Menus – Kelly Jae's Cafe

We offer an eclectic menu featuring a Spanish tapas concept with an Asian flair. The menu is complemented by a full bar of liquor, beer and wine. Chef/Owner Kelly Jae Graff, formerly Executive Chef of the Checkerberry Inn's restaurant, Citrus an American Bistro, has been featured as one of the top fifteen chefs in the state of Indiana in the cookbook, "Indiana Cooks" by Bloomington author Christine Barbour. Her recipes have also appeared in "Bon Appetit," "Midwest Living," and Better Homes and Gardens "Simply Perfect Desserts."

Lunch

Starters

Black Bean Spread/Grilled Flatbread: $5.00

Smoked Whitefish & Capers/Grilled Flatbread: $6.00

Zesty Hummus/Grilled Flatbread: $5.00

Cheese Dip Trio: $12.00; Goat Cheese/Blue/Feta/Grilled Flatbread

Antipasta Bruschetta: $9.00; Artichoke hearts/garlic/bell peppers/cippolini onions/pecorino romano

Soups

Sweet Corn & Crab Chowder: Cup: 4. Bowl: 6.

Tomato Basil Bisque: Cup: 4. Bowl: 6.

Wrap Sandwiches
All served with our spiced chips

Vegetable Wrap: $10.00; Sautéed Seasonal vegetables with black bean spread and goat cheese in a flour tortilla wrap.

Chicken Club Wrap: $8.00; Grilled Chicken breast/tomato/romaine/bacon with ranch dressing in a flour tortilla wrap.

Mediterranean Wrap: $8.00; Grilled chicken breast/hummus/feta/tomato/romaine/in a flour tortilla wrap.

Blackened Steak Wrap: $8.00; Blackened steak/paprika aioli/Manchego/lettuce and tomato .

Other Sandwiches
All served with our spiced chips

Salmon Burger: $12.00; Bean sprouts/avocado/wasabi mayo on a ciabatta roll.

Kobe Beef Burger: $11.00; 1/2 pound burger with lettuce/tomato/onion and pickle on a ciabatta roll. Add Manchego cheese or blue cheese: 1.

BLT: $8.00; Applewood-smoked bacon/heirloom tomatoes/romaine on a ciabatta roll.

Pesto Grilled Chicken: $8.00; Pesto Mayo/Lettuce/tomato/manchego/ciabatta roll

Hot Tapas

Grilled Flatbread Pizza: $16.00; Chorizo/manchego/portabella/tomato/mango/cilantro/jalapeno

Passionfruit BBQ Chicken Skewers: $12.00; Potato Salad

Seared Yellowfin Tuna: $15.00; Seared yellowfin tuna/black sesame seed crust/seaweed salad/wasabi cream/chili oil

Salads

Asian Chicken Salad: $12.00; Crispy chicken/carrots/red pepper/bean sprouts/cucumber/edamame/almonds/orange-sesame vinaigrette

Jae's Salad: $10.00; Asian pears/blue cheese/ spiced pecans/field greens/balsamic vinaigrette. Add chicken: 4.

Cobb Salad: $10.00; Field greens/blue cheese/bacon/avocado/tomato/grilled chicken.

Blackened Salmon Salad: $12.00; Greens/strawberries/red onions/honeyed goat cheese/balsamic vinaigrette.

Mixed Green Salad with Grilled Chicken: $10.00; Field greens/cucumbers/carrots/tomatoes/grilled chicken

Steak Salad: $12.00; Hanger steak/capers/red onions/tomatoes/bleu cheese

Chicken Ceasar Salad: $10.00; Crisp romaine/Shaved pecorino romano/Garlic croutons/grilled chicken.

Sides

Small Mixed Green Salad: $5.00

Small Caesar Salad: $5.00

Seaweed Salad: $8.00

Crostini: $3.00

Grilled Flatbread: $2.00

Gluten-Free Crackers: $3.00

Sweets

Crème brûleé: $5.00

Key Lime White Chocolate Mousse Cake: $7.00

Vanilla Cheesecake: $7.00; With caramel and fudge sauces, topped with cashews

Chocolate Fudge Cake: $7.00

Palazzollo's Gelatos and Sorbets: $5.00; Flavors vary.

