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House Drinks

$5.50

Strawberry Lemonade

Fresh lemonade blended with strawberries.

$5.50

Mint Lime Lemonade

Fresh lemonade infused with mint.

$5.50

Blended Mango Lassi

Mango yogurt smoothie.

$5.50

$5.00

Cinnamon Mint Tea

Hot or iced.

$5.00

$5.50

Classic Turkish Coffee

Traditionally brewed hot Turkish coffee infused with cardamom.

$5.50

Turkish Cold Brew

Chocolate, cream, caramel, and whipped cream.

$5.50

$4.50

Soft Drinks

Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite

$4.50

$3.00

Perrier

Sparkling water.

$3.00

$5.50

Arnold Palmer

Our take on this classic drink. Fresh mint lemonade mixed with our cinnamon mint iced tea.

$5.50

Mocktails

Jallab Sparkler

Date molasses, rose water, and sparkling water. Topped with pine nuts.

Naked Cedar

Green apple juice, cucumber juice, lime juice, maple syrup, and berry sparkling water.

Beirut Spring

Cucumber juice, basil and sumac infused simple syrup, and lime juice.

Cedars Passion

Watermelon pureé, pineapple juice, rose water, and lime.

House Cocktails

$12.50

Arak Mojito

Arak is a traditional Middle Eastern spirit with anise and licorice flavors. Pairs well with our mint lemonade to create a mojito to remember.

$12.50

Spicy Old Fashioned

Templeton Rye, Ancho Reyes Chile Liqueur, simple syrup and orange bitters. Garnished with a cherry and an orange twist.

$12.50

$15.00

Bloody Mary

Our special Bloody Mary mix, fresh lemon juice and Wild Roots Vodka. Garnished with cucumber, tomato, cheese, olives and falafel.

$15.00

$12.50

Nicholas Margarita

100% Agave Tequila, Ancho Reyes Verde, fresh lime, fresh grapefruit– slightly spicy with a salted rim.

$12.50

$10.50

Lebanon Vacation

Pineapple rum, mango lassi, lemon juice– served up.

$10.50

$9.50

Arak

Arak is Middle Eastern spirit with anise and licorice flavors. Served over ice, which turns it a soft white color and topped with an edible flower.

$9.50

$12.50

Beirut Spring

100% Agave Tequila , blended cucumber and basil, sumac and basil infused simple syrup, and lime juice.

$12.50

Turkish Cold Brew Martini

Turkish cold brew, Wild Roots Vodka, Kahlua, simple syrup, and a splash of oat milk.

$12.50

Beirut Betty

Aria Gin, elderflower liqueur, fresh lemon, rosewater.

$12.50

Beirut South

Wild Roots Vodka, fresh lime, fresh ginger juice, ginger simple syrup.

$12.50

Cedars Passion

Stoli Orange Vodka, watermelon pureé, pineapple juice, rose water, and lime.

$12.50

$10.50

Nicholas Mimosa

Fresh squeezed orange or grapefruit juice, Cava Brut.

$10.50

$12.50

Nicholas Daiquiri

Pineapple rum, fresh lime, demerara syrup.

$12.50

$7.50

Nicholas Shandy

Fresh lemon and lime juice, Gigantic Kolsch, served over ice.

$7.50

Beer List

$8.00

Almaza

Lebanon, Pilsner ABV 4.2%. Very light floral hops and toasted malt.

$8.00

Gigantic Brewing Kolsch-tastic

Portland, Kolsch ABV 5%. Traditional style with subtle fruit aromas.

$8.00

Ft. George City of Dreams

Astoria, Hazy Pale ABV 5.5%. Hoppy, juicy pale ale with nice wheat and fruit notes.

$8.00

Widmer Hefeweizen

Portland, Hefe ABV 5%. American style hefe with a clean citrus finish.

$8.00

Breakside IPA

Oregon IPA ABV 6.2%. Beautifully clear IPA with notes of evergreen, citrus and hops.

$8.00

Portland Cider Company "Kinda Dry"

An English style cider made with apples from the NW. Balanced, off dry and crisp. ABV 6.9%

$8.00

Best Day Brewing Hazy IPA (NA)

Non-Alcoholic brew with rich, fruity aromas and juicy tropical hop flavors for a light and bright finish.

