluten free without croutons)
      $9.00
    • Small Summer Salad

      Half Portion: Wilted kale & radicchio balanced with blood orange vinaigrette, creamy goat cheese from Lost Peacock Creamery in Olympia, pickled red onion, cherry tomatoes, warm spiced cashews, & seasonal fresh herbs.
      $10.00
    • Ricotta Panzanella

      tomatoes vinaigrette soaked ciabatta, fresh cucumber, house-made ricotta, pickled red onion, heirloom tomato blend, topped with fresh herbs
      $14.00

    Pizza Al Taglio

    • Classico

      Tomato, garlic, mozzarella, basil, EVOO, parmigiano. Served a la carte for $8 or with a small Caesar salad for $12.
      $8.00
    • Piccante

      Tomato, mozzarella, pepperoni cups. Served a la carte for $8 or with a small Caesar salad for $12.
      $8.00
    • Rotating Pie

      call to find out today's rotating pie: 253-212-0779. or just be adventurous and trust that it'll be good. Served a la carte for $8 or with a small Caesar salad for $12.
      $8.00

    Sandos

    • Classic Smash Burger

      Two ground beef patties, caramelized onions, mild cheddar, lettuce, tomato, burger sauce. Served with fries. Upgrade side to Caesar salad for $5 Add bacon: $2 Make it spicy with fresno peppers & sriracha aioli: $2
      $18.00
    • Pork Tacos

      2 slow braised pork belly tacos with pineapple brown sugar glaze, shredded cabbage, sherry fresno vinaigrette. served with chips & house-made salsa verde.
      $16.00
    • Redline Chicken Sando

      Flame-grilled brined chicken, whiskey bacon jam, herbed goat cheese, peppery arugula tossed in sherry–Fresno vinaigrette, pickled red onion on ciabatta.
      $18.00

    Entrees

    • Bucatini Pomodoro

      House-made bucatini tossed in a vibrant tomato sauce, fragrant with garlic and herbs, gently spiced with crushed red and black pepper, and finished with parmesan and fresh basil. Add house-made pork sausage - $7. Pair with Silk and Spice Red Blend — soft, balanced red with bright fruit and subtle spice that complements the tomato sauce and savory pork, when added. $13.00/Glass | $40.00/Bottle $26.00
      $26.00
    • Pasta Rustico

      House-made cavatappi with fennel sausage, bright lemon-basil pesto, Parmesan, pistachios, and sunflower seeds, finished with golden ciabatta breadcrumbs. Pair with Erath Resplendent Noir — bright, fruit-forward Pinot Noir notes complement the nutty pesto and savory sausage. $14.00/Glass | $42.00/Bottle
      $28.00
    • Scarlet Rosemary

      House-made bucatini in a Parmesan cream sauce, bright with Fresno pepper heat and fragrant rosemary, folded with shallots, garlic, and tender chicken. Pair with Pieropan Soave — medium-bodied, herbaceous, and citrusy, cutting through the cream while highlighting the pepper and rosemary. $14.00/Glass | $42.00/Bottle
      $28.00
    • Frutti di Mare

      House-made bucatini with wild Alaskan sockeye salmon, Roma tomatoes, capers, basil, and garlic, finished in a lemon-tinged white wine cream sauce. Pair with Xarmant Arabako Txakolina — bright, crisp, and lightly effervescent, lifting the lemon-tinged cream and complementing the salmon and fresh herbs. $14.00/Glass | $42.00/Bottle
      $32.00
    • Durrdy Mezcal Verde

      Bucatini with spiced pulled chicken in a smoky tomatillo-mezcal reduction, finished with lime crema, pickled red onion, cotija, and cilantro.
      $32.00

    Desserts

    • Apple Ginger Cran Bread Pudding

      Made with Granny Smith apples, dried cranberries, and ginger, finished with house-made butter rum sauce, fresh whipped cream, and a cinnamon-sugar topping. Pairs beautifully with Mollydooker Miss Molly Sparkling Shiraz — bold and effervescent, complementing the warm spice, tart apples, and rich butter rum sauce: $50.00/Bottle
      $12.00
    • Amaro Bloom Tiramisu

      whipped vanilla mascarpone with lady fingers - dipped in dark rum, various amaros and bitters, layered with seasonal fruit jam and curd.
      $14.00
    • Cake Cutting Fee

