Menu for Second Bar + Kitchen

Brunch
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Lunch
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Dinner
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Desserts

Brunch

To Start‍

12.00 SBK “bread basket” Poppy seed coffee cake, blueberry-lemon curd muffins, jalapeno corn biscuits, cinnamon rolls house preserves, whipped brown butter

6.00 Seasonal Fruit Plate Mixed berries, vanilla mint syrup

6.00 House Granola + Strawberry Parfait Vanilla yogurt, candied pecans, mint

8.00 Black Truffle Pomme Frites Grana padano, truffle aioli Options: Seared foie gras (+6.00)

6.00 Buffalo Fried Pickles Gorgonzola, bull’s hot sauce

5.00 Blistered Shishito Peppers Miso aioli

7.00 Petite Green Salad Radish, radish sprouts, chives, red wine vinaigrette

Eggs + Plates

16.00 Texas Benedict Poached eggs, pulled pork shoulder, jalapeno corn biscuits, chorizo gravy

12.00 Brioche French Toast Ginger snaps, blueberry agrodolce, vanilla maple syrup Options: Seared foie gras +2.00

13.00 Breakfast “Pot Roast” Over easy eggs, braised beef short ribs, black truffle grits

13.00 Sbk Benedict Poached eggs, hash brown potato cakes, tomato, spinach, brie cheese “mornay”

14.00 Corned Beef Hash Brussels sprouts, fresno chiles, yukon golds, caramelized onion, poached eggs

16.00 Steak + Eggs Seared flank steak, two eggs your way, home fries, steak sauce

14.00 Pork Belly Fried Rice Nam PLA, green beans, slow poached egg, coconut tempura

Brunch Salad + Sandwiches‍

16.00 Bitter & Butter Lettuces Jumbo lump crab, grapefruit, avocado, jalapeno green goddess, spiced pepita

15.00 Endive “Chopped” Salad Grilled shrimp, red apple, st pete’s bleu, bacon, crispy quinoa, fried apple dressing

14.00 Roasted Chicken Arugula, beets, candied pecans, shallots, camembert, cranberry vinaigrette

17.00 Roasted Rainbow Trout Black eyed pea salad, tarragon mustard, kale

12.00 Egg + Bacon Sandwich Over easy eggs, grilled escarole, avocado, sweet onion, nine grain

12.00 Bar Congress Burger House ground brisket & chuck, shallot confit, gruyere, greens, horseradish pickles

Pizza

12.00 Pomodoro San marzano, E.V.O.O., mozzarella, basil

12.00 Pizza Bianco Ricotta, goat cheese, wild arugula, grana padano

14.00 Braised Beef Short Rib Green chiles, queso fresco, asadero, pickled onions

Sides‍

6.00 Black Truffle Grits Tobacco onions

6.00 Brussels Sprouts Smoked bacon, mint, feta

5.00 Sbk Home Fries Crisp golden potatoes, fresno chile, parsley, sherry vinaigrette

4.00 Two Eggs Any Style

3.00 Smoked Bacon

2.00 Nine Grain Toast

4.00 Crispy Pork Belly Sherry-maple gastrique

Desserts

8.00 Coconut Jasmine Rice Pudding Blackberry, raspberry‍ lemon grass sorbet

8.00 Blueberry Vanilla Fried Pie Cinnamon toast ice cream

8.00 Salted Caramel Mousse Roasted banana, peanut

8.00 Brown Bag Beignets Vanilla cream, cocoa, coffee anglaise

Cocktails‍

8.00 Gin + Jam, Monopolowa Gin Cranberry-peach jam‍ or raspberry preserves

8.00 Porchswing Fizz Perucchi blanc, pear cordial, seltzer

12.00 London's Culling Averna amaro, carpano antica, orgeat lemon, sea salt

9.00 Whiskers N’ Daisies Bourbon, creme de mure lemon, ginger beer

9.00 Congress Gt Amarillo hopped gin, house tonic grapefruit bitters. Seltzer

9.00 El Diablo Cavallino reposado, cassis, lime, ginger beer

9.00 Lady Bird Tea Vodka, lemon, falernum, averna, angostura

11.00 Mk-Ultra Hendrick’s, grapefruit, st. germain, sparkling wine

7.00 Sun City Sangria Red wine, white wine, brandy, fruit

9.00 Paloma, Agave Mexican fresca, lime

6.00 Bloody Mary Vodka, tomato, lemon, spices

6.00 Mi-Mimosa Sparkling wine, orange

Wine on Tap

Silver Tap Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma, California 2008 Options: Glass (8.00) , Liter (36.00)

Silver Tap Chardonnay, Sonoma, California 2008 Options: Glass (8.00) , Liter (36.00)

