Bakery Specials
Yom Kippur Challah Braid, Plain
*plain* our traditional six-stranded Rosh Hashanah round challah braid, made with cage-free eggs and local wildflower honey
Yom Kippur Challah Braid, Raisin
*raisin* our traditional six-stranded Rosh Hashanah round challah braid with golden raisins, made with cage-free eggs and local wildflower honeyApple Pie (small)
5" pies, piled high with a full pound of local apples! Gravenstein, Cortland and Gingergold are the apple varieties.
Cranberry Crumble (small)
Our most popular tart, made with cranberries grown and harvested in Carver, MA and topped with a crumble of brown sugar, butter, and oats. Small tarts are about 3.75''.
Specials!
Lunchie
Soups + Bowls
Potato, Carrot + Leek Soup, hot *pickup after 11:00am*
potato, carrot + leek soup, garnished with chives and served with a piece of Hi-Rise bread *vegetarian*Turkey Chili, hot *pickup after 11:00am*
turkey chili served with a piece of Hi-Rise breadSweet Potato Soup, hot *pickup after 11:00am*
Sweet potato soup served with Hi Rise bread *contains chicken stock + peanuts*#118 Lentil Bowl
*vegan* lentils cooked with celery, onion, carrot, porcini mushroom, and vegetable stock, served with wilted spinach and curried rice
#117 Black Bean Bowl
*vegan* black beans, basmati rice, avocado, and pico de gallo
Huevos Rancheros
two fried Feather Ridge Farm eggs, black beans, avocado, pico de gallo, corn bread toast
Salads
Design-Your-Own Salad
Design-your-own salad! Includes your choice a base green, three vegetables, and a dressing, customized however you like it. Add on proteins and other toppings if you want!
#119 Thai Noodle Salad
rice vermicelli noodles with cucumbers, carrots, cilantro, mint, chilis, peanuts, and lime, served with a carrot ginger dressing *dressing contains soy and may contain gluten from soy sauce* *vegan if ordered with no protein; suggested protein: sautéed garlic Gulf shrimp*Broccoli + Bacon Salad (cup)
broccoli, bacon, cashews, radishes, and dried cherries in a creamy dressing*^ *contains cashews, peanut oil ^consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness
Curried Chicken Salad (cup)
a cup (approximately a half pound) of our signature curried chicken salad*^ *contains cashews, peanut oil ^consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness
Potato Salad (cup)
the Hi-Rise classic, with red potatoes, radish, scallions, and a creamy dressing^ ^consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness
Hummus (cup)
a cup (approximately a half pound) of our house-made hummusTurkey + Chicken Sandwiches
#1 Georgia Reuben
house-roasted turkey, swiss, coleslaw, russian dressing*^ on whole grain, grilled *contains anchovy ^consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness
#2 Fern's Problem Solver
house-roasted turkey, monterey jack, avocado, russian dressing*^ on sourdough, grilled *contains anchovy ^consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness
#4 Bill's Seoul Show
grilled Bell + Evans chicken breast, bacon, tarragon mayo^, red leaf lettuce, tomato on toasted corn bread ^consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness
#29 Allen Likes It Grilled
grilled Bell + Evans chicken breast, monterey jack, smoked serrano mayo*^, sweet pickles, red leaf lettuce on a sesame bun *contains anchovy ^consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness
Beef, Pork + Salami Sandwiches
#22 Nat Queen Cool
slow-roasted pork, avocado, cilantro, harissa, tomato, red onion on sourdough, grilled
#23 Tito's Dance Moves
pork or Bell + Evans chicken, ham, monterey jack, smoked serrano mayo*^, cornichons on sourdough, grilled *contains anchovy ^consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness
#57 Cash For Your Hargo
braised Pineland Farms short ribs, cheddar, pickled onion, horseradish aioli^, baby arugula on ciabatta ^consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness
#64 The Jeneric
slow-roasted pork, chopped olive, caramelized onion, roasted red pepper, chive aioli^, baby arugula on sourdough, grilled ^consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness
#65 Dr. Larry's New Cure
salami, monterey jack, tomato, red onion, roasted red pepper, cornichons, baby arugula and balsamic vinaigrette on ciabatta
#67 Eric's Second Office
salami, swiss, broccoli rabe, chive aioli^ on seeded whole wheat sourdough, grilled ^consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness
Seafood, Chicken + Egg Salad Sandwiches
#9 Souk Special
tuna salad^, harissa, tomato, cucumber, red onion, olive spread, red leaf lettuce on ciabatta ^consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness
#10 Lucie Jo's Lasso
tuna salad^, cheddar, tarragon mayo^, red onion, sweet pickles on seeded whole wheat sourdough, grilled ^consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness#51 The Dapper Dutchman
a quarter pound of smoked salmon, capers, red onion, tarragon mayo^, red leaf lettuce on toasted corn bread ^consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness
#13 Mahatma Gloves
curried Bell + Evans chicken salad*^ with cashews, mango chutney, baby spinach on whole grain *contains cashews, peanut oil ^consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness
#27 Cindi Bindi
Maine Family Farms egg salad^, bacon, mayo^, red leaf lettuce on toasted whole grain ^consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness
#66 Keeping Austin Weird
tuna salad^, olive spread, chopped egg, tomato, radish, baby arugula, tarragon mayo^ on ciabatta ^consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness
Vegetarian Sandwiches
#5 Johnathan's Vegetable Garden
goat cheese, radish, cucumber, red leaf lettuce, tomato, basil pesto (no nuts) on whole grain
#11 Grace's Newest Nanny
hummus, basil pesto (no nuts), tomato, red onion, mesclun greens on toasted sourdough
#12 Classic Grilled Cheese
cheddar, monterey jack, tomato, spicy mustard on sourdough, grilled
#16 Kate's Rough Ride
avocado, tomato, coleslaw, cucumber, red leaf lettuce, russian dressing*^ on whole grain *contains anchovy ^consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness
#60 Esmé, Etoile
roasted sweet potato, goat cheese, basil pesto (no nuts), pickled onion, baby arugula on ciabatta
#62 D+N Have Exact Change
avocado, monterey jack, roasted tomato, baby arugula, smoked serrano mayo*^ on sourdough, grilled *contains anchovy ^consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness
#63 Johnye's Louisville Slugger
mushroom duxelle, monterey jack, roasted tomato, smoked serrano mayo*^ on sourdough, grilled *contains anchovy ^consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness
#77 Avocado Toast
on nordic rye with pico de gallo
#78 Hummus Toast
hummus, roasted tomato, cilantro, hi-rise buttermilk dressing^ on whole grain ^consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illnessToasts
#41 Hi-Rise Toast
two slices of toast with butter and Hi-Rise preserves#45 Brown Bread Toast
served with whipped cream cheese
#77 Avocado Toast
on nordic rye with pico de gallo#78 Hummus Toast
hummus, roasted tomato, cilantro, hi-rise buttermilk dressing^ on whole grain ^consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illnessKids Sandwiches
Kids A Amazing Grace
monterey jack on challah, grilled
