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 3311 East 25th Street Minneapolis MN 55406 612.722.4474 email us  |
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 NOW SERVING HALF PRICED BOTTLES OF WINE - MON & TUE STARTING @ 5PM! The Birchwood's wines are $5-8.50 per glass and $20-34 per bottle. La Vieille Ferme Côtes du Luberon Blanc - France - Organic Our House white wine is a fruity, crisp, dry wine made from Rhône varietals: Grenache Blanc, Bourboulenc, Roussanne and Ugni Blanc.To enhance complexity and roundness, 10% of the Grenache Blanc is fermented in small, new, Limousin oak barrels. The wine has a lovely floral bouquet, hinting of spice, with fresh, lemony fruit, and a crisp finish. Cline Pinot Gris - Sonoma Coast - SUSTAINABLE Refreshing and approachable, Cline's Pinot Gris has exquisite flavors of peach, pears and apricots with delicate apple. A nice bright acidity and fresh fruit are enhanced by not using oak in the winemaking process. Pairs well with our fresh seasonal salads, fish or try it with a piece of our homemade quiche. Ballade - Sauvignon - France SUSTAINABLE A fresh and lively white wine with incredible balance. Fresh fragrances of lemon curd and white flowers compliment the creamy citrus notes. Finishes clean with a subtle yet crisp acidity. Pairs well with fruit, salads or try it with one of our Birchmade desserts. Gemtree - Citrine Chardonnay - Australia - SUSTAINABLE A true Gem(tree) of a wine! Hints of Pear, limes, and Honeydew will delight the nose. The journey continues with a lucious mouth feel of zesty limes and citrus. Savor the fruit power that will linger until your next delicious sip. A white that will handle a bigger dish, like our handpies, or one of our many seasonal stew's. A great food wine, as Chardonnay is meant to be.  House Red* – Luzon - Spain - SUSTAINABLE The seriously endowed 2007 Altos de Luzon is a blend of 50% old vine Mourvedre (52 years) and equal parts Cabernet Sauvignon and Tempranillo, aged 12 months in a combination of French and American oak. A dense ruby/purple color is followed by beautiful aromas of smoky licorice, black currants, cherries, and earth. Offering wonderful ripeness, an alluring texture, sweet tannin, and adequate acidity. This wine truly over delivers. Stop in and enjoy our new House Red with any of the Good Real Food made fresh at the Birchwood Cafe. *Named #1 Wine of 2008 by Wine Enthusiast Magazine! D.BOSLER Pinot Noir - Casablanca Valley - ORGANIC Exuberant aromas of fresh strawberries, rose petal and spice. Lush and inviting to the palate, with ripe seductive red fruits and smooth tannins. A deliciously smooth Pinot with plenty of length and substance. This new world Pinot pairs well with lamb or poultry. Santa Julia - Cabernet Sauvignon - Argentina ORGANIC This 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the Familia Zuccardi winemakers is a well balanced, medium bodied wine. It combines dark red and black fruits with a sweet pepper spiciness. Soft tannins compliment the smooth long finish. Elsa Malbec - Argentina - ORGANIC The classic Malbec aromas of ripe plum and violets are evident in the nose, with hints of vanilla. The beauty of the Malbec in Argentina is its ability to combine a rich,weighty mouth feel with a soft silkiness normally associated with lighter wines. Elsa Malbec takes the promise of the nose through to the palate, with pleasing fruit that mimics the aroma. The soft, supple palate leads to a lingering finish.Elsa Malbec is the perfect accompaniment to a widerange of foods, such as salmon or other flavorful fish,pork and beef. Palacios Remondo Rioja Tinto Vendimia - Spain- ORGANIC From one of Spain's most acclaimed winemakers. Alvaro Palacios produces only four wines from his estate in rioja. This wine is a pure expression of the estate’s incredible fruit quality,released young to maximize its explosiveness. A wonderful summer red, able to handle the most complex of cuisine, yet subtle and distinctive enough to enjoy on its own. Perrin - Cote du Rhone - France - ORGANIC A beautiful deep red hue that seems almost opaque. The nose shows caramel and spices that mingle with red berry fruit. The palate is full and deep, with fine tannins and good length.This is the perfect companion to straightforward meals with dishes such as grilled meat or poultry.Its fine structure will also enable it to match more complex flavours, especialy mediterranean or provençal dishes Rose Back next summer! Stop in and see what new wines we are featuring on our new by the bottle list! Dessert Wine Coming Soon...  