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The Booksellers Bistro

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We have Rudi’s Original Gluten-Free Bread! Have your favorite sandwich gluten-free for an additional .60

Beginnings


Homemade Soup     Cup 3.95/Bowl 5.95
You can choose between our signature soups
“Tomato Blue Cheese” or the soup of the day.

Vegetarian Chili      Cup 6.95/Entrée  9.25
A mild and earthy chili with an assortment of beans and vegetables served over a bed of rice and topped with scallions, Monterey jack cheese and sour cream.  Full of flavor, but not spicy.  You can add jalapenos or kick it up a notch with hot sauce.   

Mediterranean Platter            11.25
Hummus, White Bean and Feta dip, Pita wedges, olives, surround a roasted beet salad with toasted walnuts, feta, and marinated red onions on a bed of greens with mint and dressed with a light oil and vinaigrette.  Make this a meal or an appetizer to share with friends.

Spinach Artichoke Quesadilla           9.95
A generous blend of spinach, artichoke, and Parmesan and jack cheese grilled between flour tortillas.  Mandarin orange Salsa and sour cream accompany this tried and true dish.                                    
Add Chicken 3.95/Add Shrimp 4.95 

Cold Poached Chicken Breast w/Tuna Basil Sauce                             7.95
Sliced poached chicken breast dressed with a unique sauce composed of tuna, anchovies, yogurt and mayonnaise is garnished with grapes and olives.

Hummus                                     5.95
White Bean and Feta or a traditional Hummus served with Pita wedges and a tomato cucumber medley. 

Mediterranean Ensalata                 11.95
Cold, sliced poached chicken breast with a tuna basil sauce, accompanied by a warm vegetable salad (red and white potatoes, green beans, cherry tomatoes, red peppers) dressed in a lightly seasoned vinaigrette; served with olives, toasted pita wedges and garnished with fruit.

Spinach and Artichoke Dip                 8.95

Artichoke hearts, spinach, and sautéed red onion baked with a blend of cheeses. Served hot to your table and accompanied with baked pita chips.

Shrimp with a Yellow Curry Sauce              8.95
Five Grilled shrimp seasoned solely with salt and pepper; accompanied by a yellow coconut curry sauce that’s gently spicy, and full of flavor.

Warm Vegetable Salad                      4.95
Roasted red and white potatoes, red bell peppers, green beans, and cherry tomatoes in a vinegar and olive oil dressing that is lightly seasoned with lemon, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper. 

 

 

Salads


Add a cup of soup to any full size salad for $2.95

Alton Browns Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing             6.25/9.75
Baby spinach drizzled with warm bacon dressing, slices of hardboiled egg, button mushrooms, slivered red onions and crisp bacon.          
w/Chicken  3.95   w/Shrimp 4.95     w/Salmon  5.95

Olympic Salmon Salad            14.95  Grilled Atlantic salmon served on chopped romaine lettuce and topped with a Mediterranean salsa of tomatoes, kalamata olives, artichoke hearts and red onion and sprinkled with shredded mozzarella cheese.

Pear and Blue Cheese Salad   7.25/10.95
Crisp pear slices, toasted almonds, golden raisins, and crumbled blue cheese rest atop a bed of spring greens and chopped romaine.  Served with “our” Pear and Poppy seed dressing.

Black and Blue Salad           10.95
A little heat with a lot of flavor.  Blackened chicken served on mixed greens and topped with fresh bleu cheese crumbles, red onion, tomatoes, and our Buttermilk Ranch dressing.

Roasted Turkey and Cranberry and Feta Salad                            10.95
Baby spinach topped with fresh oven-roasted turkey, dried cranberries, red onion slivers and fire roasted walnuts for a little bit of heat.  Served with our Sherry Vinaigrette.

Salad Duo                10.95
A scoop of chicken salad and a scoop of tuna salad atop a bed of greens served with our House dressing and grilled pita points. 

Blackened Tilapia           12.95   
Seasoned Tilapia gently grilled and placed on a bed of mixed greens with seasoned cornbread croutons chopped tomatoes, roasted corn and shredded cheddar cheese. Served with a homemade Buttermilk Ranch dressing.

House Salad           5.50/8.95
A salad composed of mixed greens, romaine, carrots, cucumber, tomatoes, croutons and parmesan      cheese.  Served with our House vinaigrette dressing.      
w/Salmon-5.95  w/Shrimp-4.95    w/Chicken- 3.95

Caesar Salad         6.00/9.25
Romaine lettuce tossed with homemade Caesar dressing, parmesan cheese and in-house croutons.
w/chicken 3.95    w/shrimp 4.95    w/salmon 5.95

Wedge Lettuce         6.95
The presentation is simple but delightful in tradition and taste. A wedge of crisp head lettuce served with our homemade buttermilk herb dressing and topped with crisp bacon and chopped tomatoes.

 

Mid-Day’s Food


All sandwiches are served with your choice of tossed field greens or kettle chips.

Gluten-free bread is available for an additional $.60.

Add a cup of soup to any of our full size sandwiches or quiche for just $2.95.

