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Paradise Pantry
222 east main street
Ventura, CA 93001
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Monthly Sunday Brunch
Daily Menu
Served from 11am - closing. Our daily menu includes selections that were at one time specials
Starters
Pantry Cheese Plate
4 house selected artisan cheeses served with seasonal & dried fruit, marcona almonds, toasted walnuts, gourmet marinated olives & baguette. 2 person minimum
- (per person) $9.00
Mini Cheese Plate
$11.00
Perfect for one — 2 house selected artisan cheeses served with seasonal & dried fruit, marcona almonds, toasted walnuts, gourmet marinated olives & baguette
Meat Sampler Plate
House selection of 2 salamis and 1 cured meat
- (per person) $6.00
Meat sides
Jamón Serrano, Prosciutto or Speck
- 1 Oz $5.00
Plate Extras
Quince Paste
- 1 Oz $3.00
Course Grain Mustard
$1.50Cornichons
$1.50Frog Balls
$4.00Lavender Honey
$4.00Truffle Honey
$6.00Heavenly Orange Blossom Honey
$3.00Truffle Butter
- 1 Oz $6.00
Vermont Cultured Butter
- 1 Oz $3.00
Side of Pita or Herbed Crostini
$2.50Toast or Crackers
$3.00
gluten-free
Side of Any Pâté
- 1 Oz $6.00
Pâtés
Choose from the following: Vegan mushroom & pistachio with marsala figs. Artichoke heart with sundried tomato & goat cheese. Hudson Valley Foie Gras Torchon (4 side, 6 plate, 22 sampler). Truffle mousse with chicken and pork. Duck & pork mousse. Country pate (pork) with butter and herbs. Smoked salmon with capers & roasted shallots
Pâté Plate
$14.00
Single 3oz. portion of your choice of pâté, served with herbed crostini & accoutrement
Pâté Sampler
$18.00
A sampling of 3 pâtés of your choice, served with cornichons & crostini
Special Nibbles
Milk & Honey
$12.00
A special pairing of artisan cheese & honey with ciabatta toast
Roasted Grape Olive & Cipolline Tapenade
$10.00
Served with goat cheese on grilled ciabatta
- Add An Extra Piece
- $4.00
Pantry Bruschetta
$12.00
2 pieces of grilled ciabatta with burrata cheese, walnut basil pesto, oven roasted tomatoes & drizzled with vincotto
- Add An Extra Piece
- $6.00
Hummus Plate
$13.00
Our house made hummus served with marinated peppers & seasoned pita chips
- Extra Pita
- $2.50
- Sub Raw Veggies
- $2.50
Pantry Dipping Oil
$8.00
Fresh baguette with local First Step Farms artisan olive oil, sel gris, cracked pepper, balsamic & freshly grated Parmesan
Gluten Free Bread
$1.50Sumptuous Grilled Sandwiches
Roasted Turkey and Pesto
Aged white cheddar and house made basil walnut pesto
- Whole $15.00
- Half $9.00
Smoked Ham
Gruyere cheese and tomato clove conserve
- Whole $15.00
- Half $9.00
Old World Pastrami
Langer's pastrami with Red Dragon mustard ale cheese
- Whole $15.00
- Half $9.00
Salami
Salami, Mortadella, aged cheddar with olive, artichoke & sweet pepper tapenade. Served cold on fresh baguette upon request
- Whole $15.00
- Half $9.00
Pantry Caprese
Fresh mozzarella with oven roasted tomato & basil walnut pesto on artisan ciabatta
- Whole $14.00
- Half $8.00
Grilled Cheeez
Vella rosemary jack & aged cheddar with caramelized onions
- Whole $14.00
- Half $8.00
Gourmet PB&J
Big Spoon artisan peanut butter with plum & white nectarine jam
- Whole $14.00
- Half $8.00
Italiano!
