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Independence-class littoral combat ship
USS Independence at Naval Air Station Key West in March 2009.
|Class overview
|Independence class
|Austal USA
|United States Navy
|$704 million First Ship[1] Future Ships $360 million
|General characteristics
|Littoral combat ship
|2,307 metric tons light, 3,104 metric tons full, 797 metric tons deadweight[2]
|127.4 m (418 ft)[2]
|31.6 m (104 ft)[2]
|14 ft (4.27 m)[2]
|2 × MTU Friedrichshafen 20V 8000 Series diesel engines, 2 x General Electric LM2500 gas turbines,[3] 2 x American VULKAN light weight multiple-section carbon fiber propulsion shaftlines, 2 x LJ160E and 2 x LJ150E Wärtsilä waterjets,[4] retractable bow-mounted azimuth thruster, 4 × diesel generators
|44 knots (51 mph; 81 km/h)[5]
|4,300 nautical miles (7,964 km) at 18 knots (33 km/h)[6]
|210 metric tons (206 long tons, 231 short tons)
|40 core crew (8 officers, 32 enlisted) plus up to 35 mission crew
|Sensors and
processing systems:
|Electronic warfare
& decoys:
|Aircraft carried:
The Independence class is a class of littoral combat ships built for the United States Navy.
The hull design evolved from a project at Austal to design a 40 knot cruise ship. That hull design evolved into the high-speed trimaran ferry HSC Benchijigua Express and the Independence class was then proposed by General Dynamics and Austal as a contender for Navy plans to build a fleet of small, multipurpose warships to operate in the littoral zone. Two ships were approved, to compete with Lockheed Martin's Freedom-class design.
As of 2014, the lead ship and a second ship, Coronado, have been commissioned. Despite initial plans to only accept one of the Independence and Freedom classes, the Navy has since announced plans to order up to ten additional ships of each class, for a total 12 ships per class.[11]
- 1 Planning and construction
- 2 Design
- 3 Small Surface Combatant
- 4 Derivative designs
- 5 Ships
- 6 In popular culture
- 7 See also
- 8 References
- 9 External links
Planning and construction[edit]
Planning for a class of small, multipurpose warships to operate in the littoral zone began in the early 2000s. In July 2003, a proposal by General Dynamics (partnering with Austal USA, the American subsidiary of Australian shipbuilder Austal) was approved by the Navy, with a contract for two vessels.[12] These would then be compared to two ships built by Lockheed Martin to determine which design would be taken up by the Navy for a production run of up to 55 ships.
The first ship, USS Independence was laid down at the Austal USA shipyard in Mobile, Alabama, on 19 January 2006. The planned second ship was cancelled in November 2007, but reordered in May 2009, and laid down in December of that year as USS Coronado, shortly before Independence was launched.[13][14]
The development and construction of Independence as of June 2009 was running at 220% over-budget. The total projected cost for the ship is $704 million. The Navy had originally projected the cost at $220 million.[1] Independence began builder's trials in July 2009, three days behind schedule because of maintenance issues.[15] A leak in the port gas turbine saw the order of trials altered, but builder's and acceptance trials were completed by November.[16][17] and although her first INSURV inspection revealed 2,080 deficiencies, these were rectified in time for the ship to be handed over to the Navy in mid-December, and commissioned in mid-January 2010.[14][18]
Navy leaders said that the fixed price competition offered the Austal design an equal shot, in spite of its excess size, cost and limited service.[19]
After much inconsistency on how testing and orders were to proceed, in November 2010, the Navy asked that Congress approve ten of both the Independence and Freedom classes.[20][21][22]
The Independence-class design began life at Austal as a platform for a high-speed cruise ship. The principal requirements of that project were speed, stability and passenger comfort, and Austal's team determined that the trimaran hull form offered significant passenger comfort and stability advantages over both a catamaran and a monohull. The high-speed cruise ship project evolved into Austal's commercial high-speed trimaran ferry HSC Benchijigua Express. The ships are 127.4 m (418 ft) long, with a beam of 31.6 m (104 ft), and a draft of 13 ft (3.96 m).[2] Their displacement is rated at 2,176 tons light, 2,784 tons full, and 608 tons deadweight.[2]
The standard ship's company is 40, although this can increase depending on the ship's role with mission-specific personnel. The habitability area with bunks is located under the bridge. The helm is controlled by joysticks instead of traditional steering wheels.[23]
Although the trimaran hull increases the total surface area, it is still able to reach sustainable speeds of about 50 knots (93 km/h; 58 mph), with a range of 10,000 nautical miles (19,000 km; 12,000 mi).[citation needed] Austal claims that the design will use a third less fuel than the competing Freedom class, but the Congressional Budget Office found that fuel would account for 18 percent or less of the total lifetime cost of Freedom.[24]
The lack of bridge wings on the Independence class had been noted as the top problem in the entire LCS program to the extent that these will need to be retrofitted onto existing ships.[25]
The lightweight aluminum construction of the Independence-class ships makes them more vulnerable to damage than the Freedom-class ships.[26]
The first ships of both LCS classes were delivered before the designs were mature so that improvements could be built into future ships. The Navy is improving the Independence-class with bridge wings for safety and replacing the 5.1-metre (17 ft) Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) with a 7-metre (23 ft) boat. An improved cathodic protection system will enhance corrosion protection. Like the Freedom-class, the Independence vessels will be getting axial flow water jets which pushes water parallel to the shaft of the impeller to improve efficiency and reduce maintenance; they will also be upgraded to handle the horsepower provided by the gas turbine propulsion system. A winch control system will modulate the motion of the anchor to reduce the reliance on manual hand brakes. The mission bay side door will be redesigned for reliability and the platform lift elevator reconfigured to better handle weapons and ordnance.[27]
Modular mission capability[edit]
The Independence class carries a default armament for self-defense, and command and control. However, unlike traditional fighting ships with fixed armament such as guns and missiles, tailored mission modules can be configured for one mission package at a time. Modules may consist of manned aircraft, unmanned vehicles, off-board sensors, or mission-manning detachments.
The interior volume and payload is greater than some destroyers and is sufficient to serve as a high-speed transport and maneuver platform. The mission bay is 15,200 square feet (1,410 m2), and takes up most of the deck below the hangar and flight deck. With 11,000 cubic metres (390,000 cu ft) of payload volume, it was designed with enough payload and volume to carry out one mission with a separate mission module in reserve, allowing the ship to do multiple missions without having to be refitted.
One Mobicon Flexible Container Handling System is carried on each ship in order to move mission containers.[28][29]
In addition to cargo or container-sized mission modules, the bay can carry four lanes of multiple Strykers, armored Humvees, and their associated troops. An elevator allows air transport of packages the size of a 20-foot-long (6.1 m) shipping container that can be moved into the mission bay while at sea. A side access ramp allows for vehicle roll-on/roll-off loading to a dock and allows the ship to transport the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle.[30]
Armament and sensors[edit]
The Raytheon SeaRAM missile defense system is installed on the hangar roof. The SeaRAM combines the sensors of the Phalanx 1B close-in weapon system with an 11-missile launcher for the RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missile, creating an autonomous system.[31]
The Independence-class ships also have an integrated LOS Mast, Sea Giraffe 3D Radar and SeaStar Safire FLIR. Northrop Grumman has demonstrated sensor fusion of on and off-board systems in the Integrated Combat Management System (ICMS) used on the LCS.[32] The vessels have an Interior Communications Center that can be curtained off from the rest of bridge instead of the heavily protected Combat Information Center found on other Navy warships.[33]
Side and forward surfaces are angled for reduced radar profile. The Fleet-class unmanned surface vessel is designed for operations from Independence-class ships.[34]
The flight deck, 1,030 m2 (11,100 sq ft), can support the operation of two SH-60 Seahawk helicopters, multiple unmanned aerial vehicles, or one CH-53 Sea Stallion helicopter. H-60 series helicopters provide airlift, rescue, anti-submarine, radar picket and anti-ship capabilities with torpedoes and missiles. DARPA's Tactically Exploited Reconnaissance Node (TERN) program aims to build a Medium-altitude long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle (MALE UAV) that can operate from LCS-2 and can carry a payload of 600 pounds (270 kg) out to an operational radius of 600–900 nautical miles (1,100–1,700 km).[35] First flight of a TERN demonstrator is expected in 2017.[36] The trimaran hull will allow flight operations up to sea state 5.[37] Austal USA vice president Craig Hooper has responded to critics of the class's light armament by suggesting that the ships employ long range drones instead.[38]
Control system[edit]
The control system for this class is provided by General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems through an open architecture computing infrastructure (OPEN CI),[39] while Lockheed provides their own control system for their variant of the LCS.[40] OPEN CI includes the information technology (IT) infrastructure for the combat and seaframe control systems. This IT infrastructure also includes the primary operator interface for the control and monitoring of mission module operations.[41]
The General Dynamics OPEN CI is also used on the Spearhead-class Joint High Speed Vessel, also built by Austal.[42]
Corrosion management[edit]
After the lead ship of the class suffered from aggressive disintegration due to galvanic corrosion, Austal has made changes to the remaining ships in the class. Coronado will have "new anti-corrosion surface treatments", and Jackson will have "an array of tested corrosion-management tools and processes".[43]
Small Surface Combatant[edit]
In December 2014, the Navy's recommendation to base the Small Surface Combatant on upgraded versions of both Independence and Freedom LCSs was accepted. The SSC is an attempt by the Navy to increase the LCS' firepower and protection. Although Austal submitted improvements including vertical launch systems, 76 mm guns, and advanced combat systems and sensors, the Navy opted to keep the 57 mm gun, not add a VLS, and chose to add an upgraded 3-D radar. Other changes included installation of an unspecified over-the-horizon missile, Mark 38 25 mm guns, a torpedo countermeasures system, a multifunction towed array system, installation the SeaRAM launcher (on the Freedom-class), an upgraded countermeasures decoy system, an upgraded electronic warfare system, armor added to vital spaces, and improved signature management. The SSC will focus in SUW and ASW with these additions, as well as retaining all other features of their mission packages; the SSC is not required to perform MCM, which will continue to be handled by the LCS. The vessels will retain a degree of modularity to concentrate on one mission set and will still have mission bays, although they may be reduced. SSC vessels are planned to begin procurement by 2019, and it is being investigated if the enhancements can be added to existing LCS hulls.[44]
Derivative designs[edit]
Austal has proposed a much smaller and slower trimaran, called the 'Multi Role Vessel' (MRV 80). Though it is only half the size of their LCS design, it would still be useful for border protection and counter piracy operations.[45]
Two Independence-class LCS ships have been commissioned. Seven more are under construction by Austal USA. Three more are on order.