Silver Tap Merlot, Sonoma, California 2008 Options: Glass (8.00) , Liter (36.00)

Silver Tap Zinfandel, California 2008 Options: Glass (8.00) , Liter (36.00)

Beer‍

Draught

Original Sin Hard Cider, New York Options: 10 oz (7.00) , 16 oz (9.00)

Hofbrau Original Pilzner, Germany Options: 10 oz (5.00) , 16 oz (7.00)

Maredsous Blonde, Belgium Options: 10 oz (12.00) , 16 oz (n/a)

Victory Golden Monkey Belgium-Style, Pennsylvania Options: 10 oz (9.00) , 16 oz (n/a)

Dogfish Head Chateau Jiahu Ancient Ale, Delaware Options: 10 oz (12.00) , 16 oz (n/a)

Live Oak Liberation Ale, Texas Options: 10 oz (4.00) , 16 oz (6.00)

Austin Beer Works Fire Eagle IPA, Texas Options: 10 oz (4.00) , 16 oz (6.00)

Thirsty Planet Thirsty Goat Amber Ale, Texas Options: 10 oz (4.00) , 16 oz (6.00)

Bottled

6.00 Bitburger Premium Pilsner, Germany

8.00 Carta Blanca, Monterrey, Mexico 32Oz

12.00 Green's Quest Tripel Blonde Gluten Free 500Ml

6.00 Chang, Thailand

3.00 Pearl Lager, Texas

6.00 Southern Star Bombshell Blonde Ale, Texas

6.00 Quilmes Lager, Argentina

35.00 Dogfish Head/Sierra Nevada Collaboration Rhizing Bines American Imperial IPA 750Ml

7.00 Brooklyn Brewing Pennant Ale ’55, New York

6.00 Cerveza Indio Lager, Mexico

23.00 Unibroue Maudite Belgium Strong Dark Ale, Canada 750Ml

6.00 Kostritzer Schwarzbier Black Lager, Germany

8.00 Wasatch Polygamy Porter, Utah

Cider

14.00 Original Sin Cherry Tree Cider, New York 750Ml

7.00 Crispin Natural Hard Apple Cider, California

18.00 Tieton Cider Works, Yakima Valley Dry Hopped Cider, California 500Ml

20.00 Argus Cider, Lady Goldsmith, Texas 750Ml

Zero Proof

4.00 Bundaberg Ginger Beer, Australia

3.00 Dr. Pepper, North Country, Texas

4.00 St. Arnold's Root Beer, H-Town, Texas

3.00 Fever Tree Indian Tonic Water, England

3.00 Coca Cola, Monterrey, Mexico

2.00 Diet Coke, Atl Georgia

4.00 Sprite, Monterrey, Mexico

2.50 tapaS chico, mexico

3.00 Acqua Panna, Italy

Il Ly Coffee + Loose Leaf Tea‍

3.00 Espresso

4.00 Cappuccino

2.00 Drip Coffee

2.00 Loose Leaf Tea Menu Available

Dessert Wine

7.00 Marchesi Di Gresy La Serra Moscato D’Asti, Moscato Bianco, Piedmont, Italy 2011

11.00 Le Dauphin De Guiraud Sauternes, France 2006

Port

11.00 Dow's 10 Yr Tawny, Douro, Portugal, NV

9.00 Quinta Do Noval Lbv Porto, Douro, Portugal 2004

Wine‍

Sparkling

Bocelli Prosecco Doc, Veneto, Italy NV Options: Glass (9.00) , Bottle (34.00)

Adami Giardino Prosecco, Veneto, Italy 2010 Options: Glass (n/a) , Bottle (65.00)

Delamotte Brut NV, Champagne, France Options: Glass (n/a) , Bottle (83.00)

Michel Fonné Cremant D’Alsace Rosé, Alsace, France NV Options: Glass (13.00) , Bottle (48.00)

Argyle Brut Rosé, Willamette, Oregon 2008 Options: Glass (n/a) , Bottle (79.00)

White

Ameztoi Txakolina, Basque, Spain 2012 Options: Glass (n/a) , Bottle (51.00)

Do Ferreiro Albarino, Rias Baixas, Spain 2010 Options: Glass (n/a) , Bottle (61.00)

Pio Cesare Arneis, Piedmont, Italy 2011 Options: Glass (n/a) , Bottle (57.00)

Loosen Brothers Dr. L Riesling, Mosel, Germany 2011 Options: Glass (9.00) , Bottle (34.00)

Neal Family Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc, Napa, California 2011 Options: Glass (n/a) , Bottle (53.00)

68.00 Weingut Robert Weil Dry Riesling Rheingau, Germany 2011 Options: Glass, Bottle

Zocker Gruner Veltliner, Edna Valley, California 2010 Options: Glass (11.00) , Bottle (40.00)