Italian truffle cheese & baby arugula - sandwich is wrapped with prosciutto & Panini grilled. Pantry Favorite
- Whole $18.00
- Half $10.00
Ono Melt
Fresh roasted Ono mixed with fennel, capers, herbs & caramelized onion. Served open face with tomato & arugula on artisan bread. Topped with melted aged white cheddar
- Whole $18.00
- Half $10.00
The Vegan
Fresh hummus, sweet peppers, cucumbers, local tomato, baby arugula & sunflower sprouts on sourdough ciabatta
- Whole $16.00
- Half $9.00
Mac 'n Cheeez
Add a Side Salad $4, Mini Haze Salad $6, or Cup of Soup $6
Standard Mac
Our blend of 3 artisan cheeses with a herb Parmesan crust
- Entrée $16.00
- Mini $10.00
Kel's "Killer" Mac
Kelly gets crazy with the weekly special mac. Definitely a Pantry favorite! Entree and mini sizes available at Market Price. Call to check weekly specials
- MP
Soups & Salads
Our soups are made from scratch and our salads are created with organic greens and local produce
Spicy Fish Soup
Fresh seasonal fish in a white wine, saffron & tomato broth with roasted peppers, garlic & herbs
dairy-free, gluten-free
- Bowl $15.00
- Cup $8.00
Soup of the Day
Ask your server for today's selection
- MP
Pantry House Salad
Fresh mixed greens tossed with roasted grape and white balsamic vinaigrette
- Full $8.00
- Side $5.00
Purple Haze
Cypress Grove goat cheese on top of mixed greens, sliced apples, strawberries & walnuts with white balsamic vinaigrette
vegetarian
- Full $16.00
- Side $9.00
Seasonal Market Salad
Chef's selection of farmer's market vegetables on greens tossed with tomato tarragon dressing. Ask about today's selection
- MP
Roasted Ono Salad
$18.00
Fresh Ono mixed with sautéed fennel, capers, caramelized onion & herbs. Served on top of mixed greens with local tomato & crostini. Tossed with tomato tarragon vinaigrette
vegetarian
Add Ons & Sides
Caramelized Onions
$2.00Half Avocado
- MP
Walnut Basil Pesto
$3.00Oven Roasted Tomatoes
$3.00Bleu Cheese
$3.00Tomato Clove Conserve
$3.00Selected Salami
- 1.5 Oz $3.00
Side of Jamón Serrano, Speck or Prosciutto
- 1 Oz $5.00
Side of Ham, Pastrami, Turkey or Mortadella,
- 3 Oz $5.00
Side of Ono Salad
- 3 Oz $6.00
Side of Sweet Hot pickles
$2.00House-Made Paradise Pantry Desserts
Petty Ranch Meyer Lemon Pie
$13.00
Rosemary walnut crust with berry sauce & mascarpone whipped cream
Cinnamon Brioche & Banana Bread Pudding
$13.00
With Big Spoon Almond Butter, mascarpone vanilla whipped cream, caramel sauce
Dark Chocolate Pot de Crème
Served with our berry rosé sauce & mascarpone vanilla whipped cream
- Full $12.00
- Mini $7.00
Butterscotch Pot de Crème
Topped with house-made caramel sauce, sea salt & crème fraîche
- Full $12.00
- Mini $7.00
Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée
Served with fresh berry rosé sauce
- Full $12.00
- Mini $7.00
Dessert Trio
$18.00
A sampling of 3 mini desserts
Milk & Honey
$12.00
Chef's selection of artisan cheese & honey, served with grilled ciabatta bread
Soup of the Week
Organic Chicken Tortilla Soup
in a roast tomato, Ortega chili broth
- Bowl $12.00
- Cup $8.00
Kel's Killer Mac
Beef & Chile
Spicy braised Wagyu beef & roasted Ortega chili, caramelized shallots & mushrooms
- Full $24.00
- Mini $14.00
Ceviche Relleno
$18.00
locally caught black gill & avocado ceviche stuffed in a roasted Ortega chili served on a handmade corn quesadilla
Spanish Flat Bread
$17.00
