Scratch Kitchen · Curated Drinks
The Menu
Every meal made to order. Fresh ingredients prepared daily. Served tapas-style — each dish delivered at its freshest.
Tapas
All Dishes Will Be Delivered as Prepared
Pimento Cheese
🌿 VGGF*House made, jalapeño or traditional, crostini.
Strawberry Honey Burrata
🌿 VGGF*Burrata, arugula, warm strawberry compote, torn basil, honey drizzle, candied pecan, crostini.
Vortex Wings
GFBBQ cured and oven roasted, served with ranch or blue cheese. Toss in Hornet Sauce, Buffalo, Garlic Parmesan, Spicy Jerk Sauce or Peach BBQ +$1.
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
🌿 VGGF*Creamy house-made hummus blended with roasted red peppers, served with grilled pita, broccoli, carrot, and cucumber.
Vortex Fries
🌿 VGHand Cut, House Seasoned. Side House Ranch $1.
Bavarian Style Pretzels
🌿 VGTwo Salted Bavarian Style Soft Pretzels served with Chef's Honey Mustard. Add Beer Cheese $1.50.
Chicken Salad Plate
GF*Housemade Chicken Salad served with crostini.
Sweet Potato Fries
🌿 VGHand Cut, House Seasoned.
Vortex Nachos
Housemade Beer Cheese, Diced Avocado, Pickled Red Onion, Spiced Street Corn, House Pico de Gallo, Pickled Jalapeño, Hornet Sauce Drizzle, Cilantro Ranch. Choose Cuban Pork or Roasted Chicken (+$1).
Blackened Shrimp & Artichoke Dip
GF*Blackened shrimp, marinated artichoke and roasted garlic topped with Parmesan cheese served with garlic crostini.
GF* = Can be made gluten free by substituting white corn tortilla chips for crostini or grilled pita.
Salads N' Bowls
Add Grilled Chicken Breast or Chicken Salad $4 | Cajun Salmon* $9
Not So Wedge Salad
GFMixed greens, tomato, red onion, applewood bacon, crumble bleu cheese, bleu cheese dressing and balsamic drizzle.
Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
★ NEW🌿 VGGF*Mixed greens, arugula, chickpeas, cucumber, tomato, red onion, feta, parsley, lemon-olive oil dressing, served with grilled pita.
Green Goddess Salad
★ NEWGFMixed greens, cucumber, avocado, red pepper, parmesan, green goddess dressing, pistachio.
Sammies
Served with Fries. Substitute: Cilantro Coleslaw, Street Corn, Savory Sweet Potato Fries, Broccoli Salad, Cheddar Grits. Flour Wrap $1 | GF Wrap $2.
The Lil' Dipper
House Braised Short Rib, Caramelized Onion, Portobello Mushroom, Red Peppers, Garlic Aioli on Toasted Hoagie. Served with Au Jus. Add Fresh Mozzarella $2
Vortex Reuben
GF*Roasted Red Pepper Aioli, Fresh Sliced Pastrami, Warm Sauerkraut, Swiss and Gouda cheeses on Toasted Sourdough.
Salmon BLT*
★ NEWGrilled Salmon, Caper Dill Lemon Aioli, Fresh Tomato, Fresh Arugula, Applewood Smoked Bacon on Toasted Baguette.
Chicken Pesto Panini
Roasted chicken, fresh mozzarella, basil pesto, applewood smoked bacon, roasted tomatoes.
Green Goddess Chicken Salad Sammie
★ NEWGF*Green goddess chicken salad, fresh cucumber, sliced tomato, red onion, mixed greens, toasted sourdough.
Cuban Pork Wrap
GF*Cuban spiced roasted pork shoulder, cilantro slaw, house pickles, swiss cheese and chive aioli on a flour wrap served with mo-jo.
Bad Ass BLT
GF*Pickled Green and Fresh Red Tomatoes, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Sliced Avocado, Mixed Greens, House Bacon Jam, Cilantro Ranch, Toasted Sourdough.
Italian Panini
GF*Salami, pepperoni, prosciutto and fresh mozzarella with mixed greens, tomato, onion, Italian spices, oil and vinegar on a baguette.
PBLT
GF*House made pimento cheese, applewood smoked bacon, arugula, tomato and balsamic reduction on toasted sourdough.