Jermann Pinot Grigio, Friuli, Italy 2011 Options: Glass (n/a) , Bottle (51.00)

Domaine Aubuisieres Cuvee De Silex Vouvray, Loire Valley, France 2011 Options: Glass (n/a) , Bottle (47.00)

Bibi Graetz Casamatta Bianco, Tuscany, Italy 2011 Options: Glass (9.00) , Bottle (34.00)

Tangent Albarino, Edna Valley, California 2011 Options: Glass (10.00) , Bottle (35.00)

Albert Bichot Vielles Vignes Chardonnay, Burgundy, France 2010 Options: Glass (12.00) , Bottle (44.00)

Schiopetto Friulano, Friuli, Italy 2010 Options: Glass (n/a) , Bottle (65.00)

Garciarevalo Casamaro Verdejo, Rueda, Spain 2011 Options: Glass (8.00) , Bottle (30.00)

Catena Chardonnay, Mendoza, Argentina 2010 Options: Glass (n/a) , Bottle (48.00)

Louis Jadot, Chardonnay, Pouilly-Fuisse, Burgundy, France 2011 Options: Glass (n/a) , Bottle (61.00)

Girard Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, Sonoma, California 2010 Options: Glass (13.00) , Bottle (48.00)

Deerfield Ranch Los Chamizal Vineyard, Chardonnay, Sonoma County, California 2010 Options: Glass (n/a) , Bottle (73.00)

Feudi Di San Gregorio, Greco Di Tufo, Campania, Italy 2008 Options: Glass (n/a) , Bottle (47.00)

Rose

Domaine De La Manarine Cotes Du Rhone Rosé Rhone, France 2012 Options: Glass (12.00) , Bottle (44.00)

52.00 Donkey & Goat Isabel's Cuvee, Grenache Rose, Mendocino, California 2012 Options: Glass, Bottle

Red‍

Chateau De La Chaize Brouilly Beaujolais, France 2009 Options: Glass (n/a) , Bottle (58.00)

Arlaud Roncevie Vieilles Vignes, Pinot Noir, Burgundy, France 2010 Options: Glass (n/a) , Bottle (63.00)

Hook & Ladder Pinot Noir, Russan River Valley, California 2011 Options: Glass (13.00) , Bottle (48.00)

Westrey Oracle Vineyard Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon 2009 Options: Glass (n/a) , Bottle (77.00)

68.00 Inman Olivet Grange Vineyard Pinot Noir Russian River Valley, California 2007 Options: Glass, Bottle

Charles Joguet Cuvee Terroir, Cabernet Franc, Chinon, Loire Valley, France 2010 Options: Glass (n/a) , Bottle (59.00)

Palacios Remondo La Vendimia, Tempranillo Garnacha Blend, Rioja, Spain 2011 Options: Glass (9.00) , Bottle (34.00)

Decendiente De J Palacios Petalos, Mencia, Bierzo, Spain 2009 Options: Glass (n/a) , Bottle (59.00)

Bibbiani Poggio Vignoso, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy 2010 Options: Glass (11.00) , Bottle (40.00)

Cigliuti Vigna Serraboella Dolcetto D’Alba, Piedmont, Italy 2011 Options: Glass (12.00) , Bottle (44.00)

Palladino Bricco Delle Olive Barbera D’Alba Superiore Piedmont, Italy 2007 Options: Glass (n/a) , Bottle (48.00)

Beronia Gran Reserva, Tempranillo, Rioja, Spain 2005 Options: Glass (n/a) , Bottle (63.00)

Selvapiana Bucerchiale Riserva, Sangiovese, Chianti Rufina, Tuscany, Italy 2007 Options: Glass (n/a) , Bottle (71.00)

Vall Llach Embruix, Garnacha Blend, Priorat, Spain 2008 Options: Glass (n/a) , Bottle (67.00)

Arnaldo Caprai Montefalco Rosso, Umbria, Italy 2009 Options: Glass (n/a) , Bottle (57.00)

Owen Roe Sinister Hand, Grenache Blend, Columbia Valley, Washington 2011 Options: Glass (n/a) , Bottle (69.00)

Qupe Syrah, Central Coast, California 2010 Options: Glass (11.00) , Bottle (40.00)

Ramey Syrah, Sonoma Coast, California 2009 Options: Glass (n/a) , Bottle (72.00)

Bench Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley, California 2010 Options: Glass (14.00) , Bottle (52.00)

Fisher Unity, Proprietary Blend, Napa, California 2010 Options: Glass (n/a) , Bottle (79.00)

Killka Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina 2011 Options: Glass (12.00) , Bottle (44.00)