Don Juan chorizo, Ortega chili, Romesco sauce, red onion, cilantro & Campo de Montalbon Cheese
- A Steel Acres Duck Egg (Over Easy)
- $2.00
- Prosciutto
- $4.00
Seasonal Market Salad
$20.00
Farmer's Market heirloom carrots, Greek gigante beans, romanesco, beets, & broccolini over local lettuces topped with fresh feta, sunflower sprouts & rosemary walnuts
Avocado Toast
$13.00
Sourdough toast with a Green Goddess & pistachio pesto, local sprouts & our house pickled Persian cucumber
Spring Spinach Salad
$18.00
Steele Farms Spinach, Petty Ranch Cara Cara oranges, red beets, toasted pistachio, Borage flower & fresh goat tossed with strawberry blood orange vinaigrette
Ricotta & Roast Tomato
$14.00
Fresh Gioia Ricotta, First Step Farm olive oil, slow roasted grape tomato & grilled ciabatta
Friday & Saturday Night Dinners
Pan Seared Scallops
Meyer lemon, fennel & dilled crème fraiche served over fingerling potato & seasonal vegetables
- MP
Pepper Seared Duck Breast
Succulent duck breast with port cherry glaze served over fingerling potato & seasonal vegetables
- MP
Wine Flights
Taste of Spain, The Featured Selection Includes 6 wines. Semana Santa $20 ($15 Wine Club Member)
2013 Cuvée Antonia, Naveran
"Perles Roses" DO Pendés. Pear and strawberry on the nose, with a subtle touch of smoke. Juicy in texture, offering smoke-laced orchard fruit and red berry flavors along with honey and anise
2014 Godello, Rogo
DO Valdeorras. Lemon and quince aromas, complemented by deep peach and honey. Lively and focused in the mouth, citrus and orchard fruit flavors with a spicy ginger flourish. Finishes taut, energetic, and long
2016 Albariсo, Leirana
DO Rias Baixas. Meyer lemon, honeysuckle, quinine, and mineral scents, along with a hint of ginger in the background. Dry and light, offering mineral-laced citrus and summer fruits. Closes on a spicy note, displaying strong, floral persistence
2015 Mencia, Armas de Guerra
DO Bierzo. A bouquet of fresh dark berries, succulent herbs, licorice, and peppery spices. Juicy with bitter cherry, blueberry, and dark chocolate with a jolt of juicy acidity and white pepper. Blue fruit notes linger on the long finish with fine tannins
2012 Tempranillo, Cala
DO Rioja. Aromas of dried red berries, cherry pit, pipe tobacco, and vanilla. White pepper adds vivacity. Smoke, cherry-vanilla, and cassis flavors on the palate. Energetic with a seamless texture. A sweet, subtly tannic finish with tobacco notes
2014 Tempranillo, Vizcarra Senda del Oro
DO Ribera del Duero. Mineral-tinged raspberry, incense, and floral pastille scents pick up a spicy accent. Juicy, sweet, and seamless in texture, offering red fruit and spicecake flavors. The spicy and floral finish is shaped by silky, even tannins
House-Made Paradise Pantry Desserts
Petty Ranch Meyer Lemon Pie
$13.00
Rosemary walnut crust with berry sauce & mascarpone whipped cream
Cinnamon Brioche & Banana Bread Pudding
$13.00
With Big Spoon Almond Butter, mascarpone vanilla whipped cream, caramel sauce
Dark Chocolate Pot de Crème
Served with our berry rosé sauce & marscarpone vanilla whipped cream
- Full $12.00
- Mini $7.00
Butterscotch Pot de Crème
Topped with house-made caramel sauce, sea salt & crème fraîche
- Full $12.00
- Mini $7.00
Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée
Served with fresh berry rosé sauce
- Full $12.00
- Mini $7.00
Dessert Trio
$18.00
A sampling of 3 mini desserts
Milk & Honey
$12.00
