Vanguard Kitchen Menu

57 Newark International Airport St C Terminal, Newark, NJ 07132
  • Appetizers

    • Vanguard Meatballs

      Our chefs prepare three meatballs in a housemade tomato sauce and serve it on a bed of wilted Swiss chard and Fontina fonduta. Finished with a dust of Parmesan cheese.
      $17.99
    • Vanguard Maryland Crab Cake

      Our chefs prepare a crab cake Maryland style, made with jumbo lump crab meat, served atop homemade Romesco sauce and finished with micro basil and pumpkin seeds.
      $24.99
    • Vanguard Tuna Tartare

      Our take on Tuna Tartare consists of diced sushi-grade tuna, sliced avocado, togarashi and toasted sesame and soy, and is served with crispy potato chips.
      $24.99
    • Vanguard Whipped Feta

      Feta is whipped and served with charred lemon, fresh oregano, a cucumber slaw and pita chips.
      $18.00
    • Vanguard Roasted Vegetable Hummus

      Our Roasted Vegetable Hummus is made in-house with fresh chickpeas, tahini, za'atar and roasted vegetables, and served with grilled naan bread.
      $14.99
    • Vanguard Meat & Cheese Plate

      Curated by our chef, our charcuterie platter casts Prosciutto di Parma, Finocchiona, Clothbound Cheddar and Humboldt Fog, complemented with cornichons, whole grain mustard, fig jam and grilled francaise bread.
      $24.99
  • Beverages

    • San Pellegrino 750mL

      $7.99
    • Acqua Panna 750 ML

      $7.99
    • Citron Green Iced Tea

      $4.99
    • Classic Black Iced Tea

      $4.99
    • Orange Juice

      $4.99
    • Cranberry Juice

      $4.99
    • Apple Juice

      $4.99
    • Coke

      $4.99
    • Diet Coke

      $4.99
    • Sprite

      $4.99
    • Ginger Ale

      $4.99
    • Pineapple Juice

      $4.49
    • Lemonade

      $4.99
    • Tomato Juice

      $4.99
    • Club Soda

      $4.99
    • Milk

      $4.49
    • Chocolate Milk

      $4.49
  • Cocktails

    • Aviation

      Aviation gin, Maraschino liqueur, Creme de Violètte, lemon
      $17.00
    • Gin Collins

      Hendrick's gin, lemon, soda
      $17.00
    • Bloody Mary

      Wheatley Vodka, Hella’s Bloody Mary Mix
      $17.00
    • Mimosa

      Barone Rosso prosecco, orange juice
      $18.50
    • Margarita

      1800 Silver, orange curacao, lime
      $17.00
    • Aperol Spritz

      Aperol, prosecco, soda
      $18.50
    • Moscow Mule

      Titos vodka, lime, Fever Tree ginger beer
      $17.00
    • Vodka Collins

      Belvedere vodka, lemon, soda
      $17.00
    • Tequila Sunrise

      Espolon Blanco, orange juice, grenadine
      $17.00
    • Long Island Iced Tea

      New Amsterdam vodka, New Amsterdam gin, Jose Cuervo Silver tequila, Cruzan rum, triple sec, lemon, cola
      $18.50
    • Martini

      Martini with your choice of spirit. Olive, onion, or lemon twist
      $17.00
    • Mezcal Mule

      Dos Hombres Mezcal, lime, Fever Tree ginger beer
      $19.00
    • Manhattan

      Makers Mark, Angostura, sweet vermouth
      $17.00
    • Old Fashioned

      Wild Turkey 101, Angostura, sugar
      $17.00
    • John Daly

      Tito's Handmade vodka, lemonade, iced tea
      $17.00
    • Whiskey Mule

      Tullamore Dew, lemon, Fever Tree ginger beer
      $17.00
    • NY/NJ Paloma

      Alacrán blanco, lime, Fever Tree grapefruit soda
      $17.00
    • Cosmopolitan

      Tito's vodka, curacao, lime, cranberry
      $17.00
    • Mojito

      Cruzan rum, lime, mint
      $18.00
    • Classic Daiquiri

      Cruzan rum, lime, sugar. Served up.
      $18.00
    • Negroni

      New Amsterdam gin, Campari, sweet vermouth
      $17.00
    • Boulevardier

      Knob Creek bourbon, Campari, sweet vermouth
      $17.00
    • Screwdriver

      Skyy vodka, orange juice
      $17.00
  • Coffee

    • 12oz. Drip Coffee

      Blended specifically for OTG by Westrock Coffee Roasters
      $4.29
    • Rishi Hot Tea

      $4.29
    • Espresso

      Double shot of Westrock espresso.
      $3.29
    • Cappuccino

      Double shot of Westrock espresso, steamed milk, thick foam
      $5.29
    • Cold Brew Coffee