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Dinner

Starters

Baked Brie with Apricot Preserves in Puff Pastry: $12.00; Fresh Fruit/Crostini

Antipasta Bruschetta: $9.00; Crostini topped with Roasted artichoke hearts/garlic/bell peppers/cippolini onions/pecorino/romano cheese

Stuffed Dates: $9.00; Duck Sausage/Goat Cheese/Bacon

Black Bean Spread/Grilled Flatbread: $5.00

Crab/Spinach/Cream Cheese Wontons: $10.00; Blackberry Sauce

Cheese Dip Trio: $12.00; Goat Cheese/Blue/Feta/Grilled Flatbread

Guacamole/Crispy Wontons: $5.00

Zesty Hummus/Grilled Flatbread: $5.00

Roasted Garlic/Crostini: $6.00

Smoked Whitefish & Capers/Grilled Flatbread: $6.00

Additional Crostini: $3.00

Additional Flatbread or Wontons: $2.00

Gluten-Free Crackers: $3.00

Soups

Sweet Corn & Crab Chowder: $6.00

Today's Special Soup: Price varies.

Cold Tapas

Jae's Salad: $6.00; Fresh fruit/ blue cheese/ spiced pecans/field greens/balsamic vinaigrette

Grilled Romaine: $8.00; Bacon/Tomato/Blue Cheese Dressing

Mixed Greens: $5.00; Cucumbers/carrots/tomatoes/balsamic vinaigrette

Asian Salad: $8.00; Rice paper bowl/carrots/red pepper/bean sprouts/cucumber/almonds/orange-sesame vinaigrette

Roasted Golden Beets: $9.00; Manchego/strawberries/marcona almonds/sherry vinaigrette

Caesar Salad: $6.00; Crisp romaine/pecorino romano/garlic croutons. Add Anchovies: 1.

Dried Cranberry: $7.00; Cashew/Gruyere/Chopped Romaine/Lemon-Poppyseed Vinaigrette

Hot Tapas

Seared Yellowfin Tuna: $15.00; Black sesame seed crust/seaweed salad/wasabi cream/chili oil; Allergy Information: [ allergens: gluten free ]

Stuffed Chicken Breast: $17.00; Jamon/feta/italian parsley/panko crust/lemon-caper butter/spanish olives

Crabcakes/Tomato-Caper Remoulade: $14.00

Grilled Chicken Skewers: $14.00; Passionfruit barbeque/potato salad; Allergy Information: [ allergens: Gluten free ]

Peppercorn-Encrusted Flat-Iron Steak: $18.00; Mushroom-brandy cream

Wasabi Pea-Encrusted Salmon: $15.00; Thai chili paste/Soy-Ginger Glaze; Allergy Information: [ allergens: Gluten Free ]

Grilled Blackened Hanger Steak: $14.00; Blue Cheese fondue; Allergy Information: [ allergens: Gluten Free ]

Breast of Maple Leaf Farms Duck: $18.00; Poached Pear-Ginger Sauce; Allergy Information: [ allergens: Gluten Free ]

Caper Pesto Shrimp: $17.00; Mushroom ravioli/sundried tomato-feta cream.

Grilled Flatbread Pizza: $16.00; Chorizo/Manchego/Portabella/tomato/mango/cilantro/jalapeno

Stuffed Artichoke: $14.00; Artichoke hearts/garlic/shallots/thyme/blue cheese/panko/crostini

Pad Thai: $15.00; Asian rice noodles/tamarind sauce/mung bean sprouts/egg/cilantro/scallions/pork/peanuts. Veggies only 13.

Grilled Pork Tenderloin: $14.00; Raspberry/fig/balsamic reduction; Allergy Information: [ allergens: Gluten free ]

Trio of Mini Kobe Beef Burgers: $12.00; Feta cheese/caper remoulade.