Vortex Chicken Sandwich
Fried or Grilled Chicken Breast, Housemade Pickles, Arugula, Garlic Dill Ranch on Brioche. Add cheese $1, Tossed in Buffalo $1
Wild Goat Sammie
🌿 VGGF*Roasted Portobello Mushrooms, Creamy Goat Cheese, Roasted Red Peppers, Garlic Aioli, Fresh Spinach, Balsamic Drizzle on Sourdough.
Chicken Hawk
GF*Chicken salad, garlic aioli, applewood smoked bacon, lettuce and house pickled green tomato slices on lightly toasted sourdough bread.
Fiery Chicken Pimento Melt
GF*House made chicken salad, jalapeño pimento cheese and sautéed onions on toasted sourdough loaf.
GF* = Can be made gluten free with GF wrap substitution (+$2).
Flatbreads
Substitute Cauliflower Crust available — $4 · GF
Carolina BBQ Pork Flatbread
GF*Peach BBQ sauce, pulled pork, mozzarella, pickled red onion, cilantro.
Short Rib Flatbread
GF*Garlic aioli base topped with braised short rib, caramelized onion, roasted red peppers and fresh mozzarella. Topped with arugula and chili aioli.
Kickin' Chickin' Flatbread
GF*Buffalo Sauce base, seasoned chicken, mozzarella cheese, roasted jalapenos and poblano peppers, garlic dill ranch, green onion.
Margherita
🌿 VGGF*House made marinara, tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, balsamic reduction.
Peach N' Hot Honey
GF*Whipped Goat cheese, sliced peach, Mozzarella, Prosciutto, blue cheese crumbles, fresh arugula, honey drizzle and red pepper flake.
Garlic Portobello
🌿 VGGF*Roasted Portobello mushrooms, garlic, mozzarella, parmesan, truffle oil, herbs.
The Cheese Flatbread
🌿 VGGF*Fresh Mozzarella, House Marinara.
Triple X
GF*Italian sausage, pepperoni and Prosciutto with marinara, fresh mozzarella and herbs.
GF* = Can be made gluten free with cauliflower crust substitution (+$4).
Burgers
100% Angus Beef Burgers. Served with Fries. Substitute: Cilantro Coleslaw, Street Corn, Savory Sweet Potato Fries, Cheddar Grits. Flour Wrap $1 | GF Wrap $2.
The Stack Burger*
GF*100% Angus Beef with applewood smoked bacon, house burger sauce, fried pickles, American cheese, mixed greens, tomato and pickled red onion on a toasted brioche bun. Make it a Double Stack $5
The Carolina*
GF*House Pimento, Cilantro Slaw, Fried Green Tomato, Pickled Red Onion, Carolina Style BBQ Sauce.
Jam Session Burger*
GF*Gouda, brown sugar pepper bacon, tomato jam, crispy shallot, mixed greens, garlic aioli, brioche.
Peach BBQ Burger*
GF*Cheddar, peach BBQ sauce, arugula, pickles, crispy shallot.
Classic Cheeseburger*
GF*Yellow American Cheese, Mixed Greens, Sliced Tomato, Red Onion, House Pickles, Ketchup, Mayonnaise, Honey Mustard.
The Veggie Burger
🌿 VGHousemade Patty of Black Bean, Sweet Potato and Quinoa, Chili Aioli, Avocado, Pickled Onion, Mixed Greens and Tomato. Choice of American, Swiss or Gouda.
Entrees
Shrimp and Grits
Blackened shrimp, cheddar grits, roasted red peppers, green onions.
Honey-Glazed Salmon*
GFGrilled salmon served with lemon-honey butter glaze served over quinoa and wilted spinach.
Sweets
Sticky Toffee Pudding
🌿 VGWarmed Toffee Cake with Caramel Drizzle, Heath Topping and Sweet Whipped Cream.
Strawberry Lemon Olive Oil Cake
🌿 VGWarm olive oil cake, lemon glaze, strawberry compote, house made whipped cream, fresh basil.
Kid's Menu
Chicken and Cheese Grill
Roasted chicken with melted mozzarella cheese on sourdough bread served with kettle chips.
Cheesy Italian Sandwich
Warm pepperoni and melted mozzarella cheese on pressed sourdough bread served with chips.