Ship order and naming history[edit]
The Navy originally ordered two Independence-class littoral combat ships, the lead ship LCS-2 USS Independence and LCS-4 (odd numbers are used for Freedom-class littoral combat ships). In March 2009, then-current Secretary of the Navy Donald C. Winter announced that LCS-4 would be named USS Coronado.[46] On 29 December 2010, the Navy announced that it would be ordering up to ten additional Independence-class ships, for a total of 12 ships in the class.[11]
On 25 March 2011, Secretary Ray Mabus announced the names of the third and fourth Independence-class ships, LCS-6 USS Jackson and LCS-8 USS Montgomery, during a press conference in Mobile, Alabama.[47] In February 2012, Secretary Ray Mabus announced that the fifth Independence-class littoral combat ship will be named USS Gabrielle Giffords, and the sixth USS Omaha.[48][49] In April 2013, the name USS Manchester was assigned to LCS-14,[50] while in June 2013, the name USS Tulsa was assigned to LCS-16.[51]
On March 11, 2014, the Navy awarded contract options to fund construction of LCS-18 and LCS-20, the seventh and eighth ships in a 10-ship contract.[52] In January 2015, Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus announced that the next Independence-class ship, LCS-18, will be named USS Charleston.[53] In July 2015, Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus announced that the tenth Independence-class ship, LCS-20, will be named USS Cincinnati.
As of June 2015[update], the latest order for Independence-class LCS ships was for LCS-22 and LCS-24. On April 1, 2015 the Navy awarded build contracts for LCS-22 and LCS-24 to Austal USA.[54][55] On July 20, 2015, at a Kansas City Royals baseball game being played at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, Ray Mabus and Mayor Sly James announced that LCS-22 would be named USS Kansas City.[56]
Ships in class[edit]
|Hull Number
|Laid down
|19 January 2006
|26 April 2008
|16 January 2010
|Active in service
|17 December 2009
|14 January 2012
|5 April 2014
|Active in service
|1 August 2011
|14 December 2013
|Fitting out
|25 June 2013
|6 August 2014
|Fitting out
|Gabrielle Giffords
|16 April 2014
|25 February 2015
|Fitting out
|18 February 2015
|20 November 2015
|Fitting out
|29 June 2015
|Under construction
|Under construction
|Under construction
|On order
|Kansas City
|On order
|On order
In popular culture[edit]
- USS Independence appears in the Discovery Channel documentary Inside: A 21st Century Warship, which also features USS Freedom (LCS-1).
- A variant of this ship class appears in the Pixar movie Cars 2.
- An Independence-class ship appears in the 2014 Godzilla reboot.
See also[edit]
- HSV Sea Slice, SLICE catamaran
- Sea Fighter (FSF-1), SWATH catamaran
- Sea Shadow (IX-529), stealth catamaran
- RV Triton, British trimaran warship demonstrator
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External links[edit]
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(YOu MAY CHOOSE A SIDE SALAD FOR ONE SIDE ITEM-$1.50 EXTRA) SPLIT CHARgE OF DINNERS $2.50 gERMAN wIENERS DINNER gRILLED bRATwuRST DINNER gRILLED bAuERNwuRST DINNER KNACKwuRST DINNER gRILLED wEISSwuRST DINNER gRILLED SMOKED bRATwuRST gRILLED NuERNbERgER bRATwuRST gRILLED ANDOuILLE SAuSAgE DINNER COMbINATION DINNER ALL COMbINATION DINNERS SERVED wITH gERMAN POTATO SALAD & SAuERKRAuT $8.95 $12.50 $12.50 $12.50 $12.50 $12.50 $12.50 $12.50 bERLINER COMbO" $12.50 #1 COMbO DINNER $12.50 #2 COMbO DINNER $14.95 ONE ANDOuILLE & ONE wEISSwuRST ONE bRATwuRST & ONE KNACKwuRST ONE bRATwuRST, ONE wEISSwuRST, ONE KNACKwuRST #3 COMbO DINNER (VERY POPuLAR!) ONE bRATwuRST, ONE KNACKwuRST AND ONE KASSLER RIPPCHEN $17.95 SPLIT CHARgE FOR PLATTERS $2.50 SANDwICHES REubEN SANDwICH (HOuSE SPECIAL) bAVARIAN buRgER (bRATwuRST MEAT) SCHNITZEL SANDwICH SMOKED TuRKEY & bACON CLub HAM & SwISS CLub bACON, LETTuCE & TOMATO bRAuNSCwEIgER AND ONION SANDwICH gRILLED CHEESE SANDwICH gRILLED SwISS CHEESE SANDwICH STRAMMER MAX gERMAN STYLE HAMbuRgER gRILLED HAM & SwISS ON RYE EXTENSIVE SELECTION OF bEERS AND wINES ADDITIONAL MENu ITEMS AVAILAbLE *prices subject to change $7.95 $8.50 $7.50 $6.25 $6.25 $4.25 $5.95 $3.95 $4.50 $5.95 $6.50 $6.95 117-C CHERRY ST. 828.669.9090 Monday & Tuesday: 11:00 pm - 12:00 am Wednesday - Saturday: 11:00 am - 2:00 am Sunday: 3:00 pm - 2:00 am Great Food. Great Drink. Great Vibes. www.blackmountainalehouse.com MEDIUM ABC Shiva 4 Green Man IPA 4 Highland Gaelic Ale 4 Natty G's Buckshot 4 New Belgium Fat Tire 4 Newcastle Summer 4 Peacemaker Pale 4 Pisgah IPA 4 Pisgah Pale 4 DARK Duck Rabbit Milk Stout 4 Green Man Porter 4 Sweet Josie Brown 4 Also come in for on of our 30+ varieties of bottled and canned beer. COCKTAILS LIGHT ABC Rocket Girl 4 Angry Orchard Cider 4 FB Gateway Kolsch 4 Farmer T's Cream Ale 4 Foothills Torch Pils 4 Highland Razor Wit 4 NB Summersault 4 Shock Top 4 House Red Placido Montepulciano 5 House White Forrestville Chardonnay 6 Pinot Noir Canyon Road - $22 Per Bottle 6 Pinot Grigio Canyon Road - $22 Per Bottle 5 Cabernet Canyon Road - $22 Per Bottle 6 WINE SELECTION Diamond Margarita a mixture of light and gold tequila, orange liqueur, triple sec and sweet and sour 7 Sex on the Beach peach schnapps, vodka, cranberry and orange juice 7 Serendipity orange liqueur, amaretto, triple sec, vodka, orange juice and grenadine 6 Peach Screw Gin Fizz peach schnapps, triple sec, gin, orange juice and tonic 6 Electric Smurf blue curacao, coconut run, pineapple juice and sprite 6 Bay Breeze vodka, cranberry, and pineapple juice 6 Cami Keen Mimosa, Malibu Rum, Peach Schnapps 5 SHOOTERS DRAFT BEER Royal Flush 8 Captain on Acid 7 Nutty Irishman 6 Blonde Headed Slut 7 Ashe Vegas 7 B-52 6 Red Snapper 6 No Regrets 6 Kamikaze 6 Baby Guiness 8 Ask bartender for shooter descriptions. STARTERS Fries, Chili Cheese Fries, Garlic Fries 3/4 Fried Pickles 5 Roasted Red Pepper Hummus & Pita Chips 4 Eggplant Fries 5 Smoked Trout Dip 6 Irish Nachos 6/9 HOUSE SPECIALTIES Ale House NY Strip 12 oz house cut Certified Angus Beef 14 Fish & Chips A staple in any watering hole 7/9 Seared Salmon Salad (when available) 6oz Atlantic Salmon served on bed of mixed greens, carrots, cucumbers, and tomato 10 Ale House Wings Routinely called the best wings around.We're not kidding. Buffalo,Teriyaki, Garlic/Butter, Oven Roasted, Or Any Combination of the sauces you can imagine 6 (10 per order) BURGERS All burgers served with lettuce, tomato, onions and your choice of fries, potato salad, or chips. Fixins: Caramelized Onion, BBQ Sauce, Slaw Bacon, Chili, Pimento Cheese, Blue Cheese, Goat Cheese, Cheddar,American, Swiss $0.75 each Plain Jane Burger 8oz Black Angus with your choice of fixins 8 Black & Blue Black pepper crusted & topped with Blue Cheese 9 Southern Bacon Cheeseburger Sue's Pimento Cheese, Bacon 9 Smoke House Burger BBQ sauce,Applewood smoked bacon, aged cheddar 9 Carolina Classic Coleslaw & Chili 9 SANDWICHES All Sandwiches served with fries, potato salad, or chips Ale House BLT Bacon, lettuce, & tomato with a choice of white or wheat 7 Smoked Chicken Salad with lettuce, tomato and choice of white or wheat 7 Grilled Portobello with spinach, roasted red peppers and goat cheese on a hoagie 8 Sue's Pimento Cheese with lettuce, tomato and choice of white or wheat 6 Grilled Chicken with lettuce, tomato, and onion on a hoagie with house vinaigrette 8 SALADS Dressings: Zesty Feta Ranch,Vinaigrette, Blue Cheese, Ranch, Honey Mustard Fire Grilled Chicken Salad Grilled chicken breast over mixed greens, cucumbers, carrots, tomatoes 9 Fire Grilled Portobello Salad Grilled Portobello over mixed greens, cucumbers, carrots, tomatoes 9 Southern Fried Chicken Salad Fried chicken breast over mixed greens, cucumbers, carrots, tomatoes, bacon, and cheddar 8 Smoked Chicken Salad Smoked chicken salad over mixed greens, cucumbers, carrots, tomatoes 8 FOR THE KIDS Chicken Strips 5 PB&J 5 Grilled Cheese 5 DESSERTS Banana Pudding 3 WEEKLY EVENTS LIVE MUSIC KARAOKE TRIVIA Wedding & Birthday Cakes, Desserts, and more! 102 Church Street Black Mountain, North Carolina 28711 828.669.1626 • www.blackmountainbakery.com Tuesday – Saturday • 8am - 4pm Lunch Menu Our Home Made Soups and Side Dishes and Specials Change Daily Just Give Us A Call And We Will Entice You With What We Are Serving Today Sandwiches *All of Our Yeast Breads are made from Unbleached and Unbromated Flour* The Fussy-Britches Turkey Breast, Swiss Cheese, Crisp Cucumbers, & Onion drizzled with a Creamy Avocado Tzatziki on a Toasted Bagel ($5.95) not available as a half sandwich The Grand Poobah Thinly Sliced Roast Beef, Cheddar Cheese, & Pony Sauce on a Fresh Baked Croissant ($6.25) not available as a half sandwich The Hamwich Ham, American Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Mayonnaise, & Mustard on Our Home Made Sourdough Bread ($3.95/$2.25) *1/2 sandwich & cup of soup/side dish ($5.25)* Chicken Salad Our Chicken Salad is the Best in Town (and possibly the world). Chicken Breasts Baked Right Here in Our Ovens, Chopped Granny Smith Apples, & Pecans Served on Our Much Sought After Cranberry Walnut