Side Dishes

Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes: $6.00; Fresh herbs/melted Manchego.; Allergy Information: [ allergens: Gluten free ]

Grilled Broccolini: $5.00; Lemon/olive oil; Allergy Information: [ allergens: Gluten free ]

Seaweed Salad: $7.00; Allergy Information: [ allergens: Gluten free ]

Baked 4-Cheese Rigatoni/Panko Crust: $7.00

Papas Fritas (Hand-cut Fries): $6.00; Garlic-Cumin aioli.; Allergy Information: [ allergens: Gluten free ]

Grilled Asparagus: $8.00; Allergy Information: [ allergens: Gluten free ]

Dauphinoise Potatoes: $8.00; Fontina/Gruyere/thyme/garlic

Sweets

Tahitian Vanilla Bean Crème Brûleé: $5.00; Allergy Information: [ allergens: Gluten Free ]

Hot Apple Tart: $7.00; Caramel sauce/vanilla ice cream

Molten Godiva Chocolate Cake: $8.00; Fudge sauce/vanilla ice cream.

Key Lime White Chocolate Mousse Cake: $7.00

Chocolate Fudge Cake: $7.00

Vanilla Cheesecake: $7.00; With caramel and fudge sauces. Topped with cashews.

Palazzollo's Gelatos and Sorbets: $6.00; Triple dark chocolate/Creme de Menthe Chip/Banana Caramel Praline/Coconut-almond fudge/Pumpkin. Sorbet: Pomegranate/Green apple-Calvados.

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Wine List

Exceptional Wines

Chardonnay: Cakebread, Napa Valley, CA, 2009: $70.00

Cabernet: Stag's Leap, Napa Valley, CA, 2006: $85.00

Decoy: Duckhorn, Napa Valley, 2008: $57.00

"Brave Faces": Two Hands, Barossa Valley, Aust. 2007: $65.00

Zinfandel: EdMeades, Redwood Valley, CA, 2005: $75.00

Whites

Evolution: Sokol Blosser "Lucky #9", OR: $29.00; Glass: 7.

Chardonnay: Sonoma Curter, Russ. River, 2008: $39.00; Glass: 8.

Chardonnay: Chateau St. Jean, CA, 2009: $28.00; Glass: 7.

Pinot Grigio: Verdissimo, Italy, 2008: $29.00; Glass: 7.

Riesling: Dr. Loosen, Mosel, Germany, 2009: $28.00; Glass: 7.

White Zinfandel: Beuhler, Napa, 2009: $21.00; Glass: 6.

Sauvignon Blanc: Drylands, Marlborough, NZ, 2009: $32.00; Glass: 7.5

Vouvray: Champalou (by Kermit Lynch), France, 2008: $36.00

Conundrum: Caymus, CA, 2008: $33.00

Viogner: Steele, Lake County, CA, 2007: $34.00

American Reds

Pinot Noir: Mark West, Sonoma, 2009: $29.00; Glass: 7.

Merlot: Raymond Estates "R Collection," CA, 2006: $25.00; Glass: 6.5

Cabernet: L de Lyeth, Sonoma, CA, 2007: $38.00; Glass: 8.

Pinot Noir: Cloudline, OR, 2008: $39.00

Meritage: Hayman & Hill, Monterey, 2008: $37.00

Merlot: Estancia, Central Coast, 2008: $29.00

Cabernet: Simi, Alexander Valley, CA 2007: $45.00

Petite Sirah: Bogle, CA, 2008: $26.00

Zinfandel: Frey Vineyards (organic), Mendocino, 2008: $29.00

Europe and South America Reds

Tempranillo/Syrah/Cab: Nomeda, Spain, 2006: $25.00; Glass: 6.5

Malbec: Norton, Mendoza, Argentina, 2010: $24.00; Glass: 6.5

Shiraz/Cabernet/Merlot: Pillar Box, Aust., 2008: $28.00; Glass: 7.

Malbec: Terrazas, Mendoza, Argentina, 2009: $34.00

Shiraz: The Stump Jump, McLaren Vale, Aust., 2008: $31.00

Rioja: Vina Zaco, (100% Tempranillo) Spain, 2007: $29.00

Sangre de Toro: Torres, Spain, 2007: $22.00

Bordeaux: Chateau Reysson, Haut-Medoc, France, 2005: $47.00

Bubbles

California Sparkling: Mumm Nap Brut (split): $9.00; Glass Only

Malvasia di Castelnuovo: Don Bosco, Italy (sparkling red): $27.00

Domaine Ste. Michelle (American sparkling white): $32.00

Veuve Cliquot, France, n/v: $75.00

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Kelly Jae's Next Door

Sushi and Rolls

Spicy Salmon Roll: $9.00; Salmon/Jalepeno/Scallion/Cream Cheese/Spicy Mayo

Smoked Whitefish Roll: $11.00; Smoked whitefish/snap peas/radish/srirachi cream cheese/Soy paper wrapper

