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THE VU

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Kitchen Hours

Sun

Tu-Th
Fri-Sat
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5 PM - 10 PM

5 PM - 10 PM

5 PM - 11 PM​

 SMALL BITES & SHAREABLES

DISCO FRIES

Wild Mushroom Gravy, Wisconsin Cheese Curds, Pickled Red Onions

TRUFFLE FRIES (AV)

Shaved Pecorino, Truffle Oil, Parsley

Meatball Sub w Fries

Smaller version of The One Big Meatball in a sub. YUM Comes with fries

FRIED CALAMARI*

-Lemon Aoli, Pomodoro, Banana & Cherry Peppers- 
-Arugula & Sweet Chili-
-Feta, Kalamata, Cucumber, Tomato, Olive Oil-

LAMB LOLLIPOPS*

3 Lamp Lollipops, Apple Mostarda, Za'atar Spice

CRISPY BRUSSEL SPROUTS (AV)

Chili Honey, Puffed Amaranth, Pecorino Romano

Rueben Eggrolls
 Margarita with A VU  Pizza & Pepperoni Pizza

Great for Sharing or for one. Margherita: basil, pomodoro, EVOO, mozzarella, pecorino

Pepperoni: mozzarella, pepperoni Add hot Honey for some added spice..Why is it Spicy? 

 SALADS 

CAESAR SALAD

Homemade Caesar Dressing, Chopped Romaine, Shaved Parmesan and Housemade Bread Crumbs

GRILLED WEDGE SALAD

Shaved Romaine, Lemon Caper Dressing, Shaved Pecorino, Sourdough Croutons with Crispy Bacon & Cherry Tomatoes

Optional: Chicken, Shrimp, or Steak

 DESSERTS 

ELEVATED FRIED OREO

A Fried Oreo with Vanilla Ice Cream

ASK ABOUT OUR DESSERT SPECIALS!
BIG DOGS COOKIE JAR

Chocolate, Golden, Peanut butter Double Stuff Fried Oreo's with Vanilla Ice Cream

 SANDWICHES 

SINGLE OR DOUBLE SMASH BURGER*

House Special Sauce, Iceberg Lettuce, Tomato, Bread and Butter Pickle, Aged Cheddar, Bacon Jam.

Served with fries. Upgrade to Truffle or Disco Fries

FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH*

Battered Chicken Thigh, Iceberg Lettuce, Bread and Butter Pickle, Kewpie Mayo, Spicy Maple. Served with Fries. Upgrasde to Truffle or Disco Fries

 ENTRÉES 

CAULIFLOWER STEAK (AV)

Pan Seared & Roasted, Za'atar Spiced, Brown Butter Sourdough Breadcrumb, Flaky Sea Salt

ONE BIG MEATBALL*

One Big 10 oz Meatball, Pomodoro, Basil, Ricottas, Polenta

SWEET POTATO (or Seasonal) GNOCCHI (AV)

Roasted Wild Mushroom, Hazelnut Crunch, Cream, Brown Butter & Sage. Ask your server about seasonal options.

SHRIMP FRA DIAVOLO*

Linguine, House Made Arabiatta, Ricotta, and a Whole Lotta Love

May substitute Shrimp for Chicken or Steak. small upcharge may be added

AIRLINE CHICKEN*

Roasted Root Vegetables, Cauliflower Purée, Roasted Pan Sauce

(AV) = Available Vegan

Please inform your server of any allergies

*Consumption of raw or undercooked foods of animal origin may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Consumers who are especially vulnerable to foodborne illness should only eat thoroughly cooked animal products.

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Open late in Downtown Providence

150 Chestnut St, Providence, RI 02903

​(401) 533-4010

TheVUlounge@gmail.com

Hours

Tuesday

Wednesday 

Thursday 

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 

5 PM - 1 AM

5 PM - 1 AM

5 PM - 1 AM

5 PM - 2 AM

5 PM - 2 AM

5 AM - 1 AM

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