Bread ($4.75/$2.95) *1/2 sandwich & cup of soup/side dish ($5.95)* Pimiento Cheese Cheddar Cheese and Green Olives Shredded Together then mixed with a Super Secret Sauce and Spread onto Our Home Made Whole Wheat Bread ($4.50/$2.75) *1/2 sandwich & cup of soup/side dish ($5.45)* Salad Plate One of our House Made Salads (Chicken Salad or Pimiento Cheese) served on a bed of lettuce with seasonal fresh fruit and home made bread ($7.25) Side Dish Sampler any three side dishes served with home made bread ($7.95) *single side ($2.75)* Cup of Soup served with Home Made Bread ($2.75) Bowl of Soup served with Home Made Bread ($3.65) We are a locally owned business and have been natives of the Swannanoa Valley & Black Mountain area for five generations. We believe in only serving the best quality food at reasonable prices. Everything on the menu is made FRESH DAILY. OUTDOOR SEATING - FULLS SERVICE CATERING 203 E. STATE STREET, Black Mountain, NC - 828.669.5041 Appetizers Fried Green Tomatoes Green tomatoes battered and fried served over a potato cake with our ranch dressing 7.99 Fried Mushrooms Hand battered button mushrooms fried and sprinkled with parmesan served with horseradish sauce 7.99 Fried Zucchini Fresh zucchini battered and fried sprinkled with parmesan and served with ranch for dipping 7.99 Spinach Artichoke Dip Fresh spinach and artichoke hearts in a blend of cream cheese and parmesan served with pita bread 7.99 Hummus of the Day Ask your server about the flavor of the day! Served with toasted pita points 7.99 Crab Cakes Petite crab cakes served with a lemon tarragon sauce 10.99 Baked Brie Baked brie with fresh fruit and toasted pita bread 8.99 Chicken and Spinach Quesadilla Blackened chicken, spinach, cheddar jack cheese and cilantro salsa on a grilled tortilla served with sour cream 8.99 Buffalo Wings Twelve jumbo wings fried and tossed in our honey garlic buffalo sauce served with celery and bue cheese 8.99 Fabulous Fries Sweet Potato 4.99 Bacon & Cheese 4.99 Chili & Cheese 5.99 Garlic Parmesan 5.99 Sensational Salads Homemade Dressings: Blue Cheese, Honey Dijon, Ranch, Thousand Island, Balsamic or Citrus Berry Vinaigrette Gorgonzola Cranberry Salad Mixed greens topped with gorgonzola, dried cranberries, pecan pralines and garden veggies served with balsamic vinaigrette 7.99 Bistro Berry Salad Fresh berries, glazed walnuts, goat cheese, and garden veggies on top of mixed greens with our citrus berry vinaigrette 8.99 Classic Spinach Salad Fresh Spinach with mushrooms, red onion, egg and sunflower seeds with hot bacon dressing 7.99 Garden Salad Large 5.99 Small 4.99 Ceasar Salad Fresh greens tossed in ceasar dressing with croutons and grated parmesan 6.99 Salad Upgrades Fried, Grilled, Blackened Chicken 2.00 Portabella Mushrooms 2.00 Salmon, Shrimp or Crab Cake 3.00 Tenderloin Medallions 4.00 Bistro Salad Sampler All of our homemade salads - pineapple pecan chicken, egg, tuna, pasta & potato salad on a bed of greens with cheddar jack cheese 8.99 Specialty Sandwiches Served with choice of a side dish North Carolina BLT Fried green tomatoes and apple smoked bacon on toasted sourdough with lettuce and tomato 7.99 The Bistro Crab Cake Sandwich Handmade crab cake on a toasted brioche roll with lettuce, tomato, and horseradish mayo 8.99 Philly Sandwich Sauteed onions, peppers, and mushrooms weith melted provolone on a hoagie roll with your choice of grilled chicken or shaved rib eye steak 7.99 Rib Eye Sub Grilled the way you like served on a toasted hoagie with lettuce, tomato and mayo 10.99 Fish Sandwich Beer battered haddock on a brioche roll with lemon caper dill mayo, cole slaw and tomato 8.99 Pesto Chicken Cesar Grilled chicken breast with fresh basil pesto and parmesan on grilled ciabata bread with lettuce, tomato, and ceasar dressing 7.99 Entrees Served with Garden or Ceasar Salad Filet Mignon Grilled eight ounce filet with a mushroom demiglaze served over garlic mashed potatoes with sauteed vegetables 20.99 Steakhouse Rib Eye 14 ounce hand cut aged rib eye seasoned with our house spice and cooked to your choice, served with twice baked potato and sauteed vegetables 17.99 Blackberry BBQ Pork Chop Hand cut organic bone in pork basted in our chipolte blackberry bbq sauce served over apple potato hash with sugar snap peas 16.99 Goat Cheese Salmon Grilled salmon topped with local goat cheese and tomatoes with a lemon garlic sauce served over sauteed spinach 15.99 Crab Cakes Two of our hand made lump crab cakes over sauteed vegetables with a lemon tarragon sauce and asparagus 17.99 Shrimp and Grits Jumbo shrimp sauteed in our tasso ham cream sauce served over parmesan grit cakes with gorgonzola crumbles, roasted red pepper and scallions 17.99 FULL MENU AVAILABLE AT www.blackmountainbistro.com Chicken and Goat Cheese Wrap Grilled chicken breast wrapped in a tortilla with spinach, strawberries, local goat cheese and balsamic vinaigrette 8.59 Buffalo Chicken Wrap Fried chicken strips tossed in our buffalo sauce wrapped in a tortilla with cheddar jack, blue cheese, lettuce and tomato 7.99 Turkey Ciabatta Smoked turkey on grilled ciabatta bread with cranberry mandarin compote, lettuce and tomato 8.99 Portabella Sandwich Marinated in balsamic with grilled zucchini topped with spinach, tomato and fresh mozzarella on ciabatta bread 7.99 Veggie Hummus Wrap Tortilla wrap with chefs choice of vegetables and hummus 7.99 Southern Fare Meatloaf Our homemade meatloaf made from ground chuck, fresh bread crumbs and spices, covered in brown gravy served with mashed potatoes and green beans 7.99 Turkey and Dressing All white meat turkey roasted daily, over herb stuffing with made from scratch gravy served with mashed potatoes and southern green beans 8.59 Baby Back Ribs Grilled and smothered with southern bbq sauce served with french fries and cole slaw. Half rack 13.99; Full rack 15.99 Half Baked Chicken Organic hormone free slow roasted chicken seasoned with house spices served with wild rice and sauteed vegetables 10.99 Bistro Burgers Served with choice of side dish. Add Bacon, Cheese or Mushrooms .50 The Black Mountain Burger Blackened burger with cajun spices and bleu cheese crumbles on a brioche roll with lettuce, tomato, and mayo 8.59 The Mountain Burger Traditional hand patted burger on a toasted brioche roll with lettuce, tomato and mayo 7.99 California Burger Top grade burger with spinach, tomato, fresh mozzarella and roasted red pepper aioli on grilled ciabatta 8.99 Patty Melt Our burger on grilled sourdough with caramelized onions, swiss cheese and dijonase Veggie Burger Veggie burger on a brioche roll with lettuce, tomato and roasted red pepper aioli 8.59 E A 669-8889 • 145A U.S. HIGHWAY 70 E. BLACK MOUNTAIN EST. 2000 WE DELIVER!!!! DAILY SPECIALS ONLINE www.chowtimetogo.com PIZZA "Hand Tossed or Thin Crust" CARRY-OUT SPECIALS 1 TOP. 2 TOP. Specialty MED. $7.99 $9.99 $11.99 LRG. $8.99 $11.99 $13.99 JUMBO $9.99 $12.99 $15.99 3 LARGE SPECIALTIES $23.99 2 LARGE 2 TOPPINGS $17.99 1 LARGE 3 TOP W/CHEESY BREAD $17.99 3 MED 1 TOPPINGS FOR $15 2 PASTAS, 2 SIDE SALAD, BREADSTICKS & JUG SWEET TEA $12.99 1 MED 3 TOPPING WITH 10 WINGS $15.99 1 LARGE 3 TOP, BREADSTICKS, 2 LITER SODA $17.99 **ADDITIONAL CHARGES FOR DELIVERY** OPEN MONDAY-THURSDAY 11AM UNTIL MIDNIGHT FRIDAY-SATURDAY 11AM - 1AM SUNDAY NOON UNTIL MIDNIGHT SECOND LOCATION 686-1986 2234 U.S. HIGHWAY 70 SWANNANOA REGULAR TOPPINGS BANANA PEPPERS • BLACK OLIVES CHEDDAR CHEESE • GREEN OLIVES GREEN PEPPERS • GROUND BEEF HAM • PINEAPPLE • JALAPENOS MUSHROOMS • ONIONS PEPPERONI • SAUSAGE PREMIUM TOPPINGS ARTICHOKE • CHICKEN BROCCOLI • FETA • BACON SPECIALTY PIZZAS "Hand Tossed or Thin Crust" EBA: EVERYTHING BUT ANCHOVIES!! A MOUTH-WATERING BLEND OF ALL OUR REGULAR TOPPINGS HAWAIIAN PIZZA: ALOHA! AN ISLAND FAVORITE OF HAM, PINEAPPLE AND EXTRA CHEESE PIZZA A PLENTY: A CHOWTIME CLASSIC!! ONIONS, GREEN PEPPERS, PEPPERONI, HAM, MUSHROOM, SAUSAGE, BEEF AND EXTRA CHEESE VEGGIE: ONIONS, GREEN PEPPERS, MUSHROOMS, BLACK OLIVES AND EXTRA CHEESE SPECIALTY PIZZAS, CONT'D... CARNE AMORE: CALLING ALL MEAT LOVERS! A HEARTY PIE TOPPED WITH PEPPERONI, HAM, SAUSAGE, BEEF AND EXTRA CHEESE BACON CHEESEBURGER: JUST LIKE A BURGER, BUT BETTER! WE TOP OUR FRESH DOUGH WITH GROUND BEEF, CHEDDAR CHEESE AND BACON CHICKEN BACON RANCH: RANCH BASE, CHICKEN, BACON AND FRESH MOZZARELLA CHICKEN ALFREDO: ALFREDO BASE, FRESH SPINACH, CHICKEN, FRESH MOZZARELLA BBQ CHICKEN: BBQ SAUCE, CHICKEN, ONION, JALAPENOS, MOZZARELLA CHILLED SUBS: 6" - $5.45 12" - $9.45 All subs include fresh lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo ITALIAN: SALAMI, HAM, PEPPERONI AND PROVOLONE PILED HIGH THEN TOPPED WITH HOMEMADE ITALIAN SLAW TURKEY AND CHEESE: OVEN ROASTED TURKEY AND YOUR CHOICE OF CHEESE HAM AND CHEESE: TAVERN HAM AND YOUR CHOICE OF CHEESE-TRY IT TOASTED! TUNA SALAD: HEAPING SCOOPS OF FRESH TUNA SALAD WITH CHOICE OF CHEESE VEGGIE: PICK UP TO 5 VEGGIES AND TOP IT OFF WITH YOUR CHOICE OF CHEESE HOT OVEN SUBS: 6" - $5.45 12" - $9.45 PHILLY STEAK: SHREDDED PHILLY STEAK SMOTHERED WITH MOZZARELLA, MUSHROOMS, GREEN PEPPERS AND ONIONS -TRY IT WITH KETCHUP! CHICKEN BACON RANCH: CHICKEN WITH RANCH DRESSING, BACON AND MOZZARELLA CHICKEN PHILLY: CHICKEN SMOTHERED WITH MOZZARELLA CHEESE, GREEN PEPPERS, MUSHROOMS AND ONIONS MEATBALL SUB: WITH SAUCE, MOZZARELLA AND PARMESAN CHEESES,BAKED TO PERFECTION BBQ CHICKEN: CHICKEN SMOTHERED IN CHEDDAR CHEESE, BBQ SAUCE, JALAPENOS PIZZA SUB: TOMATO SAUCE, PEPPERONI, SAUSAGE, MOZZARELLA AND PARMESAN CHEESE CHICKEN PARMIGIANA: BREADED CHICKEN BREAST SMOTHERED WITH OUR TOMATO SAUCE, MOZZARELLA AND PARMESAN CHEESE THEN BAKED TO PERFECTION any 6" a meal for just $1.50 more! LUNCH SPECIAL: make Includes choice of chips and soft drink or sweet tea. LASAGNA: LAYERS OF OUR TOMATO SAUCE, FRESH RICOTTA CHEESE, * SERVED WITH TWISTY BREAD GROUND BEEF AND MOZZARELLA, BAKED TO HOT PERFECTION!