Cheese Pizza
🌿 VGOur signature flatbread with seasoned marinara and mozzarella cheese.
Classic Grilled Cheese
🌿 VGMozzarella cheese melted between two pieces of sourdough bread served with kettle chips.
Sundays · Kitchen closes 3p
Sunday Brunch
Pork Belly Benedict
$19Bourbon Glazed Pork Belly, poached eggs, Roasted Corn Hollandaise, Feta Cheese, Crispy Shallot and Green Onion on house made biscuit.
Tapas
Strawberry Honey Burrata
🌿 VGBurrata, arugula, warm strawberry compote, torn basil, honey drizzle, candied pecan, crostini.
Breakfast Nachos
GFBreakfast potatoes, pico, street corn, avocado, chive aioli, feta, pickled onion, over easy egg.
Vortex Wings
GFBBQ cured and oven fried, served with ranch or blue cheese. Toss in Hornet, Buffalo, Garlic Parmesan, Spicy Jerk or Peach BBQ +$1.
Pimento Cheese
🌿 VGHouse made, jalapeno or traditional, crostini.
Bavarian Style Pretzels
🌿 VGTwo salted Bavarian style soft pretzels served with honey mustard. Add beer cheese $1.50.
Blackened Shrimp and Artichoke Dip
Blackened shrimp, marinated artichoke and roasted garlic topped with parmesan cheese served with garlic crostini.
Biscuit and Gravy
Fresh buttermilk biscuit, house made pepper gravy, crispy country ham and green onions.
Sweet Waffle
🌿 VGVanilla waffle, drizzled chocolate, fruit compote and house made whipped cream.
Entrees
Avocado Toast
🌿 VGSourdough, whipped goat cheese, avocado, pickled onion, poached egg.
Egg and Pimento Cheese
🌿 VGHouse made biscuit with regular OR jalapeno pimento cheese, over easy eggs. Add Bacon or Sausage $2.
Crispy Fried Chicken Biscuit
24 hour brined chicken breast, pepper gravy, green onions. Add eggs $2.
Gouda Morning Mac N' Cheese Bowl
Pasta with Vortex Beer Cheese, Parmesan Cream, Italian Sausage, Red Peppers, Sauteed Onion, Smoked Gouda, White Cheddar, Mozzarella and Green Onion topped with an Over Easy Egg.
Brunch Reuben
Roasted red pepper aioli, fresh sliced pastrami, warm sauerkraut, swiss and gouda cheeses, over easy eggs, toasted sourdough.
Holy Ghost Sammie
Fried chicken, garlic aioli, bacon jam, arugula and ghost pepper cheese on a brioche bun. Add egg $2.
Brunch Flatbread
Pepper gravy, home fries, mozzarella cheese, crumbled bacon, scrambled egg, pickled onion.
Cluck Norris
Buttermilk fried chicken breast, bacon jam, pickles, jalapeno garlic aioli, brioche bun. Add Pimento Cheese $3.
Croque Madame
Sliced Black Forest ham, gruyere and 3-cheese blend topped with an over easy egg on Bechamel coated Brioche.
Bee Sting Chicken & Waffles
Crispy chicken breast, brown sugar black pepper bacon, hornet sauce, green onions, maple syrup.
Brunch BLT
Sliced red tomatoes, thick cut bacon, sliced avocado, fresh spinach, garlic aioli, over easy eggs, toasted sourdough.
Chicken N' Egg Mac Bowl
Vortex beer cheese over al dente pasta, smoked gouda, mozzarella, and cheddar cheeses garnished with crispy chicken tenders tossed in our mildly spicy hornet sauce topped with an over easy egg.
Shrimp and Grits
Blackened shrimp, cheddar grits, roasted red peppers, green onions.
Short Rib n' Grits
★ Staff PickHouse braised short rib, Roasted Portobello, Whole Clove Roasted Garlic, Mushroom Jus over Cheddar Grits topped with an Over-Easy Egg and Arugula.
Brunch Burger*
Garlic Aioli, Arugula, Bacon Jam, Pimento Cheese. Cooked to order. Add Egg $2.
Brunch Sides
Breakfast Potatoes
🌿 VGGFCrispy fried potatoes with house seasoning.
Grits
🌿 VGGFCreamy cheddar grits.
