What’s the Menu Going to Be?
This is likely the most frequently asked question around here these days. Well, truth is, we aren’t always sure. As many of you know, the KRoo Crew is very creative and always coming up with new and fun ways to utilize local ingredients in the food we serve. That being said, we have worked hard to come up with a few items that will always be on our menu along with our featured dishes and of course, something special for our younger guests. It’s been a real struggle for me as I have a list of hundreds of dishes we could feature as well as the World of Cuisine at my fingertips thanks to the internet. In creating this menu, Chef Mason, Chef Mark and I decided we wanted to bring to you dishes that may have been served at tables 100 years ago. Simple, familiar and most of all, comforting. Dishes that can be enjoyed with a cold beer, glass of wine or MILK!!! There is beauty in simplicity and these dishes are each made from scratch by the team we have put together. Yes, it’s ambitious, but we think we can do this.  I am deeply grateful for all the input given to me by this team we have. They all know so much more than I do about preparing food in a restaurant and what is reasonable, what works and what is impossible.
We have no pictures YET, but, believe me they will be coming. So, without further ado, below is the menu we will be serving at The Kangaroost ~ A Local Eatery ~ on opening day, February 19th.

Breakfast (served Saturday and Sunday 8am – 2pm)
Roasted Beef and Sweet Potato Hash w/over easy egg – Tender roasted Venneford Farms Beef seared on the flattop with sweet potatoes, red potatoes and onions topped with an over easy Olden Produce Egg.  *$10
Roasted Sweet Potato Hash w/over easy egg – Roasted sweet potatoes, red potatoes and onions seared on the flattop and topped with over easy Olden Produce Egg. *$10
Vegan Breakfast Hash – Roasted Tofu, sweet potatoes, onions, and red potatoes combined with fresh herbs. $9
Buttermilk Biscuits and Sausage Gravy – Buttermilk biscuits made from scratch using local butter and eggs, smothered in Venneford Farm Country Meats Sausage Gravy.  Add a fresh Olden Produce Egg for an extra dose of delicious! *$10
Buttermilk Biscuits and Mushroom Gravy – This Farm Market favorite is made from Eden Fresh Organic Cremini Mushrooms in a béchamel sauce draped over made from scratch buttermilk biscuits. Add a fresh Olden Produce Egg for an extra dose of delicious. * $10
Breakfast Sandwich – Create your sandwich however you choose –
House Baked Bread, Quince and Apple Orange Marmalade with Lemons, Red Barn White Cheddar Cheese, Olden Produce Farm Fresh Egg, Olden Produce Farm Fresh Ham, Venneford Farms Sausage Patty * $4-$7 depending on toppings
Egg Frittata – Market Vegetable and Wisconsin Cheese – Olden Produce Farm Fresh Eggs baked with market veggies and chef’s choice of cheese, served with American fries and toast.  Ask server for this week’s frittata. $10
Baked French Toast with warm Pear with Honey and Ginger Quince and Apple Preserves and Sassy Cow fresh whipped cream  $9
Pancakes with Uncle Mikes Maple Syrup –3 of Chef Mason’s delicious Pancake topped with Uncle Mike’s Pure Maple Syrup, Butter, and Sassy Cow whipped cream  $8
Happy Bellies Oatmeal Pancakes –3 cakes made with Oat Flour and rolled oats topped with Cherry and White Tea Preserves from Quince and Apple (made without gluten – mix is created in designated gluten free facility) $9
On the Side
Yogurt Parfait – Plain yogurt layered with choice of Beep’s Granola or Chef Mason’s Spicy Granola. $4
Toast and Preserves – Choice of white, wheat or BOW with Quince and Apple Preserves $4
Egg – scrambled, over easy, sunny side up *$1.5
Fresh Buttermilk Biscuits with butter and Quince and Apple Preserves $4
Breakfast Ham or Sausage – $3
American Fries $3
American Fries with Red Barn White Cheddar Cheese $4
Breakfast Pastries
As your server for pastries. Will change on a regular basis but you can expect to see muffins, cinnamon rolls and a few other delights each week!
* Consumer Advisory - Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have an existing medical condition.
** Many of our items are made without gluten. While we take certain measures to reduce the possibility, the risk of gluten transferring from one item to another exists.  For a list of items on the menu that were not made with gluten, please ask your server.

