Tuesday Specials

Spicy Jack Panini - turkey, very spicy Jack cheese, caramelized onions and zebra sauce.

Beef Chili

Jalapeno Corn Chowder (vegetarian)

Monday Specials

Spicy Jack Panini - turkey, very spicy Jack cheese, caramelized onions and zebra sauce.

Jalapeno Corn Chowder (vegetarian)

I have a new food find from southwestern Virginia! If you are heading down Interstate 81 toward Roanoke, Blacksburg and points south, take a quick detour toward Daleville (Exit 150B - Route 220) to some heavenly donuts! Blue Collar Joe's is an old service station that sits on the opposite side of the road and is soooooo worth the u-turn! The donut case reads like a cross between Ben & Jerry's and Willy Wonka with flavors such as Chocolate Cheesecake (a "hole" stuffed with cheesecake!), Glazed Apple Cider, Nutty Buddy, Black Forest, Blueberry Pancake Breakfast (with smoked bacon), Botetourt Bog (triple chocolate) and German Chocolate Cake. These cake donutes are treated like... well, little cakes. Each one is beautiful and delicious.

Really, really, really make a point of stopping in if you're in the area.

Note to self: building pictures are nice, but try to refrain from jumping on the food until you take a picture of it too.

Tuesday Specials

The country cousin of the French Dip is coming to the cafe today - The Smithfield Dip roasted pork loin and savory vegetables sauteed in sage butter and, like its European kin, is also served with a side of essence - in Virginia we call pork essence gravy! And although you are welcome to any of our regular side dishes, The Smithfield Dip will come with a side of fresh green bean salad made with feta cheese, toasted walnuts and a light vinaigrette.

Make sure to stop by and pick up a cup of coffee for the road. Rumor has it traffic will be horrific especially if you are heading north.

And a bag of cookies will make a welcome contribution to the Thanksgiving dessert buffet. You do have a dessert buffet, right?

Saturday is Special!

Cinnamon Raisin Apple Crisp French Toast Casserole! Also Orange Chocolate Chip Scones.

The Robert Eggplant Panino
roasted marinated eggplant with caramelized onions, mozzarella cheese, greens, and basil aioli
The Torpedo
an italian sausage stuffed submarine
Gypsy Soup (vegan)
sweet potato and tomato vegetable soup seasoned with smoked paprika, a long time cafe favorite
Cress Soup (not vegetarian)
traditional English watercress soup
Pumpkin Black Bean Soup (vegan)
a delicious curried twist to a classic fall vegetable - wildly popular.

Friday Specials

The Robert Eggplant Panino
roasted marinated eggplant with caramelized onions, mozzarella cheese, greens, and basil aioli
The Torpedo
an italian sausage stuffed submarine
Gypsy Soup (vegan)
sweet potato and tomato vegetable soup seasoned with smoked paprika, a long time cafe favorite
Cress Soup (not vegetarian)
traditional English watercress soup

Wednesday Specials

The Torpedo
an italian sausage stuffed submarine
Gypsy Soup (vegan)
sweet potato and tomato vegetable soup seasoned with smoked paprika, a long time cafe favorite
Cress Soup (not vegetarian)
traditional English watercress soup

Spicy Jack Panino
roasted turkey slices with habanero jack cheese, caramelized red onions, and zebra sauce
ask for the Spicy Jeremy for the vegetarian version with hummus instead of turkey
Senate Bean Soup
the traditional served in the Senate cafe with bacon and ham
Cauliflower Cheese Soup (vegetarian)

Saturday Saturday

Rowhouse Panino
sun-dried tomato basil parmesan cream cheese, greens, cukes, red onions, sprouts, swiss cheese
Bagels & Lox Platter
smoked salmon, thin slices of red onion, tomatoes, capers on your choice of bagel and cream cheese
Senate Bean Soup (not vegetarian)
Tomato Fennel Soup (vegan)
Cauliflower Cheese Soup (vegetarian)

Thursday Specials

Rowhouse Panino
sun-dried tomato basil parmesan cream cheese, greens, cukes, red onions, sprouts, swiss cheese
Tuna Melt Panino

Morrocan Chick Pea Soup (vegan)

Ribolitta Soup (not vegetarian)
a traditional Tuscan soup hearty and delicious, full of healthy vegetables from local farms

Wednesday Specials

Tuna Melt Panino

Morrocan Chick Pea Soup (vegan)

Ribolitta Soup (not vegetarian)

Monday Specials

Robert Eggplant Panino
roasted eggplant, caramelized onions, mozzarella, and basil aoili

SOUPS:
Bean & Butternut (vegan)
Tortilla (vegan)
Good Luck Chicken with mushrooms, orzo, fresh herbs

Saturday Specials

Robert Eggplant Panino
roasted eggplant, caramelized onions, mozzarella, and basil aoili

Navy Bean w/ Butternut Soup (vegan)

Tortilla Soup (vegan)

Friday Specials

Robert Eggplant Panino
roasted eggplant, caramelized onions, mozzarella, and basil aoili

Creamy Tomato Basil Soup (vegetarian)

Tortilla Soup (vegan)

Thursday Specials

Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

Three Cheese Sourdough Grilled Cheese