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Our Menu

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Take Home a Bottle of Pinched Homemade Sauce $15.50

BYO

PICK A BASE:

Pita Roll photo

Pita Roll

$19.95
Served with homemade potato chips

Salad Bowl

$21.95
Spring mix greens, house vinaigrette, pita

Rice Bowl

$23.95
Seasoned brown rice, pita

Toasted Pearl CousCous

$24.95
Basil pesto sauce, pita

PICK A PROTEIN:

Chicken Shawarma

Fire-roasted chicken marinated in Greek yogurt and Mediterranean spices

Beef Chevaps

Angus ground beef links infused with select seasonings and grilled

Chicken Kabob

Grilled marinated chicken on a skewer

Spicy Beef Chevap

Angus ground beef patty spiced up with crushed chili peppers

Falafel

Chickpea fritters

Tangy Chicken

$3.75
Grilled lemon-lime, ground mustard marinated chicken breast

Atlantic Salmon

6oz grilled skinless salmon filet +$8.75

Jumbo Shrimp

4 pieces marinated, grilled, tail on jumbo shrimp +$9.75

Grilled Tilapia

Blackened or Lemon Pepper +$6.50

ADD TOPPINGS:

(Up to Four) | Extra Toppings $2.95 each

Hummus

Chickpeas and fresh mint spread (mild)

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

Chickpeas and roasted red bell peppers spread (mild)

Spicy Kalamata Hummus

Chickpeas and kalamata olives spread (spicy)

Poblano Pepper Hummus

Chickpeas and poblano peppers spread (spicy)

Mediterranean Salad

Traditional tomato cucumber salad

Tabouli

Cracked wheat and parsley salad

Black Bean and Corn

Delicious mix with a kick

Red and Green Cabbage Slaw

Zesty and sweet

Feta Cheese

Mediterranean favorite

Olives

Kalamata and black olives mix

Sautéed Onions

Caramelized with spices

Greens

Spring mix

ADD ONE SAUCE:

Extra Sauce $1.50

Tzatziki (D)

Lite Garlic (D)

Tahini

Spicy Schug

Super Spicy Red

Shareables

The Pinched Mezze Plate photo

The Pinched Mezze Plate

$28.95
Falafel, hummus, tabouli, feta, fresh vegetables & fruit, pita, & variety of sauces | 2-3 guests
Mediterranean Fish Tacos (GF) photo

Mediterranean Fish Tacos (GF)

$16.95/3 pieces
Blackened tilapia, HM chipotle sauce, cilantro, cabbage, lime on corn tortilla
Mediterranean Wings (GF) photo

Mediterranean Wings (GF)

$15.95/6 pieces
Mediterranean spices, HM vinaigrette, garlic sauce, green salad
Mushroom Pesto Flatbread photo

Mushroom Pesto Flatbread

$14.95
Baby bella mushrooms, basil pesto, feta
Veggie Flatbread photo

Veggie Flatbread

$13.95
Red bell pepper, mushrooms, onions, giardiniera, feta cheese, red sauce
Falafel photo

Falafel

$5.25/3 pieces
$8.25/6 pieces

Roasted Garlic & Pita

$7.50

Hummus & Pita

$9.50

Handcut Fries or Spicy Chips

$4.25

Soups & Sides

Chicken Veggie (GF)

$5.95/Cup
$16.95/Quart

White Bean (GF)

$6.95/Cup
$17.95/Quart
Fall/Winter

Gazpacho (GF)

$7.95/Cup
$22.95/Quart
Cold soup | Spring/Summer

Basil Pesto Pearl CousCous

$4.25/Scoop

Seasoned Brown Rice

$3.25/Scoop

Pita

$2.25

GF Pita

$4.25

Toppings

$4.95/4oz
$8.45/8oz
Excludes greens

Sauces

$4.95/4oz
$8.45/8oz

Deluxe Sandwiches

Served on a brioche bun with chipotle mayo, greens, tomato, and feta cheese, includes house-made spicy chips | Substitute Handcut Fries $4.25