$7.00

Daura Damm Lager

Gluten Free. A fresh-tasting beer, with a lively acidity. The finish is bitter.

$7.00

Wine List

Ayoub Wines Rosé Red Sparkling White

Ayoub Wines

The Ayoub Vineyard and Winery were born out of Mo Ayoub’s passion for food and wine. After a careful search, Mo found the land he dreamed of nestled in the Dundee Hills. He is of Lebanese descent with a Lebanese culinary background all combined with a true appreciation for culture and hospitality.

$24 / $90

2021 Ayoub Memoirs Pinot Noir

(Lebanon) A blend of Pinot Noir perfumed with black cherry, spice medley and damp clay. Spicy and vibrant on the palate, with layers of black and red fruit. The picture on the bottle was taken with Mo's mother and siblings in 1964 on the beach in Beirut, Lebanon.

$24 / $90

$32 / $120

2021 Ayoub Pinot Noir - Anonimo Vineyard

(Lebanon) A medley of spices, black cherry and savory notes. With refined tannins that envelopes a core of spiced dark red fruit and orange peel accented with minerals.

$32 / $120

2021 Ayoub Chardonnay

(Lebanon) Aromas of toasted hazelnuts, lemon zest, pear and wet stone. Great texture on the palate that's rich with stone fruit.

$32 / $120

$15 / $54

2020 Memoirs Pinot Noir

(Lebanon) Perfumed with black cherry, graham cracker, nutmeg and allspice. Spicy and vibrant on the palate, with layers of black and red fruit.

$15 / $54

Rosé

$21 Bottle Only

Coopers Hall Rose - 500ml (Bottle)

Portland - Delicate, bright and fruity rose made from Pinot Noir grapes.

$21 Bottle Only

$8.50 / $32

Acinum Sparkling Rose

(Italy) Crisp, and slightly sweet.

$8.50 / $32

$11 / $33

Chateau Ksara, Sunset

(Lebanon) Light-bodied blend of Cabernet Franc and Syrah creates an intense pink color and a round, fresh, and vivid flavor.

$11 / $33

Red

$21 Bottle Only

Coopers Hall, Cascade Red - 500ml (Bottle)

Portland - Red blend that leans towards a Cabernet Sauvignon sourced from organic certified and sustainable vineyards.

$21 Bottle Only

Coopers Hall, Pinot Noir - 500ml (Bottle)

Portland - Light bodied, aromatic, with notes of ripe raspberry, cherry, and black tea.

$21 Bottle Only

$8 / $30

12 e Mezzo, Primativo del Salento

Italy - Great structure with notes of ripe fruits, tobacco leaves and cocoa. Slightly spicy finish with hint of vanilla.

$8 / $30

$11 / $33

Ixsir, Altitudes Red Batroun

(Lebanon) Notes of blackberry and black currant give this wine a soft and complex character.

$11 / $33

Sparkling

$9 / $36

Mont Marcal, Cava Brut Reserva (Bottle)

Spain - Lively, dry bubbles with toasty apple and anjou pear flavors

$9 / $36

White

$21 Bottle Only

Coopers Hall, Cascade White - 500ml (Bottle)

Portland - Bone dry, crisp and aromatic blend is sourced from local organic certified and sustainable vineyards.

$21 Bottle Only

$26 Bottle Only

Coppers Hall, Pinot Gris - 500ml (Bottle)

Portland - Notes of citrus blossom and wild honey. Balanced and fresh pinot gris with fruit sourced from the Eola-Amity Hills.

$26 Bottle Only

$8 / $27

El Coto, Rioja Blanco

Spain - Light and crisp with notes of fresh fruits and zesty citrus.

$8 / $27

$11 / $33

Ixsir, Altitudes Blanc

(Lebanon) Floral and fruity blend with spicy undertones. A soft touch of acidity gives the wine a pleasant freshness.

$11 / $33

$10 / $37

Chateau Ksara, Blanc de Blancs

(Lebanon) Blend of Sauvingnon Blanc and Chardonnay creates a pleasing balance of citrus and stone fruit with an elegant finish.