      $15.00
    • Apple Blondie

      $7.00

    Kids

    • Kids Pasta

      Penne noodles served with either red sauce or butter & cheese
      $10.00
    • Kids Pizza

      Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza
      $10.00
    • Kids Chicken Tenders

      Breaded and served with french fries or kid's salad.
      $10.00
    • Kids Burger & Fries

      One beef patty with cheese. Served with fries.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $10.00

    Side Sauce

    • Spicy Calabrian Crema

      $0.75
    • Side Sriracha Aioli

      $0.75
    • Side Ranch

      $0.75
    • Side Caesar Dressing

      $0.75
    • Side Jam

      $0.75
    • Side Butter/Jam

      $1.00
    • Side Reg Ketchup

    • Side Burger Sauce

      $0.75

    Pre-Packaged (To-Go Orders)

    Canned Beer/Cider

    • Correspondent Stout Tallboy

      $7.00
    • 12 oz Ghostfish Meteor Shower Lager (GF)

      $7.00
    • 12 oz Ghostfish Kickstep IPA (GF)

      $7.00
    • Redbull 8oz Can

      $5.00
    • E9 Tacoma Brew Tallboy

      $6.00
    • 12 oz La Raza Cerveza Ambar Lager

      $6.00
    • Seapine Hefeweizen Tallboy

      $7.00
    • 12 oz Best Day Kolsch (NA)

      $6.00
    • 12 oz Best Day West Coast IPA (NA)

      $6.00
    • 1L Pellegrino Bottle

      $5.00
    • Abita Root Beer Glass Bottle

      $5.00

    Wine Bottles

    • BTL Orin Swift Advice From John Merlot

      $51.00
    • BTL Erath Resplendent Pinot Noir

      $45.00
    • BTL Kind Stranger Alter Red Blend

      $40.00
    • BTL Nine Hats Sangiovese

      OUT OF STOCK
      $42.00
    • BTL Miss Molly Sparkling Shiraz

      OUT OF STOCK
      $50.00
    • BTL Wycliff Brut Rosé

      $36.00
    • BLT Gård Vintners Still Rosé

      $42.00
    • BTL Wycliff Brut

      $36.00
    • BTL Pieropan Soave

      $42.00
    • BTL CK Mondavi Sauv Blanc

      $42.00
    • BTL Xarmant Arabako Txakolina

      OUT OF STOCK
      $42.00
    • BTL Nine Hats Reisling

      $42.00

    Defiant Valentine

    • Defiant Valentine - Classic Tiramisu

      A serving for 2 of our classic Tiramisu along with a bottle of red from Dahlman Cellars. 100% profits from this package are donated to both Northwest Immigrant Rights Project and the Lake Street Council - a 501(c)3 organization in Minneapolis supporting small businesses affected by recent events in Minnesota. This is a pre-order. All ordered packages are available for pickup on February 13th and 14th during normal business hours.
      $50.00
    • Defiant Valetine - Dark Cholocate Mint Tiramisu

      A serving for 2 of our dark chocolate mint Tiramisu along with a bottle of red from Dahlman Cellars. 100% profits from this package are donated to both Northwest Immigrant Rights Project and the Lake Street Council - a 501(c)3 organization in Minneapolis supporting small businesses affected by recent events in Minnesota. This is a pre-order. All ordered packages are available for pickup on February 13th and 14th during normal business hours.
      $50.00

    Merch

    • Plain Sticker

      $2.00
    • Rainbow Sticker

      $3.00

    All hours
    Sunday9:00 am - 2:00 pm, 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm
    MondayClosed
    Tuesday4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Wednesday4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Thursday4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Friday4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Saturday9:00 am - 2:00 pm, 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Restaurant info

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    Location

    203 Tacoma Avenue South, Tacoma, WA 98405

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