Wasabi Pea Encrusted Salmon Roll: $9.00; Salmon/cucumber/red pepper

Spicy Tuna Roll: $9.00; Tuna/red pepper/jalapeno/spicy mayo

Lump Crab Roll: $12.00; Lump crab meat/mango/avocado/cucumber/tempura crunch/ Japanese mayo

Soft Shell Crab Roll: $12.00; Crunchy soft shell crab/red pepper/cucumber/unagi sauce/wasabi tobiko

Hamachi Roll: $12.00; White tuna/Thai basil/chili flakes/fried Japanese eggplant/rice paper wrapper

Rainbow Roll: $12.00; Tuna/Escolar/Salmon/cucumber/red pepper/jalapeno

Veggie Roll: $7.00; Broccolini/carrot/red onion/asparagus/arugula/tempura crunch

Shrimp Fresh Rolls: $12.00; Poached shrimp/Thai basil/mint/carrots/rice noodle/rice paper wrapper/spicy Thai peanut sauce

Tempura Shrimp Roll: $12.00; Tempura shrimp/asparagus/mango

Nigiri/Sashimi
3 pieces per order: Tuna, Escolar or Salmon

Nigiri: $6.00

Sashimi: $5.00

Cold Sides

Ceviche: $6.00

Bokchoy KimChee: $5.00

Seaweed Salad (Red or Green): $5.00

Asian Black Rice Salad: $6.00

Squid Salad: $6.00

Thai Peanut Noodle Salad: $6.00

Snacks

Wasabi Peanuts: $4.00

Dried Veggies: $3.00

Spicy Sesame Mix: $3.00

Dried Edamame: $3.00

Steamed Edamame: $5.00

Potables

Today's Potent Potable: A seasonal and festive libation creation

Veev-tini: $10.00; Acai berry liqueur/Chambord/twist

Kelly Jae's Cocktail: $8.00; Caiphirina (Brazilian rum/fresh lime/lime juice)

Mojito: $8.00; Rum/lime juice/simple syrup/mint

Strawberry Mojito: $9.00; Mojito with muddled fresh strawberries

St. Germain & Soda: $10.00; Elderberry liqeuer/club soda/lemon

Plum Wine: $6.00

Flavored Sakes: $6.00; White peach, Raspberry, Fuji Apple

Tuaca-tini: $10.00; Italian vanilla bean liqueur with vanilla vodka

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Download the Catering and Party Menu (PDF)Download the Catering and Party Menu (PDF)

We offer a large variety of options for catering. Download our full PDF to see all of the choices. These selections are simply guidelines for you to help you get started on your party planning. We are happy to customize a menu for your group if you prefer. Please note that Tapas-style dining is only available for groups of 20 or less and is not available for off-site catering. If your group prefers to have their own plated meals, we're happy to accommodate that as well! It's still the same great food, but presented in a more traditional way. You may also choose to add some hors d'oeuvres to your party. Please see the downloadable PDF.

For off-premise parties, all food is artfully arranged on a on a linen-covered table with appropriate seasonal decoration, and all food is presented on china platters and/or linen-covered baskets. Disposable flatware, napkins and plates will be provided. Our tables are typically covered in a nice, dark, patterned non-linen tablecloth with 'linen feel' disposable napkins. If you prefer, you may add white linen tablecloths and napkins for an additional $3.00 per person.

Because our menu changes constantly, prices and preparations may be periodically subject to change. If this is the case, you will be informed when you select your menu. Quantities and prices on tapas menus are based on specific portion sizes which are more than enough for most of our guests. We will discuss these with you as we plan your party. If you know your group to have 'big appetites', we can supplement your menu with additional ala carte orders of tapas. Beverages are charged on consumption. Coffee and brewed ice tea are unlimited, however are sodas are served in cans, and are charged per order. All of our prices are subject to 7% sales tax and 20% gratuity. Our more specific policies are located in the downloadable PDF.