Salt of the Earth Menu (2025 Update)
Welcome to Salt of the Earth, a culinary gem nestled in Fennville, Michigan, where locally sourced ingredients take center stage. The menu showcases a rich selection of mouthwatering dishes, from seasonal vegetables drizzled with honey nut squash and cranberry chutney to the crowd-favorite aged cheddar pierogies, all showcasing the chef's dedication to quality and creativity.
- Seasonal Offerings: Enjoy daily-changing house-made soup and vibrant farmers greens featuring local produce.
- Small Plates: Indulge in the chef's plate, combining roasted beet hummus, finocchiona, and artisanal cheeses.
- Vegan Delights: The vegan cheese plate and innovative dishes demonstrate inclusivity for all dietary preferences.
The reviews speak for themselves, with customers praising both the exquisite flavors and attentive service. Each visit promises not only a delicious meal but also a warm, inviting atmosphere, making Salt of the Earth a must-visit destination for food enthusiasts.
SMALL & SHARED
HOUSE BAKED BREAD BOARD
local butter – black lava salt (plant based butter available)
AGED CHEDDAR PIEROGIES
buttered cabbage — sour cream — scallion
PHYLLO WRAPPED BRIE
oven baked — crostini — cranberry chutney — pecans
CHEF'S PLATE
roasted beet hummus — carrot jam — pecans — finocchiona — evergreen lane creamery farmhouse cheddar — crostini
VEGAN CHEESE PLATE
roasted beet hummus — carrot jam — pecans — house made vegan cheeses (nut based) — crostini
BURRATA
kale pecan pesto - sliced house baked bread
SMOKED SALMON DIP
lemon - dill - cornichon - puff bread
HOUSE MADE PASTA
house made sausage- onion- spinach- butternut squash- sage. Add hanger steak or salmon 9 • add chicken or seasoned crispy tofu 6
PAN SEARED CHICKEN
brussels- leeks- polenta- jus
VEGAN ROASTED CAULIFLOWER
zucchini - tomato - onion - kalamata olives - chickpeas - quinoa - romesco sauce (almond based)
VEGAN CHICKPEA STEW
carrot - onion - parsnips - butternut squash - raisin - seasoned crispy tofu
SCALLOPS
hubbard squash — parsnip —onion — spinach —chili oil — quinoa
WAGYU BURGER
wagyu beef (1/2lb)- tomato chutney- gruyere cheese – hand-cut fries - gruyere cheese – hand-cut fries add crispy pork belly or mushroom 2 substitute gluten-free bun 1.50
WOOD FIRED SALMON
root vegetable — quinoa — herb butter
GRILLED HANGER STEAK
herbed potato — mushroom — onion — horseradish sauce
RIBEYE (16oz)
mushrooms - fries - herb butter
SEASONAL SALAD
mixed local greens — apple — blue cheese — pecans - cranberry vinaigrette- add grilled hanger steak or grilled shrimp 9 add chicken or crispy tofu 6 (dinner size salad available 9)
SEASONAL VEGETABLE
honey nut squash- cranberry chutney- candied pecan
MAINS
SIDES
HOUSE MADE SOUP
changes daily
HAND CUT FRIES
house ketchup- scallions- sea salt
FRIED BRUSSELS SPROUT
Michigan maple- aged balsamic- house bacon
FARMERS GREENS
mixed local greens- radish- grana padano- balsamic parmesan dressing - house croutons. Add hanger steak 9- Add chicken or seasoned crispy tofu 6. (Dinner size available 13)
SEASONAL VEGETABLES
honey nut squash - cranberry chutney - candied pecan
WILD MUSHROOM
caramelized onion — balsamic glaze — arugula herb oil
THREE LITTLE PIGS
capicola —sausage — pepperoni — aged cheddar — red sauce
SHORT RIB
mushroom — white cheddar — charred onion — pickled pepper — cream sauce
VEGETABLE
spinach — feta — kalamata olives — red onion — herbed oil sauce
CRAFT YOUR OWN PIZZA
Start with mozzarella & your choice of herbed oil, red, or cream sauce: Add toppings: • pickled pepper, kalamata olive, grana padano, red onion, capers, arugula 1.5/ea. • garlic sausage, house bacon, caramelized onion, sun dried tomato 2/ea. • roasted chicken, pepperoni, short rib, mushroom, chevre, feta, bleu cheese 2.5/ea. substitute vegan/dairy free mozzarella 2 substitute gluten free crust 4
HOUSE SPECIALTY PIZZA
DESSERT
WOOD FIRED TOASTED S'MORE
house marshmallow- graham cracker crumb- milk chocolate pudding- salted caramel
CREME BRULEE
vanilla
HOUSE MADE ICE CREAM
by the scoop, rotating flavors. ALL FLAVOR FLIGHT! 11
PALAZZOLO'S GELATO
by the scoop: chocolate , tahitian vanilla, vegan pistachio
CHOCOLATE MOUSSE
pistachio — vanilla custard - raspberries
CARROT CAKE
beet cream cheese frosting - parsnip & ginger house ice cream
CHOCOMOCHA
hawthorne vodka - long road raspberry liqueur - bailey’s irish cream creme de cacao - simpatico espresso - shaved chocolate
CAMPFIRE COFFEE
kahlua - frangelico - branca menta - hot espresso - steamed milk
CAFE BOULEVARDIER
bulleit 95 rye whiskey - coffee infused campari - amaro montenegro - chocolate bitters
SUN AND SMOKE
lunazul tequila – ginger — lime — agave — cayenne — celery salt rim
BLOOD ORANGE SOUR
new holland knickerbocker gin — blood orange liqueur — lemon — aquafaba — simple syrup — blood orange bitters
HONEY DON’T
old forester bourbon - honey - ginger beer - granulated honey rim
HONEY DO!
burl & sprig matisse vodka- lemon- honey- pomegranate - granulated honey rim
EL FANTASMA
ghost pepper infused tequila- long road amaro pazzo - simpatico espresso- agave
SMOKY OLD FASHIONED
eastern kille MI straight bourbon — maple syrup — angostura and blood orange bitters — traverse city cherry — orange slice — smoked with maple wood chips
SAGE RUB
Long Road Michigin - sage - lime - alize passion fruit liqueur
FENNHATTAN
Traverse City whiskey -vermut negre - maraschino liqueur - angostura bitters
NORTHWOOD MULE
northwood cherry cream soda — lime — simple syrup — northwood spicy ginger soda N/A, or add your favorite spirit 15
POMEGRANATE FIZZ
pomegranate - lime - garden mint - simple syrup - soda N/A, or add your favorite spirit 12