Satiété
A Nutrient- and Flavor-Forward Restaurant
Built for the GLP-1 Generation — and Everyone Else
BUSINESS PLAN
Prepared July 2026 | Draft for Internal Planning & Investor Discussion
Confidential — Contains preliminary estimates, not financial or legal advice
1. Executive Summary
Satiété is a full-service, all-day restaurant concept designed around the
eating patterns and physiology of guests using GLP-1 receptor agonist
medications (semaglutide, tirzepatide, and related drugs) — while
remaining genuinely appealing to any diner who wants smaller,
protein-rich, flavor-dense meals. The concept treats appetite
suppression as a design constraint rather than a limitation: every
dish is built to deliver maximum satisfaction, nutrient density, and
flavor impact in a smaller footprint.
GLP-1
medication use has moved from niche to mainstream. National survey
data from mid-2026 puts current U.S. adult usage at roughly 11-12%,
up from about 3% in 2024 — more than 10 million adults have started
or continued treatment in the last two years, and awareness now
exceeds 90%. That shift is already reshaping restaurant traffic
patterns: smaller check sizes, lower alcohol attach rates, and rising
demand for protein- and fiber-forward options are documented
industry-wide. Satiety is built to meet this shift head-on rather
than treat it as a threat to average check.
The
restaurant will operate breakfast through late-evening happy hour in
a single flexible space, with a menu architecture that scales portion
size and richness by daypart, a bar program built around
lower-volume, higher-intensity flavor (mocktails, shrubs,
small-format wine and spirits), and hospitality practices — pacing,
portion transparency, take-home packaging — tailored to guests who
may eat 30-50% less per sitting than in the past.
Concept
at a Glance
Format:
2,800-3,600 sq ft, ~65-85 seats, full bar, counter-service
grab-and-go case up front
Dayparts:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour (4-6:30pm), with a late-night
light-bites menu
Price
position: Casual-upscale, average check $19 (breakfast/lunch) to $34
(dinner)
Differentiation:
Portion-scaled menu tiers, protein-first nutrition labeling,
GLP-1-aware hospitality training, dietitian-reviewed menu
Estimated
startup investment: ~$640,000-$720,000; target break-even by month
14-16
2. Concept & Mission
Mission:
To make eating out feel good again for people whose appetite, taste,
and digestion have changed — by serving food that is
nutrient-dense, protein-forward, and genuinely delicious in portions
that match how our guests actually eat today.
Core
Design Principles
Protein
first: every entrée anchors on 25-40g of high-quality protein per
standard portion to protect lean muscle mass during weight loss.
Small can
be whole: dishes are nutritionally complete at 400-650 calories
rather than relying on volume, so a smaller portion never means a
gap in nutrients.
Flavor
intensity over quantity: bold acid, umami, herbs, and spice
compensate for the blunted appetite and taste changes many GLP-1
patients report, without relying on excess fat, sugar, or salt that
can trigger nausea or reflux.
GI-gentle
by default: menu avoids the heaviest, greasiest, and most
ultra-processed preparations that commonly trigger GLP-1-related
nausea, bloating, and reflux, while still offering indulgent options
for guests who want them.
Portion
honesty: every dish is offered in a standard and a "half-plate"
size at a proportional (not simply halved) price, with unapologetic
take-home packaging built into the table experience.
Hydration
and pacing: water, electrolyte options, and slower, less pushy
service pacing are built into server training, since dehydration and
early Satiety are common guest realities.
3. Market Opportunity
The
GLP-1 patient population has grown from a niche pharmaceutical
segment into a mainstream consumer cohort in under three years.
Gallup's mid-2026 tracking found that 11% of U.S. adults currently
take a GLP-1 medication for weight loss, up from 3% in 2024, with 15%
having used one at some point — a roughly fourfold increase in
current use in two years. KFF's late-2025 poll found current use
running slightly higher, around 12%, with usage concentrated among
adults aged 50-64 (about 22% current use) and among women (about 15%
vs. 9% of men).