Kids C Sophie's Dog
all beef hot dog, grilled, on challah bun w/ ketchup or mustard
Kids D Rafferty's Little Case
ham or turkey on challah
Kids E PB + Jam
peanut butter and Hi-Rise preserves on challah
#52 Sin Sandwich
valrhona dark chocolate and nutella on challah, grilled and topped with powdered sugar
Breakfast Sandwiches
Lil' Brekkie
hard boiled Maine Family Farms egg, baby arugula, goat cheese, mayo on a challah slider roll
Brekkie Supreme
hard boiled Maine Family Farms egg, bacon, tomato, baby arugula, goat cheese, and tarragon mayo on a challah slider roll
#46 Spinach, Egg + Cheddar
wilted spinach, fried Feather Ridge Farm egg, cheddar on a potato bun, grilled#47 Hi-Riser
bacon or ham, cheddar, fried Feather Ridge Farm egg on a potato bun, grilled#48 Greens, Eggs + Ham
wilted spinach, bacon, fried Feather Ridge Farm egg on a potato bun, grilled#54 The Hungry Pickle
fried Feather Ridge Farm egg, mushroom duxelle, monterey jack, roasted tomato, smoked serrano mayo*^ on a potato bun, grilled *contains anchovy ^consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness
#59 Luke Rocks The Free World
Feather Ridge Farm fried egg, avocado, pico de gallo, bacon, cheddar, harissa, and smoked serrano mayo*^ on a sesame bun, grilled *contains anchovy ^consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness#21 LX Heartache
bacon, blue cheese, two fried Feather Ridge Farm eggs, tomato, red onion, honey mustard on sourdough, grilled#50 Counter Choice
a three Feather Ridge Farm egg omelet with chopped bell pepper, cheddar, red onion, avocado, tomato, spicy mustard on sourdough, grilled#51 The Dapper Dutchman
a quarter pound of smoked salmon, capers, red onion, tarragon mayo^, red leaf lettuce on toasted corn bread ^consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness#77 Avocado Toast
on nordic rye with pico de gallo#78 Hummus Toast
hummus, roasted tomato, cilantro, hi-rise buttermilk dressing^ on whole grain ^consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illnessHuevos Rancheros
two fried Feather Ridge Farm eggs, black beans, avocado, pico de gallo, corn bread toastHot Coffee + Tea *note: drinks are made upon arrival for pickup*
Matcha Latte
Coffee
Hot Tea
Espresso
Americano
Macchiato
Cortado
Cappuccino
Latte
Hot Chocolate
Mocha
Chai
Chaga Chai Mushroom Tea
London Fog
Earl Grey tea, our house-made vanilla bean syrup, topped with your choice of steamed milk
Steamed Milk
Café au Lait
Our house coffee, topped with your choice of steamed milk.Iced Coffee, Tea + Lemonade *note: drinks are made upon arrival for pickup*
Orange Juice (9oz)
our orange juice is always freshly squeezed -- and by fresh we literally mean this morning -- using the best seasonal juice oranges around; today's juice is from early-season Florida Hamlin oranges
Iced Matcha Latte
Iced Coffee
Iced Espresso
Iced Americano
Iced Latte
Iced Mocha
Iced Chai
Thai Iced Tea
Iced Tea
Lemonade
we make our house-made lemonade every day from freshly squeezed lemon juice, and we're sure that you can taste the difference
Arnold Palmer
half black iced tea + half house-made lemonade = the perfect combination
Herbal Palmer
Half Rotze Grutze herbal tea and half lemonade. A staff favorite!!
Green Tea Lemonade
Half Golden Green iced tea and half lemonade
Iced Chaga Chai Mushroom Tea
Iced Reishi Delight Mushroom Tea
Chocolate Milk
Milk
Bottled Water + Soda
La Croix, Pamplemousse (12oz can)
La Croix, Coconut (12oz can)
La Croix, Tangerine (12oz can)
La Croix, Pure (12oz can)
Saratoga Bottled Water, Sparkling (12oz bottle)
Saratoga Bottled Water, Still (12oz bottle)
Saratoga Bottled Water, Sparkling (28oz bottle)
San Pellegrino, Aranciata (330mL can)
San Pellegrino, Aranciata Rosso (330mL can)
San Pellegrino, Limonata (330mL can)
San Pellegrino Soda, Grapefruit (330mL can)
Crackers
Seeded Crackers
*contains sesame*
Rustic Breads
Concord Loaf (small)
crusty, French-style sourdough boule
Concord Loaf (large)
crusty, French-style sourdough bâtard
Lil' Luce Loaf
A smaller version of our Luce loaf -- the bâtard shape is perfect for smaller sandwiches or toast.
Luce Loaf
This multi-grain sourdough boule is made with organic whole rye, organic whole wheat, and unbleached King Arthur bread flour. It keeps well for days and also makes great toast. Many of Hi-Rise's most popular sandwiches are made with the Luce loaf.
Baguette *pickup after 1:00pm*
*pickup after 1:00pm* a classic Baguette Parisienne, formed completely by hand and triple fermented
Ciabatta Loaf *pickup after 1:00pm*
Mistral *pickup after 1:00pm*
*pickup after 1:00pm* We've been making this loaf, made primarily of durum wheat, for one of our restaurant partners for decades, and we're happy to make it available for retail sale for a limited time. It has a thin, crisp crust and a chewy, slightly nutty-tasting crumb.
Semolina Bread *pickup after 1:00pm*
*pickup after 1:00pm* previously known as our "country loaf," this non-sour loaf is made primarily of durum wheat; it has a thin crisp crust and a chewy, slightly nutty-tasting crumb
Sesame Semolina Bread *pickup after 1:00pm*
our semolina (née "country") loaf, covered with sesame seeds! this non-sour loaf is made primarily of durum wheat -- it has a thin crisp crust and a chewy, slightly nutty-tasting crumb
Specialty Breads
Yom Kippur Challah Braid, Plain
*plain* our traditional six-stranded Rosh Hashanah round challah braid, made with cage-free eggs and local wildflower honeyYom Kippur Challah Braid, Raisin
*raisin* our traditional six-stranded Rosh Hashanah round challah braid with golden raisins, made with cage-free eggs and local wildflower honeyCinnamon Swirl Bread
A rich, but not-too-sweet, bread with a swirl of cinnamon-sugar and lots of Zante currants. It's baked on Thursdays, and it's great for days if kept bagged and refrigerated. We love it toasted with butter, or peanut butter!
Raisin Pecan Bread
available every day; sourdough loaded with raisins and toasted pecans
Whole Grain Seeded Bread
whole wheat sourdough packed with pepitas, sunflower, millet and poppy seeds
Nordic Rye Loaf
a traditional Nordic rye bread, densely packed with sprouted wheatberries, rye berries, and lots of seeds; great for open-faced sandwiches of all kinds!
Brown Bread
our traditional Boston brown bread is made with whole wheat, rye, yellow corn and white flours, unsulphured molasses, milk and dried blueberries
Walnut Bread
available on Tuesdays only; crusty, chewy rustic bread with walnuts -- the perfect cheese accompaniment, and absolutely great toasted—with or without preserves
Challah, Plain Braid *pickup after 1:30pm*
*plain* our traditional six-stranded challah braid, made with cage-free eggs and local wildflower honey
Challah, Raisin Braid *pickup after 1:30pm*
*raisin* our traditional six-stranded challah braid with golden raisins, made with cage-free eggs and local wildflower honey
Pan Loaves
Challah (pan loaf)
traditional challah, with cage-free eggs, native wildflower honey, and olive oil; makes exquisite French toast
Corn Bread
a yeast-raised loaf with yellow cornmeal AND kernels of corn; great for sandwiches and makes amazing toast
Potato Bread
there’s as much potato as flour in this soft-crusted bread; it stays fresh for days, and makes great toast and the best grilled cheese sandwiches -- kids love it!