* $5.95 SPAGHETTI: MADE TO ORDER! FRESH PASTA TOPPED WITH OUR OWN TOMATO SAUCE, GROUND BEEF AND FRESH MOZZARELLA* $5.95 CHICKEN ALFREDO PASTA: CREAMY ALFREDO SAUCE WITH 10 PIECE $6.95 CHUNKS OF CHICKEN BREAST. YUM!* $6.95 20 PIECE $13.50 CALZONES: FRESH DOUGH, FOLDED OVER AND FILLED WITH TOMATO 30 PIECE $19.95 SAUCE AND MOZZARELLA WE EVEN THROW IN 4 TOPPINGS!! $6.89 SIDE SALAD $1.65 BREADSTICKS: OUR FRESH DOUGH WITH MARINARA SAUCE DINNER SALAD ON THE SIDE $2.34 $3.95 CHEESY BREAD: OUR FRESH DOUGH TOPPED WITH CHEDDAR ADDITIONAL TOPPINGS AND MOZZARELLA, WITH MARINARA SAUCE ON THE SIDE ADD .35¢ $5.95, $9.95, $13.65 WINGS Casual. Fresh. Delicious. Addictive. 100 S. Ridgeway Ave. • Black Mountain, NC • 828.669.6999 • www.freshwoodfiredpizza.com HOURS: Monday - Thursday 11am - 9pm • Friday - Saturday 11am - 9:30pm • Sunday noon - 8pm STARTERS FRESH OVEN-BAKED BREAD - $2.50 Baked each morning in the cooling pizza oven, try our Bread with Olive Oil OLIVE TRAY - $2.50 A blend of our favourite olives for sampling BRUSCHETTA - $5.50 A blend of marinated tomatoes, red onion and fresh basil on our homemade grilled bread THREE-DIP CRUSTINI - $6.50 Crustinis served with Olive Tapenade, Creamy Artichoke Hearts and Roasted Red Pepper Hummus CHEESY GARLIC STICKS - $6.95 with your choice of Ranch, Alfredo, or Marinara Sauce SANDWICHES (LUNCH ONLY) Served on crusty bread with chips or carrots. ITALIAN DELI - $8.95 A Selection of Sliced Italian Cured Meats with Melted Cheese, Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Fresh Basil GRILLED CHICKEN - $8.95 Cuts of Marinated Grilled Chicken Breast with sautéed Onions, Mushrooms, Green Peppers and Melted Cheese MEATBALL SANDWICH $8.95 FRESH's Homemade Meatballs smothered in our blend of Tomato Sauce and Melted Cheese *prices subject to change SALADS Side Salad $6.00 Entrée Salad $8.00 Add Grilled Chicken $2.50; Shrimp $3.00; Salmon $4.00 FRESH's HOUSE SALAD Mixed Greens, Sliced Tomatoes, Green Peppers, Red Onions, Cucumbers with House Dressing TUSCAN SALAD Spring greens, Arugula, Local Goat Cheese, Cherry Tomatoes and Toasted Pecans with Lemon-Parsley Vinaigrette. SPINACH SALAD with Toasted Walnuts, Local Feta Cheese, Cranberries with Balsamic Vinaigrette. CAESAR SALAD Chopped Romaine with Traditional Caesar Dressing and Croutons, and Anchovies upon request. GREEK SALAD Romaine and Mixed Greens Topped with Olives, Feta Cheese, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Onions, Pepperoncini served with our Greek Feta Dressing. 828.669.6999 Supplements & Full Menu Available www.freshwoodfiredpizza.com SANDWICHES, Cont'd. ITALIAN VEGGIE - $6.95 Fresh Mozzarella with Tomato, Basil, Spinach, Avocado, Sprouts and Olive Tapenade served on our FRESH Homemade Focaccia Bread VEGGIE DELIGHT $6.95 Mushrooms, Baby Spinach, Basil, Tomato, Onion, Green Pepper, Provolone Cheese, and Red Pepper Hummus served in a Whole Wheat Wrap AMORE $8.00 GRILLED CHEESE $5.95 PORTABELLA MUSHROOM - $8.00 Served on Millet Bread Add your Choice of Pizza Toppings on any Sandwich for an additional charge. FRESH House Bread, Pesto, Salami, Capicola, Proscuitto with Provolone, Dipped in Egg and Fried to a Golden Brown, Served with Spicy Brown Mustard on the side per request Grilled portabella mushroom smothered with Goat Cheese Spread, Fresh Avocado, Baby Spinach, Sprouts PIZZA Melted Provolone on Grilled FRESH Bread GLUTEN-FREE SANDWICHES add $1.00 Our medium pizzas are enough to split with a friend with a side salad or starter, or get two and share. Our crust is a traditional Italian thin crust that bubbles and lightly chars. Please specify no char if preferred. ROSE'S - $11.00 Fresh Mozzarella, Red Sauce, Handpicked Basil and Roasted Garlic with Olive Oil CHICA BELLA - $12.00 SICILIAN - $13.00 Herbed Ricotta, Shredded Mozzarella, Fresh Tomatoes, Capicola, Fresh Basil and Red Sauce BAYOU - $13.00 Pesto Smothered in Ricotta and Mozzarella finished with FRESH Arugula and Walnuts Shrimp, Baby Clams, Roasted Garlic, Roasted Red Pepper, with a Bayou Cream Sauce Spinach, Feta, Kalmata Olives, and Pine Nuts over Pesto CHEVRE - $13.00 Grilled Chicken, BBQ Sauce, Green Peppers, Red Onions, Mozzarella and Smoked Provolone NAPOLI $13.00 Smoked Salmon, Red Onions, Mozzarella with a Dill and Caper Cream Sauce MEDITERRANEAN - $13.00 Sun-dried Tomatoes, Roasted Red Pepper, local Goat Cheese, Fresh Basil, and Red Sauce Roasted Red Peppers, Sun-dried Tomatoes, Brie Cheese, Prosciutto and Red Sauce BABY BLUE - $13.00 White pizza with Virgin Olive Oil, Blue Cheese, Caramelized Onion, Pears and Walnuts FUN GUY - $13.00 Seasonal Wild Mushrooms, Ricotta, Feta and Parmesan, Fresh Basil, and Red Sauce MADONNA - $13.00 White pizza with a blend of Mozzarella, Fontina,Ricotta, Parmesan, Garlic and Fresh Basil BBQ - $13.00 ALASKAN - $13.00 VEGGIE DELIGHT - $12.95 Spinach, Kalmata Olives, Mushrooms, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Roasted Red Peppers, Onions, Roasted Garlic, Mozzarella and Red Sauce CALZONE - $13.00 Stuffed with Mozzarella and Red Sauce and your choice of two toppings CHEESE PIZZA or BUILD YOUR OWN $ 9.00 GLUTEN-FREE CRUST add $2 for our House-Made, GF Crust SCARFACE $13.00 Italian Cured Meats (Italian Sausage, Pepperoni, Spicy Salami) with Mozzarella and Red Sauce PASTA All pasta dishes are served with mixed greens and our house dressing with homemade Focaccia bread. Choose your sauce and enjoy! FULL PASTA $10.00 HALF PASTA $7.00 BOLLONAISE PASTA Meat Sauce over Pasta made fresh daily MARINARA PASTA Our Homemade Red Sauce with Fresh Tomatoes over Pasta PESTO PASTA Fresh Pasta served with our Homemade Pesto, made with Basil grown in our own garden GLUTEN FREE PASTA $1.50 Cream Sauce with fresh Basil over our Homemade Pasta Substitute Tinkyada Penne or Fettucine Pasta with any of the above Pasta Dishes Fresh Pasta served with a Cream Sauce, Pancetta, and Garlic Olive Oil FRESH DAILY BREAD Loaf $5.00; Baguette $3.00 BASIL ALFREDO PASTA PASTA CARBONARA Appetizers Chicken Wings $10 Hot Cheese Dip $7 Homemade Salsa $3 Fish & Chips $10 Cheese Fries $8 Cheese or Chicken Quesadilla $10 / $13 Holiday Inn Biltmore East 1450 Tunnel Road, I-40 Exit 55 Asheville, NC 28805 298-5611 www.biltmorehotels.com outdoor patio dining serving locally crafted beers. Open 7 Days A Week 5:00 pm - 11:30 pm Kitchen Closes at 10:00 pm Southern Fried Chicken Tenders $10 White Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese $8 Soups & Salads Daily Soup Special $350/ $5 Dan-O's "Award Winning" Chili $350/ $5 The Lodge Salad $4/ $6 Iceberg Wedge Salad $7 Spinach Salad w/ Warm Bacon Dressing $7 Southern Fried Chicken Tender Salad $10 Sandwiches Grilled Chicken Breast Sandwich $9 Carolina BBQ Pork $10 Angus Burger $10 Black Bean Burger $9 Grilled Cheese Sandwich $7 The Locals' Favorites Black Angus Rib-Eye Steak $19 The Lodge Rainbow Trout 18 $ Black Angus Filet of Beef $24 Pork Tenderloin Medallions in Brandy Crème $18 < COME HUNGRY Black Angus Strip Steak $18 Miss Ginny's Spaghetti & Meatballs $13 Grilled Chicken and Pasta $16 Granny's Homemade Meatloaf $13 and leave room for dessert! SAVE > THIS BIG VOUCHER GOOD FOR 3 BIG OWL BUCK$ A HOOT OF A GOOD TIME Discount on food only Holiday Inn Biltmore East Outdoor patio Menu Featuring Local foods Daily Drink Specials Local Entertainment (thursday, friday & saturday nights) 10 minutes to Black Mountain Full ABC Permits Featuring Locally Crafted Beers GREAT GAME DAY Gathering SPOT Holiday Inn Biltmore East Open 7 Days A Week 5:00 pm - 11:30 pm 1450 Tunnel Road, I-40 Exit 55 Asheville, NC 28805 Kitchen Closes at 10:00 pm 298-5611 www.biltmorehotels.com FRESH FOOD FRESH AIR 116 W. State St. Since 1947 Black Mountain, NC Kilwin's Chocolates, Fudge and Ice Cream Black Mountain's One-Stop Confectionary Shop! 86 3 3 FLAVORS OF HAND-PADDLED FUDGE VARIETIES OF CARAMEL APPLES KINDS OF CARAMEL CORN KINDS OF PEANUT BRITTLE Locally Owned & Operated Since 2009 SUNDAES, FLOATS, SHAKES, SODAS 28 HAND-MADE WAFFLE CONES, NON-DAIRY SORBETTOS, NO SUGAR ADDED ICE CREAM FLAVORS OF KILWIN'S ORIGINAL RECIPE ICE CREAM KILWIN'S HAS A WIDE VARIETY OF FINE CHOCOLATES, INCLUDING: TRUFFLES • TOFFEE CRUNCH • TUTTLES CARAMELS • CREAMS • CLUSTERS • BARKS BOXED CHOCOLATES • CUSTOM GIFT BASKETS SUGAR-FREE CONFECTIONS • MOLDED CHOCOLATE BEARS, MOOSE, STATE OF NC BE SURE TO TRY OUR CHOCOLATE-DIPPED TREATS HAND-MADE IN OUR SHOPPE! COOKIES • CRISPED RICE TREATS • PRETZELS NON-PAREILS • MARSHMALLOW PUFFS GRAHAM CRACKERS • MANY MORE! (828) 669-6119 email@example.com -Pastas- Served with marinara sauce and homemade garlic bread. Lasagna Layer after layer after layer of pasta, cheeses, and Kids Menu & Desserts also available -Salads- Available dressings: Hot Bacon, Blue Cheese, Ranch, Caesar, Honey Mustard, Raspberry Vinaigrette, Sun Dried Tomato Basil, Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar, and House (a zesty vinaigrette with Dad's special spices). Additional charge for extra dressings. Garden Salad Fresh leaf lettuce, tomato, cucumber, onions, and black and green olives. 