At
the same time, U.S. adult obesity prevalence has declined for the
first time in modern tracking, falling to about 36.4% in 2026 from a
peak of 39.9% in 2022 — a trend researchers link directly to GLP-1
adoption. Brand-name drugs still account for roughly two-thirds of
current use, but lower-cost compounded versions are expanding access
to a broader income range of patients, which widens the addressable
customer base beyond higher-income early adopters.
What
This Means for Restaurant Demand
A
meaningful and growing share of any local adult population is
actively eating less per sitting, more often, and is actively
seeking food that won't trigger GI discomfort.
These
guests report frustration with restaurant menus built around large
shareable or single oversized portions, and with the social
awkwardness of not finishing a plate.
Their
households (partners, friends, family) still want a normal night out
— the concept must work for mixed tables of GLP-1 and non-GLP-1
diners, not just a niche audience.
This is a
durable, structural shift in eating patterns rather than a
short-lived trend, driven by an FDA-approved drug class with
expanding indications and falling prices.
This
plan treats "GLP-1-aware dining" as a positioning and
design philosophy, not a medical claim. Satiété makes no health or
treatment claims about its food and does not position itself as a
substitute for medical or nutritional care; guests are encouraged to
follow their own clinician's or dietitian's guidance.
4. Target Customers
Primary:
The Adapting Eater (est. 45% of covers)
Adults
currently on a GLP-1 medication, typically 35-65, who want to keep
enjoying restaurants but need smaller portions, gentler richness, and
food that delivers protein and micronutrients without volume.
Secondary:
The Health-Forward Regular (est. 35% of covers)
Guests
not on medication who are simply drawn to a protein-forward,
produce-driven, low-heaviness menu — the same audience that drives
demand at fast-casual protein bowls and Mediterranean concepts, but
wants a full-service sit-down experience.
Tertiary:
Mixed Households & Social Diners (est. 20% of covers)
Partners,
friends, and family dining with someone on a GLP-1 medication, who
want a menu with enough range and indulgence that the whole table is
satisfied, including shareable and higher-calorie options at dinner
and happy hour.
5. Menu Philosophy & Nutritional
Framework
The
menu is engineered around five levers that matter most for GLP-1
patients, based on common clinical guidance: adequate protein to
preserve lean mass, fiber for satiety and digestive regularity,
smaller-but-complete portions, lower fat/grease to reduce nausea
risk, and strong flavor to counter appetite and taste blunting.
Satiété is not a clinical or medical provider, and the menu is
designed with input from a registered dietitian consultant rather
than presented as medical advice.
Menu-Wide
Standards
Every
entrée lists protein (g), fiber (g), and calories on the menu,
without moralizing language — information, not instruction.
Standard
and Half Plate sizing on every entrée across all dayparts (Half
Plate priced at ~65% of standard, not 50%, to protect margin on
fixed prep costs).
A
"Building Blocks" section on every menu: à la carte
protein, vegetable, and starch add-ons so guests can compose a plate
that matches their appetite that day.
Bread,
chip, and starter baskets are opt-in, not automatic, to avoid
pre-filling limited appetite capacity guests didn't ask to spend.
Kitchen
technique favors grilling, roasting, poaching, and quick-searing
over deep-frying and heavy cream sauces, with fried and richer
options clearly marked so guests can choose deliberately.
A
rotating "Electrolyte & Hydration" non-alcoholic menu
(infused waters, broths, electrolyte spritzers) offered proactively,
since nausea and dehydration are common patient complaints.
6. Daypart Menus
Breakfast
(7:00-11:00 AM)
Focused
on high-protein, lower-glycemic options that sit well on a suppressed
morning appetite. Egg dishes anchor the menu given their protein
density per bite.
Sample
items: 3-egg veggie scramble with cottage cheese and herbs (Half
Plate: 1.5 eggs); Greek yogurt parfait with berries, chia, and
toasted nuts; smoked salmon plate with cucumber and dill on a single
seeded cracker; protein oat bowl with peanut butter and banana;
egg-white and turkey breakfast wrap.
Beverage
focus: bone broth latte, protein-forward smoothies (customizable
protein grams), electrolyte-infused sparkling water, standard
coffee/tea program.
Lunch
(11:00 AM-3:00 PM)
Built
around composed protein-and-produce plates that travel well as
leftovers, since guests frequently cannot finish a full portion in
one sitting.