Summit Pale Ale - St. Paul, MN $3.75 Flat Earth 22oz St. Paul, MN $7.00 - Sam Smith Imperial StoutYorkshire - $4.75 Pilsner Urquell - Czech Republic $4.00 Bell's 2 Hearted - Kalamazoo, MI $4.50 Affligem Tripel (750ml)- Belgium - $13.00 Tilburg's Dutch Brown Ale - Netherlands - $4.00 Fat Tire Amber Ale Colorado Springs, CO $7.00 Warsteiner NA - Germany - $3.25 Birchwood Cafe is now serving Fresh Local Tap Beer! Featuring Surly Brewing and other local beers! Stop in and see what we are pouring. Dear Customers, if you would like to enjoy a glass of wine or beer, you must order a meal. This is a condition of our license. Thanks for your cooperation and understanding and don't forget your ID! |
 We use free range eggs! KIDS MENU Served with fruit choice of milk or apple juice box -Kiddie Scrambler $6 -Buttermilk Waffle $5 -Steel Cut Oatmeal $4 Weekly Menu Simply Scrambled Two free range organic eggs scrambled and served with oven-roasted potatoes, toast and fresh fruit garnish. 8 Quiche of Day - served with roasted potatoes and fresh fruit 9 or with organic mixed greens 10.50 Birchwood Omelet Choose from fresh veggies, herbs and cheeses folded inside our free range eggs and served with oven-roasted potatoes and toast 9.00 Tofu Scramble Marinated tofu crumbled and sauteed with your choice of veggies and herbs. Served with oven-roasted potatoes and toast 9.00 Housemade Granola maple sweetened and vegan 5.25 Organic Hot Cereal of the Day plain 4.00 or with nuts and raisins 5.00 Fresh Seasonal Fruit with Yogurt 6 FYG Fresh Fruit, organic Yogurt, Birchwood Granola 7.25 Waffle du Jour served with homemade fruit sauce 7.00 Fresh Fruit Plate 6 Fresh OJ 1.75/2.50 Fresh fruit cup 3.25 Side of bacon 3.25 Side of oven-roasted potatoes 3.25 Assorted muffins, pastries, the best scones in the city. Fair trade organic Peace Coffee, prenium loose leaf teas and espresso drinks lovingly made by the best baristas in town!  Add two quiche selections, a fancier scramble and all served until Noon. Then--our full lunch menu is available at Noon! |
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Breakfast Hours Mon-Fri : 7am-11am Saturday : 8am-12pm Sunday : 9am-2pm |
 Menu for May '09 Huevos Rancheros con Pollo 12 | Available sin Pollo 11 2 Fried Eggs on Locally-made Flour Tortillas with Poached Wild Acres Chicken, Ranchero Salsa, Refried Pinto Beans, Achiote Rice, Mango Guacamole and Cilantro Limon Crema Fresca *Blue Corn Tortilla Chips Croque Madame 12 Fischer Farm Smoked Ham, Gruyere, Caramelized Onion & Basil Pesto Bechamel on Multigrain with Roasted Asparagus and 1 sunny-side-up Egg *Mixed Greens & Mimosa Vinaigrette Bacon Blackberry & Ricotta Waffle 10 Bacon Lardons, Kiwi and Kumquat Salsa, Sunny-side up egg and Rhubarb Lavender Butter Brioche French Toast 9 Candied Blueberries, Toasted Almonds and Mint Basil Whipped Cream Grilled Tofu & Spring Vegetable Hash 11 Wild Ramps, Asparagus, Dandelion Greens, Zucchini, Fennel & Yukon Gold Potatoes with Roasted Fennel & Lemon Coulis *Mixed Greens & Mimosa Vinaigrette Quiche w/ roasted potatoes Add $1 for mixed greens Quiche #1 $8 Asparagus, Chives, Mushrooms & Parmesan Quiche #2 $9 Smoked Trout, Sun-dried Tomatoes, Cauliflower, Thyme & Chevre  Organic Hot Cereal of the Day plain 4.00 or with nuts and raisins 5 Bowl Housemade Granola maple sweetened and vegan 5.25 Fresh Seasonal Fruit with Yogurt 6.00 Add house granola 1.25 Fresh OJ 2.50/3.00 Side of free range bacon 3.23 Side of oven-roasted potatoes 3.25 Assorted muffins, pastries, the best scones in the city Fair trade organic Peace Coffee, premium loose leaf teas and espresso drinks made lovingly by the best baristas in town |
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 We will be closed July 4th and 5th. Have a great holiday weekend! 1/2 Priced Bottles of Wine! Every Mon & Tues after 5pm. Monday Night Jazz!! 6pm - Close. Free Wi-Fi! ***NEW***Sunday Night Burgers n' Beer! Order any of our burgers and add a pint of draft Surly beer for $3 Two burgers and a pitcher of Surly = $30! Check out our new kids menu! -Cheese Pizza -1,000 Hills Grass Fed Beef Hot Dog -Cheddar and Mozzarella Grilled Cheese -P B. & J. Served with applesauce & choice of milk or apple juice box & a mini sundae! 