Empire Cafe Houston
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STARTERS

Eggplant Caponata
rich italian tomato spread made with eggplant, squash, garlic, onions, zucchini, black & green olives; served with toasted focaccia rounds     6.25
Mushroom Ripieno
baked portabella mushrooms stuffed with crabmeat and roasted peppers     7.95
Spinach al Crosta
baked phyllo pastry filled with fontina & cream cheese, spinach and onions     6.25
Dips of the World
artichoke spinach, spicy marinara and black bean dips; served with baked pita chips     6.25
Peanut Grilled Chicken
tender chicken breast strips marinated in balsamic vinegar, peanut oil and crushed peanuts then char-grilled     6.95

PANINIS

your choice of focaccia or ciabatta bread, sandwiches served with herb roasted potatoes

Eggplant
roasted eggplant, caramelized onions, mixed greens, basil pecan pesto     8.25
Chicken
baked chicken, red onions, mixed greens, roasted sweet red pepper rouille     8.75
Turkey
marinated turkey breast, cucumbers, red onions, sundried tomato pesto     8.75
Portabella
portabella mushrooms, roasted red & yellow peppers, mixed greens, and goat cheese     8.25
Half of any Panini and Cup of Soup     7.50

PIZZAS

traditional or whole wheat crust

Margarita
roma tomatoes, olive oil, mozzarella cheese, fresh basil     small 7.25     large 12.95
Mushroom
crimini mushrooms, basil pecan pesto, parmesan cheese    small 7.25     large 12.95
Patrick's
italian sausage, sautéed spinach, marinara sauce, fontina cheese     small 8.50     large 13.95
Nutty Chicken
grilled chicken, cashews, spinach, mushrooms, marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese     small 8.50     large 13.95
Barbecued Chicken
roasted corn, roma tomatoes, monterey jack cheese     small 8.50     large 13.95

SOUPS & SALADS

Minestrone Soup    
hearty Italian vegetarian soup     cup 3.25     bowl 4.25
Soup O'Day    
chef's choice     cup 3.25     bowl 4.25
Mixed Green Salad    
mixed greens, tomatoes and cucumbers choice of dressing     small 3.25     large 4.95
Pollo Insalata    
baked chicken, mixed greens, red onions, capers and 8.75 roasted red peppers with creamy scallion vinaigrette     8.50
Chicken Pasta Salad    
grilled chicken, penne pasta, broccoli, red onions, 8.75 roasted red peppers with creamy rosemary vinaigrette     8.50
Tortellini Salad    
pasta stuffed with ricotta cheese; tossed with red & yellow peppers, black & green olives and toasted pecans in balsamic vinaigrette     8.50
Fresh Seasonal Fruit Platter    
with yogurt and sugar roasted pecans     7.25
Spinach Salad    
fresh spinach, gorgonzola cheese, toasted pecans and blueberries in a spicy barbecue dressing     8.25
Caesar Salad    
crisp romaine, focaccia croutons and fresh parmesan cheese in a mild caesar dressing     6.25

with sautéed portabella & crimini mushrooms     7.50
with grilled chicken     8.75
with grilled shrimp, roasted corn and roasted red peppers     9.75

Choice of Dressings

Balsamic Vinaigrette
Creamy Scallion Vinaigrette
Low Fat French
Ranch

Creamy Rosemary Vinaigrette
Spicy Barbecue
Blue Cheese
Caesar

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