Sample
items: seared salmon or grilled chicken over a fiber-rich
grain-and-greens base with a build-your-own sauce; a rotating soup
built on bone broth or pureed vegetables (gentle on digestion);
composed salads with a defined protein anchor rather than a
garnish-level portion; open-faced sandwiches (single slice bread,
double protein) instead of traditional double-bread sandwiches.
All lunch
entrées available in Half Plate; all include a complimentary
reusable take-home container as part of the table setting,
normalizing leftovers rather than treating them as a special
request.
Dinner
(5:00-9:30 PM)
The
most indulgent daypart, designed for both GLP-1 guests and their
dining companions — richer preparations, a raw bar / small plates
section for grazing, and a shareable-format backbone so mixed tables
can order to fit everyone's appetite.
Sample
items: bone-in protein entrées (chicken, fish, steak) at reduced
standard portions with a sauce-on-the-side default; a small plates /
shareables section (grilled vegetables, seared scallops, lamb
skewers) sized for grazing across a table; a nightly
vegetable-forward composed plate as the not-just-a-side option; a
lighter tasting-portion prix fixe (3 courses, small format) aimed
directly at reduced-appetite diners who still want a full "night
out" experience.
Dessert:
portion-controlled tasting desserts (2-3 bite format) and a
shareable board, avoiding the standard oversized single dessert.
Happy
Hour (4:00-6:30 PM daily)
Reduced-volume,
high-flavor-intensity format — since alcohol tolerance and appetite
for bar snacks both tend to drop on GLP-1 medications, the bar
program leans into smaller pours, lower-ABV and no-ABV options, and
intensely flavored small bites rather than fried bar-food volume
plays.
Food: 4-5
bite small plates (skewers, deviled eggs, crudo, edamame with
chili-lime), priced individually so guests can order 1-3 items
rather than a whole shareable plate.
Drinks:
half-pour wine and cocktail options, a dedicated zero- and low-ABV
cocktail list, shrubs and spritzes built for flavor over volume, and
a "tasting flight" format for wine and spirits so guests
get variety without needing to finish a full pour.
Late-night
(9:30-11:00 PM, Thu-Sat): a condensed 6-item version of the happy
hour menu for guests who want a light bite rather than a full
dinner.
7. Operations Plan
Location
& Footprint
Target:
2,800-3,600 sq ft in a walkable, mixed-residential/office trade area
with strong lunch and happy hour foot traffic; visibility and easy
parking matter more than a marquee downtown address given the
older/affluent skew of the core customer.
Layout:
65-85 seats split across dining room, bar, and a small grab-and-go
case near the entrance for high-protein snacks and take-home meals
(a secondary, lower-labor revenue stream).
Wellness Room
A small, private room near the restrooms (separate from the public restrooms themselves) furnished with a comfortable chair, water, ginger tea, and a call button, for guests who feel nauseated or lightheaded mid-meal — a common and expected side effect of GLP-1 medications — and want a quiet, dignified place to recover before rejoining the table. Staff are trained to offer it matter-of-factly, without drawing attention at the table, and never to frame it as being for a specific guest's condition. Also never referring to it as the "vomitorium."
Kitchen
& Portion Control
Standardized
recipe cards with plated weights for both Standard and Half Plate
sizes to keep food cost and consistency tight despite the added SKU
complexity.
Portion
scales at the pass for protein-forward stations; pre-portioned
protein packs prepped daily to reduce line-time variance.
Reusable/compostable
take-home packaging built into food cost, not offered as a paid
add-on.
Staffing
Plan (Year 1, single location)
|
Role
|
Headcount
|
Notes
|
|
General
Manager
|
1
|
Oversees
all dayparts, hiring, vendor relationships
|
|
Executive
Chef
|
1
|
Menu
development with dietitian consultant
|
|
Sous
Chef
|
1
|
Daytime
kitchen lead
|
|
Line
Cooks
|
6-8
|
Split
across AM/PM shifts
|
|
Prep
Cooks
|
2-3
|
|
|
Servers
/ Bartenders
|
10-12
|
Part-time
weighted for peak dayparts
|
|
Host
/ Counter Staff
|
2-3
|
Covers
grab-and-go case
|
|
Dishwasher
/ Utility
|
2
|
|
A
registered dietitian is retained as a paid quarterly consultant (not
an employee) to review menu nutrition data, advise on new items, and
provide staff training on speaking about the menu without giving
individualized medical or nutrition advice to guests.
