It’s opening on September 19th in the South Slope and is called Ellis, specializing in southwestern American fare. The restaurant, owned by Alison Cunningham, Naomi and Seth Ellis, is located at 627 Fifth Avenue between 17th and 18th Streets (that’s up by Eagle Provisions). Here’s the menu:

    * Soup of the Day
    * Beth’s Spanish Onion Soup Topped with Blue Tortilla Strips and Pepper Jack Cheese
    * Four Bean Corn Chili with Navajo Fry Bread

Salads

    * House Salad with Baby Romaine, Carrots, Golden Raisins, Bleu Cheese, Sunflower Kernels, Orange Slices and a Grapefruit Honey Balsamic Vinagarette
    * Sonoran Caprese Salad With Roasted Bell Peppers, Goat Cheese and Cilantro with Balsamic Reduction and Pepper Coulis

Appetizers

    * Avocado Crabemeat Aioli Stuffed Tomato Wedges
    * Grilled Chipotle Marinated Chicken Wings or Shrimp
    * Seared Polenta with Pecan Crusted Goat Cheese, Chive Oil and Corn Salsa
    * Roasted Stuffed Portabella Mushroom, Shallots and Poblano Pepper with Jalapeno Balsamic Reduction
    * Zucchini Cakes topped with Corn Salsa
    * Nachos topped with Melted Goat & Cheddar Cheeses, Jalapenos, Black Beans, Sour Cream, Pico de Gallo and Guacamole
    * Corn Meal Crusted Catfish with Blueberry Salsa
    * Navajo Fry Bread Pizza with Sun Dried Tomato Pesto, Sunflower Kernels and Parmesan Cheese
    * Goat Cheese Red Pepper Jelly Bruschetta
    * Navajo Fry Bread with Powdered Sugar and Organic Honey

Brunch Menu

Available from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Weekends
Soups

    * Soup of the Day
    * Beth’s Spanish Onion Soup Topped with Blue Tortilla Strips and Pepper Jack Cheese
    * Four Bean Corn Chile with Navajo Fry Bread

Salads

    * House Salad with Baby Romaine, Carrots, Golden Raisins, Bleu Cheese, Sunflower Kernels, Orange Slices and a Grapefruit Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette
    * Sonoran Caprese Salad with Roasted Bell Peppers, Goat Cheese and Cilantro with Jalapeno Balsamic Reduction and Pepper Coulis

Breakfast

    * Quiche of the Day served with hash browns and fruit
    * Two Egg Omelet with Choice of up to 3 Ingredients, Homemade Hashbrowns and Toast
          o Ingredients: Mushroom, Onion, Corn, Tomato, Bacon, Sausage, Crab, Shrimp, Jalapeno, Bell Pepper, Chile, Parmesan Cheese, Goat Cheese, American Cheese, Cheddar Cheese, Pepper Jack Cheese, Avocado
    * Corn Cakes – 3 corn cakes with maple syrup or homemade red pepper jelly
    * Crepes – 2 crepes with choice of filling
          o Fillings: Banana, Blueberry, Peach, Orange, Crab and Goat Cheese
    * Silver Dollar Pancakes – 10 silver dollar pancakes
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    * Eggs with Toast, Homemade Hashbrowns and Side
          o Side Choices: Bacon, Sausage, Fresh Fruit
    * Shrimp, Jalapeno and Egg Tacos with Hashbrowns
    * Fruit & Cheese Platter