Bacon
GFTwo Slices Pecan Wood Smoked.
Sausage
GF4oz Hot Sausage Link.
Biscuit
🌿 VGFresh Made Buttermilk Biscuit.
The Drink Menu
Sip · Savor · Discover
Curated wines, handcrafted cocktails, and 18 rotating Carolina craft taps. Something for every palate.
Curated Collection
Wine Selection
Hand-selected reds, whites, rosé, and bubbly — all available by the glass or bottle.
Every Wednesday
$5 glasses on 9 featured wines. The perfect excuse for a midweek date night.
The Reds
Cabernet Sauvignon
Twenty Acres
California
$11 glass
$33 bottle
Ripe notes of red cherries, flavors of blueberry, boysenberry, and hints of black pepper. Finishing in new French oak imparts hints of toasty oak and a rich, silky mouthfeel.
Chateau Souverain
Sonoma County · California
$9 glass
$27 bottle
Fruit, Acid and Tannin find a perfect balance in this ruby red juice. Aromas of baking spices and vanilla, flavors of blackberry and cherry, finishing with lingering vanilla and mocha.
1924 Double Black Bourbon Barrel Aged
Lodi · California
$10 glass
$30 bottle
Blackberry, vanilla and warm spice with notes of Bourbon: caramel, butterscotch and charred oak.
Austin Hope
Paso Robles · California
$42 bottle
Blueberries and ripe black cherries with subtle notes of roasted coffee, cocoa, and dried spices. Long, smooth finish with a full and rich body.
Tempranillo
Mano a Mano
Castilla-La Mancha · Spain
$26 bottle
A young and fresh wine selected to achieve a good balance between freshness and maturity. Friendly and easy to drink.
Chianti
Gabbiano
Tuscany · Italy
$26 bottle
A balanced bouquet of wild red berries and floral violet notes. Dry and fresh, with soft tannins and a medium body. Lingering finish of berries.
Malbec
Fabre Montmayou
Mendoza · Argentina
$12 glass
$37 bottle
Aromas of plum, pepper and strawberry with juicy blue and black fruit flavors finishing with a strong, full body. Overdelivers at its price point.
La Puerta
Famatina Valley · Argentina
$24 bottle
Deep red. Aromas of fruit with hints of violets, ripened plum and cherries. Smooth and sweet tannins, well-balanced with a long and persistent finish.
Merlot
Parcel 41
Napa Valley · California
$39 bottle
Dark and alluring aromas of black currant, saddle leather, and milk chocolate. Soft and substantial with chocolate-covered cherries, spicy black plum, and smoky espresso.
Barone Fini
Trentino · Italy
$11 glass
$30 bottle
Rich, ripe cherries and plums enriched by a smooth, deep, well-structured background. Beautifully balanced with a lingering velvety finish.
Jean Balmont
Pays d'Oc · France
$23 bottle
Garnet-red to brilliant crimson. Very fruity bouquet with red berry aromas and a hint of spice. Silky tannins and a superb lengthy palate.
Kenwood
★ NEWSonoma County · California
$11 glass
$33 bottle
With a spicy entry of clove and cinnamon, this wine is soft and supple on the palate — a light-bodied burst of cherry and blueberry that overdelivers on its price point.
Peirano Heritage Six Clones
★ NEWLodi · California
$11 glass
$33 bottle
Aromas of bursting raspberries, cran-raspberry, plum medley and a touch of biscotti and baking spices join together in a single sensation of olfactory bliss. Rich, ripe raspberries, cherry plum compote and boysenberry jam with a lingering hint of dragonfruit, vanilla and baking spices on the finish.
Pinot Noir
Louis Latour
Burgundy · France
$37 bottle
A rich nose with aromas of cocoa and strawberry. Leans more toward an earthy note finishing well rounded with a nice hint of tannin.
Angels Ink Central Coast
Central Coast · California
$12 glass
$37 bottle
Rich, round and supple in texture. Fruit-forward with integrated oak, notes of dark and red berries and a vanilla-backed juiciness.
Shiraz
Yalumba Y Series
South Australia · Australia
$11 glass
$33 bottle
Rich and ripe, this wine has layers of fresh boysenberries and violets surrounded by soft, juicy, fully ripe tannins.