Hospitality
Training
Servers
trained to introduce Half Plate sizing and Building Blocks
proactively, without singling out guests or assuming why someone
orders less.
Pacing
guidance: slower course timing by default, with a simple "pace
check" table-side cue rather than assuming every table wants
standard timing.
No
pressure to order dessert, additional courses, or finish plates;
take-home packaging offered as a default, not a special request.
Staff are
trained explicitly not to comment on portions, weight, or a guest's
medication or appearance — hospitality is about ease, not
commentary.
8. Marketing & Community Strategy
Local
digital presence targeting health-forward search and social terms
(protein-forward dining, GLP-1-friendly restaurant, small-portion
fine dining) rather than broad restaurant advertising.
Partnerships
with local endocrinology, weight-management, and primary care
clinics for take-home menus and gift cards — positioned as a
dining resource, not a referral or medical partnership, and without
implying clinical endorsement.
Registered
dietitian-hosted quarterly tasting events explaining the nutrition
framework, building credibility without making medical claims.
Loyalty
program built around the Half Plate + take-home model (e.g., every
5th take-home container earns a discount) rather than traditional
volume-based punch cards.
Happy
hour positioned as the highest-frequency acquisition channel: lower
price point, lower commitment, ideal for first-time trial.
9. Management & Ownership
[Placeholder
— to be completed with actual principals.] A complete plan names
the General Manager/Operating Partner, Executive Chef, and any
investor-facing principals, along with relevant restaurant
operations, culinary, and (if applicable) healthcare or nutrition
credentials. Lenders and investors will expect prior restaurant
operating experience specifically, since concept novelty increases
scrutiny of execution capability.
10. Financial Plan
The
figures below are illustrative planning estimates based on typical
casual-upscale, full-bar independent restaurant benchmarks of
comparable size, adjusted for this concept's smaller average portions
and added SKU complexity. They are not a substitute for a formal
feasibility study, a lease-specific build-out estimate, or review by
an accountant; actual costs vary significantly by market, real
estate, and build-out condition.
Estimated
Startup Costs
|
Category
|
Estimated
Cost
|
Notes
|
|
Leasehold
improvements / build-out
|
$260,000
|
Kitchen,
dining room, bar buildout
|
|
Kitchen
equipment
|
$140,000
|
Includes
portion scales, sous-vide, plating stations
|
|
FF&E
(furniture, fixtures)
|
$85,000
|
65-85
seats, bar, grab-and-go case
|
|
Initial
inventory & smallwares
|
$35,000
|
|
|
Licensing,
permits, legal
|
$25,000
|
Liquor
license varies heavily by jurisdiction
|
|
Pre-opening
labor & training
|
$40,000
|
Includes
dietitian consultant onboarding
|
|
Marketing
launch
|
$30,000
|
|
|
Working
capital reserve
|
$75,000
|
~3
months operating buffer
|
|
Total
Estimated Startup Cost
|
$690,000
|
Range:
$640,000-$720,000
|
Year
1 Revenue Assumptions (Illustrative)
Average
check: $19 breakfast/lunch, $34 dinner, $16 happy hour
Average
daily covers by month 12: ~180-220 across all dayparts combined
Food cost
target: 30-32% (higher than typical ~28-30% benchmark, reflecting
premium protein sourcing and dual-size SKU waste risk)
Labor
cost target: 32-34% of revenue
Estimated
Year 1 gross revenue: $1.55M-$1.85M; projected break-even around
month 14-16 assuming steady comp growth from month 4 onward
These
are planning assumptions only — before committing capital, validate
them against a local market study, an accountant-reviewed pro forma,
and actual quotes from contractors and equipment vendors for the
specific site under consideration.
