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Candle 79

Candle 79

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Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant and Gluten-Free Restaurant$$$$
Upper East Side, New York
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Cocktails 1Brunch Menu 2Dinner Menu 4Drinks 7Dessert Menu 5Lunch Menu 4
Hand-Crafted Eco-Cocktails
Mar'tea'ni Time
16.00
E.G. Earl Grey and Sage Vodka, lemon, chamomile agave, lavender bitters, up
Ginger Lemon Drop
18.00
Zirkova vodka, ginger, lemon, agave, up HunnyBon candy garnish
For Rose's "Sake"
16.00
Sake, Thatcher's Elderflower, lemon, rosemary, rocks
Manhattan Fig
17.00
Fig-infused Catoctin Creek rye, Antica Formula Red vermouth, Foro Dry vermouth, maple bitters, up
Harvest Sangria
14.00
Pinot noir, Shinn Brandy, Combier, orange & apple juice, chai
Spicy Señorita
16.00
Jalapeño infused IXA silver tequila, agave, Combier, carrot juice, lime, up
Beetlejuice
15.00
Prairie Gin, dry vermouth, beet juice, line, agave, fresh rosemary, black pepper, up
Drunk Pumpkin
17.00
Pumpkin Vodka, Hellfire bitters, stout beer, chipotle, up
New Fashioned
17.00
Pomegranate seed-infused Koval bourbon, blood orange, citrus bitters, rocks
Main
Cranberry-Apple French Toast
14.00
Candied almonds, vanilla cashew cream
Mixed Grain Waffles
14.00
Bananas, candied pecans, cranberry butter, gingered maple syrup
Nuevos Rancheros*
17.00
Spicy tempeh-potato hash, tofu, refried black beans, corn tortilla, guacamole, tofu sour cream, tomatillo salsa
Biscuits & Gravy
16.00
Sautéed mushrooms, kale & seitan, vegetable gravy
Homestyle Pancakes
14.00
Seasonal fruit, cranberry butter, gingered maple syrup
Benedict 79
17.00
Polenta cake, potato-zucchini hash, sautéed greens, tempeh bacon, cauliflower hollandaise
Breakfast Burrito
18.00
Tofu scramble, sautéed mushrooms & greens, black beans, ranchero sauce, guacamole
Brunch Prix-Fixe
$32
Juice
Mimosa
Brunch Item, Salad, Burrito, Or Sandwich & Dessert
Smoothie
Coconut crush add $4
Bloody Mary
Add $2
Starters
Guacamole Timbale
17.00
Guacamole, chipotle black beans, pico de gallo, plantain chips, ranchero sauce
Steamed Or Fried Dumplings
16.00
Seitan, sugar snap peas, toasted cashews, sesame-ginger soy sauce
Eggplant Parmesan
19.00
Zucchini noodles, almond pâté, shallots, leeks, roasted-truffle tomato sauce
Empanadas
18.00
Chili-grilled seitan, zucchini, kale, black beans, tomatillo sauce, guacamole, almond cheese
Vegetable Pizzetta
19.00
Tomatoes, kale-pine nut pesto, broccoli, swiss cheese, shiitake bacon
Saffron-Lobster Mushroom Ravioli
19.00
Sautéed broccoli rabe, tomato-cashew cream, truffle oil
Ginger-Bbq Seitan Skewers
15.00
Grape tomato & corn salad, chipotle aioli
Avocado & Oyster Mushroom Ceviche
18.00
Corn, tomatoes, hearts of palm, pickled red onions, cilantro, jalapeño aioli
Breadcrumb-Crusted Cauliflower
17.00
Lemon-almond cream, sugar snap peas, cayenne pepper aioli
Mezze Platter
18.00
Smoked hummus, eggplant caponata, babaganoush, almond tzatziki, grilled paratha bread, crudité, olives & slivered almonds, roasted garlic, red pepper oil
Salads
add tofu or tempeh $4, seitan $7
Grilled Kale