Rolls + Buns
Dinner Roll
Potato Roll
Ciabatta Roll
Bagged Cookies
Butter Cookies
Our classic butter shortbread cookies, rolled in sugar.
Chocolate Cardamom Cookies
Cocoa Sablés
Coconut Lime Cookies
Coffee Hazelnut Sablés
Cornmeal Biscuits
with aniseseed and almond
Earl Grey Sablés
Ginger Almond Thins
Ginger Snaps
Graham Crackers
Oat Cakes
Cookies + Slices
Vanilla Bean Loaf Slice
Chocolate Loaf Slice
Chocolate Marble Loaf Slice
Chocolate Chunk Cookie
Chocolate Walnut Chunk Cookie
Oat Coconut Pecan Cookie
Oat Cherry Raisin Cookie
Molasses Cookie
Peanut Butter Cashew Cookie
Cork
Little Cookie Sandwich
Brownie
Almond Macaroon
Coconut Macaroon
Cakes, Pies + Tarts
Apple Pie (small)
5" pies, piled high with a full pound of local apples! Gravenstein, Cortland and Gingergold are the apple varieties.Apple Pie (large)
We use 3.5 pounds of fresh-cut local apples in every pie!Strawberry Shortcake
Italian Prune Plum Tart (small)
3.75" tart, featuring end of the season Italian prune plums baked with almond cream
Vanilla Bean Loaf
The ultimate Hi-Rise staple--a dense vanilla pound cake dipped in our house made Vanilla Bean syrup.
Chocolate Loaf
The classic counterpart to the Vanilla Bean Loaf!
Chocolate Marble Loaf
Chocolate Fallen Cake (small)
(flourless) *contains eggs, almonds*
Chocolate Fallen Cake (large)
(flourless) *contains eggs, almonds*
Lemon Curd Cake (small)
Lemon Curd Cake (large)
Cranberry Crumble (small)
Our most popular tart, made with cranberries grown and harvested in Carver, MA and topped with a crumble of brown sugar, butter, and oats. Small tarts are about 3.75''.Lil' Vanilla Bean Loaf
The Hi Rise staple, a vanilla pound cake dipped in our house made Vanilla Bean syrup, but cuter!
Morning Pastries
Cheddar Snail
Cabot cheddar cheese rolled into sourdough
Brioche
Maple Pecan Scone
This everyday Hi-Rise classic features New Hampshire maple syrup and is loaded with toasted Texas pecans.
Cranberry Scone
Orange Coconut Scone
Banana Bread
The best.
Corn Cake with Raspberries
Pumpkin Bread
Apple Walnut Bread
#43 Fruit, Hi-Rise Granola, and Yogurt
Fruit Cup
Freshly cut this morning!
Muesli
Quiche Slice with Meat
Quiche Slice
A slice of one of our rich quiches--flavor available changes daily.
Oatmeal *pickup before 11:00am*
*pickup before 11:00am* oatmeal with steamed milk and New Hampshire maple syrup; add dried cranberries + toasted pecans or bananas + walnuts
Whole Quiche
Quiche Lorraine
Potato + Bacon Quiche
Ham + Chive Quiche
Spinach + Mushroom Quiche
Broccoli Quiche
Leek Quiche
Ratatouille Quiche
Roasted Tomato Quiche
Salads, Dips + Condiments
Ratatouille (cup)
classic ratatouille with eggplant and zucchini
Hummus (cup)
a cup (approximately a half pound) of our house-made hummus
Curried Chicken Salad (cup)
a cup (approximately a half pound) of our signature curried chicken salad*^ *contains cashews, peanut oil ^consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illnessBroccoli + Bacon Salad (cup)
broccoli, bacon, cashews, radishes, and dried cherries in a creamy dressing*^ *contains cashews, peanut oil ^consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illnessPotato Salad (cup)
the Hi-Rise classic, with red potatoes, radish, scallions, and a creamy dressing^ ^consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illnessSoups
Beef Chili, frozen (pint)
*contains pork*
Turkey Chili, frozen (pint)
Turkey Gumbo, frozen (pint)
*contains pork*
Turkey Burgoo, frozen (pint)
*contains anchovies*
Black Bean + Bacon Soup, frozen (pint)
Lentil Sausage Soup, frozen (pint)
Yellow Split Pea Soup, frozen (pint)
*contains chicken stock, ham*
Potato, Carrot + Leek Soup, frozen (pint)
*vegetarian, contains butter*
Roasted Cauliflower Soup, frozen (pint)
*contains chicken stock + butter*
Broccoli Cheddar Soup, frozen (pint)
*contains chicken stock + butter*
Double Celery Soup, frozen (pint)
*contains chicken stock + butter*
Double Mushroom Soup, frozen (pint)
*contains chicken stock + butter*Chickpea-Potato Soup, frozen (pint)
*contains chicken stock + butter*
Sweet Potato Soup, frozen (pint)
*contains chicken stock, peanuts*
Minestrone, frozen (pint)
*vegetarian*
Roasted Parsnip Soup, frozen (pint)
*vegetarian, contains butter*
Stews
Moroccan Lamb Stew, frozen (pint)
Provencal Lamb Stew, frozen (pint)
Tunisian Lamb Stew, frozen (pint)
Goulash, frozen (pint)
*contains pork*
Pozole, frozen (pint)
*contains pork*
Milk, Butter + Eggs
Whole Milk, High Lawn Farm (half gallon)
Fat Free Milk, High Lawn Farm (half gallon)
Oat Milk, Oatly, Barista Edition (quart)
Half + Half, High Lawn Farm (pint)
Unsalted Butter, Cabot (1 pound block)
Free-Running Eggs, Feather Ridge Farm, Large Brown (1 dozen)
Ice Cream
Vanilla Ice Cream, High Lawn Farm (pint)
Coffee Ice Cream, High Lawn Farm (pint)
Cookies + Cream Ice Cream, High Lawn Farm (pint)
Peppermint Bark Ice Cream, High Lawn Farm (pint)
Peppermint ice cream with chocolate, cherries and peppermint stick candy!
Chocolate Cherry Chocolate Chip Ice Cream, High Lawn Farm (pint)
Sweet Cream Ice Cream, High Lawn Farm (pint)
Everyday Dinners
Mac + Cheese, hot/refrigerated
made with a proprietary blend of cheeses and topped with semolina bread crumbs *serves 1 as an entrée or 2 as a side*
Mac + Cheese, frozen
made with a proprietary blend of cheeses and topped with semolina bread crumbs; serves one as an entrée and two as a side
Chicken Pot Pie, frozen
Bell + Evans chicken, peas, carrots, and button mushrooms in a rich velouté sauce with a flaky pastry crust
Chicken Pot Pie, hot/refrigerated
Bell + Evans chicken, peas, carrots, and button mushrooms in a rich velouté sauce, with a flaky pastry crust *serves 1 as an entrée or 2 as a side*Lasagna Bolognese, hot/refrigerated
house-made egg pasta, traditional bolognese, besciamella, marinara, and parmesan; serves 1 as an entrée and 2 as an appetizer
Lasagna Bolognese, frozen
house-made egg pasta, traditional bolognese, besciamella, marinara, and parmesan; serves 1 as an entrée and 2 as an appetizerGougères, frozen (dozen)
a dozen ready-to-bake (frozen) gougères -- no preparation required, ready in 20 minutes!
Sesame-Crusted Chickpea Cakes, frozen
*vegan* three sesame-crusted, falafel-spiced chickpea cakes *contains sesame*
Cod Fish Sticks, frozen
Fresh Icelandic cod fillets cut into finger sized portions. dunked in beaten egg, and dredged in house-made panko breadcrumbs.