11. Risk Analysis & Mitigation
|
Risk
|
Mitigation
|
|
Average
check erosion from smaller portions
|
Building
Blocks upsells, premium protein add-ons, dinner shareables for
mixed tables
|
|
Niche
positioning limits total addressable market
|
Menu
and hospitality designed to work equally well for non-medicated
health-forward diners
|
|
Food
cost volatility on premium proteins
|
Flexible
protein sourcing (rotating fish/poultry features), strong vendor
relationships
|
|
GLP-1
drug pricing/access shifts could change patient volume
|
Concept's
core appeal (smaller, high-quality, flavorful portions) holds
value independent of drug trends
|
|
Perception
of medicalizing food or making health claims
|
No
clinical claims in marketing; dietitian consultant reviews all
guest-facing nutrition language
|
|
Complexity
of dual-portion menu on kitchen execution
|
Standardized
recipe cards, pre-portioned prep, phased menu rollout starting
with fewer SKUs
|
12. Next Steps
Commission
a site-specific feasibility study and lease-ready cost estimate for
candidate locations
Engage a
registered dietitian consultant to finalize the opening menu and
nutrition-labeling approach
Build a
detailed 3-year financial model with an accountant, including
sensitivity cases on average check and food cost
Pilot the
Half Plate / Building Blocks concept as a limited-time menu at an
existing restaurant partner, if available, to test guest response
before full build-out
13. Appendix: Sample Full Day Menu
A NUTRIENT- & FLAVOR-FORWARD KITCHEN
SATIÉTÉ
Every plate, sized for how you actually eat today
BREAKFAST · LUNCH · DINNER · HAPPY HOUR · LATE NIGHT
HOW TO READ THIS MENU Standard & Half Plate. Every entrée is served Standard or Half Plate (about two-thirds the price, not simply half) — order what matches your appetite, not what's expected. Nutrition badge. Each entrée lists P (protein), F (fiber), and CAL (calories) for the Standard portion, so you always know what's on the plate before it arrives. Building Blocks. À la carte protein, vegetable, and grain add-ons let you compose a plate that fits your day. Take-home, always. A reusable container comes to the table with every meal. No need to ask. |
FIRST LIGHTBreakfast 7:00 — 11:00 AM
Protein-forward and lower-glycemic, built to sit well on a quiet morning appetite.
TO START THE DAY
Three-Egg Herb Scramble GF Whipped cottage cheese, chives, olive oil, toasted sourdough crumble. P 34G · F 6G · 410 CAL | $16 Half Plate $11 |
Smoked Salmon & Cucumber DF Whipped ricotta, dill, capers, single seeded cracker. P 28G · F 4G · 380 CAL | $18 Half Plate $12 |
Toasted Pistachio Yogurt Bowl V GF Greek yogurt, blackberries, chia, honey, toasted pistachio. P 24G · F 8G · 360 CAL | $13 Half Plate $9 |
Turkey & Egg White Wrap Spinach, roasted pepper, chipotle crema, whole-grain wrap. P 30G · F 5G · 420 CAL | $14 Half Plate $10 |
Steel-Cut Protein Oats V Peanut butter, banana, cacao nib, warm cinnamon. P 22G · F 9G · 390 CAL | $12 Half Plate $8 |
Bone Broth Breakfast Soup GF Shredded chicken, soft egg, ginger, scallion — gentle on an early stomach. P 26G · F 3G · 280 CAL | $13 Half Plate $9 |
MORNING DRINKS
Bone Broth Latte Savory, collagen-rich, warm. | $6 |
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Electrolyte Sparkling Water Rotating fruit infusion. | $4 |
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Protein Smoothie Build your own · +10g or +20g protein | $9 / $11 |
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Coffee / Tea Locally roasted, loose-leaf. | $4 |
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MIDDAYLunch 11:00 AM — 3:00 PM
Composed protein-and-produce plates, built to travel as gracefully as they sit at the table.