$10 / $37

Lunch Bowls

Monday - Saturday | 11am -3pm Only

$14.50+

Kabob Bowl

One skewer of your choice served with saffron jasmine rice, tzatziki, toum, and cabbage garbanzo salad.

$14.50+

Chicken Thigh | $14.50

Chicken Breast | $14.50

Zaatar Salmon | $16.00

Lamb | $16.00

$14.50

Lamb Gyro Bowl

Classic Greek style lamb gyro. Served with saffron jasmine rice, tzatziki, diced tomatoes, and cabbage garbanzo salad.

$14.50

Roasted Veggie Bowl

Cauliflower, zucchini, yellow squash, mushrooms, majadra, and tahini. VGN GF

$14.50

Vegetarian Mezza Bowl

Hummus, falafel, tahini, tabouli, and majadra. VGN GF

$14.50

Nicholas's Chicken Bowl

Sliced breaded chicken breast. Served with saffron jasmine rice, tzatziki, diced tomatoes, and cabbage garbanzo salad.

$14.50

Shawarma Bowl

Thinly sliced meat marinated in onions, red wine vinegar, and Lebanese spices. Served with saffron jasmine rice, tahini, diced tomatoes, and cabbage garbanzo salad. GF

$14.50

Chicken, Lamb, or Beef

Wraps

$15

Nicholas Chicken Wrap

Sliced breaded chicken breast. Loaded with lettuce, onions, tomatoes, pickled turnips, parsley, and tzatziki.

$15

Cannot be made GF

$15

Shawarma Wrap

Thinly sliced meat marinated in onions, red wine vinegar, and Lebanese spices. Loaded with lettuce, onions, tomatoes, pickled turnips, parsley, and tahini.

$15

Chicken, Lamb, or Beef

$15

Falafel Wrap

Garbanzo beans, parsley, onion, and spices formed into balls and fried. Loaded with lettuce, onions, tomatoes, pickled turnips, parsley, and tahini. VGN

$15

Lamb Gyro Wrap

Classic Greek style lamb gyro. Loaded with lettuce, onions, tomatoes, pickled turnips, parsley, feta cheese and tzatziki.

$15

Available after 3pm

Cannot be made GF

Small Bites

Hummus

A smooth mixture of garbanzo beans, tahini, garlic, oil, and lemon. VGN GF

Tzatziki

Lebanese style yogurt sauce made with garlic, lemon juice, and blended cucumbers. GF

Toum

Lebanese style garlic aioli made with lemon juice and olive oil. VGN GF

Muhamra

Roasted red pepper walnut hummus. VGN GF

Baba Ghanoush

A smooth mixture of roasted eggplant, lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil. VGN GF

Labneh

Lebanese yogurt cheese topped with zaatar, olive oil, tomatoes, cucumber, kalamata olives, and mint. GF

Shatta (Hot Sauce)

Lebanese style hot sauce made from chili peppers, blended with spiced and herbs.

Meat Stuffed Grape Leaves

Ground beef, rice, tomatoes, and spices rolled into dolmas. Served with tzatziki. GF

Veggie Stuffed Grape Leaves

Rice, tomato, onions, parsley, and garbanzo beans rolled into dolmas. Served with tahini. VGN GF

$10

Kibbeh Balls

Ground lamb, bulgur wheat, onions, potatoes, and Lebanese spices formed into balls and fried.

$10

Zaatar Fries

House cut fries tossed in zaatar and served with harissa sauce. VGN GF

$13

Baked Feta Cheese Macaroni

Feta cheese and macaroni made with a house cream sauce.

$13

Tabouli Salad

Parsley, mint, quinoa, lemon, olive oil, tomatoes, and onions. VGN GF

Majadra

Brown lentil jasmine rice topped with caramelized onions. VGN GF

$10.50

Arnabeet (Fried Cauliflower)

Lebanese style fried cauliflower tossed in our salt and pepper mix and topped with tahini. VGN GF

$10.50

$13

Spanakopita

Phyllo dough layered with a Lebanese spinach and feta mix. Served with tzatziki.