Sauces + Stocks
Ragù alla Bolognese, frozen (1 1/2 cups)
As a good friend once wrote, "the formula for ragù alla Bolognese is simple and straightforward, if unnervingly open to interpretation." True enough! Let's see . . . beef, veal, or pork? Add sausage or prosciutto? Tomatoes? Maybe broth? Red or white wine or neither? Milk or cream or neither? Some years ago I went through every variation I could think of. This is the version I liked best then and I love it even more today. This amount is perfect for two people. Chose an egg pasta. -Rene
Chicken Stock, frozen (quart)
Our chicken stock is really more of a broth than a stock. It's delicious just sipped from a mug or you could add some rice or noodles and vegetables to make a very satisfying soup. Our recipe couldn't be more simple. We simmer a pound of very meaty Bell & Evan bones for each pound of water for several hours--until the meat has infused the water with all its good flavor. Then we quickly chill it down. The result is a super delicious brew that is a terrific base for soups and stew. It's also great in risot...Marinara, frozen (pint)
a pint of house-made marinara
Basil Pesto, frozen (half pint)
a half pint of house-made pesto *does not have nuts*
Jam
Blenheim Apricot Jam (pint jar)
This is, without doubt, the most popular Hi-Rise jam. We make it in small batches (9 pounds each) with organic Blenheim apricots. The Blenheim is well known among apricot aficionados for its deep, rich flavor and sumptuous texture. Unfortunately, they are delicate and do not travel well, which is why we buy them from an orchard in California and have them shipped directly to Hi-Rise. This is a Hi-Rise exclusive! 16oz jar.
Blue-Sour Cherry Jam (pint jar)
Blueberry-Lime Jam (pint jar)
Coral Apricot Jam (pint jar)
Ebony Rose Plum Jam (pint jar)
16oz jarFestival Plum Jam (pint jar)
Firecot Apricot Jam (pint jar)
Fortune Plum Jam (pint jar)
Fruit Punch Plum Jam (pint jar)
Honey Punch Plum Jam (pint jar)
Nectarine Gimlet Jam (pint jar)
Plum Orange Jam (pint jar)
16oz jarPlumberry Jam (pint jar)
Red Phoenix Plum Jam (pint jar)
Strawberry-Raspberry Jam (pint jar)
16oz jarStrawberry Fig Jam (pint jar)
Granola
Hi-Rise Granola
*contains sesame, coconut*
Maple Cranberry Granola
*contains pecans*
Chips
Cape Cod, Sea Salt + Vinegar Potato Chips (2.5oz bag)
Cape Cod, Original Potato Chips (2.5oz bag)
Retail Coffee Beans + Tea
Iridescent, Counter Culture (12oz bag)
Counter Culture's Winter Blend coffee beans.
Big Trouble, Counter Culture (12oz bag)
whole bean; caramel, nutty, round
Fast Forward, Counter Culture (12oz bag)
*organic* whole bean; nutty, sweet, light
Gradient, Counter Culture (12oz bag)
12 oz bag, whole bean, from Columbia; dark chocolate, roasted nuts, berry
Hologram, Counter Culture (12oz bag)
whole bean; fruity, milk chocolate, syrupy
Slow Motion, Decaf, Counter Culture (12oz bag)
*organic* decaf, whole bean; molasses, cocoa, smooth
Reishi Delight, Tamin Mushroom Tea (2.3oz canister, loose leaf)
2.3 oz canister of Reishi Delight mushroom tea. A blend of reishi, cinnamon, and orange. *Caffeine Free*
Lion-Maitake Clarity, Tamin Mushroom Tea (1.6oz canister, loose leaf)
1.6 oz canister of Lion-Maitake Clarity mushroom tea. A blend of tulsi, ginger, and cinnamon. *Caffeine Free*
Irish Breakfast, Assam, MEM Tea (2oz box, loose leaf)
Grown, handpicked, and processed at the up-and-coming Chandighat Estate in eastern India, this sweet, classic Assam tea is hearty and bold with a citrus finish. These flavors can be heightened with the addition of milk and sugar.
Rooibos Bergamot, MEM Tea (2.5oz box, loose leaf)
This tisane is comprised of rooibos from South Africa scented with bergamot oil - it is an aromatic and citrusy herbal tisane and a perfect caffeine free alternative to the ever popular Earl Grey.
Blood Orange Hibiscus, MEM Tea (2.5oz box, loose leaf)
A signature MEM blend, this robust tisane is sweet and refreshing, with a glowing garnet luster, and tropical fruit juice flavors. This caffeine free infusion is the perfect choice for making iced tea, but is just as enjoyable served hot.
Mediterranean Mint, MEM Tea (1.5oz box, loose leaf)
This herbal infusion emits a lively minty aroma, has a buttery mouthfeel followed by a soft herbaceous finish, and is caffeine free. These carefully sourced mint leaves are sure to brighten up any scene and freshen up your day.
Dried Pasta
Linguine, Rustichella d'Abruzzo (500g)
Spaghetti, Rustichella d'Abruzzo (500g)
Spaghettini, Rustichella d'Abruzzo (500g)
Bucatini, Rustichella d'Abruzzo (500g)
Penne Rigate, Rustichella d'Abruzzo (250g)
Fusilli, Rustichella d'Abruzzo (500g)
Orecchiette, Rustichella d'Abruzzo (250g)
Radiatori, Rustichella d'Abruzzo (500g)
Farfalloni, Rustichella d'Abruzzo (500g)
Egg Fettuccine, Rustichella d'Abruzzo (250g)
Egg Pappardelle, Rustichella d'Abruzzo (250g)
Garganelli, Rustichella d'Abruzzo (250g)
Orzo, Rustichella d'Abruzzo (500g)
Gnocchi di Patate, Rustichella d'Abruzzo (500g)
Whole Grain Farro, Rustichella d'Abruzzo (500g)
Egg Tagliatelle, Rustichella d'Abruzzo (250g)
Strozzapreti, Rustichella d'Abruzzo (250g)
Chitarra, Rustichella d'Abruzzo (500g)
Soft Drink Packs
La Croix, Pure (12 x 12oz cans)
La Croix, Pamplemousse (12 x 12oz cans)
La Croix, Tangerine (12 x 12oz cans)
La Croix, Coconut (12 x 12oz cans)
San Pellegrino, Aranciata (6 x 330mL cans)
San Pellegrino, Limonata (6 x 330mL cans)
San Pellegrino, Pompelmo (6 x 330mL cans)
San Pellegrino, Aranciata Rossa (6 x 330mL cans)
Q, Club Soda (4 x 6.7oz bottles)
General Pantry
Peanut Butter, Teddie, Smooth (26oz jar)
Nutella (13oz jar)
Tahini, Al Wadi (454g)
Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Olympiana (3L tin)
3 liters of Olympiana's single estate extra virgin olive oil. From Kalamata, it's comprised of early harvest 100% Koroneiki olives -- with notes of "fresh cut greens" with a "bold, peppery finish"
Citrus
Lemons (each)
Limes (each)
Persian limes, medium
Red Grapefruit (each)
Berries + Fruit
Bananas (4-5ea)
a bunch of 4-5 green-tipped bananas
Cantaloupe
half or whole of a large cantaloupe
Honeydew Melon
whole or half of a honeydew melon
Pineapple
Pineapples were a symbol of wealth for European nobles as far back as the 18th century. and were often fixtures of grand table centerpieces. In colonial New England, inn keepers would put pineapples on their signs and carved pineapples on bedposts as a sign of hospitality. To this day, throughout New England ornamental pineapples, even on doorbells, are meant to symbolize welcome and hospitality.