Chef's selection of artisan cheese & honey, served with grilled ciabatta bread
Featured Wines
Select any bottle from the Market for $15 over Retail Price | $25 corkage for outside bottles
Sparkling
Blanc de Blancs JP Chenet NV, France
Prosecco, Soligo NV, Italy
Cremant, Le Grand Courtage NV, France
Rose Brut, Le Grand Courtage NV, France
Strawberry Sparkling, Fresita NV, Chile
Whites & Rosé
Riesling, Vino V 2013, Santa Barbara County
Semillon, Silkman 2015, Hunter Valley, Australia
Gruner Veltliner, Johan Vineyards 2014, "Estate", Willamette Valley
Pinot Gris, Alma Rosa 2015, Santa Barbara County
Sauvignon Blanc "Cuvee Renee" Eric Kent 2016
Sonoma Coast
Albarino, Ferdinand 2015, California
Chardonnay, Tolosa 2013, Edna Valley
Chardonnay, Kanzler Vineyards 2014, Russian River
Chardonnay, Dumol 2015, "Isobel" Sonoma Coast
Viognier, Louis Cheze 2015, North Rhone, France
Moscato di Asti, Cascinetta Vietti 2016, Italy
Rosé, Chateau Gassier 2016, "le Pas du Moine", Cotes de Provence, France
Reds
Pinot Noir AM/FM 2014, Santa Maria Valley
Pinot Noir, Ojai Vineyard 2014, Santa Barbara, "Puerta del Mar Vineyard"
Pinot Noir, Sojourn 2016, Sonoma Coast
Syrah "Estate" Melville 2015, Santa Rita Hills
"Cuvee Rouge 246" Cordon 2016, Santa Ynez Valley "Kimsey Vineyard"
Zinfandel, Mauritson 2014, Dry Creek Valley
Cabernet Sauvignon, Three Saints 2014, Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara
Cabernet Sauvignon, Halter Ranch 2015, Adelaida District, Paso Robles
Cabernet Franc, Wm. Harrison 2012, Napa Valley
Saint-Emilion, Chateau Simard 2009, Bordeaux
Saint-Emilion, Grand Cru, France
Big Guy Red, Bell Cellars 2015, California, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cab Franc & Syrah
Sangiovese "Degli Angeli" Stolpman 2010, Santa Barbara County
Malbec, Colome 2016, "Autentico" Salta, Argentina
Rosso di Montalcino, Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona 2014, Tuscany Italy
Domestic
Mondos Blonde Ale
Pale Ale (Can) or IPA (Can)
Ellie's Brown Ale
Saber Tooth Squirrel (Amber Ale)
Coffee Porter
Lizard's Mouth Double IPA
Mama's Little Yella Pils (Can)
Lower de Boom (Barley Wine Ale)
Old # 38 Stout
Acme Pale Ale
Sofie
Matilda
Tank 7 Farmhouse Ale
Calling IPA
Pale Sour Ale
Central Coast Saison
Get Pitted
Imported
Helle Weisse
Ursprung
Gold
Pilsner
Altbayerisches Dunkle
Kloster Marzen
St Josefi Bock
Organic English Lager
Organic English Ale
Blonde Tripel
Cuvee Van de Keizer
"Noel" Dark Red Ale
Ciders
"Pippins" Apple Cider
Prohibition (Rum Barrel Aged)
Cidere de Tradition (Apple)
Poire (Pear)
Bloom (Off Dry Apple)
W & P Cider
50% Apple / 50% Grenache Blanc (Still)
Apple & Pineapple Quince (Still)
Hopped Apple Cider
Portugal
Warres White
$6.00Noval Black
$8.00Smith Woodhouse Lodge Reserve
$8.00Noval 10 Year Tawny
$11.00Noval 20 Year Tawny
$16.00Cossart Gordon "Rainwater" Madeira
$6.00Cossart Gordon Madeira Bual, 5yr
$12.00Chilled
Ojai Vineyard "Late Harvest Riesling" 2013
$14.00Disznoko Tokaji Aszu 5 Puttonyos 2007
$16.00Chateau dauphine rondillon loupiac cuvee 2007
$12.00"Dolce" Late Harvest 2008
$20.00More Beverages
Fentiman's Sodas
$3.50
Curiosity Cola, Ginger Beer, Rose Lemon
Hanks Old Fashioned Soda
$3.00
Root Beer, Black Cherry, Vanilla Cream, or Diet Root Beer
Spindrift Sparkling
Blackberry or Grapefruit
- Can $3.00
Vignette Wine Country Soda
$4.00
Rose or Chardonnay
Lori's Lemonade
$5.00
Lavender, Strawberry, or Ginger