      $5.49
    • Iced Latte

      A double shot of our Altitude Blend is freshly brewed over water and topped with ice.
      $5.49
  • Desserts

    • EWR Apple Crumb Pie

      We serve a slice of apple crumb pie, prepared with spiced apples in a buttery crust and topped with salted caramel.
      $9.99
    • EWR Chocolate Cake

      Rich and creamy chocolate ganache is layered in between airy chocolate sponge cake. Dusted with powdered sugar and served with whipped cream, these ten layers are filled with everything but regret.
      $9.99
    • EWR Carrot Cake

      Lush cream cheese frosting is layered between moist sponge cake of sweet carrot, toasted spiced nuts and hints of orange zest.
      $9.99
  • Entrees

    • Vanguard Cavatelli

      Fresh cavatelli is prepared al dente and cooked with beef ragu, tomatoes and sheep's milk ricotta, then finished with orange zest.
      $25.99
    • Vanguard Chitarra Carbonara

      Our chefs prepare al dente chitarra pasta with crispy guanciale, egg and freshly grated Pecorino. Topped with sliced scallions.
      $27.49
    • Vanguard Orecchiette

      Al dente Orecchiette is sautéed with sweet Italian sausage, tomatoes, broccoli rabe, fennel pollen, and dusted with Parmesan cheese to finish.
      $26.99
    • Vanguard Scottish Salmon

      Our chefs pan-sear a Scottish salmon filet and serve it with tender farro, a cauliflower purée, and Satsuma mandarin.
      $29.99
    • Vanguard Grilled NY Strip

      Our chefs grill a 12 oz. NY Strip to your liking, topped with fresh herb butter and complemented with potato purée and sautéed Swiss chard.
      $48.99
    • Vanguard Filet Mignon

      We prepare a 10 oz. filet mignon, grilled to your liking, with a savory red wine sauce and serve it with sautéed broccoli rabe and pommes aligot.
      $51.99
  • Kids Menu

    • Kids Buttered Noodles

      Buttered Noodles
      $12.29
    • Kids Chicken Fingers

      Served with fries.
      $12.29
    • Kids Grilled Cheese

      Served with fries.
      $12.29
  • Pizza

    • Vanguard Margherita Pizza

      Our signature, hand-stretched Neapolitan crust is topped with tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil, grated Parmesan, and drizzled with EVOO.
      $20.49
    • Vanguard Pepperoni Pizza

      We layer thinly sliced spicy pepperoni, mozzarella cheese and our signature red sauce on a Neapolitan-style crust.
      $22.99
    • Vanguard Wild Mushroom Pizza

      Seasonal wild mushrooms are set atop a house made thin crust pizza with fontina cheese, roasted garlic and sliced shallots.
      $23.49
    • Vanguard Prosciutto & Arugula Pizza

      We top our signature crust with roasted tomatoes, shaved Parmesan, thinly-sliced prosciutto and fresh arugula, and finish it with a drizzle of basil oil.
      $23.99
  • Premium Pours

    • Chardonnay, Kistler Les Noisetiers, Sonoma Coast, CA

      Butter, apple, citrus. Full bodied.
      $38.00
    • Cabernet Sauvignon. Jordan, Alexander Valley, Sonoma California

      A wine with elegance, refinement, and plenty of verve. Its perfume of blackberries and black cherries mingles with a backdrop of subtle oak notes. The palate has a velvety richness that coats the mouth in concentrated flavors of blackberries and cassis, laced with fine tannins from seamlessly integrated, new French oak. Enticing flavors of chocolate, violets and dark fruits linger on the long finish.
      $38.00
    • Chateauneuf-Du-Pape Blanc "La Bernardine", M. Chapoutier, Rhone Valley, France 2012

      This wine has a golden, yellow, hue with hints of wine blossom and lily on the nose. The finish is well balanced and fresh with candied citrus aromas.
      $38.00
    • Nero D'Avola, Occhipinti, SP68, Sicily, Italy, 2012

      A beautiful, lithe example of Nero d'Avola from young, rock-star winemaker Arianna Occhipinti. The wine is beginning to show slight evolution, with meaty and black-peppery notes on the nose. The palate is full of tangy yet sweet red fruit.
      $33.00
    • Pinot Noir "Keefer Ranch." Failla, Russian River Valley, California 2016

      Dark red and medium bodied. There is purity in the dark red stone fruits and forest loam aroma to this wine. On the palate a very elegant wine with pomegranate, quince, dried roses and shitake mushrooms with subtle hints of fresh cooking herbs. The mineral notes are chiseled along with appropriate tannin and enough acidity to keep this wine taut.
      $26.00
    • Pinot Noir, Domaine Nicolas Jay, Willamette Valley, Oregon 2014

      This wine is broad, expressive and light-footed, this brims with cherry, plum, licorice and cashew flavors that keep singing on the focused finish
      $26.00
    • Volnay "1er Cru Les Champans", Domaine Joseph Voillot 2015