Chicken Salad Croissant                 9.95
Seasoned white meat chicken salad served on a buttery croissant and topped with lettuce, tomato, Provolone cheese and crisp bacon.

Albacore Tuna Melt            8.95
Albacore tuna salad piled high on multi-grain bread and grilled with cheddar cheese and tomato slices.

Avocado BLT    (Americas Test Kitchen)    8.95
Traditional BLT kicked up a notch….ATK added fresh avocados slices and chipotle mayonnaise; served on toasted multi-grain bread.  Try the sandwich on Texas toast for a lighter sandwich.

Baked Chicken Avocado Wrap         9.95
A flour tortilla filled with blackened chicken, black beans, Monterey Jack cheese, and avocado corn salsa; served with a dollop of sour cream and a side of Mandarin Orange dipping sauce.

Turkey Burger (Rachel Ray)       8.95
Sensational turkey burger made with fresh ground turkey, horseradish, and cheddar cheese grilled and served on a Kaiser roll and topped with Dijon mustard, lettuce and fresh cranberry sauce.  The perfect marriage of spicy and sweet.

Cornmeal Crusted Tilapia Sandwiches
with Lime Aioli 
                 9.75
Tilapia fillet dredged in a seasoned cornmeal, baked in the oven for a crispy crust. Sandwich served on a toasted Kaiser roll with lettuce, tomato and Lime aioli. 

Half Sandwich Special                      $8.95   
Half sandwich with a choice of a cup of soup or a side of house greens.  Ask your server for the daily offering. Not available on Sundays.

Portabella Mushroom Sandwich            9.75
A favorite of our regulars and vegetarians!  A marinated and roasted portabella mushroom cap served on a Kaiser roll and topped with red onion, lettuce, tomato, lemon rosemary mayonnaise and melted Monterey Jack cheese.

Tuscan Chicken Sandwich “Simply Grilling” Jennifer Chandler                               9.95
Boneless chicken breast, fresh mozzarella, baby spinach, red bell pepper, and red onion with a pesto mayonnaise served on a ciabatta roll.

Homemade Quiche                     9.75
Our homemade quiche starts with a buttery, flaky crust, filled with delicious custard full of the daily vegetables, meats and cheeses.  Each day we offer a vegetarian quiche and a meat quiche.  Ask your server for today's selections. A quarter-of-a-pie-sized slice comes with a side of tossed greens and a fruit cup.
 

5:00 and later


Add a cup of soup to any full size entrée
~ 2.95
~ Add House salad ~ 4.50 ~    

Alpine Chicken Pasta (Michael Lamonaco’s)                 Half 9.95/Full 13.95
A cookbook favorite combining the simplicity of good ol’ American mac and cheese with the sophistication of penne pasta tossed with Parmesan and Fontina cheeses, roasted red peppers and topped with seasoned chicken. 
Suggested wine:“Acrobat” by King Estate Pinot Gris
Trapiche “Oak Cask” Malbec

Eli’s Asian Salmon   (Barefoot Contessa)   15.25
Salmon filet rolled in Panko breadcrumbs,
drizzled with our Asian sauce of rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, onion and ginger.  Served with seasoned rice and sautéed Asian vegetables. 
Suggested Wine:Cono Sur “Bicycle” Viogner  
Five River Ranches Pinot Noir

Chicken Piccata with Rosemary Polenta
(Barefoot Contessa)         13.95
Chicken breast cutlets dredged in flour, pan sautéed and cooked till golden in color; dressed with green olives and an artichoke lemon wine sauce that is showcased upon this wonderfully rich in flavor “rosemary polenta”.  Served with a side of greens and house dressing.  
Suggested Wine:Ferrari-Carrano “Bella Luce”  Sterling “Vitner's Collection” Merlot

Maryland Style Crab Cakes  
Half               13.95/Full       22.95
Jumbo lump crabmeat, Panko bread crumbs and little else make these the best crab cakes you’ve had since your last trip to Baltimore.  Served with Creole aioli.
Suggested Wine:Fault Line Sauvignon Blanc
Bello Glos “Meiomi” Pinot Noir

Barbecue Shrimp            14.95   
Tender shrimp simmered in a Creole
barbecue sauce with red bell peppers,
green beans and served over a generous
piece of Grandma's cornbread.
Suggested Wine: Dr. Pauly “Noble House Riesling”      Penfolds “Koonunga Hills” Shiraz

Fried Green Tomatoes Napoleon    13.95
Pan fried green tomatoes layered with sautéed spinach and goat cheese.
Topped with a balsamic glaze.
Suggested wine:“Acrobat” by King Estate Pinot Gris  Liberty School Cabernet Sauvignon

Asian Salmon Cakes              13.95
Fresh Salmon seasoned Asian ingredients, pan fried and served with grilled pineapple and salad greens dressed with lime-soy vinaigrette.
Suggested Wine Pairing: Ferrari-Carrano Fume Blanc, Candor Zinfandel