 Lunch (available Tuesday – Sunday 11am – close)
Chipotle Hummus served with Blue Corn Tortilla Chips or Fresh Carrot Chips – $6
Curry Deviled Eggs – Olden Produce Eggs with Hippy Wayne’s Green Apple Chutney – $7
Poutine – hand cut French fries with Sassy Cow Cheese Curds and  House made Herb Gravy – $8
Arancini of the week -$8
Salami and Cheese Plate – Underground Meat Collective Whole Muscle Coppa Salami, Goat Salami, and featured cheeses served pickled vegetables and crostini  - $12
White Potato French Fries with White Cheddar Cheese – $7
Sweet Potato Chips – House made sweet potato chips served with smoked paprika dip – $6
Sandwiches and Such
served with choice of mixed green salad, Balsamic Carrots, Southwest Chickpea and Wheat Berry Salad or soup of the day
Meatloaf Sandwich – We use ground grass fed and pastured beef, lamb and pork to make this moist and flavorful meatloaf. Sandwich is served open face with mashed potatoes and gravy on Mom and Pop’s Sourdough Bread. $12
Royale’* – ¼ pound Venneford farm country meats ground beef served on a Mom and Pop’s Hamburger Bun and topped with your choice of greens, onions, ketchup, chipotle lime ketchup, mustard and mayonnaise.  $11
Royale with Cheese* – ¼ pound Venneford Farm Country Meats ground beef topped with Red Barn White Cheddar Cheese and served on a Mom and Pop’s Hamburger Bun. Choice of greens, onions, ketchup, chipotle lime ketchup, mustard and mayonnaise – $11
Portobello Mushroom Banh Mi- Marinated Portobello Mushroom caps, grilled and served on a baguette with Sri Racha Mayo* , pickled vegetables and fresh cilantro – $12
Southwest Black Bean and Sweet Potato Veggie Patty -  topped  with Growing Power  greens and Chipotle Mayo* or Chipotle Hummus on a Mom and Pop’s Multi Grain Roll – $11
Grilled Chicken and Crispy Prosciutto Salad – Lemon and Basil marinated Nami Moon Farm Chicken Breast grilled and served on a bed of Growing Power greens, carrots, baked crispy prosciutto, shaved Sartori Montemore Cheese and choice of creamy Italian* or citrus vinaigrette – $12
Abby’s Salmon Salad – Maple marinated wild caught salmon on bed of local spinach with red onion, Black River Gorgonzola Cheese, served with House Made Citrus Vinaigrette.  $16

Evening Dinner Menu Available 4pm -close
For Starters
Chipotle Hummus – served with Blue Corn Tortilla Chips or Fresh Carrot Chips – $6
Curry Deviled Eggs – Olden Produce Hard Boiled Eggs combined with Hippy Wayne’s Green Apple Chutney – $7
Poutine – Canada’s contribution to World Cuisine –  hand cut French fries with Sassy Cow Cheese Curds and  House made Herb Gravy – $8
Arancini of the week -$9
Salami and Cheese Plate – Underground Meat Collective Whole Muscle Coppa Salami, Goat Salami, and featured cheeses served pickled vegetables and crostini  - $12
White Potato French Fries with White Cheddar Cheese – $7
Sweet Potato Chips – House made sweet potato chips served with smoked paprika dip – $6

Not So Much
served with choice of mixed green salad, Balsamic Carrot, Southwest Chickpea and Wheat Berry Salad or Soup of the day
Meatloaf Sandwich – We use ground grass fed and pastured beef, lamb and pork to make this moist and flavorful meatloaf. Sandwich is served open face with mashed potatoes and gravy on Mom and Pop’s Sourdough Bread. $12
Royale’* – ¼ pound Venneford farm country meats ground beef served on a Mom and Pop’s Hamburger Bun and topped with your choice of greens, onions, ketchup, chipotle lime ketchup, mustard and mayonnaise*.  $11
Royale with Cheese* – ¼ pound Venneford Farm Country Meats ground beef topped with Red Barn White Cheddar Cheese and served on a Mom and Pop’s Hamburger Bun. Choice of greens, onions, ketchup, chipotle lime ketchup, mustard and mayonnaise – $11
Portobello Mushroom Banh Mi- Marinated Portobello Mushroom caps, grilled and served on a baguette with Sri Racha Mayo* , pickled vegetables and fresh cilantro – $12
Southwest Black Bean and Sweet Potato Veggie Patty -  topped  with Growing Power  greens and Chipotle Mayo* or Chipotle Hummus on a Mom and Pop’s Multi Grain Roll – $11
Grilled Chicken and Crispy Prosciutto Salad – Lemon and Basil marinated Nami Moon Farm Chicken Breast grilled and served on a bed of Growing Power greens, carrots, baked crispy prosciutto, shaved Sartori Montemore Cheese and choice of creamy Italian* or citrus vinaigrette – $12
Abby’s Salmon Salad – Maple marinated wild caught salmon on bed of local spinach with red onion, Black River Gorgonzola Cheese, served with House Made Citrus Vinaigrette.  $16

