OMBRA
Small Plates + Libations
"Dame'un Ombra"
the phrase comes from the merchant city of Venice; renowned for its vendors and markets.
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White wine merchants would gather at the foot of the Torre (tower) dell'Orologio, across from the bustling Piazza San Marco.
During the day, these vintners would move their stands to stay in the shadow ("ombra") of the tower.
“Let’s drink in the shade/shadows” became synonymous with “let’s have a glass of wine.”
The phrase "dame un'ombra" continues to be a popular phrase for gathering to imbibe in the Veneto region!
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OMBRA embodies the concept of moving and changing, much like the vintners of Venice.
From our seasonal menus to our evolving wine + libations programs, we hope you linger and explore all we have to offer!
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Small Plates + Libations
call them what you like, OMBRA's globally-inspired bites celebrate the drive to explore, with a touch of Midwestern flare.
Local + Seasonal Fare
our food + beverage offerings aim to foster your sense of adventure, featuring ingredients from local and regional farmers/vendors.
Sharing is Caring!
our nose-to-tail philosophy and Old-World butchery techniques means we always have something special for our sharable Butcher Boards!
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Dietary Restrictions?
we always have seafood and vegetarian options, as well as a few plant-based items for our more restrictive friends!
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carne diem
Chef Owner Sarah Nelson is passionate about using local products and putting fresh ingredients back into our seasonal food cycles!
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Sarah and her husband, Louis Guerrieri, have decided to take this vision one step further with their new butcher shop concept, Carne Diem!
Check out the butcher shop for a variety of seasonal take-home options as fresh as chefs can provide!
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The hot food counter at Carne Diem provides take-out breakfast and lunch, while fresh meat, seafood, dairy, prepared food, meal kits and frozen meals cover your dinner options!
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Let’s Work Together
Get in touch so we can collaborate! Email us: info@ombrakc.com Call/Text us: (816) 287-8837