Lettuces + Greens
Baby Spinach (5oz package)
*organic* a 5oz clamshell of Olivia's Organics baby spinach
Tuscan Kale (bunch)
a bunch of tuscan kale (aka lacinato or dino kale)
Garden Vegetables
Avocado (each)
fully ripe Hass avocado, extra large!
Red Bell Peppers (each)
Broccoli Rabe (bunch)
Andy Boy broccoli rabe, large bunch
English Cucumbers (each)
Celery Hearts (20oz package)
20oz package of celery hearts
Cauliflower (head)
a large head of cauliflower
Broccoli Crowns (1+ pound bag)
Aromatics + Root Vegetables
Fingerling Potatoes (pint)
Red Potatoes (2 pound bag)
large red potatoes, 2 - 2 1/4 pounds total (4-6ea)
Russet Potatoes (each)
Idaho russet burbank potatoes
Carrots (1 pound bag)
Spanish Onions (each)
jumbo Spanish onions
Red Onions (each)
jumbo red onions
Leeks (each)
Herbs
Cilantro (bunch)
Parsley (bunch)
Italian parsley (flat leaf), bunch
Mixed Wine Packs
Everyday Case (6-pack)
Four red and two white wines for everyday drinking, chosen for their quality and value and available exclusively in these cases. (Discount included in the $78 list price.) lot #377: - Saint-Lannes, Côtes de Gascogne 2022 - Saint-Peyre, Sauvignon Blanc 2023 - Borsao, Garnacha-Tempranillo 2022 - Grand Billard, Bordeaux 2022 - Bousquet, Malbec 2023 - Venta Morales, Tempranillo 2023Sparkling Wine
Adami. Prosecco di Valdobbiadene Superiore, Brut, "Bosco di Gica"
Who can resist the charms of Prosecco, that light, bubbly, and easy-drinking wine from northern Italy. Let's face it; it's fun to drink and a lot less expensive than Champagne! This "brut" version from Adami is a long-time favorite at Hi-Rise. Adami's vineyards are in the heart of the most prized Prosecco zone--Valdobbiadene, a gorgeous region with fantastic food. This is a wine worth having in your refrigerator at all times.
Juvé y Camps, Cava, Brut Rosé (org + sust)
*organic + sustainable* This Cava would put some rosés from Champagne to shame! It’s surprisingly complex and delicious. It’s unusually expressive and quite unique. A thrill to drink. It’s almost a shame to associate it with “Cava”, the Spanish DO for fizzy wines made with the traditional Champagne method. Cava generally is in a rather sad state. But Juvé y Camps is a sparkling example of what Cava can, and should, be. This rosé is 100% Pinot Noir. It’s bottle-aged for almost two years. It’s then disgor...
Rosé
Roquefort, Côtes de Provence Rosé, "Corail" 2023 (org+bio)
*organic+biodynamic* It’s and it’s great! The color is beautiful, the nose is fantastic, and the wine is packed with flavor—thanks to the amazing blend of red grapes, including Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault, Carignan, as well as Clairette. This is definitely not your run-of-the-mill Provençal rosé! This is a brilliant wine that’s refreshing, but shockingly sturdy. Drink this with seafood, of course, but it would be great with all sorts of pasta dishes, grilled sausages, and barbecued chicken. Bouillabaisse...
Austrian + German Whites
Nigl, Kremstal (Niederösterreich), Grüner Veltliner, "Freiheit" 2023 (sust)
*sustainable* Nigl is one of the best wine estates in Austria. Period. Martin Nigl, owner and winemaker, produces some of Austria’s most amazing white wines. This entry-level Grüner, in this vintage, is irresistible. If you like Grüner Veltliner, and who doesn’t, you’ll love this ripe, juicy, complex wine. This is really absurd quality at this level. You’ll like this before dinner with snacks, or with many entrées from fillet of cod or halibut, or even roasted striper, to fire-grilled chicken or a Cobb s...Kruger-Rumpf, Nahe, Riesling Trocken 2023 (org)
*organic* Stefan Rumpf and his young son Georg are now making grand cru level wines that are second to none in the Nahe region. You get a very good feel for that high-end quality even in their basic trocken Riesling, which is packed with refreshing fruit and mineral flavors. It's bone dry. A wine for all cuisines and all seasons.
Loersch, Trittenheimer Apotheke GG, Riesling Trocken, "Devon-Terrassen" 2019
Friedrich Becker, Pfalz, Pinot Gris 2021
French Whites: Bordeaux
Ducasse, Bordeaux Blanc 2023 (sust)
*sustainable* The wines made by Hervé Dubourdieu are pristine, pure, and way too easy to drink. They are also more than a little different from the rest of the whites in the area. This delicious Bordeaux Blanc is mostly Semillon (60%), with a modest amount of Sauvignon Blanc (35%), and an important splash of Muscadelle (5%). The result of this blend is a classy wine with just enough aromatics to make it interesting, lots of juicy mouth-feel, and lots of zip and minerality to keep you coming back for anot...
French Whites: Burgundy
Dureuil-Janthial, Bourgogne Blanc 2020
Etienne Sauzet, Bourgogne Blanc 2019
Goisot, Bourgogne Aligoté 2021
Goisot, Saint-Bris, "Corps de Garde" 2020 (org + bio)
*organic + biodynamic* Ask any great winemaker in Burgundy what they think of Goisot and you will hear nothing but praise and respect. Ghislaine and Jean-Hugues Goisot are heroes because they produce absolutely brilliant wines in an under-appreciated, and relatively unknown (at least to Americans), part of Burgundy—Saint Bris, where the main grape is Sauvignon Blanc. The Goisots, now including their son Guilhem and his spouse Marie, also produce stunning Chardonnay and Aligoté, but their Sauvignon deserv...Gueguen, Petit Chablis 2022 (sust)
*sustainable* Frédéric and Céline Gueguen seem too young to be turning out such pure and delicious wines. But they obviously know what they’re doing—the proof is in the bottle! Even their Petit Chablis, literally "Little Chablis", is an irresistible expression of the terroir—crisp, seductively ripe, and refreshing. It’s the sort of wine that keeps you looking for just one more sip. It’s everything white Burgundy, and particularly Chablis, should be. Their premier crus are amazing. This is a domaine to wa...
Verpaille, Mâcon-Villages, "Vieilles Vignes" 2022 (org)
*new vintage* *organic* When a winemaker starts talking about 100-year-old vines and organic farming, you can’t help but think the wine will be expensive. And when you taste that wine, and it tastes absolutely delicious, you KNOW it’s going to be expensive. But contrary to the evidence, this beautiful Mâcon-Villages from Philippe and Estelle Baptiste is remarkably good and remarkably inexpensive. Seriously, this is very classy juice with excellent depth and perfect balance. It’s suave and sophisticate...
French Whites: Languedoc-Roussillon
Saint-Peyre, Picpoul de Pinet 2023
If you’re looking for a simple, and simply wonderful, affordable dependable everyday white that’s perfect with seafood or pretty much everything, even all by its lonesome, then look no further. Big, juicy, and flavor-packed, this is one of the all time favorite wines at the Hi-Rise.