Kombucha Dog
$6.00
Wild Blueberry, Raspberry, Blue Ginger or Hint of Mint
Waiwera Water
Still or Sparkling
- 500ml $4.00
- 1 Litre $6.00
Main
Pantry French Toast
House-made cinnamon brioche served with pure maple syrup
- Full $16.00
- Single $9.00
- Banana, Blueberries or Strawberries
- $2.00
- Banana, Blueberries or Strawberries (All 3)
- $3.00
- Fresh Whip Cream
- $2.00
- Walnuts
- $1.00
- Cowgirl Creamery Fromage Blanc
- $4.00
- Make It Monkey Toast and Add Banana, Crème Brulée Almond Butter and Whipped Cream
- $5.00
Paradise Breakfast Sandwich
$15.00
Cage-free eggs, Gruyere, roast shallots, farmer's market tomato & arugula with roasted garlic aioli on sourdough
- Nueske's Smoked Bacon, Smoked Ham or Saag's Roasted Turkey
- $4.00
Fresh Seafood Cakes
$26.00
Scallops, King Salmon & prawn served with Meyer lemon, fennel & dilled crème fraiche with Pantry potatoes & side salad
Kel's Killer Hangover Mac
Spicy braised Wagyu beef & roasted Ortega chile, caramelized shallots, mushroom, & a fantastically greazy fried egg
- Full $25.00
- Mini $15.00
The Forager Omelette
$16.00
with sautéed portobello mushroom, garlic, spinach, shallots, & fromage blanc, topped with Holey Cow cheese, served with Pantry potatoes & toast
- Nueske's Smoked Bacon, Smoked Ham or Saag's Roasted Turkey
- $4.00
Market Vegetable Scramble
$16.00
Over roasted potatoes with melted Gruyere & sourdough toast
- Nueske's Smoked Bacon, Smoked Ham or Saag's Roasted Turkey
- $4.00
The Best Chile Verde Omelette Ever
$17.00
Smothered with crème fraiche & aged white cheddar served with borracho paquinto beans, flour or homemade Rosabella's corn tortilla & Pantry potatoes
Pantry Cristo
$14.00
Fra'Mani Rosemary Ham, Holey Cow cheese, Mark & Stephen's Apple Onion Jelly on house-made brioche dipped in batter & grilled
Breakfast Español Bowl
$22.00
Spanish brown rice tossed with our house "Borracho" beans, 2 fried fried eggs & Crème Fraiche topped with choice of: Organic vegetable with Romesco
- Wagyu Flatiron with Romesco
- $28.00
- Chile Verde
- $24.00
- Avocado
- $2.00
Eggs Over Italy
$18.00
Our signature "Italiano" - prosciutto-wrapped panini filled with Boschetto Truffle Cheese & organic arugula, topped with 2 sunny-side-up eggs
Avocado Toast
$13.00
Sourdough toast with a Green Goddess & pistachio pesto, local sprouts & our house spicy pickled Persian cucumber
- Bacon
- $4.00
- 2 Eggs
- $4.00
Pantry Flat
$18.00
Don Juan chorizo, Ortega chile, Romesco sauce, red onion, cilantro & Campo de Montalbon Cheese topped with a sunny side up Steele Farm duck egg
Burrata, Berries & Local Honey
$14.00
Served with brioche toast & slivered almonds
House Cured Gravlax
$16.00
Served with our roast shallot, caper & goat cheese spread, house pickled Persian cucumber & grilled sourdough
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General Info
Payment Types
All Major Cards
Cuisine
American - Contemporary
Bar
Mediterranean
Meals
Lunch
Hours
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
11:00am - 8:30pm
Wednesday:
11:00am - 8:30pm
Thursday:
11:00am - 8:30pm
Friday:
11:00am - 9:30pm
Saturday:
11:00am - 9:30pm
Sunday:
11:00am - 3:00pm
Additional Information:
MARKET HOURS: Tuesday - Thursday: 11:00am - 7:00pm | Friday & Saturday 10:00am - 8:00pm | Sunday: 10:00am - 4:00pm | Monday: 12:00pm - 6:00pm
About Us
We provide a wide variety of unique wines, cheese, cured meats, and gourmet accouterment.