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Jargon Restaurant – Dinner, Dessert, Cocktails and More!

Reservations are highly recommended.

Due to the intimate nature of our dining room, we do not accommodate parties of 7 or more on Friday and Saturday, and 8 on Sunday through Thursday. Reservations for 7 or more must be made by calling us directly at 828-785-1761.

Our knowledgeable and friendly staff is dedicated to making your experience at Jargon a delightfully memorable one, and we hope to see you here.

Dinner

Our menu changes regularly due to the availability of seasonal ingredients and the creative sensibilities of our chef.

Starters & Shareables - ...

Fried Chicken Beignets - spicy maple, cracklins, gravy, sumac ...11

Market Soup - ...8

Fried Brussels Sprouts - apple butter, caramelized shallot vinaigrette, sweet and spicy pork belly, pickled apples gluten free ...14

Belgian Endive - local lettuces, pickled beets, grapefruit, red onion, dates, lamb bacon, mustard-poppy vinaigrette gluten free, vegetarian ...13

Sautéed Calamari Fra Diablo - garlic, shallot, white wine, crushed red pepper, lightly smoked marinara gluten free ...15

Black Pearl Mushrooms - frisee, radish, arugula pesto, bacon vinaigrette gluten free, vegetarian ...16

Elk and Himalayan Yak Meatballs Meatballs - basil, stone ground grits, burrata cheese ...16

Chicken Liver Pate - red pepper mostarda, pickled mushroom, stout mustard, everything crackers gluten free ...13

Beef Tartare & Bone Marrow - capers, shallots, aioli, quail egg, sweet onion/garlic potato chips, bone marrow with garlic confit, herb gremolata, house pickles gluten free ...18

Mains - ...

Catfish and Grits - scallion grits, pickled rock shrimp, kimchee broth, sesame gluten free ...18

Fresh Catch - mushroom-sunflower “risotto”, yu-choy, pickled chayote, sauce picosa, sesame peanuts - Market Price gluten free ...

Scallops & Heritage Pork Belly - fall squash, bacon, beet puree, caramelized endive, collard kimchee gluten free ...28

Duck and Seafood Gumbo Ya Ya - duck leg confit, Heritage andouille, shrimp, oyster, Laurel Bay rice, egg yolk, scallions ...27

Kangaroo Loin - pinto bean cassoulet, broccoli raab, crispy garlic, molé, cilantro gluten free ...42

Ricotta Gnocchi - radicchio, chestnut mushroom, candy roaster squash, sage, pecorino romano vegetarian ...23

NY Strip - soft lettuce, bitter greens, Castelvetrano olives, Marcona almonds, pickled eggplant, plum balsamico gluten free ...32

Dessert

Chocolate Ganache Tart - Bean Werks coffee, Marcona almond, pretzel brittle, coconut ...10

White Chocolate Foie Gras Semi-Freddo - tart cherry puree, duck fat granola, baby fennel ...10

Cookies and Milk - – warm cookies of the day, Wholesome Country Creamery Milk ...9

PB&J Bougatsa - phyllo, hazelnut butter, strawberry conserva, peanut, chevre ...9

Bananas Foster Panna Cotta - vanilla cookie, Fosters sauce, brulée banana ...9

French Press Coffee Service - exclusive Bean Werks coffee blend, rough cut demerara, whip of Averna/Branca Menta, and French Broad Chocolate covered espresso beans. Add: Magic - Bailey’s, Frangelico, Kahlua; Irish - Jameson Caskmates Stout; Venetian - Rye, Montenegro, Grind ...

Wine List

-Whites by the Glass - Glass/Bottle Price ...

2017 Laurent Miquel, Albarino, Lagrasse, France - 12/44 ...

2018 Jolivet, sauvignon blanc, Loire Valley, France - 11/40 ...

2018 Max Ferdinand Richter, Riesling, Mosel, Germany - 12/44 ...

2016 Davis Bynum, chardonnay, Russian River, CA - 12/44 ...

2018 Cuvelier, malbec rose, Mendoza, Argentinaa - 12/44 ...

-Reds by the Glass - Glass/Bottle Price ...