17.00
String beans, beluga lentils, kabocha squash, avocado, red onion, sunflower seeds, spelt berries, chive dressing
Caesar Salad
18.00
Kale, quinoa, bread crumb-crusted seitan, cashew-parmesan, hemp seeds, caesar dressing
Watermelon Salad
18.00
Watercress, string beans, beets, grilled red onions, almond cheese, balsamic vinaigrette
Seaweed
16.00
Arugula, carrots, cabbage, radishes, edamame, shiitake mushrooms, coconut noodles, wasabi leaves, miso-lemongrass dressing
Avocado Salad
17.00
Baby greens, quinoa, black beans, corn, zucchini, cucumber, radishes, toasted pumpkin seeds, tomatoes, chipotle-avocado dressing
Entrees
Spaghetti & Wheat Balls
20.00
Truffled tomato sauce, roasted garlic, spinach, cashew parmesan
Chef's Daily Hand Cut Pasta
Wild Mushroom Crêpe
24.00
Seasonal vegetables, sautéed wild mushrooms, spinach, tempeh, garlic truffle aioli, arugula, corn & grape tomato salad
Za'atar-Roasted Cauliflower
23.00
Chickpeas, oven-dried tomatoes, grilled red peppers, zucchini, kale-pine nut pesto, spicy tahini sauce
Seitan Picatta
25.00
Sautéed spinach & oyster mushrooms, garlic mashed potatoes, lemon-caper sauce
Vegetable Risotto
24.00
Seasonal vegetables, cashew cream, basil-pine nut pesto, tomato sauce
Live Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms
24.00
Cashew-vegetable cheese, broccoli, cauliflower, crunchy sprouts, guacamole, chipotle sour cream
Moroccan Spiced Chickpea Cake
22.00
Kabocha squash & cauliflower, sautéed broccoli, onions & jalapeños, red pepper-coconut curry sauce, fresh apricot-ginger chutney, toasted almonds
Sides
Polenta Fries
8.00
Cornmeal-Crusted Zucchini & Chipotle Aioli
9.00
Roasted Cauliflower with Almonds, Shallots & Tahini
12.00
Sautéed Wild Mushrooms & Shallots
12.00
Onion Rings & Chipotle Aioli
9.00
Seitan Wheatballs, Tomato Basil-Truffle Sauce, Garlic Bread
10.00
Chipotle-Grilled Corn
10.00
Sparkling Wines
Prosecco, Fiol, Veneto, Italy, Nv, Organic
11.00
Bouquet of wisteria flowers, acacia, crab apple, lush freshness and palatability, savory, slightly sweeter notes
Sparkling, Domaine Carneros "Ultra Brut", Tattinger, Napa, California, 2011, Organic
66.00
Aromas of baked pear, delicate blend of tropical fruit, accented by lemon curd flavors, note of toasted brioche
Sparkling Vouvray, Champalou, France, Nv, Sustainable
58.00
Pleasantly dry with balanced acidity and notes of citrus, dried fruit and hazelnuts
White Wines
Les Vignes De Bila-Haut Rose, Chapoutier, Roussillon, France, 2016, Organic
12.00
Fresh and well balanced with crisp mineral flavors and citrus aromas
Sauvignon Blanc, Tierhoek, Piekenierskloof, South Africa, 2015, Organic
12.00
A fresh, lean style, focusing on minerality and elegance, good balance between herbaceousness and fruit
Pinot Gris, Adelsheim Vineyard, Willamette Valley, Oregon, Sustainable
12.00
Clean and crisp, with delicate minerality and notes of white peach and pear blossom
Reserve Chardonnay, Whitecliff Vineyard, Hudson River Region, Ny, 2016, Sustainable
12.00
Barrel fermented, with delicate oak, well balanced fruit and a soft buttery finish
Vermentino, Fattoria Sardi, Lucca, Italy 2015, Organic
14.00