$13

Falafel Balls

Garbanzo beans, parsley, onion, and spices formed into balls and fried. Served with tahini. VGN GF

Mezzas

Sampler Plates

$19.50

Arabian Breeze Mezza

Hummus, muhamara, caramelized onions mixed with tahini, majadra, fried cauliflower, and falafel. VGN GF

$19.50

Dipping Mezza

Hummus, baba ghanoush, muhamra, and labneh. GF

$19.50

Vegetarian Mezza

Hummus, tzatziki, tabouli, falafel, small spinach pie, and veggie grape leaves.

$19.50

Meat Mezza

Hummus, tzatziki, tabouli, falafel, lamb spiced pie, and meat stuffed grape leaves.

$19.50

Salads & Soup

$8.50

Lentil Soup

Red and brown lentils, rice, potatoes, onions and Lebanese spices. Seasonal only. GF VGN

$8.50

$16.50

Lebanese Salad

Organic mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, feta cheese, kalamata olives, topped with our house dressing. GF

$16.50

$11.50

Fettoush Salad

Mixed greens, arugula, basil, mint, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, radish, pita chips, and pomegranate vinaigrette dressing. VGN

$11.50

$9.00

Tabouli Salad

Parsley, mint, quinoa, lemon, olive oil, tomatoes, and onions. VGN GF

$9.00

$17+

Kabob Salad

Two skewers of your choice over mixed greens, cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, feta cheese, and kalamata olives, then topped with our house dressing.

$17+

Chicken Thigh $18.50

Chicken Breast $18.50

Zaatar Salmon $19.50

Veggie $17.50

Lamb $19.50

Beef Kafta $18.50

Pizzas & Pies

Sub GF Bread $3.50

$13.50

Lebanese Sesame Cheese Pizza

Mozzarella cheese, black sesame seeds, and parsley.

$13.50

$15.00

Manakish Pizza

(SE Madison Only). Olive oil based zaatar spread, cucumbers, tomatoes, mint, green olives topped with labne cheese.

$15.00

$16.50

Chicken Kabob Pizza

Mozzarella cheese, goat cheese, chicken, toum, grilled red peppers and onions, shredded basil, and parsley.

$16.50

$13.50

Spinach Pie Trio (Fatayer)

Three small pies filled with a spinach, sautéed onions, lemon juice, and olive oil mix. VGN

$13.50

Kabob Plates

Each kabob plate is served with two skewers, saffron jasmine rice, and a house salad.

$18.50

Chicken Thigh Kabobs

Chicken thigh marinated in olive oil, garlic, paprika, and lemon. Served with two skewers over saffron jasmine rice, tzatziki, toum, and a house salad. GF

$18.50

Chicken Breast Kabobs

Chicken breast marinated in olive oil, garlic, yogurt, paprika, and lemon. Served with two skewers over saffron jasmine rice, tzatziki, toum, and a house salad. GF

$18.50

$19.50

Zaatar Salmon Kabobs

Wild Atlantic salmon marinated in zaatar, olive oil, garlic, and lemon. Served with two skewers over saffron jasmine rice, tahini, toum, and a house salad. GF

$19.50

$17.50

Veggie Kabobs

Tomato, potato, eggplant, mushroom, zucchini, and garlic topped with our sweet pesto herb dressing. Served with two skewers over majadra, tahini, toum, and a house salad. GF VGN

$17.50

$19.50

Lamb Kabobs

Lamb marinated in olive oil, garlic, mint, and lemon. Served with two skewers over saffron jasmine rice, tzatziki, toum, and a house salad.GF

$19.50

$18.50

Beef Kafta Kabobs

Ground beef mixed with parsley, onions, and spices. Served with two skewers over saffron jasmine rice, tzatziki, toum, and a house salad.GF

$18.50

Specialty Dishes

$18.50

Shawarma Plate

Thinly sliced meat marinated in onions, red wine vinegar, and Lebanese spices. Served with hummus, cabbage kale garbanzo salad, and saffron jasmine rice. GF

$18.50

Chicken, Lamb or Beef

$18.50

Spiced Minced Lamb over Hummus

Minced lamb cooked with Lebanese spices served over a bed of hummus and topped with pine nuts. GF

$18.50

Nicholas Chicken Plate

Sliced breaded chicken breast served on a bed of saffron jasmine rice and topped with tomatoes, and tzatziki.

$18.50