NV Carafoli, Lambrusco, Emilia-Romagna, Italy - 10/38 ...

2017 Torbreck, Cuvee Juveniles, Barossa Valley, Australia - 13/46 ...

2017 Trois Henrys, pinot noir, Pays D'Oc, France - 11/40 ...

2016 Kermit Lynch Languedoc, grenache, syrah, Rhone, France - 12/40 ...

2016 Vina Albina, tempranillo, Rioja, Spain - 11/40 ...

2016 Bodega Catena Zapata, Vista Flores malbec, Mendoza, Argentina - 10/38 ...

2016 Kennedy Shah, cabernet, Columbia Valley, Washington - 13/46 ...

-Whites by the Bottle - ...

2017 Domaine des Diables, Rose BonBon, Cotes de Provence, France - 50 ...

2017 Gros Nore Rose, mourvedre, cinsault, Grenache, Bandol, France - 65 ...

2015 Fournier, Sancerre, cuvee silex, Loire Valley, France - 70 ...

2018 Bosoni Lunae, vermentino, Liguria, Italy - 45 ...

2017 Dog Point, sauvignon blanc, Malborough, NZ - 45 ...

2017 Rolly Gassmann, pinot blanc, Alsace, France - 45 ...

2018 Masera, DOCG Gavi, Piedmont, Italy - 40 ...

2016 Carpinus, dry Tokaji, Deak vineyard, Hungary - 65 ...

2016 Aubert Villaine, aligote, Bouzeron, France - 70 ...

2016 Quenard, Jacquere, Chignin, Savoie, France - 45 ...

2017 Lazaret, Chateauneuf-du-Pape blanc, Rhone, France - 70 ...

2018 Bove Safari Pecorino, Terre di Chieti, Italy - 50 ...

2016 Merriman, chenin blanc, Columbia Valley, WA - 40 ...

2017 Benjamin Romeo, viura, Grenache blanc, malvasia, Rioja Alta, Spain - 60 ...

2017 St. Francis, Chardonnay, Sonoma, CA - 40 ...

2016 Alain Patriarche, Chardonnay, Bourgogne, France - 68 ...

2017 Sangouard-Guyot, Quintessence, Pouilly-Fuisse, France - 55 ...

2011 Bregeon, Muscadet Sevre et Maine, Loire, France - 60 ...

2014 Naiades, Verdejo, La Seca, Spain - 60 ...

-Reds by the Bottle - ...