3.49 with cheese 4.49 Antipasto Large garden salad, plus Italian hard salami, pepperoni, ham, fresh mozzarella, and pepperoncinis. 7.49 Spinach Salad Crisp spinach leaves, tomato, cucumber, fresh mushrooms, diced egg and onion, and your choice of sunflower seeds or bacon. 7.49 Artichoke Salad Artichoke hearts marinated in our own unique house dressing served on a bed of mixed greens with tomatoes. 6.49 Italian Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad An outstanding combination, grilled chicken strips on a bed of romaine lettuce and Caesar dressing, topped with grated asiago cheese. 6.49 Side Caesar Salad Your basic Caesar salad. 3.19 Greek Salad Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, onions, cucumber, Greek olives and feta cheese. Served with house dressing. 7.29 Italian Chicken Salad Prepared with an Italian flare. 6.49 Tuna Salad Chunk tuna tossed with capers, celery, garlicinfused olive oil, and mayonnaise. Served on a bed of spring mix with grilled flat bread. 6.49 Pasta Salad Fresh, chilled rotini tossed with black olives, artichoke hearts, grape tomatoes, broccoli, red onions, herbs and spices, and our house dressing. Served on a bed of spring mix and topped with asiago. Seasonal. 4.99 marinara sauce. 7.39 Spinach Lasagna As above, but with several layers of tasty spinach added to the mix. Topped with grated mozzarella. 7.69 Meat Lasagna Layer after layer of pasta, cheeses, and bolognese sauce. Topped with grated mozzarella. 8.89 Manicotti Large pasta shells stuffed with three cheeses, just how you like it. 7.29 Ravioli Stuffed with ricotta and your choice of spinach or wild mushrooms. Served with marinara and topped with grated mozzarella. 6.19 Eggplant Parmesan Italian seasonings, lightly breaded, and baked to perfection. Served with pasta. 7.39 Chicken Parmesan Tender Italian chicken breast lightly breaded, and served with pasta. 7.99 Spaghetti Served with marinara and topped with fresh grated asiago cheese. 6.19 Add sliced Italian sausage or meatballs to any of the above: 3.00 Add mushrooms to any of the above: 1.25 Subsitute Bolognese in place of marinara: 2.00 -Hot Oven Subs- Prepared on Italian hardcrust Hoagie buns and covered with melted mozzarella. Served with our special house dressing on the side. All subs are served with chips and a pickle. Italian Sub Three meats: Italian hard salami, pepperoni, and smoked ham, garden style. 7.49 Ham or Turkey Sub Basically, the classic sub sandwich! Your choice of ham or turkey. Served garden style. 7.39 Vegetarian A fresh garden treat! Fresh mushrooms,black & green olives, served garden style with artichoke hearts. 7.49 Pastrami Heaps of deli-sliced pastrami served garden style with Lusty Monk Original Sin mustard. 7.59 Pizza Sub Pizza sauce, mozzarella, and two pizza toppings of your choice. 7.39 Spicy Sausage Made with Hickory Nut Gap Farms Italian sausage. Grilled with onions and green peppers.Topped with lots of marinara and mozzarella. 7.59 Meatball Fresh meatballs smothered in mozzarella and tangy marinara. 7.59 continued 828.669.4944 Sunday - Thursday: 11a.m. - 9p.m. Friday - Saturday: 11a.m. - 10 p.m. -Hot Oven Subs Continued- Steak Lots of thinly-sliced steak, grilled to perfection with sautéed onions and mushrooms. Topped with mild banana peppers, and served with mayo. 7.49 Eggplant Prepared parmesan or garden style. 7.39 Roasted Chicken Marinated 4 oz. breast seasoned with Italian spices. Served garden syle. 7.49 Chicken Parmesan With marinara and mozzarella. 7.49 Tuna Chunk tuna tossed with capers, celery, garlic-infused olive oil, and mayonnaise on a ciabatta roll. Served garden style. 7.49 Portobello Mushroom Portobello mushrooms sliced thick, marinated to perfection, and grilled to order, on a ciabatta roll. Served garden style 7.39 -Hand Tossed Gourmet Pizzas- Build your own! Our sauces and dough are made daily in-house using Dad's original recipes. All pizzas are subject to a per topping charge. Small (10in) Medium (12in) Large (14in) Traditional Style Pizza Tomato pizza sauce with Dad's favorite spices and fresh grated mozzarella. 6.50 small; 8.50 medium; 10.00 large Olive Oil and Garlic Pizza Olive oil base infused with garlic and topped with grated mozzarella and asiago. small 6.50; medium 8.50; large 10.00 Pesto Pizza Our pesto (green) sause is prepared with fresh basil, pine nuts, parmesan, fresh garlic, and olive oil. Topped with grated mozzarella. 8.50 small; 10.25 medium; 12.50 large White Garlic Pizza Unique and tasty three cheese blend of Ricotta, mozzarella, and fresh Asiago, olive oil and garlic. 8.50 small; 10.25 medium; 12.50 large Choose from one of the following fresh and delicious toppings. Regular Toppings small 1.25; medium 1.40; large 1.55 Meats: bacon, pepperoni, ham, sausage, ground beef, meatballs, Italian hard salami, anchovies, Canadian bacon Vegetables: black olives, green olives, fresh garlic, green peppers, jalapenos (hot), banana peppers (mild) pepperoncinis, fresh mushrooms, ripe tomatoes, eggplant, spinach, onions, broccoli, pineapple Premium Toppings small 1.50; medium 1.75; large 2.25 Meats/Cheeses: steak, prosciutto, Italian roasted chicken, provolone, feta, asiago, gorgonzola Vegetables: roasted red peppers, sun dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, portobello, asparagus, pine nuts, , kalamata olives, basil, shitake mushrooms Extra Cheese: 1.50 small; 1.75 medium; 2.25 large Gluten Free Crust: add 1.50 for 7.5" or 2.00 for 10" -Gourmet Specialty Pizzas- Take 'em as they are or build your own from scratch, above. All Pizzas are subject to a per toppings price. Thick Crust add 1.00 My Father's Supreme Dad's favorite! Pepperoni, ham, sausage, fresh mushrooms, green peppers, onions, black and green olives. 14.00 small; 17.20 medium; 20.15 large Hawaiian Classic A tropical delight! Ham, bacon, and pineapple, tomato sauce, and mozzarella. Aloha! 9.00 small; 11.45 medium; 13.65 large The Greek Pizza Fresh spinach, kalamata olives, red onions, and tangy feta. 10.50 small; 13.30 medium; 16.35 large Primavera Supreme Black olives, green olives, green peppers, tomatoes, fresh mushrooms, onions, mild banana peppers. 13.00 small; 16.05 medium; 18.85 large Manzo "Manzo" means "beef". Thin sliced steak, sauteed onions and mushrooms. 9.75 small; 12.50 medium; 15.75 large Italian Roasted Chicken A white pie with spinach, red onion, roasted red peppers, and Italian roasted chicken. 12.50 small; 15.05 medium; 18.60 large Margherita Roma tomatoes and fresh basil prepared with olive oil, rubbed with fresh garlic, and topped lightly with mozzarella and asiago cheese. 10.50 small; 12.45 medium; 15.30 large Skinny Pig Love bacon? Prepared on our oil and garlic base with applewood smoked bacon, carmalized onions, cracked black pepper, and asiago. Topped with fresh arugula and balsamic vinaigrette. Vegetarian? Ask for the Hippy Pig, served with our housemade shiitake bacon. 10.75 small; 13.40 medium; 16.05 large PALATE Casual Fine Dining Tuesday - Saturday 5 - 9 pm • Sundays 11 am -9 pm Winter Hours - Friday, Saturday and Sunday only Appetizers Fried Green Tomatoes Cornmeal dusted and fried with Goat Cheese and Sweet Chili Sauce $6 Pulled Pork Eggroll Slow Smoked Pork Shoulder in crispy wrapper with Slaw and a Mustard Barbecue Sauce $7 Jerk Chicken Skewers Jamaican Spiced and Grilled with Pineapple Cucumber Salsa and Honey-Lime Cream $7 Pickled Shrimp entrees Grilled Chicken Breast Over Stone Ground Cheese Grits,Braised Collards and Bourbon Pecan Glaze $15 Hazelnut Crusted Sunburst Trout With Roasted Red Bliss Potatoes,Green Beans and Citrus Brown Butter Vinaigrette $18 Roasted Bistro Filet of Beef With Blue Cheese Potato Gratin,Snap Beans, Crispy Onions and Madeira Sauce $17 Grilled Pork Chop A Low Country Classic. Gulf Shrimp marinated with Lemon,Garlic,Bay Leaves,Vegetables and Spices with Grilled Baguette $10 Cider brined and served with Black Eyed Pea Risotto, Braised Collards and an Apple Currant Chutney $16 Spinach Artichoke Dip Roasted Mushrooms over Lentils with a Carrot Beet Salad and Lemon Tarragon Crème Fraiche $14 A warm blend of Goat Cheese,Cream Cheese and Parmesan with Spinach and Artichoke Hearts served with Crispy Flatbread $7 AT Vegetarian Selection food for arts sake! The Historic MONTE VISTA HOTEL 308 W State St. • 828.669.8870 sandwiches Served with Hand Cut Fries and Pickle $8 Monte Classic Burger Flame grilled with all the fixings on a