Red Blend
Predator Six Spot
Lodi · California
$32 bottle
A heavy veneer of charred oak competes with a butterscotch candy element in this frankly sweet wine.
Peirano Illusion
Lodi · California
$11 glass
$33 bottle
Rich deep burgundy hue. Aromas of opulent chocolate, cocoa, black currants and plums. Rich mouthfilling blackberries and dark fruit with hints of black licorice.
1924 Bourbon Barrel Aged Red Blend
Lodi · California
$12 glass
$36 bottle
Rich aromas of blackberry, mocha, caramel and vanilla. Core flavors of plum, dark chocolate, toasted marshmallow and allspice.
Trouble Maker
Paso Robles · California
$36 bottle
Opaque deep purple with powerful aromas of ripe cherry, dried plum and savory sage. Black currant, sweet oak and espresso lead into luxuriously soft yet firm tannins.
Evolution
Puglia · Italy
$10 glass
$33 bottle
Complex, big, juicy and exquisite. Sangiovese, Montepulciano, Syrah and a splash of Evolution Lucky No. 9.
12 Knights
Lisboa · Portugal
$27 bottle
Complex and opulent in the nose with ripe red fruits and spicy aromas. Elegant, velvety texture with smooth tannins. Long and pleasant finish.
Sangria
Lolailo
Valencia · Spain
$7 glass
$18 bottle
Bobal and Tempranillo grapes. A perfectly sweet and fruity Spanish import. All natural Mediterranean fruit extracts give this a great, light flavor.
Zinfandel
Four Vines Old Vine
Paso Robles · California
$26 bottle
Aromas of ripe wild berry with a hefty dusting of spice and zesty pepper. Full-bodied with a juicy entry and big finish.
Century Oak
Lodi · California
$42 bottle
Well balanced with deep spice, jammy berry flavors and a fantastic smooth finish.
Edmeades
Mendocino County · California
$40 bottle
Concentrated aromas of cinnamon, cloves, blackberries, black currants, and dried sage. Round texture with focused, lush fruit. Subtle tannins and pleasant acidity.
Handcrafted
From The Bar
Made to order with premium spirits. No shortcuts, no substitutions — just great drinks.
Due to limited bar equipment, substitutions are not available at this time.
NC = North Carolina spirit
Seasonal Drinks
Petal N' Peel
Espolon Tequila, Elderflower Liqueur, Grapefruit Juice, Agave.
The 'Oh' Fashion
Casamigos Reposado Tequila, Gran Marnier, Luxardo Cherries, Muddled Orange.
Cocktails
Vortex Mule
Espolon tequila, spiced pineapple, ginger beer, lime.
Fresh Berry Spritz
Carletto Prosecco, Berry Compote, lemon-lime soda, cherry.
Sunrise Spritz
Tequila, orange juice, topped with Carletto Prosecco and a splash of grenadine. Bright, bubbly, and built for a good time.
Cranberry Orange Blossom
NCSalamander Vodka, cranberry juice, Grand Marnier, lime juice, Soda Water.
Berry Bourbon Smash
NCConviction Bourbon, Berry puree, lemon juice, mint.
The Hive
NCCardinal Gin, St-Germain elderflower liqueur, fresh lemon, honey simple syrup. Shaken hard and strained over ice.
Cran-Peach
NCSalamander Vodka, cranberry juice, peach schnapps, lemon, topped with soda. Built over ice with a light stir.
Kentucky Mule
NCConviction Bourbon, fresh lime, topped with ginger beer. Built over ice clean, crisp, and classic.
Old Fashioned
NCConviction Bourbon, bitters, orange peel, cherry.
Mocktails
Virgin Berry Spritz
Berry Compote, lemon-lime soda, sparkling water.
Fresh Lime Rickey
Fresh lime juice, sparkling water, splash of grenadine.
Cucumber Lime Refresher
Cucumber, lime juice, mint leaves, sparkling water.
Cranberry Ginger Spritzer
Cranberry Juice, ginger beer, sparkling water.
Virgin Mojito
Lime juice, mint leaves, sparkling water.
Always on Tap
Carletto Prosecco & House-Made Mimosas
Carletto Prosecco on tap with rotating house-made mimosa flavors. Perfect for Sunday brunch or any day that ends in "y."
* Items may be cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Menu items and prices subject to change.