French Whites: Loire
Champalou, Vouvray 2023 (sust)
*sustainable* Adjectives such as friendly, dry, and seductive aren’t usually used to describe a young Chenin Blanc. But that’s what you get from this scrumptious wine from Champalou. It’s crisp, clean, and loaded with mineral flavor, but also balanced perfectly with lush, ripe fruit. It really shines with food. You could easily drink this wine with any seafood, even lobster drenched in butter. But try it with roast pork, or roast chicken. Fantastic for sipping before dinner with cheesy snacks, including ...
Jean Pabiot (Dom. des Fines Caillottes), Pouilly-Fumé 2022 (org)
*organic*
Pépière, Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Sur Lie, "Clos de Briords - Cuvée Vieilles Vignes" 2022 (org)
*organic* This absolutely delicious wine has everything you could want from a Muscadet—it’s crisp and loaded with mineral flavor, but it’s also has a creamy softness that can only come from aging “sur lie”, or on the yeast—in this case 7 months! This is “old vines” stuff and capable of aging for years, though it’s irresistable now. It pairs brilliantly with a platter of Wellfleet oysters and clams, or Chatham scallops, or grilled lobster. In other words, great with all New England seafood. This is one of...
French Whites: Rhône
Montirius, Vacqueyras Blanc, "Minéral" 2021 (bio)
French Whites: Savoie
Eugène Carrel, Vin de Savoie, Jongieux 2022
The Savoie produces some unique and absolutely delicious white wines and this is, most definitely, one of them! A combination of factors, including the high altitudes, and a variety of little known and unusually flavorful grapes make for some really excellent wines. The selection from Eugène Carrel, who works his 14th century farm with his son and son-in-law, are exceptionally quaffable and offer great value. Jongieux, made solely from the Jacquere varietal, is really packed with flavor, but is also dry ...
Italian Whites: Alto Adige
Manni Nössing, Südtirol Eisacktaler, Kerner 2022 (sus)
"sustainable" Manni Nössing works roughly 12 acres of vineyards on the steep slopes of glacial deposit that make up the gorgeous Valle Iscaro, the narrow valley which lies northeast of Bolzano and about 20 miles south of Austria. This part of the Alto Adige, or Süditirol, is famous for its brilliant white wines. Though Nössing grows all the usual Austrian suspects, including Grüner Veltliner, Sylvaner and Riesling, his passion as well as half of his production is given to Kerner, a little known but fanta...Italian Whites: Corsica
Clos Fornelli, Corse, "La Robe d'Ange" 2023 (org)
*org* All around the deep south of France, as well as Liguria, Corsica, and Sardenia, as well as Italy’s Piedmont province, the white wine commonly enjoyed, and generally underrated in the wine world, is Vermentino. Nomenclature may have something to do with its stature. In France it’s called Rolle. In the Piedmont it’s labeled Favorita. In any case, Vermentino can be the source of delightfully different, refreshing wine that doesn’t take itself too seriously. It’s just a great quaff. And here’s the pro...Italian Whites: Liguria
Bruna, Riviera Ligure di Ponente, Pigato "Majé" 2023 (org)
Italian Whites: Piedmont
Ascheri, Langhe Arneis 2022
Matteo Ascheri makes delicious wines that are easy to drink. That’s true of all his wines, from his high-end Barolo to this refreshing Arneis. The Arneis grape was almost extinct in the early ‘60s, when only a couple of acres of vines existed. But the grape was “rediscovered” and there are now more than 1,500 acres under Arneis vines. This light, crisp, dry white has great flavor and is made to be enjoyed before dinner, with snacks, including a piece cheese, a handful of potato chips, or a few slices of...
G.D. Vajra, Langhe Riesling, "Pétracine" 2022
Italian Whites: Tuscany
Montenidoli, Vernaccia di San Gimignano, "Fiore" 2022 (org)
*organic + biodynamic*
German + Swiss Reds
Caves du Paradis (Olivier Roten), Valais, Pinot Noir, "Avalanche" 2022 (sust)
*sustainable* Husband and wife team Olivier Roten and Laine Boswell met in Switzerland, fell in love with each other, and fell in love with Swiss wine. Together they founded Avalanche winery, which for them is a way of paying homage to Swiss wines and traditional Swiss varietals. About 98% of all Swiss wine is consumed, and tremendously enjoyed, in Switzerland. This red from Avalanche is 100% Pinot Noir, the most widely planted varietal in the country. It’s fresh and refreshing, light-bodied but flavorfu...
Friedrich Becker, Pfalz, Pinot Noir 2019
French Reds: Beaujolais
Alain Coudert (Clos de la Roilette), Fleurie 2022 (org)
*organic* If Moulin-à-Vent is the king of Beaujolais, as some say, then Fleurie is the indisputable queen. Moulin-à-Vent is masculine and definitely fills out with age. On the other hand, Fleurie is ready to rock ‘n’ roll immediately! Fleurie is so refreshing, so gulpable, so . . . spring-like—it’s irresistibly charming. It’s quintessential Beaujolais. Alain Coudert’s Fleurie is one of the best and most distinctive. It’s a favorite among Hi-Rise customers. The Clos de la Roilette is a fantastic vineyard,...
Anne-Sophie Dubois, Fleurie, "l'Alchemiste" 2022 (org)
*new vintage* organic* At this point, our regulars know we offer some extraordinary reds from “new” old-school Beaujolais producers. These grower/winemakers, in the prime villages of Morgon, Moulin-a-Vent, and Fleurie, produce wines with great depth and character. Anne Sophie Dubois is a true a believer in the tradition of Beaujolais. She farms small parcels in Fleurie—perhaps our favorite cru. She produces delicious wine that is exactly what Beaujolais is supposed to be—refreshing, satisfying, and a pe...
Diochon, Moulin-à-Vent, Cuvée Vieilles Vignes 2022 (sust)
*sustainable* If Fleurie is the queen, or most feminine wine, of Beaujolais, then Moulin-à-Vent is the King—or so the saw goes. The best examples (and this is one) are bigger, richer, age longer than the other crus, and are rather atypical Beaujolais in general. Diochon is old-school, to say the least. Bernard farms only about 12 acres. The vines are between 50 and 85 years old. The wines are indeed rich, juicy, and a real joy to drink right now! However, if you like, you can put away this wine, especial...
Dupeuble, Beaujolais 2023
This is the most popular Beaujolais the Hi-Rise has ever sold. This amazingly deep purple wine is packed with dark, plumy flavor. It’s the perfect food wine—summer, fall, winter, and spring.
Jean-Marc Burgaud, Morgon, "Les Charmes" 2022 (bio)
*biodynamic* You will almost always find one wine or another from Burgaud at the Hi-Rise. He may be the best winemaker in Beaujolais! His wines, from basic Beaujolais Villages to his vaunted single-vineyard crus, are exceptional year in and year out. He is a proponent of biodynamic viticulture, and virtually everything in his vineyards is done by hand, though he brings in horses for the heavy work. No machines! Burgaud's Morgon vineyard, Les Grands Cras, boasts vines more than 65 years old. The vineyard ...
