The Starving Artist Menu

4.5
(125+ Reviews)
  • Small Plates

    • Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts (TO GO)

      wrapped in Nueske's smoked bacon, with cucumber, soy caramel, crushed cashews, fresh mint
      $12.00
    • Garlic Shrimp (TO GO)

      with sweet corn puree, Nueske's smoked bacon, EVOO, croutons
      $13.00
    • Grilled Mortadella (TO GO)

      Grilled mortadella served as a small plate, typically featuring thinly sliced, lightly charred mortadella, often accompanied by a simple garnish.
      $12.00
    • Roasted Chilled Zucchini (TO GO)

      with honey whipped ricotta, golden raisins, pine nuts, crushed red peppers, EVOO, mint
      $12.00
    • Stuffed Grape Dolmas (TO GO)

      with tzatziki, chopped olives, EVOO, feta cheese, Za'Tar, fresh parsley
      $12.00
    • Warm Olive Bowl (TO GO)

      mediterranean olives, EVOO, fresh rosemary, lemon zest
      $8.00
  • Shareables

    • Gooey Nachos (TO GO)

      tortilla chips, cheese, fresno chiles, black beans, pico de gallo, guacamole, lime crema, cilantro
      $16.00
    • Charcuterie Board (TO GO)

      seasonal cheese, calabrese salami, soppressata, olives, cashews, sweet onion jam, whole grain mustard, dried cranberry, naan
      $22.00
    • Pretzel & Dip (TO GO)

      everything bagel pretzel, peanut butter bacon whip, strawberry chipotle jam, warm cheese dip
      $15.00
    • Chickpea Hummus (TO GO)

      nduja sausage, carrots, cucumbers, olives, mint pistachio pesto, za'tar, served with naan
      $17.00
    • Loaded Baked Potato Dip (TO GO)

      Nueske's smoked bacon, green onions, cheddar, sour cream, served with kettle chips
      $12.00
    • Asian Pork Bao Buns (TO GO)

      shredded pork, hoisin glaze, cashews, sriracha, coleslaw, cilantro, fresno chiles
      $18.00
  • Salads

    • Caesar Salad (TO GO)

      classic caesar with our house caesar dressing with stone ground mustard, EVOO, croutons
      $14.00
    • Olympus Salad (TO GO)

      mixed greens, romaine lettuce, cherry tomato, chickpeas, cucumber, olives, pepperoncini, red onion, feta, red wine oregano vinaigrette, served with naan
      $16.00
    • Shrimp Spring Roll Salad (TO GO)

      chilled. cooked shrimp, napa cabbage, carrot, bell pepper, green onion, basil cilantro, bean sprouts, rice noodles, cashews, sweet soy and garlic chile peanut saue
      $17.00
    • TSA Wedge Salad (TO GO)

      oven roasted tomato, nueske's smoked bacon, bleu cheese, pistachio, green onion, peppercorn bleu cheese dressing
      $14.00
  • Handhelds

    • Grilled Stone Fruit (TO GO)

      seasonal grilled stone fruit, speck, stracciatella cheese, arugula, stone ground mustard, served on ciabatta
      $16.00
    • Pork Bahn Mi (TO GO)

      house pickled vegetables, cucumber, jalapeno, cilantro, sriracha mayo, served on a baguette with kettle chips or a salad
      $17.00
    • Roasted Veggie Panini (TO GO)

      roasted zucchini & peppers, fresh mozzarella, arugula, basil pesto, lemon aioli, on ciabatta, served with kettle chips or side salad
      $15.00
    • Short Rib & Mushroom (TO GO)

      gruyere cheese, rosemary roasted mushrooms, bleu cheese horseradish spread, on ciabatta, served with kettle chips or side salad
      $18.00
    • Italian Grinder (TO GO)

      calabrese salami, soppressata, mortadella, smoked gouda, giardiniera spread, romaine, tomato, on a hoagie roll, served with kettle chips or side salad
      $17.00
  • Pizza

    • LRG 18" Cheese Pizza (TO GO)

      red sauce, pizza cheese blend, dried oregano, fennel pollen, grana padano cheese
      $16.00
    • LRG 18" Pepperoni Pizza (TO GO)

      Large pepperoni pizza with options of cauliflower or regular crust.
      $19.00
    • LRG 18" Hawaiian Pizza (TO GO)

      red sauce, pizza cheese blend, shaved ham, jalapeno, basil, caramelized bourbon pineapple
      $25.00
    • LRG 18" Margherita Pizza (TO GO)

      red sauce, pizza cheese blend, fresh mozzarella, basil, evoo, fennel pollen, dried oregano
      $25.00
    • LRG 18" Street Corn Pizza (TO GO)

      garlic white sauce, cheese blend, roasted corn, cotija cheese, cilantro, habanero mayo, paprika
      $25.00
    • LRG 18" Roasted Veggie Pizza (TO GO)

      garlic white sauce, roasted zucchini & piquillo peppers, fresh mozzarella, arugula, basil pesto, lemon aioli
      $25.00
    • LRG 18" Gardiniera & Sausage Pizza (TO GO)

      red sauce, pizza cheese blend, Italian sausage, spicy giardiniera, dried oregano
      $25.00
    • LRG 18" Dill Pickle Pizza (TO GO)

      garlic white sauce, pizza cheese blend, ricotta, dill pickles buttermilk dill dressing, fresh dill
      $25.00
  • Sides (Copy)

    • SD Tortilla Chips

      Hand-cut tortilla chips, freshly fried and seasoned, typically enjoyed as a crispy side.
    • SD Pub Chips

      House-made pub chips, fried until crispy and typically seasoned with a special house blend.
    • SD Sliced Avocado

      Sliced avocado typically includes ripe, creamy avocado slices.
      $2.00
    • SD Thai It Up

      Thai It Up: A blend of jasmine rice, typically mixed with fresh herbs, vegetables, and a hint of Thai spices.
    • SD Sauce

      A selection of our house-made sauces typically includes ketchup, mayo, mustard, BBQ, and more.
    • SD Naan

      Soft, leavened white flour bread typically baked in a tandoor oven.
      $1.00
    • SD Salad

      Fresh greens topped with your choice of dressing: Blue Cheese, Caesar, Peanut, Ranch, or Red Wine Oregano Vinaigrette.
      $3.00
    • SD Caesar

      Romaine lettuce, croutons, parmesan cheese, and caesar dressing.
      $4.00
    • SD Pickles

      House-made pickles typically including cucumbers, onions, and peppers, offering a tangy and crunchy complement to any meal.
    • SD Shrimp

      Grilled shrimp, seasoned with garlic and herbs.
      $7.00

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