Complex with hints of white flowers, fresh pears, summer peach, and ripe grapefruit
Sancerre, Karine Lauverjat, Loire, France, 2016, Sustainable
15.00
Crisp and dry with a soft tang, refreshing key lime and classic minerality
Gruner Veltliner, Loimer, Kamptal, Austria, 2014, Biodynamic
58.00
Exciting tropical fruit, fresh pressed lime, subtle mineral and spice
Unoaked Chardonnay, Saracina, Mendocino, California, 2016, Organic and Sustainable
42.00
Pure fruits, baked pear and ripe peach, bright acidity
Red Wines
Château Coulon, Aoc Corbières Rouge, Corbières, France, 2015, Organic
11.00
Approachable blend of syrah, carignan, grenache and mourvèdre, silky with spicy notes of cherry
Super Tuscan "Mongrana", Querciabella, Tuscany, Italy, 2013, Biodynamic
14.00
Soft yet complex with subtle touches of oak, cherries, raspberries and spice
Bordeaux, Moulin De Lagnet, St. Emilion, France, 2013, Organic
67.00
Beautifully balanced plump and juicy berries, soft tannins, and a dry earthy finish
Châteauneuf-Du-Pape, Domaine De Cristia, Rhône, France, 2014, Organic
95.00
Rich velvety tannins, jammy blackberry, layered with a touch of herbs, spice, and chocolate
Malbec, Jean Bousquet Reserva, Mendoza, Argentina, 2015, Organic
11.00
Juicy black fruits balance with oak and spice, long smooth finish
Cabernet Sauvignon, Benziger, Sonoma, California, 2012, Biodynamic
142.00
Aromas of blueberry and boysenberry couple with dark chocolate and coffee, full, rich and engaging
Pinot Noir, Hahn Family Wines, Santa Lucia Highlands, California, Sustainable
12.00
Velvety texture, blacplum and dark berries, smooth supple finish
Minervois Open Now, Domaine De Chamans, Languedoc, France, 2014, Biodynamic
44.00
Produced with minimal interference, adventurous with dark fruits and savory spice finish
Côtes Du Rhône, Domaine Des Cèdres, France, 2015, Biodynamic
40.00
Supple red fruits with a light herbaceous earthiness and golden cedar tones
Merlot, Coates, Humboldt County, California, 2013, Organic
42.00
No sulfites added; warm balance of blackberry, chocolate and leathery tannins
Cabernet Sauvignon, Binyamina, Galilee, Israel 2013, Kosher
17.00
Luscious and rich, dried apricot, smoky tannins
Beer
Samuel Smith's Organic Lager (England)
10.00
Light bodied, subtle fruity aroma, malty character, 5% ABV
Smart Beer Organic Golden Ale (New York)
9.00
Pure, clean, crisp, peppery zest, light body, muted fruitiness, hint of licorice, refreshing, 5.5% ABV
Green's Discovery Amber Ale, Gluten Free (Belgium)
14.00
Medium-bodied amber ale, subtle caramel, nut flavour nuances, herbal hop aroma, 16.9 oz, 6.0% ABV
Einbecker Non-Alcoholic Pilsner (Germany)
8.00
Light fresh body, lemon peel, spicy hops, 0.5% ABV
Schneider Edel-Weiss Organic Hefeweizen (Germany)
12.00
Crisp mountain herbs, lemon, banana notes, 16.9 oz, 6.7% ABV
Allagash Tripel Ale (Maine)
10.00
Herbal and passion fruit notes, complex dry finish, 9% ABV
Samuel Smith's Organic Chocolate Stout (England)
10.00
Roasted organic chocolate malt and organic cocoa, smooth, creamy, deep flavours, delightful finish, 5% ABV
Cider & Kombucha
Wölffer Estate Dry White Cider (Long Island)
12.00
Medium dry, light bodied, bright citrus and fresh apple, 5% ABV
