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semolina zucchini fries
sriracha aioli
$15
vegetarian
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warm balthazar ciabatta
roasted garlic herb butter
$6
vegetarian
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eggplant baba ganoush
marcona almonds, mint, pomegranate, warm pita
$16
vegan
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crispy fish tacos
red cabbage slaw, blackened aioli, cilantro, lime
$16
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artisanal cheese plate
seasonal jam, candied walnuts, multigrain toast
$19
vegetarian
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shrimp gambas
chili de arbol, herbs, lemon, garlic spread, sherry vinegar, toasted sourdough
$23
Small Plates
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1/2 dozen oysters on the half shell
cucumber mignonette
$24
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kale caesar salad
smoked gouda, candied walnuts, mint & farro
$15
vegetarian
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burrata & fall panzanella
apples, radicchio, pistachio, cranberry
$21
vegetarian
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grilled shrimp & thai inspired salad
crunchy onions, peanut dressing
$19
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wagyu beef tartare
smoked shallot aioli, crispy capers, cured egg yolk, toasted sourdough
$21
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crispy calamari & jimmy nardello peppers
fennel powder & saffron aiol
$22
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french onion mac & cheese
port-rosemary breadcrumbs
$17
vegetarian
Large Plates
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norway salmon
lemon marscapone farrotto, roasted mushrooms, herbs
$30
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black bass
haricot verts, tomato-caper sauce, fried garlic, herb oil
$34
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roasted delicata squash
chickpea masala & forbidden rice, mint-coconut sauce
$22
vegan
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ricotta gnocchi
braised duck sugo, seasonal spices, parmigiano, garlic crema
$28
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fra diavolo bucatini
mussels, shrimp, spicy pomodoro, lemon gremolata
$32
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steamed pei mussels
thyme-white wine broth, french fries, dill-garlic aioli
$24
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buttermilk baked chicken breast
pommes purée, wild mushroom jus, chive oil
$27
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black angus hanger steak
braised celeriac, seasonal squash puree, au poivre
$32
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pork chop
roasted corn & edamame succotash, red mojo sauce
$38
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crabby patty sandwich
tartar sauce, old bay fingerling potato chips
$25
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RD Burger
aged cheddar, onion compote, bacon, herbed fries
$20
Desserts
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Strawberry Shortcake
warm shortcake, vanilla whipped cream, strawberry compote
$10
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Flourless Chocolate Cake
marshmallow whip
$10
gluten free
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Ricotta Zeppoles
nutella dipping sauce, blueberry jam
$10
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tiramisu
frangelico, cold brew
$12
A Cornerstone of Liberty…
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Our story begins with one of Jersey City’s most notable residents, Cornelius Van Vorst who enjoyed local fame for his generous hospitality, as well as for his lush and exotic garden. However, the most notable attribute of Van Vorst’s residence was a slab of marble that served as the ‘step’ from his kitchen down to this lavish display of horticulture.
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This ‘slab’ held great significance. Prior to its Jersey City dwelling, it served as the pedestal of a statue of England’s King George III that fell to citizens revolt, a historic moment during America’s road to independence, thus earning its title as ‘a cornerstone of liberty.’
Brunch
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Semolina Zucchini Fries
sriracha aioli
$15
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eggplant baba ganoush
marcona almonds, mint, pomegranate, warm pita
$16
vegan
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Crispy Fish Tacos
red cabbage slaw, blackened aioli, cilantro, lime
$16
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Artisanal Cheese Plate
seasonal jam, candied walnuts, multigrain toast
$19
Toast
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Avocado
red onion, jalapeno, chive, EVOO, multigrain toast
$14
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Smoked Salmon
horseradish cream cheese, chives, multigrain toast
$15
Small Plates
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1/2 dozen oysters on the half shell
cucumber mignonette
$24
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Kale Caesar Salad
smoked gouda, candied walnuts, mint & farro
$14
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burrata & fall panzanella
apples, radicchio, pistachio, cranberry
$21
vegetarian
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grilled shrimp & thai inspired salad
crunchy onions, peanut dressing
$19
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wagyu beef tartare
smoked shallot aioli, cured egg yolk, toasted sourdough
$21
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French Onion Mac & Cheese
port-rosemary breadcrumbs
$17
Large Plates
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croissant french toast
winter spiced berries, mascarpone whip
$18
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Nutella Swirl Pancake
maple syrup, summer berry compote
$15
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Breakfast Burrito
scrambled eggs, black beans, white rice, avocado, cheddar, tomatillo salsa
$18
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Steak & Eggs
bearnaise sauce, crispy fingerlings, sunny side up eggs
$28
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Biscuits & Gravy
house-made biscuits. sausage gravy, sunny side up egg
$19
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Eggs Benedict
truffle hollandaise, whipped ricotta, English muffin (prosciutto or smoked salmon)
$20
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Two Eggs Any Way
house smoked bacon, crispy fingerlings
$15
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roasted delicata squash
chickpea masala & forbidden rice, mint-coconut sauce
$22
vegan
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steamed pei mussels
thyme-white wine broth, french fries, dill-garlic aioli
$24
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crabby patty sandwich
tartar sauce, old bay fingerling potato chips
$25