COMPOSED PLATES
Seared Salmon Grain Bowl GF Farro, charred broccolini, pickled shallot, lemon-tahini. P 36G · F 10G · 520 CAL | $21 Half Plate $14 |
Grilled Chicken & Roasted Vegetables GF Herb yogurt, sumac, charred lemon. P 38G · F 8G · 480 CAL | $19 Half Plate $13 |
Open-Faced Turkey Club Single toasted grain slice, double turkey, avocado, tomato, whole-grain mustard. P 34G · F 7G · 460 CAL | $17 Half Plate $12 |
Composed Niçoise GF Seared tuna, soft egg, olives, green beans, fingerling potato. P 32G · F 6G · 440 CAL | $20 Half Plate $13 |
Bone Broth Ramen Bowl Shredded chicken, soba, soft egg, scallion, chili crunch. P 30G · F 5G · 410 CAL | $18 Half Plate $12 |
Golden Lentil & Roasted Cauliflower Soup V GF Chili oil, herb yogurt, crisped chickpea. P 18G · F 11G · 320 CAL | $12 Half Plate $8 |
All lunch entrées come with a reusable take-home container as part of the table setting.
EVENINGDinner 5:00 — 9:30 PM
Richer preparations and a shareables spread, so every table can order to fit every appetite.
ENTRÉES
Miso-Glazed Black Cod GF Charred bok choy, ginger rice, scallion oil. P 34G · F 5G · 520 CAL | $38 Half Plate $25 |
Herb-Roasted Chicken GF Half bone-in breast, root vegetable purée, pan jus. P 40G · F 6G · 540 CAL | $32 Half Plate $21 |
Grilled Ribeye GF 5oz cut, chimichurri, roasted wild mushroom. P 38G · F 3G · 560 CAL | $42 Half Plate $27 |
Pan-Seared Halibut GF Romesco, charred leek, toasted almond. P 36G · F 6G · 490 CAL | $36 Half Plate $24 |
Nightly Vegetable Plate V GF Chef's rotating selection, ancient grain, whipped white bean, herb oil. P 22G · F 12G · 430 CAL | $26 Half Plate $17 |
SHAREABLES & SMALL PLATES
Seared Scallops · 3 PC Brown butter, citrus. | $18 |
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Charred Broccolini Chili crunch, lemon. | $12 |
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Grilled Lamb Skewers · 2 PC Mint yogurt. | $16 |
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Crudo of the Day Market fish, citrus, olive oil. | $17 |
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The Small-Format Tasting $58 per guest 1. Amuse — warm bone broth shot, herb oil 2. Choice of protein main, tasting portion (chef's preparation of the day) 3. Tasting dessert trio |
DESSERT
Tasting Trio Dark chocolate truffle, citrus curd tart, berry compote — three bites, three notes. | $9 |
Shareable Dessert Board A rotating selection for the table, built for two to four forks. | $16 |
SAUCE ON THE SIDE, BY DEFAULT Every dinner entrée arrives with its sauce plated alongside rather than over the top — so richness is always a choice you make bite by bite, not one the kitchen makes for you. |
GOLDEN HOURHappy Hour 4:00 — 6:30 PM Daily
Small pours and big flavor — order one bite or five, at your own pace.
SMALL BITES
Deviled Eggs · 2 PC P12 F1 | $7 |
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Lamb Skewer · 1 PC P16 F1 | $8 |
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Chili-Lime Edamame P10 F6 | $6 |
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Whipped Feta & Charred Pepper P8 F2 | $7 |
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Tuna Crudo Bite · 2 PC P14 F1 | $9 |
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Marinated Olives & Almonds P4 F3 | $6 |
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TO DRINK
Half-Pour Wine Flight 3 x 2oz, rotating selection. | $14 |
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Low-ABV Aperitivo Spritz | $10 |
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Zero-Proof Spritz Rotating, built for flavor over volume. | $8 |
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Cocktail — Full / Half Pour | $12 / $7 |
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LAST CALLLate Night 9:30 — 11:00 PM · Thu–Sat
A condensed six-item menu for a light bite instead of a full dinner.
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Grilled Cheese Bite P18 F2 | $8 |
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BUILDING BLOCKS — ADD TO ANY PLATE
Grilled Chicken Breast · 4OZ P28 | +$7 |
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Seared Salmon · 4OZ P26 | +$9 |
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Extra Roasted Vegetables | +$5 |
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Whole Grain · Farro or Quinoa F5 | +$4 |
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Please tell your server about any allergies or dietary needs — a full nutrition binder, reviewed by our registered dietitian consultant, is available on request. Items and pricing subject to seasonal availability. GF = gluten-free, V = vegetarian, DF = dairy-free.