      This offers a solid step up in aromatic complexity with a broad-ranging nose of smoked tea, warm earth, underbrush and a touch of wet stone on the mélange of perfumed red berry fruit.
      $79.00
    • Zinfandel "Duarte Vineyard", Turley, Contra Costa County, California 2014

      This Zinfandel Duarte Vineyard is bright, lifted and aromatic throughout. This is one of the more vibrant, saline wines in the range, yet there is lovely sweetness and depth to the fruit.
      $33.00
  • Salads

    • Vanguard Cauliflower Salad

      Roasted cauliflower florets are combined with seasoned couscous, marinated artichoke, golden raisins and toasted pistachios.
      $20.99
    • Vanguard Wedge Salad

      Our chefs top baby iceberg wedges with crispy bacon, avocado, grape tomatoes and crumbled bleu cheese. Served with a bleu cheese dressing.
      $19.99
    • Vanguard Caesar Salad

      Our version of this classic salad consists of chopped romaine, focaccia croutons, white anchovy, Pecorino Romano and creamy housemade Caesar dressing.
      $17.59
    • Vanguard Beet Salad

      Baby beets, fresh chives, toasted walnuts,  walnut oil, balsamic, and Vermont creme fraiche.
      $19.99
  • Sandwiches

    • Vanguard Soup & Sandwich

      Pair up a grilled chicken sandwich with lettuce, tomato and pickled onions with a cup of creamy butternut squash soup.
      $23.99
    • Vanguard All American Burger

      A classic American sandwich, made All American - 10 oz. Pat La Frieda burger patty grilled to your liking, topped with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, sliced red onion and spicy mayo on a brioche bun, and served with a side of fries.
      $23.00
    • Vanguard Black & Blue Burger

      A 10 oz. Pat LaFrieda prime beef burger is set atop a buttery brioche bun with applewood-smoked bacon, blue cheese, romaine lettuce and sliced tomato. Served with a side of french fries.
      $25.29
    • Vanguard Impossible Burger™

      Our chefs prepare the Impossible Burger™ with tzatziki sauce, fresh mint, sliced cucumbers, and red onions on a brioche bun. Served with a side of fries.
      $21.99
    • Vanguard Grilled Chicken Sandwich

      A seasoned grilled chicken breast is layered on a brioche bun with white Cheddar, sliced tomato, pickled red onion, Boston bibb lettuce and spicy mayo, and served with a side of fries.
      $18.29
    • Vanguard Crispy Fish Sandwich

      We stuff a buttery brioche with battered and crispy fried fish fillets, gribiche sauce, watercress and dill pickles, and serve it with a side of fries.
      $19.99
  • Sides

    • Vanguard Brussels Sprouts

      We pan-roast Brussels sprouts and top it with toasted almonds, fennel pollen and a touch of saba.
      $9.99
    • Vanguard Truffle Fries

      We fry hand-cut potatoes until golden brown and toss it with Parmesan, truffle oil and fresh herbs.
      $12.79
    • Vanguard Mac N' Cheese

      We bake al dente macaroni with white sharp Cheddar and fontina cheeses and top it with a golden toasted panko crust.
      $12.99
    • Vanguard Potato Puree

      Fresh Yukon gold potatoes are pureed with sea salt, cream and chives.
      $9.99
    • Vanguard Fingerling Potatoes

      Fingerling potatoes are roasted with garlic, shallots and herb butter until golden brown.
      $9.99
    • Vanguard French Fries

      Crispy Belgian frites-style potatoes, lightly seasoned with sea salt.
      $9.50
  • UNICEF

    • $1 Donation For The Children Of Ukraine

      Donate to UNICEF and help provide critical supplies and support to children affected by war in Ukraine.
      $1.00
    • $5 Donation For The Children Of Ukraine

      Donate to UNICEF and help provide critical supplies and support to children affected by war in Ukraine.
      $5.00
    • $10 Donation For The Children Of Ukraine

      Donate to UNICEF and help provide critical supplies and support to children affected by war in Ukraine.
      $10.00
  • We Value You

    • Vanguard All American Burger

      A classic American sandwich, made All American - 10 oz. Pat La Frieda burger patty grilled to your liking, topped with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, sliced red onion and spicy mayo on a brioche bun, and served with a side of fries.
      $23.00
    • EWR Carrot Cake

      Lush cream cheese frosting is layered between moist sponge cake of sweet carrot, toasted spiced nuts and hints of orange zest.
      $9.99
    • Vanguard Whipped Feta

      Feta is whipped and served with charred lemon, fresh oregano, a cucumber slaw and pita chips.
      $18.00
    • Vanguard French Fries

      Crispy Belgian frites-style potatoes, lightly seasoned with sea salt.
      $9.50

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