Brioche Bun. Add Cheese or Bacon $1 sunday brunch Served 11 AM – 1 PM Today's Omelet Three Egg Omelet with Fresh Ingredients Today's Quiche Fried Green Tomato BLT Generous Slice of Freshly Bake Quiche Served with Home Fries,Fruit andWarm Biscuits with Honey Butter $8 Tuscan Grilled Chicken sunday supper Cornmeal Dusted and Fried with Pimento Cheese, Applewood Bacon,Lettuce and Tomato on Croissant with Artichoke Hearts,Melted Fresh Mozzarella, Lettuce,Tomato and Pesto Aioli on Focaccia Bread Roasted Pork Loin Mustard Rosemary crusted and shaved thin with Caramelized Onions and Melted Brie on Toasted Brioche Bun soups Cup $3 Bowl $6 Three Onion A Caramelized blend of Onions,Homemade Stock with Thyme and Bay Leaf finished with a Gruyere Crouton and Crispy Onions Soup Du Jour A varying seasonally inspired creation salads Side $4 Entrée $8 Garden Spring Lettuces,Crisp Vegetables and Focaccia Croutons served with your choice of our house made Dressings Dressings Buttermilk Ranch,Sesame Ginger,Caesar, Orange BalsamicVinaigrette,Thousand Island, HerbVinaigrette Baby Spinach Tender Greens tossed in Orange Balsamic Vinaigrette with Craisins,Toasted Almonds, and crumbled Gorgonzola Cheese Served 11 AM – 9 PM Choose From: Fried Chicken with Pepper Pan Gravy Or Slow Cooked Beef Roast with Au Jus Includes: House Garden Salad Homemade Mashed Potatoes Mixed Seasonal Vegetables Biscuits and Honey Butter Chocolate Carmel Apple Crisp Soft Drink,Tea or Coffee $16 sunday light supper Fried Chicken or Beef Roast Mashed Potatoes Mixed Seasonal Vegetables Biscuit and Honey Butter $10 Patio Dining & Fitz s Tap Room 104 WNC Shopping Center • Black Mountain, NC 28711• eatpepperonis.com Mon. - Thurs. 10:30 am - 9:00 pm • Fri. - Sat. 10:30 am - 10:00 pm • Sunday 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm WE DELIVER! DINE IN & CARRY OUT! Find us on facebook Monday: Closed, Tuesday - Saturday: 5 - 9 pm, Sunday: 11 am - 2 pm BRUNCH Starters & Salads Creole Seafood Gumbo Regular $5.95 / Large $6.95 Soup Du Jour $mkt price Shrimp Remoulade on fried green tomatoes with poppy seed slaw. $9.95 Jumbo Lump Crabmeat on fried eggplant with hollandaise. $9.95 Crepes Sara: crepes filled with mascarpone cheese, served with fresh strawberries and grand marnier. $7.95 Baby spinach with fried oysters, bacon, shaved red onion, chopped egg and Red Roquefort Dressing. $9.95 Iceberg Wedge with chopped egg, bacon, tomatoes and comeback dressing. $6.95 Please see our Chalkboard Specials Try one of our "Eye" Openers: Brunch Punch, Mimosa, Bellini 828.664.9472 Entrees Huevos Rancheros: fried eggs on a corncake with black bean chili, sour cream and pico de gallo. $8.95 Heavenly Hotcakes: with whipped butter and maple syrup, served with applewood smoked bacon or country sausage. $8.95 Omelet Du Jour: omelet of the day with lyonnaise potatoes or baked cheese grits. $mkt price Cornmeal Fried Catfish: with baked cheese grits, fried okra, and Dot's tartar sauce. $10.95 Que Sera Breakfast: two eggs, choice of applewood smoked bacon or country sausage and lyonnaise potatoes or baked cheese grits. $8.95 Steak and Eggs: carved beef tenderloin with two eggs and choice of lyonnaise potatoes or baked cheese grits. $12.95 Eggs Benedict: two poached eggs, Canadian bacon and English muffins with hollandaise and choice of lyonnaise potatoes or baked cheese grits. $9.95 Que Sera Hamburger: with red onion marmalade, blue cheese and arugula served with pomme frittes. $9.95 "The Peace Maker"- Cornmeal fried Oyster Poboy on toasted French Bread with lettuce, tomato a smoked tomato and chipotle tartar sauce. $11.95 About MENU Starters & Salads Q Soup Du Jour. $mkt price Tomato Salad of sliced heirloom tomatoes, vidalia onions, field corn, baby limas, fried okra, mozzarella, basil, and smoked slab bacon with a sherry vinaigrette. $10.00 Cornmeal Fried Oysters on a baby spinach salad with shaved red onion,crushed egg, smoked bacon, and Red Roquefort dressing. $13.00 Ruby Red Grapefruit, oranges, red onions, avocados, and beets with candied walnuts, goat cheese, and poppyseed dressing. $12.00 A Wedge of Iceberg lettuce with Bleu cheese, smoked bacon, crushed eggs and a spicy comeback dressing. $9.00 Jumbo Lump Crabmeat on a panko fried eggplant with chive tarragon beurre blanc. $12.00 Boudin Fritters with housemade white peach and jalapeno jam. $8.00 Oysters and Okra: Crispy cornmeal fried oysters and baby okra with spicy remoulade sauce. $10.00 Shaved Smithfield Country Ham on baked asiago cheese grits with roasted peppers and redeye gravy. $10.00 Smoked Gouda Pimento Cheese and fried green tomato stack. $8.00 Entrees Coffee and Chickory rubbed filet mignon with spinach madeline and shoestring potatoes. $30.00 Grilled Mountain Trout Almandine with roasted almonds in lemon sage brown butter served on a field corn griddle cake and arugula. $23.00 Cedar Planked Wild Salmon with red onion marmalade served on toasted cornbread and succotash with lemon beurre blanc. $26.00 Grilled Sirloin Strip Steak with buttery button mushrooms and sautéed cherry tomatoes served on baked asiago cheese grits with bordelaise sauce.$22.00 Chargrilled Cheese Burger with white cheddar cheese, charred red onion, house smoked slab bacon, bread and butter pickled tomatoes on a toasted brioche bun with shoestring potatoes. $13.00 ue Sera Restaurant is a Black Mountain culinary gem situated slightly off the beaten path of Old Hwy 70. Located across from the Primary School in a non-descript strip of buildings, Que Sera offer guests a fun, upscale-casual dining experience with a eclectic menu of dishes created from the finest and freshest ingredients. Carl and Janie Tayloe fulfilled a dream when they opened the restaurant in 2007 after a careers devoted entirely from the food industry. These restaurant veterans have worked all over the south and in some of the country's finest establishments; their professional attitude and training is reflected in the relaxed, attentive, and confidence that keeps customers coming back. e have a carefully selected wine list, full bar, and outdoor seating. The menu reflects their southern roots, professional training, local connections and years of experience. W Crispy Fried Gulf Shrimp with Dot's tartar sauce, shoestring potatoes, poppyseed slaw and hushpuppies. $16.00 A Cornmeal Fried Oyster or gulf shrimp poboy fully dressed with Dot's tartar sauce served with shoestring potatoes and bread and butter green tomatoes. $15.00 Grilled Chicken Marsala with artichoke hearts and mushrooms served on linguini and fried eggplant with a marsala wine sauce. $23.00 Redfish Anna: lightly blackened wild redfish with jumbo lump crabmeat and scallions served on baked asiago cheese grits with creole meuniere. $27.00 136 N. Dougherty St. Black Mountain, NC 828.669.5991 www.redrockerinn.com Toll Free 888.669.5991 Friend us on Facebook! APPETIZERS & LIGHTER FARE Bleu Cheese Chips ~ 5 Melted bleu cheese over house fried potato chips with chopped scallions Chick Pea Hummus ~ 7 Topped with feta goat cheese, shredded spinach and sun dried tomato salad. Served with pita bread Serving Dinner Nightly Monday through Saturday. Butterflied Coconut Shrimp ~ 7 With sweet chili sauce Fried Green Tomatoes ~ 7 Sweet corn relish and roasted garlic aioli Local Goat Cheese Plate ~ 11 Three Time Winner Southern Living Magazine Readers' Choice Award "One of the Three Best Country Inns in the South" Recommended by The New York Times as the place to stay and dine while in Black Mountain. Trio of artisnal cheeses with seasonal fresh fruit and pita crackers House Made Empanada ~ 10 Stuffed with Certified Angus Beef, fresh spinach, corn, mushrooms and goat cheese. Served with Red Rocker Sauce Rocky Mountain Elk Bratwurst ~ 9 Steamed in North Carolina beer, then grilled. Served with duet of honey mustard, blueberry chipotle BBQ and caramelized sweet Vidalia onions Seasonal Salad ~ 3 Entrée Salad ~ 7 With 8 ounces grilled chicken breast, add ~ 6 Sautéed trout, add ~ 7 crab cakes, add ~ 10 Soup of the Day ~ Cup 3, Bowl 5 Extra Side ~ 3 ENTREES Mountain Trout ~ 15 Lightly breaded with parmesan and panko sautéed, and topped with buttered toasted almonds Twin Crab Cakes ~ 16 Southern horseradish remoulade Organic Bone-In Pork Chop ~ 16 Grilled with apricot-barbeque glaze and topped with fresh apple chutney 10 oz. Grilled Certified Angus Beef Ribeye Steak ~ 17 Topped with your choice of bleu cheese compound butter or roasted shallot red wine demi sauce or white winesautéed mushrooms - Add ~ 3 Slow-Roasted Certified Angus Beef Pot Roast ~ 14 Rich beef gravy stewed with carrots and celery Black Mission Mountain Chicken Breast ~ 15 Black Mission fig jam, local goat cheese, sautéed spinach with lemon scented roasted garlic au jus Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli ~ 13 With house made primavera and vegetables tossed with Red Rocker tomato sauce and fresh basil * LOCALLY OWNED * All items fresh, homemade daily Extensive Wine List Ten Homemade Desserts Childrens Menu Breakfast DAILY SPECIALS Items listed represent a sample of our menu and are subject to change