Jean Paul + Charly Thévenet, Morgon, "Tradition" 2022 (org)
"organic" Jean-Paul Thévenet was one of the notorious Gang of Four, a group of producers who had the vision, as well as the guts, to change the course of wine-making in Beaujolais. When 90% of the juice from Beaujolais was used to feed the “Nouveau” frenzy, they went back to basics and began to make wine the old-fashioned way in the cellar, and in the vineyard without herbicides and fertilizers. They produced lip-smacking Beaujolais of substance that would age beautifully for years. Jean-Paul’s son, Char...Lafarge Vial, Fleurie 2017
French Reds: Bordeaux
La Croix Dompierre, Haut-Médoc 2019
French Reds: Burgundy
Benjamin Leroux, Bourgogne 2016
Bejamin Leroux is one heck of a winemaker! You’re certain to emphatically agree after your first sip of this fantastic Bourgogne Rouge, which is blend of villages-level and premier cru juice. You will be blasted by deep, lush Pinot flavor. It will make you say, WOW! No kidding. This is the real thing—a Pinot Noir that satisfies on so many levels. Leroux, who used to make the wines for the Pommard heavy-weight Comte Armand, started a small negociant business, buying amazing fruit from small choice plots a...Benjamin Leroux, Bourgogne 2017
Bejamin Leroux is one heck of a winemaker! You’re certain to emphatically agree after your first sip of this fantastic Bourgogne Rouge, which is blend of villages-level and premier cru juice. You will be blasted by deep, lush Pinot flavor. It will make you say, WOW! No kidding. This is the real thing—a Pinot Noir that satisfies on so many levels. Leroux, who used to make the wines for the Pommard heavy-weight Comte Armand, started a small negociant business, buying amazing fruit from small choice plots a...Chevillon, Bourgogne 2018
Chevillon, Bourgogne Passetoutgrain 2019
David Duband, Bourgogne 2018
de Montille, Bourgogne 2014
Stéphane Magnien, Coteaux Bourguignons 2022 (org)
*organic* The youthful Stéphane Magnien makes delectable wines from his four hectare domaine, which has been in the Magnien family for four generations. The domaine has never used herbicides and has only used organic compost—a claim few other Burgundy producer can make. Magnien’s vineyards boast a large percentage of old vines. He uses very little, if any, new oak. His wines, from Morey St. Denis and Chambolle, are light, elegant, and beautifully perfumed. This basic-level wine is a perfect example of hi...French Reds: Loire
Bernard Baudry, Chinon, "Les Granges" 2023 (org)
*organic* Bernard and his son, Mathieu, make luscious Chinon from Cabernet Franc—and only Cabernet Franc. They make five cuvées, but this one is the sort of red you’d find at an excellent Parisian wine bar, where you’d be tempted to drink glass after glass with plate after plate of delicious charcuterie. The wine is rich, round, packed with flavor, and perfect to drink right now—maybe even slightly chilled! Of course, this Chinon would be fantastic with duck confit, or an earthy beef stew, or even a chic...Olga Raffault, Chinon, "La Fraich" 2022 (org)
*org* Olga never made the wine at this benchmark Chinon estate. Her husband died unexpectedly in1947. She took over with the help of a German soldier who found refuge and work at the estate after the war. He made the wines with Olga’s son, Jean, for decades, until his daughter Sylvie took the reins with her husband Eric. Their wines long ago attained cult status. The estate is most famous for their stable of unique reds, all from 100% Cabernet Franc. This new addition, La Fraich, is made from very young...French Reds: Provence
Pibarnon, Bandol, "Les Restanques de Pibarnon" 2020 (org)
*organic* Generally, a good Bandol requires at least five years of aging. That’s certainly true of the superb Bandol from Château Pibarnon. And really, a ten-year-old Pibarnon, which is 100% Mourvedre, is just starting to reach its apogy! But amazingly this “second label” Bandol from Pibarnon is great to drink right NOW! It’s a blend of 70% young vine Mourvedre and 30% Grenache. This intense lip-smacker is packed with luscious, ripe flavors. It’s incredibly satisfying. Perfect with all traditional Pro...
French Reds: Rhône
Clos du Mont-Olivet, Lirac 2020 (sust)
*sustainable* Lirac is an under-appreciated southern Rhône appellation, wedged between two much more famous, and often over-priced wine zones—Tavel and Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Lirac reds are made in the style of CdP reds, and are based on the usual Southern Rhône grapes. This brilliant, heady wine from Clos du Mont-Olivet is predominantly Grenache (60%), backed up with healthy shots of Syrah (20%) and Cinsault (20%). Like a good Châteauneuf-du-Pape, which Mont-Olivet also produces, this wine is delicious yo...
Jean-Louis Chave, Côtes du Rhône, "Mon Coeur" 2022 (org)
*organic* J. L. Chave arguably makes the best wines of the entire Rhône Valley. The family-owned domaine, handed from father to son since it was established in 1481, is most famous for its red Hermitage, a wine made from 100 percent Syrah. Mon Coeur, his introductory level wine is a blend of Grenache and Syrah. It ain’t Hermitage, but it’s still a delicious drink, with tons of rich, Provençal flavors and loads of character. But like Chave’s Hermitage, Mon Coeur is exceedingly elegant and easy to drink. T...
l'Agramante, Vin de France, "M'arricriu" 2022 (org)
*organic* Carlo la Rocca was a successful engineer, but bored to tears and feeling unfulfilled when, in 2018, he quit and bought a vineyard and gave himself totally to his passion—winemaking. We should all be glad he did. He makes only a couple wines, both of which are based on the usual Rhône varietals. This wine, M’arricriu, is comprised of Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah, and Counoise. The name comes from the Sicilian dialect of Carlo’s home and roughly translates to “I love life”. It’s a beautiful, light-...
Montirius, Côtes du Rhône, "La Muse Papilles" 2021 (bio)
*biodynamic* Christine and Eric come from a long line of exceptional winemakers. They make exemplary Gigondas, Vacqueyras, and CdR in a completely natural and officially biodynamic manner. This serious blend of Grenache (65%) and Syrah (35%) is a prime example of their skill in the vineyard as well as the cellar—it’s deep, lush, and remarkable satisfying. This is exactly what you want when you grab a bottle of Côtes du Rhône—a smooth and delicious drink. And it’s the sort of quality wine you’d expect fro...
Montirius, Vacqueyras, "Garrigues" 2017 (bio)
*biodynamic* Christine and Eric Saurel come from a long line of exceptional viticulturists and winemakers. In addition to their ever-popular Côtes du Rhône (also available at Hi-Rise), they make brilliant Vacqueyras in a completely natural and officially biodynamic manner. The Gaurrigues cuvée is a blend of Grenache (70%) and Syrah (30%) from vines that average 65 years of age. Old vines yield deep flavors. They call this wine Gaurrigues because it is redolent of the plains, or Gaurrigues, with its aroma...
Piaugier, Côtes du Rhône Villages, Sablet 2021 (org)
*organic* These days, the place to find all the rising stars of the southern Rhône valley is in Sablet. Though less known than other communes, such as Gigondas and Vacqueyras, Sablet is quickly moving up in the ranks, and Piaugier is one of the reasons. Jean-Marc Autran and his spouse Sophie, make some knock-out wines, including Gigondas, but this Sablet, made from Grenache and Syrah, is a scene-stealer. The color is deep and rich. The aroma is fantastic. And it’s loaded with dark, lusty Provençal flav...
French Reds: Southwest
Combel-la-Serre, Cahors, "Le Pur Fruit du Causse" 2022 (org)
*organic* Before anything else, you should know this wine is fabulously fresh, lively, juicy, and extremely quaffable. You also should know Malbec is one of the most underrated grapes in the wine world, though it is fairly popular Argentina. In any case, it’s grown in a variety of wine regions and is known by various names, including Cot, Auxerrois, and Pressac. Whatever! It’s delicious. In Cahors, Jean-Pierre and Julien Ilbert at Combel-la-Serre use only Malbec to make this wonderfully dark, sexy wine f...
