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semolina zucchini fries
sriracha aioli
$15
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warm balthazar ciabatta
roasted garlic herb butter
$6
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crispy fish tacos
red cabbage slaw, cilantro, lime
$16
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artisanal cheese plate
seasonal jam, candied walnuts, multigrain toast
$19
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asparagus & goat cheese bruschetta
crispy prosciutto, orange honey
$17
Small Plates
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kale caesar salad
smoked gouda, candied walnuts, mint & farro
$15
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french onion mac & cheese
port-rosemary breadcrumbs
$17
vegetarian
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wagyu beef tartare
smoked shallot aioli, crispy capers, cured egg yolk, toasted sourdough
$21
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charred octopus
fingerlings, kalamata olive, citrus, herbs
$23
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grilled shrimp & thai inspired salad
crunchy onions, peanut dressing
$19
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burrata & roasted peaches
castelfranco radicchio, aged balsamic, torn bread
$19
vegetarian
Large Plates
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norway salmon
sunchoke confit, charred pepper romesco, chanterelle sauce
$29
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pignoli crusted halibut
seasonal vegetables, cauliflower puree, prosciutto broth
$36
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ricotta gnocchi
braised duck sugo, seasonal spices, parmigiano, garlic crema
$28
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bucatini & littleneck clams
charred green garlic pesto, chili breadcrumbs
$32
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roasted eggplant
tomato curry, whipped tofu, sesame-sunflower crumble
$24
vegan
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buttermilk baked chicken breast
pommes purée, wild mushroom jus, chive oil
$27
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hanger steak frites
crispy herbed french fries, au poivre sauce
$29
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pork chop
white asparagus, charred fennel, rhubarb glaze
$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, strawberry marmalade
$10
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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Crispy Fish Tacos
red cabbage slaw, cilantro, lime
$16
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Artisanal Cheese Plate
seasonal jam, candied walnuts, multigrain toast
$19
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1/2 dozen oysters on the half shell
cucumber mignonette
$24
Toast
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Smoked Salmon
horseradish cream cheese, chives
$15
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Avocado
red onion, jalapeno, chive, EVOO, multigrain toast
$14
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Asparagus & Goat Cheese Bruschetta
crispy prosciutto, orange honey
$17
Small Plates
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Kale Caesar Salad
smoked gouda, candied walnuts, mint & farro
$14
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French Onion Mac & Cheese
port-rosemary breadcrumbs
$17
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wagyu beef tartare
smoked shallot aioli, cured egg yolk, toasted sourdough
$21
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burrata & roasted peaches
castelfranco radicchio, aged balsamic, torn bread
$19
vegetarian
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Charred octopus
fingerlings, kalamata olive puree, winter citrus
$23
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grilled shrimp & thai inspired salad
crunchy onions, peanut dressing
$19
Large Plates
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RD Burger
aged cheddar, onion compote, bacon, herbed fries
$20
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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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crabby patty sandwich
tartar sauce, old bay fingerling potato chips
$25
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Roasted Eggplant
tomato curry, whipped tofu, sesame-sunflower crumble
$24
vegan
Brunch Cocktails
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Mimosa
oj, bubbles
$9
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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
KS crush tangerine ipa, vanilla vodka, orange juice, vanilla
$16
Seasonal Elixers
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ink & agave affair
don julio blanco tequila, aperol, dry curacao, lime, hibiscus syrup, squid ink
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magenta mirage
ketel one vodka, rosemary infused agave, prickly pear, lime, prosecco, sparkling water
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blowing smoke
barrel aged mezcal union, lillet blanc, elderflower, orange bitters
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espresso mar-tiki
spiced rum, coffee liqueur, orgeat, pineapple, cold brew
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ginger snaps
vodka, pomegranate, ginger, lemon, ginger beer
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KS Barrel- Aged Old Fashioned
bourbon, vanilla demerara, angostura & chocolate bitters
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rhythm & blues
gin, lemoncello, blueberry thyme jam, sparkling water
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devil on my shoulder
cherry infused tequila, lemoné, lime, passionfruit
Craft Mocktails
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simply spice
jalapeno agave, lime, orange blossom water (add passionfruit +1)
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just peachy
white peach, lime, sparkling ginger & elderberry white tea
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tost non-alcoholic rosé
glass 5 bottle 18
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Bucha Bae Cold Brew Kombucha
seasonal flavors
Beers
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Draft
departed soles KS crush ipa, brix city rotating seasonal
$8
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Bottles & Cans
Stella Artois Lager $8
Allagash White $8
Goose IPA $6
Kenwood Lager $6
Oskar Blues Dale's Pale Ale $6
Departed Soles KS Crush IPA $8
Sparkling
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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, Moet & Chandon, France NV
$130
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Champagne, Dom Perignon, France 2010
$350
Whites
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Arneis, Cerretto Blange, Italy 2020
An effervescent mildly acidic indigenous grape , pear and apple on the nose, a touch of meyer lemon on the palate
Glass $12
Bottle $44
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Lugana, Ca’ Lojera, Sirmione, Italy, 2021
The bright juicy palate offers creamy peach, bartlett pear and a hint of nectarine
Glass $13
Bottle $48
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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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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
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Savoie, Dom. Marc Portaz, Savoie, France, 2021
100% Jacquere, the native grape of this high-altitude region in the Eastern French Alps. Complex and tangy, flavors of lime, honeysuckle, pear, fresh herbs
Glass $14
Bottle $52
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Rosé, Le Grand Prébois, France, 2022
A subtle, aromatic rosé wine with delicate and elegant notes of spring flowers and a fresh finish
Glass $12
Bottle $44
Reds
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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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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
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Mencia, Avencia ‘Cuvee De O’, Valdeorras, Spain 2018
100% Mencia, Vibrant aromas of raspberries, blackberries, thyme, oregano, and orange zest. Medium body, soft tannins, bright acidity. Fresh, juicy, alive.
Glass $13
Bottle $48
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Etna Rosso, Firriato Le Sabbie Dell’ Etna, Italy 2020
A bright ruby red wine, with a complex bouquet of black pepper, cinnamon, and black currants. Volcanic soil lends to a whisper of smoke on the palate.
Glass $17
Bottle $62
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Toscana, San Polo Rubio, Italy 2019
A Spicy nose with hints of cherry tomato and strawberry, Notes of violet and black currant on the palate , touch of oak to round out the palate with beautiful tannic balance
Glass $12
Bottle $44
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Malbec, Fabre Montmayou Mendoza Reserva, Argentina 2021
Intense bouquet with red cherry fruit and spices. Complex and well balanced with vanilla and chocolate notes. A modern style wine, with sweet silky tannins.
Glass $16
Bottle $60
Reserve
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White
Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc, Dom. Raimbault-Pineau, France 2021 $69
Riesling, Charles Smith Wines “Kung Fu Girl”, Washington State 2021 $46
Chablis Chardonnay, Dom. Hamelin 1er Cru Vau Vigneau, Burgundy, FR 2017 $105
Chardonnay, Frank Family Vineyards, Carneros, CA 2016 $65
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Red
Cabernet Sauvignon, Caymus Vineyards, Napa Valley, California 2019 $250
Vinsobres, Chateau de Rouanne, Saint Cosme, France 2019 $60
Brunello Di Montalcino Sangiovese, Poggiotondo, Tuscany, IT 2018 $92
Barolo, Giacomo Fenocchio “Bussia”, Piedmont, IT 2019 $160
Bordeaux, Moulin D’Issan Bordeaux Superiore, France 2018 $75
Toscana, Tenuta Sette Ponti Crognolo, Tuscany, IT 2021 $110