Beef Burger photo

Beef Burger

$18.95
Grilled Chicken Breast photo

Grilled Chicken Breast

$19.95
Spicy or not
Grilled Salmon photo

Grilled Salmon

$20.95

Special Creations

Athena Bowl photo

Athena Bowl

$21.95
Spring mix, chicken kabob, med salad, black bean and corn, cabbage slaw, feta, garlic sauce, pita
Victory Plate photo

Victory Plate

$23.95
Seasoned rice, beef chevaps, tabouli, black bean and corn, cabbage slaw, feta, spicy schug, pita

Chicken Mushroom Pesto Pasta

$24.95
Grilled chicken, Bella mushroom pasta in nut-free pesto sauce
Poseidon Bowl photo

Poseidon Bowl

$28.95
Couscous, grilled salmon, feta, mixed greens, vinaigrette slaw, kalamata olives, pesto sauce, pita

Shakshuka

$21.95
Chicken kabob, feta cheese, pita | Mediterranean Fav

Veggie Pita Roll

$19.95
Falafel, hummus, greens, tabouli, med salad, tahini sauce - served with chips

Mediterranean Pasta

$17.95
Tomato, garlic rosemary sauce topped with feta | Add Chicken +$3.75 | Shrimp +$9.75

Dessert Menu

Beignets Charcuterie

$15.95
Chocolate, raspberry & caramel sauce with fresh cut apples

Beignets Only

$4.50/3 pieces
$8.50/6 pieces
Add a Sauce (Chocolate, raspberry, caramel)

Baklava

$5.25
Drizzled with honey

Flourless Chocolate Cake

$9.50

Sea Salt Caramel Cheesecake

$9.50

Nutella Crepe

$11.00
Topped with bananas and whipped cream

Affogato

$9.50
Espresso with vanilla bean gelato

All toppings and side selections are vegetarian. All items are gluten-free except for pita, falafel, and tabouli | Prices are subject to change | Catering is best for parties of 10 or more | Orders over $100 are eligible for delivery with a $15 minimum fae | 24-hour cancelation is required. Order canceled outside of this window are subject to a fee 50% of the order value

A Taste of Pinched

Includes a delicious assortment of the best of Pinched | Serves 10 · $190 • GF Pitas available $4.25 each

Proteins

Chicken shawarma, Beef chevaps, Spicy beef chevaps, Chicken kabobs, and Falafel (contains gluten)

Sides

Black bean and corn salad, Tabouli salad, Red and green cabbage slaw, Mediterranean salad, Hummus, Spring mix

Sauces

Spicy green schug, Tzatziki, Garlic sauce, Fresh baked pitas (contains gluten)

Sandwich Spread

Serves 10 / 20 | $180 / $340 | Additional servings +$17 /pp • Each sandwich includes a protein, hummus, mixed greens and cabbage slaw • GF Pitas available $4.25 each

Protein Selections

Chicken shawarma, Beef chevaps, Spicy beef chevaps, Chicken kabobs, or Falafel (contains gluten)

Side Selections

Pick two: Hummus and pita, Tabouli, Mediterranean salad, Black bean and corn salad, Red and green cabbage slaw, Homemade seasoned potato chips

Sauces

Spicy green schug, Tzatziki, Garlic

Pinched Buffets

Serves 10/20 | $190 / $360 | Additional servings +$18 /pp • Includes: Mixed greens, brown rice, baked pitas, hose made vinaigrette, tzatziki, garlic and spicy schug sauce • GF Pitas available $4.25 each

Proteins

Pick two: Chicken shawarma, Beef chevaps, Spicy beef chevaps, Chicken kabobs, Falafel (contains gluten), Tangy Chicken (+$2 /pp)

Sides

Pick two: Hummus (original with fresh mint), Roasted red pepper hummus, Spicy kalamata olives hummus, Mediterranean salad, Black bean and corn, Tabouli, Red and green cabbage slaw, Seasoned potato chips

Individual Lunch Boxes

$18 each | GF Pitas available $4.25 each

Pick a Protein

Chicken Shawarma, Beef chevaps, Chicken kabob, Spicy beef chevaps, Falafel (contains gluten)

Pinched Sandwich Box

Each Box includes your choice of protein with spring mix, hummus, red and green cabbage slaw wrapped in house-made pita bread, spicy potato chips and a sauce