Dinner’s Ready
Served with choice of soup or salad
Barbecue Braised  Nami Moon Chicken Breast – slow cooked and tender served with Mild or Spicy Jimmy J’s Razor Back Rib Sauce, haystack onions, tangy apple cider slaw and roasted red potatoes – $16
Meatloaf Dinner – Our house specialty meatloaf served with Smashed Potatoes and Roasted Market Vegetables $16
Wheat loaf Dinner – Made from Bulgur Wheat, Wheat Berries, Oats and lots of other goodness – served with smashed potatoes and roasted market vegetables. $15
Beouf Beorgenioun – Wine braised grass fed Top Sirloin, cremini mushrooms and carrots served with roasted garlic aioli*drenched red potatoes. – $16
KayRoo Curry – not green or red ~ it’s our unique and oh so delicious curry loaded with market vegetables and chickpeas in a sweet, and spicy – if you wish – sauce – served with jasmine rice $10

Kid’s Menu – include choice of salad, soup, mashed potatoes, small French fry, or roasted market vegetables
Hand Breaded Nami Moon Chicken Tenders – $6
Nate Grilled Cheese (white or wheat bread) – $5
Petite Royale’ – 2oz hamburger patty on a slider size bun – $6
Petite Royale’ with Cheese – 2oz cheeseburger on a slider size bun – $6
Black Bean Burger – Pint Sized Veggie Burger – $5

* Consumer Advisory - Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have an existing medical condition.

Thirst Quenchers -
Flavor8 Soda
Milk – Red Barn Family Farms Skim, Whole and Chocolate
Beer – Check with Server
Wine – Check with Server
I - Tea – special blend of Passion and Black Teas (served cold or hot – unsweetened)
Beer
Wine

Eye Openers
Coffee
Espresso
Americano
Cappuccino (Vanilla and Mocha Flavor)**
Latte (Vanilla and Mocha)**
**Choice of whole milk, skim milk or soy milk

Not Much Has Changed But Nothing Stays the Same
Our menu is always and will always be changing. Our availability changes, our moods change and sometimes, we feel like doing things different. Be sure to follow the Kangaroost on Facebook and Twitter so you know about any daily specials! Opening week we will have specials featuring Painted Rock Farms Lamb, Rushing Waters Trout and Golden Bear Pork, just to name a few. Don’t worry, we haven’t become too predictable around here!

About those Desserts
Things are moving along at a pace that is sometimes hard to keep up with. Chef Kaytlin has a lot on her (dessert) plate but she has come up with an amazing list of desserts and pastries she would like to share with you at the Kangaroost.  I think when I counted yesterday there were approximately 90 different combinations of desserts she is thinking about! So, my final word on desserts is, we will always have them, and they will always be good. We will post information on Facebook and Twitter about desserts ~ as well as at our website -  thekangaroost.com.

What?? A Website for The Kangaroost?
It’s true! Mark and Deb Gehrke from Mandala Life Media are working hard to build a simple, informative website loaded with pretty pictures for The Kangaroost. We decided two weeks ago, that we would be opening on the 19th, and Mark didn’t hedge when we told him our time frame. He has been a great social media resource for me. Mark’s wife Deb does a wonderful job of creating content to help tell stories. Ironically, Deb and I knew each other 20 years ago, and have reconnected as a result of our meeting Mark (As a side note, the world really is small and we really are all connected to one another)… So, the website will be ready any day now ~ and once it is, we will let you know. But, in the meantime, we will continue to update you here ~ at the Kangaroostaurant.com

See You Soon
It’s been strange not being out with the Kangaroostaurant on the streets. We have seen many of you a few times each week and we’ve gotten to know you ~ and well, we miss you. We look forward to seeing you all at The Roost (as it is becoming know as around here). This culmination of dreaming and hard working has been a journey of immeasurable joy, sometimes frustration, often worrysome,  but most of all camaraderie. You’ve been in this with us each step along the way. Folks we never even met until we took the truck out on the streets have been there to help us out, encourage and support us. We often talk about community, but really, without the support of the community and people sharing whatever they can in the way of information, resources, moral support and whatever we’ve needed along the way, we would not be here today at this next leg in what is proving to be a long and rewarding trip!!!