with the season www.thetrailheadrestaurant.com • 207 West State Street • Fresh Gastropub Fare 19 Craft Brews, Live Music HISTORIC DOWNTOWN BLACK MOUNTAIN Bar menu available after 10:00 SOUPS & SALADS The Bluff Mountain Mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, house croutons served with one of our house made dressings. - V, GF $4.95/add chicken $3.00 The Looking Glass Rare Ahi, cucumbers, carrots, and fresh tomatoes spread on a bed of spinach with an asian vinaigrette. - GF $9.25 The Flat Rock Grilled chicken breast served with red peppers, cucumber, onion, Applewood smoked crumbled bacon, and avocado on a bed of field greens, with your choice of dressing. $8.95 Black Mountain Chili Homemade hearty chili topped with cheddar cheese served up with fresh City Bakery bread. $5.50 Open everyday for lunch & dinner from 11 am - 10 pm. Bar open late 828-357-5656 APPETIZERS The Fodder Stack* Chicken Wings baked then fried tossed in your choice of house made sauces. Mango Habanero, Chipotle BBQ, House Hot, Mild, Jamaican Jerk, Sweet Asian. $6.95/$9.95 Below Sea Level* Fresh mussels steamed in a red curry coconut cream broth, lemon zest, finished with fresh cilantro. Served with a fresh City Bakery baguette. - GF $9.95 The Frying Pan* Basket of in house cut fries. - V $4.25 Pisgah Pale O' Rings* House made Pisgah Pale beer battered onion rings. $5.50 BURGERS & SANDWICHES Trail Blazer 1/2 pound Angus beef burger with our house made Carolina slaw, smoked bacon, caramelized onion, and cheddar cheese with a roasted garlic mayo. The Standard 1/2 pound beef burger with onion, lettuce, and tomato. $7.95 The Black Bottom Grilled marinated portabella mushroom, diced, made into patties with parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, and rolled oats, finished on the flat top with provolone cheese. Served on a toasted City Bakery bun with lettuce, tomato, and a roasted garlic mayo. $7.95 The Beacon Heights Bacon or Tempeh Bacon, lettuce, tomato, and avocado with lemon basil aioli on fresh toasted City Bakery bread (add $1 for tempeh bacon) - (V) $6.95 The Tompkins Knob Smoked tempeh, grilled onions and peppers, provolone, chipotle aioli, and lettuce on a toasted City Bakery bun. - (V) $7.95 The Lost Cove Seared blackened tuna, cucumbers, sprouts, & a chipotle aioli on a toasted City Bakery bun. - (GF) $12.95 The Cumberland Knob Grilled chicken breast spiced with our house jerk sauce, grilled pineapple, and Caribbean slaw on toasted City Bakery bun. $8.95 LATE NIGHT MENU Chips & Salsa Fresh chips and homemade fire roasted tomato salsa. -V $3.50 The Beer Pickle Spear Pale Battered pickle spears served with house made blue cheese or ranch. - V $4.25 Black Mountain Chili Homemade hearty chili topped with cheddar cheese served with a fresh City Bakery baguette. $5.50 Soup of the Day Fresh homemade soup served with a fresh City Bakery baguette. $5.50 * denotes menu item that is also available on the Late Night Menu DINNER ENTREES The Black Balsam Knob Seared cocoa rubbed tuna, grilled asparagus, southern style mashed potatoes (our cocoa comes from Black Mountain Chocolate) - GF State Street Chicken Plate Brined and ale marinated chicken quartered and fried served with steamed kale and our sweet corn pudding. $10.95 The Mountain to Sea* Pisgah Pale battered fish fried to perfection served with fries and a side of tartar sauce and/or malt vinegar. $9.95 Tender Foot Grilled marinated and seasoned pork tenderloin served with a side salad and fried polenta cakes. $13.85 The Lovers Leap* Two wild caught salmon cakes served over a bed of mixed greens, topped with chipotle aioli and a corn black bean mango salsa, and served with mashed potatoes. $16.95 TACOS The Gulley Creek Grilled tilapia topped with fresh mango salsa and Caribbean slaw served with a side of black beans and chips. (substitute tempeh for $1) $6.95 The Grassy Gap Grilled seasoned pork tenderloin topped with our Banh Mi style slaw served with black beans and chips. (substitute tempeh for $1) $6.95 Pub Nachos Loaded with fresh veggies, black beans, cheddar cheese, avocado, sour cream and our fire roasted tomato salsa. (add chili and bacon 2.50) Pub Fries Fresh cut fries topped with cheddar cheese, hearty chili, applewood smoked bacon, sour cream and scallions. $10.00 Cheese Fries Fresh cut fries topped with cheddar cheese and scallions. $4.75 Check out our extensive beer and wine list online or come on by! Come join us in a unique atmosphere for a delicious assortment of daily specials, 6 or more house made soups, sandwiches, wraps, paninis, salads, decadent desserts and more. Full menu available for take-out Open for Lunch - Monday-Saturday 11am-3pm 119 Cherry Street Black Mountain, NC 828-669-8864 www.verandacafeandgifts.com Family owned & operated since 1996 McDibbs Roast Beef Au Jus GRILLED SANDWICHES 8.28 Roast beef, melted provolone and horserasish mayo on grilled onion & ciabatta bread served wtih hot au jus, cole slaw & chips. Turket Berry Brie 7.98 The Muffuletta 7.98 The Cuban 7.88 Grilled 3-Cheese Sandwich 6.98 Pesto Turket Ciabatta 7.98 Oven roasted turkey breast, melted brie cheese, raspberry mayo, and our homemade cranberry chutney on grilled Panini bread. A true New Orleans tradition. Genoa salami, ham, provolone cheese and our housemade olive tapenade on grilled ciabatta bread. Marinated roasted pork-loin, ham, swiss cheese, dilled pickle and our mojo mustard on grilled pressed ciabatta bread. Provolone, mozzarella & sharp cheddar cheeses with bacon and tomatoes on grilled sourdough. Oven roasted turkey breast, melted mozzarella cheese, baby spinach, tomato and our home made pesto mayo on grilled ciabatta bread. HOUSE SANDWICHES Chicken Salad Oven roasted chicken breast with grapes, pineapple, celery & walnuts served on a croissant 7.48 Cranberry Turkey 7.48 Roast Beef 7.38 Ham & Cheese 7.28 The BST 6.28 Pimiento Cheese 6.38 Dilled Albacore Tuna 7.48 Veranda Club Sandwich 7.78 Vegetarian 7.28 Sliced turkey, swiss cheese, mayo, lettuce & cranberry chutney on cranberry nut bread Thinly sliced roast beef with provolone cheese, lettuce & horseradish mayo on sourdough. Black Forest baked ham with Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato & honey mustard dressing on sourdough. Crispy bacon, baby spinach, tomato and mayo served on sourdough. Our version of a classic with roasted red peppers and capers on sourdough. Tuna salad with celery, green onions, lemon, dill and lite mayo with lettuce & tomato on croissant. Ham, turkey & bacon with lettuce & tomato,provolone and mayo on a sourdough. Avocado, cucumber, red onion, lettuce, tomato, sprouts & provlone cheese served with lemon-basil mayo on wheat bread. OR 1/2 any house sandwich with a cup of soup WRAPS Bombay Chicken Wrap 7.78 Oven roasted chicken breast, Monterey jack cheese, baby spinach, tomatoes, toasted almonds, sprouts, and our curried Dijon mayo in an herbed flour tortilla. Veggie Wrap 7.78 Asian Chicken Wrap 7.78 Turkey Chipotle Club Wrap 7.78 Marinated portobella mushrooms, roasted red peppers, feta cheese, pesto, sprouts and fresh greens rapped in a flour tortilla. Oven roasted chicken breast, Monterey jack cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, toasted almonds, cucumbers and our sesame ginger dressing in an herbed flour tortilla. Oven roasted turkey breast, bacon, pepper jack cheese, lettuce, diced tomatoes and our chipotle ranch sauce in a flour tortilla. All Sandwiches and Wraps are served with chips. Slaw or Indian Summer Salad (sweet vinegar marinated veggie salad) may be subsituted. Add a mixed green salad for 2.50 SOUPS Served with a fresh baked buttered roll Cup of Soup 2.98 • Bowl of Soup 4.98 • Bowl of Soup & Mixed Green Salad 7.28 SALADS Build your own plate, served with fresh baked buttered roll Authentic Greek Salad • Pimiento Cheese • Southern Caviar (Black-eyed pea salad) • Seasonal Fruit Salad • Hummus with Pita Points Indian Summer Salad • Mixed Green Salad • Albacore Tuna or Chicken Salad $1.00 more House Chef Salad Tossed Greek Salad 2 Salad Plate 6.28 7.98 6.58 3 Salad Plate 7.28 Garden Salad Kay's Special Salad 4.98 7.98 DESSERTS - daily assortment of homemade cookies, cakes & pies 1.25-5.00 BEVERAGES - Iced Tea, Flavored Tea, Hot Tea or Coffee, Soft Drinks, Seasonal Beer & Wine CHILDREN'S MENU - Peanut Butter & Jelly 2.98 • Mini Ham & Cheese 3.78 • A.J.'s Grilled Cheese 3.78 prices subject to change


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Bob Elliot, second from left, accepts the J.G. Taylor Spink Award for meritous contributions to baseball writing, and is flanked by from left, National Baseball Hall of Fame President, Jeff Idelson, Baseball Writers' Association of America Vice President Susan Slusser and Baseball Hall of Fame Chairman, Jane Forbes Clark, as part of the Baseball Hall of Fame Induction ceremonies at Doubleday Field in Cooperstown, N.Y., Saturday, July 21, 2012. (AP photos/Heather Ainsworth)