Herb-Crusted Pork  Tenderloin (America's Test Kitchen)              17.95
Sliced pork loin encrusted with a dry herb seasoning and a Mediterranean garnish of Kalamata olives, tomatoes, artichokes, and fennel. Served with seasoned rice, warm vegetable salad, or a side of mixed greens.  Gravy available
upon request.
Suggested Wine Pairing: Dr. Pauly “Noble House” Riesling, Penfolds “Koonunga Hills” Shiraz

Pesto Shrimp on Polenta Portobello   18.95
A whole Portobello mushroom, layered with creamy polenta and sautéed shrimp is splashed with polenta cream sauce and garnished with pine nuts.
Suggested Wine Pairing: Clos du Bois Chardonnay, Sterling “Vintner’s Collection” Merlot

 

Desserts


Make it á la mode    add 1.25

Fruits of the Forest Pie          5.00
Rhubarb, strawberry, apples, & mixed berries.
Sugar-Free Blueberry Pie     5.00
Tiramisu                                         5.75
Ladyfingers soaked in liquor and layered with Italian crème. Topped with slivered almonds and chocolate.
Peanut Butter Mousse Pie    5.75
Graham cracker crumb crust filled with peanut butter mousse, topped with a layer of chocolate ganache.
Bread Pudding    5.75
Our version of Paula Deen’s bread pudding served warm with pecans & brandy.
Chocolate Turtle Brownie Sundae    6.75
Petite Turtle Brownie Sundae    4.25
A warm turtle brownie topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, chocolate, caramel, whipped cream, & a cherry.
Dessert Features    
Ask your server for details.
From the bakery
Mini Almond Bundt Cakes 3.25
Cookies    1.35
Gooey Butter Bars     3.95
Muffin     1.95
Turtle Brownie    3.25

 

Coffee Bar

Hot Chocolate      3.25 / 3.75 
House Coffee       2.25
Café au Lait      2.95 / 3.50  
Mocha Jo          3.25 / 3.75  

Espresso          2.25
Red Eye            2.95/3.25  
Café Americano      2.25

Macchiato         2.25  
Con Panna        2.75  

Latte                  3.25/3.95  
Cappuccino       3.25 / 3.95  
Café Mocha       3.50 / 3.95  
Chai Latte          3.75 / 4.25 
Steamer             3.25 / 3.75 
Hot Tea               2.50  

British Breakfast, Chamomile Lemon, Earl Grey, Ginger Peach, Green Tea, Orange Ginger Mint

Beverages

Soft Drinks                                  2.50
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite,
Dr. Pepper, Lemonade

IBC Root Beer                                        2.75
Iced Tea                                                   2.50
Fruit Tea                                                   2.75
Bottled Water                                        1.25
San Pellegrino                                        3.25
Juice                                                         1.95
apple, orange or cranberry
Milk                                          
skim or whole 1.50 
Soy milk add .50
Unsweetened vanilla almond milk add
.75
Hot Tea                                                     2.50

Regular: British Breakfast, Earl Grey, Ginger Peach, Mango Ceylon
Decaf: British Breakfast, Earl Grey, Ginger Peach
Herbal: Chamomile Lemon, Orange Ginger Mint
Green: The People’s Green Tea
Tea Service                                            2.00

 

Breakfast


Served daily until 11 a.m. Monday thru Friday; until
3 p.m. Saturday & Sunday.


Traditional Egg Platter          7.95 
Two eggs any style, hash brown casserole,
fresh fruit, toast, and your choice of bacon
or sausage.
Bacon, Onion, Mushroom, & Swiss Omelet                           9.25
With hash brown casserole, toast, and
fresh fruit.
Spinach, Tomato, & Feta Omelet       9.25
Hash brown casserole, toast, and fresh fruit.
Breakfast Burrito              8.50
Scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese, and black beans rolled in a flour tortilla. Served with hash brown casserole, fruit, and avocado corn salsa.
Breakfast Croissant Sandwich     8.25
Scrambled eggs topped with your choice of Swiss or Cheddar,  and bacon or sausage. With fresh fruit.
Quiche of the Day                9.75

Each day we offer a different veggie and meat option. Served with hash brown casserole and fresh fruit.
Crème Brûlée French Toast     8.25
with banana & berries            9.25
Topped with a crème brûlée sauce and served with your choice of bacon or sausage.
Pancakes                              7.50
with banana & berries                    8.50
Stack of three with maple-flavored syrup and your choice of bacon or sausage.
Yogurt Berry Crunch                 8.75
A banana-lined boat filled with fresh fruit, vanilla yogurt, and low-fat granola.
Served with a fresh-baked muffin.

 

 

Breakfast À la carte

Bagel and cream cheese            1.95

Toast                                                1.75

Rudi’s original Gluten-Free Toast    2.35

Muffin                                             1.95

Mini Almond Bundt Cakes          3.25

Two eggs, any style                     2.75

Bacon                                               2.50

Sausage links                                  2.50

Single pancake                                1.95

Fresh fruit cup                                 3.25

Fresh fruit bowl                               5.25

Hash brown casserole                    1.95

Juice                                                   1.95
apple, orange or cranberry