6.50 Menu Items and Availability Subject to Change ENTREES ***NEW***Pulled Pork Carnitas $14 Locally-made Corn Tortillas, Citrus-braised Fischer Farm Pork, Horseradish Havarti, Grilled Corn & Black Bean Salad, Cilantro Lime Jasmine Rice, Apricot Plum Salsa, Roasted Jalapeno Crème Fraiche, Salsa Roja & Blue Corn Tortilla Chips Parmesan Breaded Tempeh or Bluegill Filets $14 Brown Rice & Quinoa Pilaf, Orange Parsley Gremolata, Cabbage Slaw, Lemon Dill Tartar Sauce & Braised Mustard Greens Localvore Meats & Cheeses 13 Bullfrog Fish Farm Smoked Trout, English Hollow Cheddar, Castle Rock Blue Cheese and Grass-fed Aged Gouda, French Breakfast Radish Butter, Oberon Beer Mustard, Riverbend Arugula Oil, Rhubarb Raspberry Compote with Carrot Almond Crackers & Baguette  All sandwiches served with blue corn chips, salsa and a pickle, or substitute a green salad for $1.50 ***NEW***Wild Acres Turkey Burger $10 Red Grape Rosemary Salsa, Castle Rock Bleu Cheese & Walnut Spread, Local Greens & Roasted Garlic Scape Aioli on Toasted Buttermilk Bun Black Bean & Quinoa Burger $10 Gruyere, Caraway Lemon Aioli, Lettuce, Onion & Tomato on Multigrain Bun Tempeh & Hummus Focaccia (v) $10 Tempeh, Cilantro Chickpea Hummus, Cucumber, Carrot & Watercress “Aioli” on Focaccia Basil & Walnut Pesto Turkey Salad $10 With Vidalia Onion, Carrots & Lettuce on Toasted Multigrain Tuna Melt Sandwich 9.50 On Baguette with White Cheddar, Rosemary, Lemon Caper Aioli, Tomato & Onion  Our pizzas are 8 inch individual rounds. ***NEW***Summer Veggie Pizza 9 Sautéed Broccoli Raab, Kohlrabi, Snap Peas, Garlic Olive Oil, Crushed Red Pepper, Lemon & White Cheddar ***NEW***Prosciutto Pineapple Pizza 10 Prosciutto, Pineapple, Red Onion, Mint Jalapeno Pesto, White Cheddar & Cucumber Raita Sausage Pizza 9 Homemade Wild Rice Pork Sausage (All Natural - Fischer Farms) Cheese Pizza 7  Birchwood Cobb Salad 11 Wild Acres Chicken, Avocado, Bacon, Tomato, Egg, Chives, Jalapeno Havarti and Poached Garlic Honey Vinaigrette with Riverbend Mizuna & Arugula Blueberry Manchego Salad 9 1/2 order 6 Mixed Greens with Manchego, Asparagus, Spring Onion, Sweet Peas, Carrots, French Breakfast Radish and Blueberry Verjus Vinaigrette *Add a scoop of Turkey Salad for $4  Soups and Deli Our soup and deli salads change daily and are served with organic house-made bread. Soup cup $3.50 bowl 4.50 Salads cup 4 bowl 5 Combos 7 cup of soup w/ cup of deli cup of soup w/ 1/2 sandwich cup of soup w/ 1/2 green salad Deli Sampler Your choice of 3 salads with bread 8 |
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Lunch & Dinner Hours From 11am untill the time we close 7 days a week. |
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City Pages described our desserts as "Lushly indulgent... like moist pineapple upside down cake and ethereal banana cream pie. The Peach cobbler is neither too sweet nor too mushy, and the key lime pie delivers the right amount of pucker." We couldn't have said it better ourselves! We re-invent our desserts daily, here's a sample of our ever-changing selection. C'mon down and see what awaits!  Fruit Cobbler with fresh whipped cream Vegan Fruit Crisp Chocolate Banana Cream Pie Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Key Lime Pie - we have this favorite every day! Cinnamon Raisin Bread Pudding with Caramel Sauce We proudly feature Izzy's Ice Cream Try a Vanilla Bean Birchbeer Float or a Double-Scoop cone with one of our flavors of the week! |
 Our catering and box lunch capabilities are flexible. We can work with you and your clients to produce a customized menu just right for you. Give us call us at 612-722-4474 and weíll be happy to work with you meet your catering needs.  |
Chocolate Ginger Crack-Up CookiesB>  1 cup granulated sugar 6 tbspn unsalted butter 2 large eggs 1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tspn vanilla extract 1 cup all purpose flour 1 tspn baking powder pinch of salt 1/2 cup chocolate chips 1/3 cup minced candied ginger 1/2 cup confectioner's sugar  1. With an electric mixer, beat the granulated sugar with the butter. Mix in the eggs, then add the cocoa and the vanilla; beat at medium speed until smooth and creamy. Next add the flour, baking powder and salt. Mix the dough for two minutes. Stir in the chocolate chips and the ginger. Cover and refrigerate at least two hours. 2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment or wax paper. Form the cookies into 1-inch balls and coat generously with confectioner's sugar. Place the balls one inch apart on the prepared cookie sheets. Bake for twelve minutes or until the tops look cracked. Yields about 2 1/2 dozen. |
