the food
GLOBALLY INSPIRED, FUNKY GASTRO-PUB FARE
No-nonsense cooking: comforting, authentic and familiar flavors with a twist. We source as local as we can, whenever we can and take pride in every dish.
"Come for the Beer, Stay for the Food, Live for the Vibe"
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Summer 2025
Appetizers
pretzels & beer cheese
baked, soft Bavarian pretzels with smoked alder salt served with house made beer cheese topped with chives
quesadilla
blackened chicken & cheese served with a side of sour cream, pico de gallo and avocado salsa
[+2 grilled chicken / +6 blackened shrimp / +8 grilled steak]
sprouts & bacon
sprouts, fried & sauteed with bacon lardon and Fresno chili honey & topped with smoked maldon salt
potstickers
chicken & lemon grass potstickers fried & drizzled with hoisin /gochujang sauce & green onion
chili cheese fries
salt & pepper fries topped with all beef Texas-style chili & beer cheese
Yucca Fries
steak-cut yucca fries, tossed in Tajin served with tangy chipotle mayo
sweet potato fries
hand-cut sweet potato fries served with ranch dressing
Nachos
house made, fresh tortilla chips topped with our Texas chili, shredded cheese, jalapenos, sour cream & avocado salsa
[+2 grilled chicken / +6 blackened shrimp / +8 grilled steak]
bang bang shrimp
mochiko tempura Gulf shrimp tossed in tangy Bang Bang sauce over shredded romaine & topped with green onion
Mozzarella Stix [6]
stack of fried mozzarella sticks with house made a la vodka sauce
Buffalo Chicken Dip
house made buffalo chicken dip with fresh blue cheese crumbles served with fresh tortilla chips
[+2 for additional chips]
Salt & Pepper Fries
shoestring potato fries tossed in salt and pepper served with ketchup
truffle Parm Fries
salt & pepper fries tossed in white truffle oil & parmesan cheese
WINGS & TENDIES
Chicken WINGS
thrice-cooked chicken wings: brined, baked & fried crispy & juicy served naked or tossed in one of our scratch-made sauces or dry rubs
Sauces
- Buffalo
- Garlic Zinger
- Carolina Gold BBQ
- Garlic Parmesan
- Sriracha Hot Honey
Chicken TENDIES
country-battered breast tenders served naked or tossed in one of our scratch-made sauces or dry rubs
RUBS
- Jamaican Jerk
- Togarashi 5 Spice
- Ranch
- Old Bay
Soups
Texas Chili
low & slow Texas style chili made from tender short rib beef topped with crushed chips
soupe du jour
soup of the day .... Mmmm that sounds good
Salads
[+2 grilled chicken / +6 blackened shrimp / +8 grilled steak / +10 buttered lobster]
Shaved Brussel
brussel sprouts topped with pickled onions, dried cranberries, chopped bacon & lemon vinaigrette
Arugula medley
arugula topped with crumbled goat cheese, diced tomato, oranges & balsamic drizzle
Caesar Salad
country-battered breast tenders served naked or tossed in one of our scratch-made sauces or dry rubs
FLATBREADs
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Margherita
house made marinara sauce, fresh mozzarella, torn basil
THE SEED
house made marinara sauce, grilled onion & mushrooms, crumbled Italian sausage
TRUFF BUFF
diced fried chicken, truff buffalo sauce, blue cheese crumble, chopped scallions
Californication
arugula, prosciutto, crumbled goat cheese & balsamic drizzle
GREEN LANTERN
shaved brussel sprouts, bacon lardons, drizzled Fresno chili honey, smoked maldon salt
ENTREES
comes with fries / +2 sweet potato fries / +3 side salad
hot lobster roll
sauteed, hand-picked lobster, clarified thyme butter, Maldon salt & chives on a butter-griddled brioche bun
[DOUBLE FISTING - 2 ROLLS FOR 40 total!]
shrimp street tacos [3]
pan-seared mojo shrimp, purple cabbage, pineapple mango salsa & spicy mayo drizzle on street tortillas
dirty burger
double smashed beef patties, American cheese, grilled onions, Animal sauce & house pickles on a butter-griddled bun
FISH & CHIPS
golden crispy CT-beer battered cod with salt & pepper fries and side of house made tartar sauce
STEAK FRITES
steak accompanied by crisp, golden salt & pepper fries with a side of house made aji verde
(please tell your server if you would like the steak cooked pink or no pink)
STEAKHOUSE burger
marinated half pound all-beef patty, crispy bacon, swiss cheese, grilled onions & mushrooms, arugula & truffle-garlic aoili on a butter-griddled bun
Chuck’s Meatball Sliders [3]
house made meatballs & tomato sauce topped with melted mozzarella cheese
The Chicken sando
crispy fried chicken thigh, black pepper candied bacon, American cheese & ranch dressing and aji verde on a butter-griddled brioche bun
[+2 for grilled chicken]
Chicken WRAP
CAESAR: chicken, romaine, parmesan, Caesar dressing or
BUFFALO: chicken, romaine, bleu cheese crumbles & buffalo sauce wrapped in a grilled tortilla
[CHOICE OF FRIED CHICKEN OR GRILLED CHICKEN]
Eggplant Sandwich
crispy sliced eggplant topped with sliced tomato, arugula and balsamic red wine reduction
PLEASE MAKE STAFF AWARE OF ANY ALLERGIES OR FOOD SENSITIVITIES. NOTE THAT ITEMS MARKED “GLUTEN FREE” ARE SO BY INGREDIENTS ONLY. OUR FRYER AND MOST COMMERCIAL FRYERS DON’T REACH A TEMPERATURE THAT DENATURES GLUTEN PROTEIN
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UCONN 20 Year Reunion
Saturday June 7, 2025 | 5:00 p.m.
Hop & Vine Taproom
30 Spring Street
Stamford, CT 06901
Reconnect, reminisce and create new connections in the Gold Coast area at your 20th reunion of the Class of 2005 at the Hop & Vine Taproom. This revolutionary self-pour taproom is the perfect setting for a night filled with laughs, stories, and meaningful memories shared with classmates, family and friends!
All UConn 2005 alums are welcome.
More details in the registration link below.