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Our Food
Full food menu at Gossip Grill — 1220 University Ave, Hillcrest, San Diego.
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FOREPLAY — Appetizers
Sampler Platter — 3 Fingers
$25.00 — 3 items
Choice of: 4 mozzarella sticks, 4 fried pickles, 4 bacon mac n’ cheese bites, 2 bacon wrapped jalapenos, 2 cheeseburger eggrolls, 2 buffalo chicken eggrolls
Sampler Platter — Whole Fist
$32.00 — 5 items
Same choices as above
Bruschetta
$13.50
Stracciatella, heirloom grape tomatoes, balsamic caviar, EVOO drizzle, on toasted focaccia • OR Stracciatella, prosciutto, arugula tossed in EVOO, balsamic caviar on grilled focaccia • OR Whipped goat cheese, pistachio pesto, drizzle of hot honey, toasted pistachio crumbles on toast points
Seasonal Hummus
$17.50
Served with grilled focaccia, cucumber, roasted cauliflower, heirloom carrots & sweet peppers
Add extra sauce +$3.00
Oven Baked Spinach Dip
$17.00
Parmesan cheese, artichoke hearts, spinach, garlic. Choice of deep fried pita points, soft pita points, or tortilla chips
Get Loaded & Topped
$17.50 – $18.50
Kennebec fries (sub chips $1.50, sub tater tots $1.50) topped with: Philly Cheesesteak $17.50 (grilled onions & peppers, provolone, cajun remoulade) • Carne Asada $17.50 (tri tip, shredded cheese, jalapeno cilantro crema, sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo) • Crispy Buffalo Chicken $17.50 (nacho cheese, chipotle aioli, green onion) • Pulled Pork $18.50 (Ghost Tequila BBQ sauce, nacho cheese, jalapeno slaw, green onions)
Ahi Poke Bowl
$17.50
Ahi tuna marinated in house poke sauce, tossed with cucumber, red onion, mango, crispy rice, avocado, topped with wonton strips, garlic chili crunch & micro cilantro
Make it a Salad +$1.50
Fried Cauliflower
$14.50
Golden fried cauliflower tossed in a sweet chili glaze, topped with spicy mayo, toasted sesame seeds & micro cilantro
Cheeseburger Eggrolls
$14.00
Two seasoned ground beef, cheddar cheese, side of chipotle sauce
Buffalo Chicken Eggrolls
$14.00
Two grilled buffalo chicken, cream cheese, green onions, side of GG house ranch
Chicks & Fries Basket
$17.00
Hand-dipped chicky tendies, Kennebec fries, housemade ranch dressing
Just Chicky Tendies $12.50 • Just Fries $8.50
3 Cheese Truffle Mac
$19.00
Three-cheese truffle macaroni
Add BBQ pulled pork +$6.00 (Ghost Tequila BBQ sauce)
Lamb Sliders
$17.00
Arugula, goat cheese, pickled shallots, served on brioche bun with a side of mint yogurt sauce
Vegan Pulled Pork Sliders
$15.00
Jackfruit slow cooked in housemade Ghost Tequila BBQ sauce topped with vegan jalapeno slaw on toasted brioche bun
Cheeseburger Sliders
$16.00
Cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion on brioche bun
Bacon-Wrapped Jalapenos
$14.50
Stuffed with cream cheese, shredded cheddar, raspberries, served with berry chipotle sauce
Deviled Egg of the Month
$16.50
Ask server for details
Dipsticks
$13.00
Choice of fried mozzarella sticks, fried pickle spears, or bacon mac n’ cheese bites with a choice of sauce
SOUP & SALAD
Gnocchi Chicken Pot Pie Soup
$18.00
Large bowl served with a puff pastry pillow atop
Tomato Basil Soup with Focaccia Grilled Cheese
$20.00
Grilled 3-cheese sandwich, caramelized onions on focaccia and a bowl of tomato basil soup
Soup of the Day
$15.00
Ask server for details. Choice of cup or bowl.
Beet & Arugula Salad
$18.00
Goat cheese crumbles, supreme oranges, tossed in fresh orange vinaigrette, topped with candied pecans
Caesar Salad
$15.00
Housemade caesar dressing, housemade croutons, grated Parmesan cheese, grape tomatoes
Ghost Tequila BBQ Ranch Chicken Salad
$20.00
Spring mix, cucumber, red onion, grape tomatoes, roasted corn, shredded cheese, tri-color tortilla strips
Wings
$15.00 (8 wings)
Sauces: Ghost Tequila BBQ, Buffalo, Habanero Mango, Honey Sriracha • Dry Rubs: Buffalo lemon pepper, Garlic parmesan, Maple bourbon, Tennessee smoke
Turn any salad into a wrap for +$3.00
BUNS & BREAD — Sandwiches
Philly Cheesesteak & Fries
$19.50
Amoroso roll, grilled onions & peppers, provolone cheese, served with cajun remoulade
Ghost Tequila BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich & Fries
$19.00
Slow cooked pulled pork, smothered with Ghost Tequila BBQ sauce, jalapeno slaw
Chicken Po’Boy & Fries
$19.00
Crispy chicken strips topped with jalapeno slaw & cajun remoulade
Sub Shrimp +$3.00
L.G.B.T. Sandwich
$18.50
Lettuce, guacamole, bacon, tomato on your choice of bread
Cheeseburger
$18.00
Cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion
Add Bacon +$3.50 • Add Avocado +$3.00 • Sub Beyond Burger +$6.00
My Girlfriend Isn’t Hungry
$6.50
1 chicken tender and a handful of fries
ALL THE WAY MAE — Entrées
Creamy Pesto Bucatini
$17.00
Tossed with heirloom grape tomatoes, topped with fresh grated parmigiano-reggiano, crispy basil & balsamic caviar
Add Chicken +$6.00 • Add Shrimp +$7.50
Taco Throuple
$16.50
Choice of one flavor per Throuple OR order individually. Carne asada with avocado-lime crema, cotija cheese, pickled shallots • Beer battered white fish, shredded cabbage, pico de gallo, chipotle aioli • Jackfruit & hatch chili (vegan option) with avocado-lime crema, cotija cheese, pickled shallots
Individual taco $6.00
Southern Shrimp & Grits
$21.00
Cheddar infused grits, topped with shrimp in a cajun sauce & green onions
Fish n’ Chips
$20.00
IPA beer battered Alaskan cod with housemade tartar sauce
DAILY DEALS
Tuesday
—
$2.50 Shots • $4 Well Cocktails • $3 Tacos
Wednesday
—
$6 for 2 Pussy Punch Shots • $7 Pussy Punch Cocktails • LateHer Happy Hour 8pm–Close (drinks only)
Thursday
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$4 Well Cocktails • $4 16oz Beers • $11.50 Philly Sandwich
Sunday
—
$5 Seltzer Sunday
HAPPY ENDINGS — Desserts
Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie & Ice Cream
$12.50
Baked fresh in a skillet, served with vanilla ice cream
Chef’s Choice Creme Brulee
$9.00
Ask server for details
SAUCES
House Sauces
$0.50
GG Ranch • Ghost Tequila BBQ • Cajun Remoulade • Blue Cheese • Buffalo • Honey Sriracha • Berry Chipotle • Mango Habanero • Chipotle Aioli • Jalapeno Cilantro Crema