2015 Morgan, Domaine Dubost, gamay, Burgundy, France - 60 ...

2015 Jean-Luc Joillet, Gamay-Pinot Noir, Bourgogne, France - 60 ...

2017 Davis Bynum, Jane's Vineyard, pinot noir, Russian River, CA - 50 ...

2016 Regnaudot, pinot noir, Maranges, France - 65 ...

2016 Gagnard-Delagrange, Chassagne-Montrachet, 1er cru pinot noir, France - 105 ...

2017 Enroute, Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, CA - 84 ...

2017 Merry Edwards, Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, CA - 125 ...

2017 Luigi Einaudi, Dolcetto, nebbiolo, Dogliani, Italy - 50 ...

2012 Le Altanza Reserva, tempranillo, Rioja, Spain - 55 ...

2009 Vina Ardanza Reserva, Rioja, Spain - 93 ...

2016 Lo-Fi Coquelicot Vineyard, cab franc, Santa Barbara, CA - 60 ...

2015 Davis Family, zinfandel, Russian River, CA - 65 ...

2014 Olpaio, merlot, cabernet, DOCG Suvereto,Tuscany, Italy - 65 ...

2012 Zlatan, plavac mali, N. Dalmatia, Croatia - 50 ...

2015 Ruffino Riserva Ducale, Chianti, Italy - 65 ...

2017 Sparkman, syrah blend, Woodinville, WA - 50 ...

2015 Lazaret, cuvee exceptionnelle, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, France - 128 ...

2011 Cuvelier Tarambano, cabernet, syrah, Central Valley, Chile - 60 ...

2012 Cantine di Ore, DOCG, Amarone della Valpolicella, Italy - 65 ...

2016 Rowen, cabernet, malbec, syrah, viognier, Sonoma, CA - 105 ...

2016 Susana Balboa "Brioso" cabernet, Malbec, cab-franc, Mendoza, Argentina - 80 ...

2016 Pazzo "Call me Crazy" cabernet blend, Napa, CA - 70 ...

2015 Chimney Rock, cabernet, Stag's Leap, Napa, CA - 200 ...

2014 Fisher Vineyards, cabernet sauvignon, Mountain Estate, Sonoma, CA - 216 ...

2015 Opus One, Bordeaux Blend, Napa, CA - 493 ...

-Coravin Program - ...

-Whites - ...

2016 Bajta, Pinot Gris, Kobal Estate, Slovenia - 16/62 ...

2017 Chateau d'Epire, chenin blanc, Savennieres, France - 18/70 ...

-Reds - ...

2015 Pierre Rougon, Gigondas, N. Rhone, France - 18/70 ...

2013 Damilano, DOCG, Barolo, Piedmont, Italy - 28/105 ...

2015 Rodney Strong Symmetry, meritage, Alexander Valley, CA - 26/95 ...

Bubbles - ...

2013 Rotari, dry rose, pinot noir, chardonnay, Trento, Italy - 11/40 ...

NV Crémant, Brut Nature, Quenard, Savoie, France - 57 ...

NV J. Lassalle, Preference, 1er Cru, Champagne, France - 95 ...

NV (375ml Half Bottle) Paul Clouet, Grand Cru, Champagne, France - 55 ...

2017 Vajra, DOCG Moscato d’ Asti, Italy - 35 ...

Specialty Cocktails, Cider & Local Beer

Ice Breaker 2.0 - Knob Creek Bourbon, Carpano Antica vermouth, Ramazzotti Amaro, Angostura bitters, hollow smoked ice ball ...13

Fire & Ice - house blueberry gin, lime, ginger, soda, Angostura, fire ...13

Four Square Wheels - Jameson, banana lime cordial, egg white, cinnamon-clove bitters, fresh nutmeg ...13

Pardon My French - house lemongrass Vodka, Lillet, Chartreuse ...12

Jargon Slush - Bonded Bourbon, Black Peach Tea, citrus ice, cava bubbles ...10

Misbehavin' - Luksusowa Vodka, St. Germaine, strawberry shrub, lemon, dry cava ...11

Shady Nasty - Virgin Bourbon, Eda Rhyne Appalachian Fernet, chai syrup, Bad Art orange bitters ...12

"You'll Shoot Your Eye Out" Margarita - Altos Plata tequila, Amaro Flora, fresh pressed Granny Smith apples, cranberry, lime, salt ...13

Kingston Negroni - Smith & Cross, Campari, Carpano Antica, lemon twist ...12

Charlie Don't Surf - Tito's, guava, lemon, simple, Angostura, house-made scorpion pepper bitters ...11

Jargon Collins - vodka, Bad Art crab apple soda ...10

I am Your Density - 6 month aged Sutler’s Gin, Rittenhouse Rye, Punt e Mes, Ramazotti, Luxardo, stirred, Served “Up” with a twist ...16

Hillman Kolsch - ...6

Archetype “Nameless Light” Brett IPA - ...6

French Broad Black IPA - ...6

Hi-Wire Hazy, Hoppy, Juicy, Fresh IPA - ...6

Boojum “King of the Mountain” DIPA - ...6

One World "Trance-Porter" - ...6

Urban Orchard “Kalikimaka” Cider - ...7

UnValentines Dinner, Five-Courses, $75 per person

MAKE A RESERVATION

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Credit card required at time of reservation, $20/per person fee will be charged if cancellation is made within 24 hours of event. Price does not include sales tax, gratuity or alcohol.