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Namaskaram! Welcome to this blog. Slokas and Mantras have been an integral part of my life. Some of my sloka books have become old and torn. Unable to find good replacements, I decided to blog some of the slokas, hoping they would help a few others too. I would be typing them myself, so kindly forgive me for any incorrect tamil and hindi/sanskrit transliterations and please keep visiting.
Wish you a great life ahead!
Sri DattaMala Mantra
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- AnonymousMay 02, 2014 9:25 AM
excellent stotra...thank you for sharing....ReplyDeleteReplies
You are very welcome :)Delete
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- AnonymousAugust 30, 2014 11:37 AM
Can you provid above in telugu script?ReplyDelete
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I do not know Telugu. The few Telugu versions that you see on this blog were done by some blog visitors. Sorry about that.
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Kindly mail me a PDF in Sanskrit script on email@example.com
- AnonymousDecember 11, 2014 12:54 PM
Kindly guide how mny times do u hv to say ths mantra and at wat time of d day.Thank u n god bless uReplyDeleteReplies
I don't know the exact details of the chanting of this mantra. Some people chant it 11 times in a day. But I am not sure. I am sorry about it. God bless us all.
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Janet tells US Weekly how she lost over 60 pounds she gained last year. Apparently we'll see daily menus, exercise routines and how she over came the personal stresses in her life. I just wonder if there will be any mention of any plastic surgeons in LA? Kidding people... just kidding. I would really like to think she busted her ass to get back into shape since she's done it before but I can't help but be a little skeptical.


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The Georgia PMI for May decreased by 5.9 points to 56.8. While production remained strong for May, the components of employment, supplier delivery and finished inventory dropped as a reaction to the lower new orders, according to Don Sabbarese, director of the Econometric Center and professor of economics at Kennesaw State.
According to the report, 47 percent of Georgia manufacturers who participate in the monthly survey reported higher new orders, down 12 percent from April. Similarly, 41 percent of participants reported higher production. Typically, such high levels above 40 percent are solid conditions for growth, Sabbarese said.
Other highlights from the May PMI include:
New orders down 6.8 points to 68.2, 8.2 points above its six-month average.
Production remained at 65.9, 8.1 points above its six-month average.
Employment down 6.8 points to 56.8, 2.2 points below its six-month average.
Supplier delivery down 6.8 points to 54.5, 4.0 points below its six-month average.
Finished inventory down 9.1 points to 38.6, 11.5 points below its six-month average.
Commodity prices up 4.5 points to 68.2, 10.8 points above its six-month average.
The Georgia PMI provides a snapshot of manufacturing activity in the state, just as the monthly PMI released by the Institute for Supply Management provides a picture of national manufacturing activity. A PMI reading above 50 indicates that manufacturing activity is expanding; a reading below 50 indicates it is contracting.


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Grainy grey images, transmissions from a primaeval era less than fifty years ago. Videotape ages more brutally than film, but more hauntingly…. King Lear is carried out of the mill; as Mad Tom leaves with him, men and women converge on childless Gloucester. He is hemmed in by the dark grinding wheels. Goneril and Regan torment him and the camera slowly moves in, manoeuvring, ensuring the viewer will watch in close-up as Cornwall digs his thumb into the socket of Gloucester's eye. The camera does not look away…. Lear and Cordelia are reconciled; suddenly the enemy forces led by their general, Oswald, enter and cut the dialogue short. Father and daughter are seized without a battle…. In a dark corner of a New York t.v. studio King Lear drags a cloak across the floor; his dead daughter lies on it. He re-enters the empty stateroom where he divided the kingdom and he dies slumped in his throne. His last words are "Never, never, never, never, never." Only Kent and Albany are left alive…
"A perversion…" (Wadsworth 1954)
"Unforgivably bad…" (Griffin 1955)
"This performance went into history as a stern lesson in what not to do with Shakespeare on television" (Rosenberg 1954) 1
In 1953 American academics were outraged by the King Lear broadcast live by CBS TV in its Sunday evening arts slot, Omnibus. Omnibus was prestigious-even in London the New Statesman praised its "serious, intelligent" programming 2 -and King Lear, presented by the Ford Foundation's TV-Radio Workshop, was budgeted generously at $150,000 and was broadcast, unusually, without commercial breaks. Advertised as the play's very first television production, it attracted enormous interest because of the collaboration at its centre: the director was Peter Brook, then the rising star of British theatre, and Lear was Orson Welles making his first appearance in America since film industry hostility drove him to work in Europe in 1948. By now Brook was twenty-eight, Welles thirty-eight, two ex-enfant terribles exploring Shakespeare's vision of old age.
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The Super Fat Tuesday presidential primary election in San Francisco was marked by some portentous trends and factors that could have a big impact on who becomes the Democratic Party nominee and whether that person will be accepted as the people's legitimate choice.
Consider the scene the night before the election. A small army of young people made its way up Market Street carrying signs and pamphlets supporting their candidate, Barack Obama, taking up positions outside Muni and BART stations and on high-profile corners to spread the message of change.
Meanwhile, inside the Ferry Building, Mayor Gavin Newsom and former president Bill Clinton convened one of several "town hall meetings" held simultaneously around the country to promote the presidential campaign of Hillary Clinton, who checked in on a satellite feed.
Among the many luminaries on hand was State Sen. Carole Migden, a superdelegate (one of 71 from California) who has not yet pledged her support to either Clinton or Obama and who could ultimately play a huge role in determining the nominee. Migden made a show of exchanging pleasantries with the former president, warmly embracing him in front of a crowd of about 250 people and more than a dozen news cameras before taking a seat nearby.
But Election Day was for the regular citizens, and once their votes were counted and analyzed, a couple of things became clear. Clinton won California with the absentee ballots that she had been banking for weeks thanks to her deeply rooted campaign organization. Her margin of victory among early voters was about 20 percentage points.
Yet a late surge of support for Obama caused him to win at the polls on Election Day, leading to his outright victory in San Francisco by a margin of about 15,000 votes, or almost 8 percentage points. It was a symbolic victory for progressives on the Board of Supervisors, who backed Obama while Newsom campaigned heavily for Clinton (see "Who Wants Change?," 1/30/08).
Obama and Clinton were close enough in California and the rest of the Super Fat Tuesday states that they almost evenly split the pledged delegates (those apportioned based on the popular vote). But if present trends continue, even after Obama's sweep of four states that voted the weekend after California, neither he nor Clinton will have captured the 2,025 delegates they need to secure the nomination before August, when the Democratic National Convention convenes in Denver.
That means the nomination could be decided by superdelegates such as Migden, a group comprising congresspeople and longtime Democratic Party activists, from party chair Art Torres down to those with key family connections, such as Christine Pelosi and Norma Torres.
And that could be a nightmare scenario for a party that hopes to unify behind a campaign to heal the country's divisions.
Political analyst David Latterman, president of Fall Line Analytics in San Francisco, said this election was marked by a higher than expected turnout and more people than usual voting on Election Day rather than earlier. In San Francisco turnout was more than 60 percent, including an astounding 88.4 percent among Democrats.
"In the last couple weeks there was a strong get-out-the-vote push by Obama's people," Latterman said during a postelection wrap-up at the downtown office of the San Francisco Planning and Urban Research Association (SPUR), which he delivered along with campaign consultant Jim Stearns.
Latterman said that Obama surge, which drew out voters who were generally more progressive than average, may have been the margin that pushed Proposition A, the $185 million parks bond, to victory.
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