Kombrewcha
9.00
Royal Ginger, 2% ABV
Juices & Healing Potions
Ancient Healer (2Oz)
5.00
Celery, apple, lemon, ginger, apple cider vinegar, maple, viridem elixir
Ginger Zinger
10.00
Carrot, apple, beet, ginger
Housemade Ginger Ale
11.00
Fresh ginger, lemon, agave, mint, sparkling water
Apple Cranberry Fresca
12.00
Apple, cranberry, lemon, maple, chia seeds, sparkling water
Root of Health (2Oz)
5.00
Carrot, lemon, ginger, maple
Green Goddess
11.00
Mixed greens, apple, lemon, ginger
Rosemary Beet Spritzer
11.00
Beet, rosemary, lime, aloe, Q ginger beer
Young Coconut Water
8.00
Fresh cracked daily
Smooth Sippers
Fountain of Youth
9.00
Açaí berry, fresh apple, banana
Island Energizer
10.00
Passion fruit, pineapple, banana, coconut water, orange juice, ice
Chocolate Covered Banana
11.00
Almond milk, banana, cacao nibs, chocolate fudge, ice
Coconut Mint Frappe
11.00
Avocado, coconut water, agave, mint, lime
Cranberry Lemonade
10.00
Cranberry, lemon, agave, ice
Coconut Crush
13.00
Coconut water, coconut meat, ginger, ice
Teas
$5
Regular
English breakfast, sencha green, pomegranate-white, vanilla chai, persian plum-rose
Herbal
Chamomile, rooibos, double mint, ginger tisane, lavender-verbena & orange
Decaffeinated
Earl grey, green
Coffee & Specialty Drinks
Regular
4.00
Grain
4.00
Macchiato
4.00
Cappuccino
6.00
Turmeric Latte
6.00
Mochaccino
6.00
Decaffeinated
4.00
Espresso
4.00
Americano
4.00
Latte
6.00
Chai Latte
6.00
Dessert Wines, Grappa & Cordials
Fonseca Porto Terra Bella, Port (N/v, Portugal)
15.00
Vintage character, ripe dark fruit, long warm finish
Stellar Winery, "Heaven On Earth" (N/v, South Africa)
12.00
Sweet muscat, rich golden honey, sun-dried rooibos, luscious texture
Gozio Amaretto
8.00
Shinn Estate, Grappa, Shinn Shine (North Fork)
16.00
Intense heat, apple sauce, notes of anise
Meletti Anisette
9.00
Mr. Black Coffee Liqueur
12.00
Dessert
Chocolate-Peanut Butter Bliss
15.00
Chocolate & peanut butter mousse, salted peanut-caramel crust, berry coulis
Peach Cobbler
16.00
French vanilla ice cream
Berry Crumble
17.00
Fresh berries, almond crumble, almond cream, strawberry sauce, huckleberry ice cream
Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich
16.00
Coconut-vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce, candied pumpkin seeds
Mexican Chocolate Brownie
17.00
Chocolate sauce, blueberries, candied pecans, & vanilla-coconut ice cream
Cannoli
15.00
Chocolate chip-vanilla cream filling, coconut ice cream, chocolate sauce
Live Blueberry Parfait
17.00
Nut granola crust, vanilla cashew cream, ginger-lemon grass ice cream
Housemade Ice Cream & Sorbet Sampler
10.00
Chef's daily selection
Dessert Cocktails
Strawberry Shortcake
17.00
Vanilla vodka, strawberries, snap liquer, coconut cream, agave, lemon, rocks
Espresso Martini
15.00
Espresso, vodka, coffee liquer, soy cream, agave, coffee beans, up
Starters
Hydrogarden Farm Edamame
9.00
Celtic sea salt, chili, lemon
Steamed Or Fried Dumplings
16.00
Seitan, sugar snap peas, toasted cashews, sesame-ginger soy sauce
Bread Crumb-Crusted Cauliflower
17.00
Lemon-almond cream, sugar snap peas, cayenne pepper aioli
Empanadas
18.00