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RD Burger
aged cheddar, onion compote, bacon, herbed fries
$20
Brunch Cocktails
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Mimosa
oj, bubbles
$10
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Bellini
peach OR hibiscus
$12
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Kitchen Step Bloody
homemade bloody mary mix choice of vodka, gin, or tequila
$12
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Orange Beer-sicle
Kitchen Step tangerine crush ipa, vanilla vodka, orange juice, vanilla
$16
Coffee & Tea
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coffee
made from Off Shore Coffee's medium roasted Peruvian beans
$3
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hot tea
peppermint, green, earl grey, english breakfast
$4
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cold brew coffee
$5
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espresso/americano
$5
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cappuccino/latte/macchiato
$6
Seasonal Elixers
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crazy ex-presso martini
ketel one, irish whiskey liqueur, cold brew, salted whipped coffee, nutmeg
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chai flyer
tanqueray gin, aperol, chai infused vermouth, pomegranate cordial
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elote piña
mezcal union, elote pineapple shrub, agave, lime, bitters
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KS barrel- aged old fashioned
bourbon, amaro, rosemary agave, orange bitters, woodsmoked
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oh mai goodness
spiced rum, orgeat, pumpkin spiced syrup, lime, acid adjusted oj
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cin city
ginger spiced whiskey, apple cider, lemon juice, cinnamon syrup (served hot)
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fallen leaves
tequila, pear, maple, lime, fee foam
Craft Mocktails
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hibiscus kiss
hibiscus syrup, lime, ginger beer
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big apple fizz
apple cider, lime, ginger ale, bucha bae kombucha
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"phony negroni"
non-alcoholic version of the classic cocktail made by St Agrestis
$12
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tost non-alcoholic rosé
glass 7 bottle 21
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Bucha Bae Cold Brew Kombucha
seasonal flavors
Beers
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Draft
902 brewing, chilltown crusher, pilsner-lager $8
kitchen step, tangerine crush, ipa $8
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Bottles & Cans
non-alcoholic: athletic 'wild run' ipa $5
down east cider $6
kenwood lager $6
stella artois lager $8
allagash white $8
oskar blues dale's pale ale $6
goose ipa $6
Rosé & Sparkling
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La Vielle Ferme Rose, France, 2023
glass $14
bottle $44
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Cava Sparkling Rosé, Anna Codorniu, Saint Sadurni D’anoia, Spain
glass $14
bottle $52
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Prosecco, Isotta Manzoni, Veneto, Italy NV
glass $12
bottle $45
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Champagne, Louis de Sacy 'Originel' Brut, France NV
$98
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Champagne, Moet & Chandon, France NV
$130
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Champagne, Dom Perignon, France 2010
$350
Whites
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Sauvignon Blanc, 'Kitchen Step', Mendocino, California, 2022
Crisp and refreshing, displaying pineapple & melon aromas, with bright tropical notes and a long citrus finish
glass $12
bottle $44
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Albariño, Pazo das Bruxas, Rias Baixas, Spain 2023
Produced by one of Spain's renowned wine producers, Familia Torres. A light-medium bodied wine with intense floral aromas and delicious ripe citrus notes on the palate.
glass $16
bottle $59
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Viognier, Vina Robles, Paso Robles, CA 2023
We feel this wine is 'crushable'! Medium bodied with melon and stone fruits on the palate and juicy-fruit gum & ginger on the nose
glass $13
bottle $47
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Riesling, Pierre Sparr, Grand Reserve, Alsace, France 2022
Aromatic, fruity, elegant, clean & vibrant! Full bodied, fruit forward with citrus & flint notes, elegant dry finish complemented by elderflower & lime aromas
glass $14
bottle $51
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Chardonnay, Battello, California NV
Our ‘house’ white, a partnership between our sister restaurant, Battello & Rutherford Ranch Winery in Napa Valley. Slight hint of neutral oak blends seamlessly with fresh green apple
glass $12
bottle $44
Reds
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Schiava, Elena Walch, Alto Adige, Italy, 2023
Female owned & operated winery! Light bodied red with ripe dark cherry notes, gentle acidity, and complex tannins. Served Chilled.
glass $15
bottle $57
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Pinot Noir, ‘Kitchen Step’, Central Coast, Monterey CA 2018
Designed exclusively for our restaurant through a partnership with Scheid Family Wines, this amazing Pinot Noir from Monterey is super ripe, with intense flavors of strawberry, cherry, and raspberry. Some oak aging adds a hint of oak and earth on the finish
glass $12
bottle $44
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Chianti Classico, Castello di Volpaia, Tuscany, Italy 2021
This well-structured Sangiovese is racy with black cherry, blueberry, violet flavors and firm tannins, moderate acidity and a mouthwatering fruity finish.
glass $19
bottle $75
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Cabernet Sauvignon, Battello, California NV
Our ‘house’ red, a partnership with our sister restaurant, Battello, and Rutherford Ranch Winery in Napa Valley. Fruit-forward light, and quaffable
glass $12
bottle $44
Reserve
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White
Arneis, Cerretto Blange, Italy 2020 $44
Gruner Veltliner, Hiedler Kamptal Loss, Austria, 2022 $55
Sancerre, St. Martin, 'Cuvee Prestige', Loire Valley, France, 2023 $69
Chardonnay, Dom. Hamelin Chablis 1er Cru Vau Vigneau, Burgundy, FR 2019 $105
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Red
Pinot Noir, Melville Estate, Santa Rita Hills, CA 2021 $82
Pinor Noir, Domaine Coillot Gevrey Chambertin, Burgundy, France 2020 $175
Brunello Di Montalcino, Il Valentino, Tuscany, IT 2018 $105
Barolo, Giacomo Fenocchio “Bussia”, Piedmont, IT 2019 $160
Rioja, La Rioja Alta Gran Reserva 904, Rioja, Spain 2015 $205
Toscana, Tenuta Sette Ponti Crognolo, Tuscany, IT 2021 $110
Bordeaux, Moulin D’Issan Bordeaux Superiore, France 2018 $75
Cabernet Sauvignon, Jax, Napa Valley, CA 2019 $120
Cabernet Sauvignon, Caymus Vineyards, Napa Valley, California 2021 $220