Italian Reds: Abruzzo
Cornacchia, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, "Casanova" 2021 (org)
*organic* Here’s a sexy red for everyday drinking. It’s pure Montepulciano and possesses all the deep, dark, lush flavors you would expect from this grape. Since 1980, when Piero Cornacchia took control of the winery in Abruzzo, he has consistently produced the best wines of the region, always mindful of tradition, but also with the tools of contemporary winemaking. The vineyards and the winery are completely organic. This luscious wine is perfect with grilled steaks, or a big bowl of rigatoni with a spi...
Italian Reds: Emilia-Romagna
Tenuta Pederzana, Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro 2022
For many years, we’ve sold a few different examples of Lambrusco, but we always return to the Grasparossa di Castelvetro from Tenuta Pederzana. That says a lot! It’s absolutely delicious and its fans are legion. This is a full-bodied, dry Lambrusco with a ton of character and fresh-fruit flavor. Last but not least, you will notice a difference in the bubbles. They are vibrant and refreshing. Drink this one with garganelli Bolognese, or Nonna’s lasagna with meatballs, or fettucine with tomato and sausages.
Italian Reds: Piedmont
G.B. Burlotto, Verduno Pelaverga 2022
G.D. Vajra, Barbera d'Alba 2023 (org)
*organic* If you think “old school” wine-making is a good thing, especially in Italy’s Piedmont region, and of course you should, you will love this Barbera from Aldo Vajra. This fantastic wine is gutsy, but elegant, full-flavored, but delicate, luscious but reserved. And it’s completely redolent of fall in the rolling hills of Piemonte, and in particular the Barolo zone. This Barbera would be just the thing with a big pile of sausages on a mound of creamy polenta, or tagliatelle pasta with lamb ragu, or...
G.D. Vajra, Dolcetto d'Alba 2022 (org)
*new vintage* *organic* First, you should know this is one of the two best Dolcetti we’ve tasted from the exceptional 2021 vintage. Now, a little perspective would be helpful here. Barolo and Barbaresco are the great wines of Italy’s Piedmont region in northern Italy. But when the Barolo and Barbaresco producers sit down to dinner, and arguably the best food in all of Italy, they drink DOLCETTO, because it’s delicious, juicy, and goes perfectly with everything. This particular Dolcetto is fantastic—lush,...
G.D. Vajra, Piemonte, Barbera Freisa 2021 (org)
Italian Reds: Trentino
Foradori, Vigneti delle Dolomiti, Teroldego 2021 (bio)
*biodynamic*
Italian Reds: Tuscany
Castello di Ama, Chianti Classico, "Ama" 2021 (org)
*organic* Castello di Ama is one of the top three producers in Chianti. Their elite “cru” editions were ground breaking 20 years ago and remain among the very best wines in Chianti and run neck and neck with the so-called super Tuscans. You can smell and taste the quality of those top wines even in this basic Chianti. It’s lush and intensely aromatic. This particular vintage may be the best intro-level Chianti the Castello di Ama has produced. It’s packed with a panoply of flavors. Enjoy now and over the...
Italian Reds: Umbria
Perticaia, Umbria Rosso 2021
If you don’t fall in love with this “rosso” from Perticaia after just one glass, you may not really like red wine. Few wines get us fired up as much as this basic red from an up-and-coming, but older and much-experienced, winemaker, Guido Guardigli. This wine, his simplest, is a fantastic blend of Sangiovese, Sagrantino, and Colorino. It’s a wonderfully rich, rustic, aromatic wine redolent of the fabulous Umbrian countryside where truffles grow in abundance. This is the sort of wine to drink with grilled...
Italian Reds: Veneto
Ca'La Bionda, Valpolicella Classico 2023 (org)
Whiskey: Bourbon + Sour Mash
Barrell, Cask Strength, Straight Bourbon, Batch 035
FEW, Straight Bourbon Whiskey
High West, Blend of Straight Bourbon Whiskeys
Michter's, Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, "US 1" Small Batch
Old Bardstown, Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Russell's Reserve, Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, 10 Year
Smooth Ambler, Straight Bourbon Whiskey, "Old Scout"
Widow Jane, Blend of Straight Bourbon Whiskeys, "Baby Jane"
Widow Jane, Blend of Straight Bourbon Whiskeys, 10 Year
Widow Jane, Blend of Straight Bourbon Whiskeys, 13 Year, "Lucky Thirteen"
Whiskey: Rye
Barrell, Blend of Straight Rye Whiskeys, "Batch 004"
FEW, Straight Rye Whiskey
High West, Blend of Straight Rye Whiskeys, "Rendezvous"
Michter's, Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey, "US 1" Single Barrel
Pikesville, Straight Rye Whiskey
Rittenhouse, Bottled-in-Bond Straight Rye Whiskey
Russell's Reserve, Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey, 6 Year
Widow Jane, Blend of Straight Rye Whiskeys, "Apple Wood Rye"
Widow Jane, Blend of Straight Rye Whiskeys, "Paradigm Rye"
Whisky: Scotch
Michel Couvreur, Scotch Whisky Matured in Burgundy, "The Unique Whisky"
Michel Couvreur was a rare bird indeed. A Belgian wine-merchant specializing in Burgundy, he fell in love with Scotch whisky in the 1950s, and made it his life’s work. Today his right-hand man Jean-Arnaud Frantzen and his son-in-law Cyril Deschamps continue his craft. They age the spirit in their cellars in Burgundy, using the hand-picked sherry butts that they consider the secret to truly great Scotch. Recently they lost the right to use the name Scotch. Though distilled in Scotland it is aged and bottl...
Sheep Dip, Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Whiskey: Other American + Canadian
Michter's, Sour Mash Whiskey, "US 1" Small Batch
Michter's, Unblended American Whiskey, "US 1" Small Batch
Wyoming Whiskey, Outryder, American Straight Whiskey
Vodka + Gin
Reyka, Vodka
Bluecoat, American Dry Gin
Hayman's, London Dry Gin
Tequila, Mezcal + Rum
Ocho Tequila, Plata, "Corralillos" 2023
Siete Leguas, Tequila Blanco
Rhum Barbancourt, Haiti, 4 Year Old, 3 Stars
Vermouth, Amaro, Liqueurs + Bitters
Carpano, Antica Formula Vermouth (375mL)
Dolin, Dry Vermouth (375mL)
Fot-Li, Vermut Rojo
Cappelletti, Americano Rosso
Averna, Amaro Siciliano
Nonino, Amaro Quintessentia
Cognac, Calvados, Madeira, Grappa + Acquavite
Morin, Calvados Normande, VSOP
The are several reasons Morin is one of the best Calvados producers. It starts with Normandy's apples. Apples have been grown in Normandy since the 8th century. Today more than 800 varieties of apple grow in Normandy, most of which were bred specifically for cider. They can be sweet, bitter, tangy, bitter-sweet, and usually quite tannic. These apples are not good to eat, but they make great cider and then great apple brandy. Naturally fermented apple cider has been distilled in Normandy since the early 1...
Fanny Fougerat, Cognac, Petit Champagne, "Laurier d'Apollon"
Fanny Fougerat, Cognac, Borderies, XO, "Iris Poivré"
Kelt, 1er Cru Cognac Grande Champagne, Rare VSOP, "Tour du Monde"
Il Poggione, Grappa di Brunello Riserva, "Vigna Paganelli" (375mL)
Hi-Rise Merchandise
Blue-on-Blue Market Tote
*back in stock* A limited edition run of the brand new Hi-Rise market tote. 18"w x 13"h x 6"g; 15oz cotton. Designed by art director @emmykateh, manufactured by EnviroTote in New Hampshire.