Pinched Salad Box

Each box includes your choice of protein, on bed of mixed greens, hummus, red and green cabbage slaw, Mediterranean salad, Feta cheese (optional), housemade pita, vinaigrette and a sauce

Pinched Rice Box

Each Rice Box includes your choice of protein, on bed of seasoned brown rice, hummus, red & green cabbage slaw, Mediterranean salad, Feta cheese (optional) house made pita and a sauce

Dessert Trays

Serves 10 / 20

Fresh Beignets

$24.00/10
$42.00/20

Baklava

$40.00/10
$70.00/20

Nutella Banana Crepes

$90.00/10
$160.00/20

Cookie Assortment

$25.00/10
$48.00/20

Dessert Assortment

$40.00/10
$75.00/20
Fresh Beignets, Baklava, Cookies, and fresh seasonal fruit (when available)

Flourless Chocolate Cake

$9.50/each
Gluten free

Menu

$44.50 per person | Julius Meinl Brewed Coffee Included

FIRST COURSE:

Choose one

Arugula

Candied Orange Salad

House Salad

Green Village Salad

White Bean Soup

Fall/Winter

Chicken Veggie Soup

Gazpacho

Spring/Summer

SECOND COURSE:

Choose up to three options (1 option per person) | Number of selected options must be provided 1 week prior to event

Poultry

6 oz Chicken Kabob Skewe | 6 oz Tangy Chicken Breast | 6 oz Chicken Shawarma

Beef & Fish

6 oz Grilled Atlantic Salmon +$6 | 6 pc. Grilled Jumbo Shrimp +$7 | 4 pc Beef Chevaps

Vegetarian

6 pc. Falafel | Linguini/ Shakshuka Sauce | Feta/Mushroom Pesto Pasta

SIDES:

Served plated, with protein chosen above, choose two

One Starch

Garlic Smashed Potatoes, Roasted Potatoes , Pearl Couscous , Brown Rice

One Vegetable

Black Bean and Corn, Tabouli, Hummus, Seasoned Veggies

Sauces

Garlic and Spicy Schug served with main course accordingly

Dessert

Choose one: Baklava or Beignets

Menu

Priced per dozen

Beef Sliders

$48.00/Dozen

Grilled Shrimp, Pesto Sauce

$48.00/Dozen

Mediterranean Fish Tacos

$46.00/Dozen

Mini Chicken Kabob Skewers, Tzatziki Sauce

$44.00/Dozen

Grilled Beef Chevaps, Spicy Schug Sauce

$42.00/Dozen

Jumbo Mediterranean Wings, Garlic Sauce

$30.00/Dozen

12” Veggie Pizza

$16.00/each

12” Bella Mushroom Pesto Pizza

$18.00/each

Turkish Bruschetta Crostini

$34.00/Dozen

Smoked Salmon, Crème, Crostini

$36.00/Dozen

Falafel bites with Tahini or Tzatziki Sauce

$30.00/Dozen

Feta Cheese and Kalamata Olives Crostini

$26.00/Dozen

Red Bell Pepper, Feta Cheese Crostini

$26.00/Dozen

Hummus Cucumber Rings

$26.00/2 Dozen

Housemade Spicy Potato Chips

$22.00/1/2 pan

Tuesday - Friday 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm • Dine-in only • Cannot be combined with any other offers.

Food

Beef Sliders (3)

$10.00
Aioli, lettuce, tomato, feta

Greek Fries for Two

$8.00
Topped with feta (optional)

Mushroom Pesto Flatbread

$10.00
Baby bella mushrooms, basil pesto, feta

Personal Veggie Pizza

$9.00
Thin crust with mushrooms, red bell pepper, onions, hot giardinara

Small Pita Roll

$10.00
Falafel, Chevaps, or Shawarma with hummus, greens & slaw

Falafel and Hummus

$7.00
Original hummus with three falafel
Hummus Trio photo

Hummus Trio

$7.00
Served with cucumber slices

Drinks

Specialty Cocktails

$9.00
Moscow Mule, OS Old Fashioned, Pinch Me Margarita, Mulled Wine

House Wine

$8.00
$30.00
Rosé, Chardonnay, Cabernet

High Noon Seltzer

$6.00
Pineapple or Peach

Draft Beer

$7.00
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