Good Day Fine Folks:

As we look forward to the arrival of a tiny bit of green appearing under the remainder of the frozen tundra, we are also having wonderful discussions with our Farmers about all the beautiful bounty they are working to provide. It has been a conundrum and an interesting challenge for us to offer locally sourced ingredients at a price that will work fairly for our customers. Frankly, we bring in what we can with hopes of always increasing the volume and variety of locally grown food. Most local farmers have primarily sold to high end establishments or directly retail at all of our great Farmers Markets, this enables them to make a living doing what they love. At Duos, we try very hard to keep a particular price point so more folks can enjoy fresh food that is affordable. This year, a number of Farmers are collaborating with us so that they can depend on our business and we can depend on the price. Good for Farmers, good for us and good for you. Just thought you might want to know.

PLEASE, park in the New Missionary Baptist Church parking lot located between 29th and 30th street on the west side of Illinois street. It is no further to walk and it is very helpful to the traffic issues here in our host building. We would be most grateful.

Here are some of the goodies Duos Kitchen is preparing for you this coming week:

MAIN
*Balance Bowl (Vegan Option, always gluten free and you can add tofu or chicken)
*Milk Braised Pork (GF)
*Quinoa Croquettes with Red Cabbage and Lime Chutney (We will have both Vegan and just Vegetarian options...always GF)
*Comforting Chicken and Dumplings
*Potato Rosti, Baked Sesame Tofu and Tomato Chutney (GF/V)
*Ethiopian Beef Tips with Basamati or Brown Rice (GF)
*Herb Roasted Chicken (we use only Millers Chicken!)(GF)
*Baked Penne Pasta with Roasted Vegetables and 3 Cheeses
*Rosemary Polenta with Roasted Mushroom, Tomato Sauce and Goat Cheese (VEGAN OPTION/GF)
*Of course, tasty sides of Collards, Killer Roasted Potatoes and Slaw

A LA CARTE SANDWICHES (always a gluten free option)
WE USE LOCALLY BAKED BREAD FROM AMELIA'S BAKERY!
*House Roast Beef with Horseradish Mayo
*Roasted Eggplant Sandwich with Fontina, Tomato Chutney, Caramelized Onion, Arugula and Cilantro
*Skila's Grilled Pimento and Tofu Sandwich
*Roasted Red Pepper Hummous (V)
*House Roasted Turkey with Cheddar and Smoked Paprika Aioli
*Big Al
*Baked Tofu (V)
*David's Favorite Egg Salad
*Chicken Caesar Wrap
*Tuna Salad
*BLT (all of our bacon is from our local friends at Smoking Goose Meatery)
*BALT (with avocado)
*Veggie Burger(Will have Vegan Option upon request...Please let us know))
*Fischer Farms Skinny Burger
*Home on the Range Grilled Chicken with Herb Buttermilk, Pepper Jack and Bacon

OUR ABUNDANT SOUP AND SALAD BAR (with local Harvestland Farms Spicy Greens!)

SWEETS

*Apricot Almond Bars(one of my personal favorite indulgences!)
*Luscious Lemon Bars
*The Best Carrot Cake
*Browned Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
*Oatmeal Golden Raisin Cookie
*Salted Peanut Butter Cookies
*Vegan Magic Cookie Bars
*Coconut Macaroons(GF)
*Outrageous Chocolate Brownies

P.S. We have an excellent Breakfast here that is served from 7-10 am! Including Fragrant Eggs and Rice with Minted Tomato Sauce, FANTASTIC biscuits, house made sausage, house made granola... Just sayin.

With much felicity, gratitude and copious amounts of love,

Becky, John, David et al