Chili-grilled seitan, zucchini, kale, black beans, tomatillo sauce, guacamole, almond cheese
Guacamole Timbale
17.00
Guacamole, chipotle black beans, pico de gallo, plantain chips, ranchero sauce
Ginger-Bbq Seitan Skewers
15.00
Grape tomato & corn salad, chipotle aioli
Mezze Platter
18.00
Smoked hummus, eggplant caponata, babaganoush, almond tzatziki, grilled paratha bread, crudité, olives & slivered almonds, roasted garlic, red pepper oil
Avocado & Oyster Mushroom Ceviche
18.00
Corn, tomatoes, hearts of palm, pickled red onions, cilantro, jalapeño aioli
Salads
add tofu or tempeh $4, seitan $7
Grilled Kale
17.00
String beans, beluga lentils, kabocha squash, avocado, red onion, sunflower seeds, spelt berries, chive dressing
Caesar Salad
18.00
Kale, quinoa, bread crumb-crusted seitan, cashew-parmesan, hemp seeds, caesar dressing
Watermelon Salad
18.00
Watercress, string beans, beets, grilled red onions, almond cheese, balsamic vinaigrette
Seaweed
16.00
Arugula, carrots, cabbage, radishes, edamame, shiitake mushrooms, coconut noodles, wasabi leaves, miso-lemongrass dressing
Avocado Salad
17.00
Baby greens, quinoa, black beans, corn, zucchini, cucumber, radishes, toasted pumpkin seeds, tomatoes, chipotle-avocado dressing
Entrees
Spaghetti & Wheat Balls
20.00
Truffled tomato sauce, roasted garlic, spinach, cashew parmesan
Live Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms
24.00
Cashew-vegetable cheese, broccoli, cauliflower, crunchy sprouts, guacamole, chipotle sour cream
Black Bean-Pumpkin Seed Burger
17.00
Mesclun, grilled red onion, avocado, polenta fries, chipotle ketchup
Burrito 79
20.00
Chili-herb grilled seitan, caramelized onions, sautéed greens, chipotle black beans, brown rice, "mozzarella", guacamole, tofu sour cream, guajillo chipotle salsa
Beyond Burger
17.00
"mozzarella", mushrooms, caramelized onions, tomato, lettuce, chipotle aioli, potato fries
Wild Mushroom Crêpe
24.00
Seasonal vegetables, sautéed wild mushrooms, spinach, tempeh, garlic truffle aioli, arugula, corn & grape tomato salad
Seitan Picatta
25.00
Sautéed spinach & oyster mushrooms, garlic mashed potatoes, lemon-caper sauce
Za'atar-Roasted Cauliflower
23.00
Chickpeas, oven-dried tomatoes, zucchini, grilled red peppers, kale-pine nut pesto, spicy tahini sauce
Double Cheeseburger
17.00
Sautéed wild mushrooms & jalapeños, "mozzarella" cheese, chipotle aioli, polenta fries, mesclun
Chef's Daily Hand Cut Pasta
Candle 79 Market Plate
$22. Served with choice of two sauces: chipotle avocado, balsamic vinaigrette, lemon-tahini, miso-lemongrass, chive, caesar, live jalapeño
Gingered Brown Rice
Quinoa Pilaf
Chipotle-Grilled Corn
Chipotle-Grilled Tempeh
Polenta Fries
Cornmeal-Crusted Zucchini
Chipotle Black Beans
Sautéed Greens
Sautéed Broccoli & Cauliflower
Grilled Oyster Mushrooms
Ginger Miso-Grilled Tofu
String Beans & Almonds
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Candle 79
154 E 79th St (at Lexington Ave)
New York, NY 10075
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    • 5:30 PM–10:30 PM
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    • 5:00 PM–10:00 PM
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