94.00 Pepperbridge Merlot, Walla Walla, Washington 2008 Options: Glass, Bottle

J.M. Cazes Pauillac, Bordeaux, France 2009 Options: Glass (n/a) , Bottle (72.00)

Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, California 2010 Options: Glass (n/a) , Bottle (98.00)

Ladera Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, California 2008 Options: Glass (n/a) , Bottle (88.00)

Lunch

Snacks + Starters‍

5.00 Roasted Nuts Rosemary, garlic sea salt

6.00 Buffalo Fried Pickles Gorgonzola, bull’s hot sauce

5.00 Blistered Shishito Peppers Miso aioli

6.00 Chicken Fried Olives Stuffed w/ pimento cheese

8.00 Black Truffle Pommes Frites Grana padano, truffle aioli Options: Seared foie gras +6

10.00 Baked Brie Cranberry mostardo, toasted ciabatta, fried sage

12.00 Avocado Fundido Queso fresco, house chorizo, chipotle masa chips

6.00 Pepperoni Soup San marzano tomatoes, mozzarella, garlic croutons

7.00 Cucumber Gazpacho Candied bulghur, tomato, feta, mint

7.00 Petite Green Salad Radish, radish sprouts, chives, red wine vinaigrette

14.00 Today's Cheese Board Fruit preserves, marinated olives, toasted ciabatta

16.00 House Charcuterie Block Old world preparations, appropriate condiments

Sandwiches

12.00 Sbk “Club” Chicken salad, bacon, avocado, tomato, healthy grain, tobacco onions

10.00 Roasted Red Beet Panino Caper-fig dressing, arugula, almond, lebanese yogurt

12.00 Short Rib Sliders Herb Brie, arugula, tarragon dijonnaise, port wine caramelized onion, Jewish rye

11.00 Pork Belly Bahn Mì Chile mayo, carrot slaw, nam pla, cilantro, mint

11.00 Fried Egg & Avocado Escarole, sweet onion relish, healthy grain, black pepper aioli

12.00 Bar Congress Burger House ground brisket + chuck, shallot confit, gruyere, greens, tomatoes horseradish pickles

Lunch Salads + Plates‍

16.00 Roasted Chicken Arugula, beets, candied pecans, shallots, camembert, cranberry vinaigrette

16.00 Bitter & Butter Lettuces Blue crab, grape fruit, avocado, jalapeño green goddess, spiced pepita

16.00 Endive “Chopped” Salad Grilled shrimp, red apple, st pete’s bleu, bacon, crispy quinoa, fried apple dressing

17.00 Roasted Rainbow Trout Black eyed pea salad, tarragon mustard, kale

14.00 Soba Noodles & Sprouts Roasted mushroom, sesame, avocado, almond Options: Flank steak (+6.00) , Salmon (+8.00)

16.00 Pappardelle Truffled ricotta, roasted mushrooms, fennel salad Options: Veal meatballs (+4.00) , Pulled chicken (+3.00)

18.00 Roasted Faroe Island Salmon Pork belly fried rice, nam pla, green beans, cilantro, mint

18.00 Grilled Flank Steak Warm yukon gold potato salad, fresno chiles, chimichurri

Pizza

12.00 Pomodoro San marzano, E.V.O.O., fresh mozzarella, basil

12.00 Pizza Bianco Ricotta, goat‍ cheese, wild arugula, grana padano

16.00 Black & Bleu Black truffle, bleu cheese, pork belly confit, medjool dates, red onion Options: Seared foie gras +2

13.00 Spicy Veggie Potato, tomato, roasted onion, basil, curry cream

14.00 Braised Short Rib Green chiles, asadero, queso fresco, pickled onions

Cocktails‍

8.00 Gin + Jam Monopolowa gin‍ cranberry peach jam, raspberry preserves

9.00 Congress Gt Amarillo hopped gin, house quinine grapefruit bitters, seltzer

12.00 London's Culling Averna amaro, carpano antica, orgeat lemon, sea salt

8.00 Americano Campari, dolin red, orange bitters

11.00 Hotel Nacional Rum, apricot brandy, lime, pineapple

10.00 Power & Corruption Lemoncello, vodka framboise, lemon, cava

12.00 Tiger's Tail, Batavia All-spice, honey, lime ground cinnamon, angostura

7.00 Sun City Sangria Red wine, white wine, brandy, fruit

12.00 Imperial Sazerac Rye, cognac, herbsaint peychaud’s, angostura

15.00 Tipperary Irish whiskey, green chartreuse, carpano

9.00 Sidecar Brandy, triplum, lemon

10.00 Franc Smash Rum, lillet rose, fruit, mint

12.00 Blood & Stone Reposado tequila, dolin red cherry heering, orange juice

10.00 Old Cuban Rum, simple, lime, angostura, cava

9.00 Paloma El jimador blanc, mexican fresca, lime