Curated wine and drinks selection at The VRTX in Stallings NC

Curated Food & Drink

The Menu

Comfort-forward, made from scratch, never boring.

Beer

Chef's Specials

Available this weekend while it lasts.

This Weekend

THE BIG EASY BRISKET SANDWICH

House-smoked brisket piled high with house-made lemon aioli, lettuce, tomato, cheddar, and caramelized red onion. PAIR IT WITH: Bourbon cocktail: Easy Rider (Southern Star) Beer: Märzen — Goose and Monkey Brewhouse Wine: Fabre Montmayou Malbec

$19

Weekend Drink Special

EASY RIDER

Local

A bright, ginger-forward bourbon cocktail built on Southern Star Bourbon with fresh citrus and warm bitters. Light, refreshing, and the perfect counterpoint to smoky brisket.

$12

Tapas

All Food Will be Delivered as Prepared

Pimento Cheese

VGF*

House made, jalapeño or traditional, crostini

$15

Strawberry Honey Burrata

VGF*

Burrata, arugula, warm strawberry compote, torn basil, honey drizzle, candied pecan, crostini.

$17

★ Staff Pick

Vortex Nachos

Housemade Beer Cheese, Diced Avocado, Pickled Red Onion, Spiced Street Corn, House Pico de Gallo, Pickled Jalapeno, Hornet Sauce Drizzle, Cilantro Ranch. Choose Cuban Pork or Roasted Chicken (+$1)

$17

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

VGF*

Creamy house-made hummus topped with roasted tomatoes, fresh basil, and a drizzle of olive oil. Served with grilled pita, broccoli, carrot, and cucumber.

$16

Vortex Fries

V

Hand Cut, House Seasoned. Side House Ranch $1

$6

Bavarian Style Pretzels

V

Two Salted Bavarian Style Soft Pretzels served with Chef's Honey Mustard. Add Beer Cheese $1.50

$16

Chicken Salad Plate

GF*

Housemade Chicken Salad served with crostini.

$15

Sweet Potato Fries

V

Hand Cut, Seasoned with Brown Sugar and Cinnamon. Served with Chef's Butter Dip.

$7

Blackened Shrimp & Artichoke Dip

GF*

Blackened shrimp, marinated artichoke and roasted garlic topped with Parmesan cheese served with garlic crostini.

$17

Vortex Wings

GF

BBQ cured and oven roasted, served with ranch or blue cheese. Toss in Hornet Sauce, Buffalo, Garlic Parmesan, Spicy Jerk Sauce or Peach BBQ $1

$19

GF*

GF* items can be made gluten-free by substituting crostini or grilled pita for white tortilla chips.

Salads

Add Chicken Salad $4 | Add Grilled Chicken Breast $5 | Add Cajun Salmon* $9

Not So Wedge Salad

GF

Mixed greens, tomato, red onion, applewood smoked bacon, crumble bleu cheese, bleu cheese dressing and balsamic drizzle

$17

Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

VGF*

Mixed greens, arugula, chickpeas, cucumber, tomato, red onion, feta, parsley, lemon-olive oil dressing. Served with pita.

$18

Green Goddess Salad

GF

Mixed greens, cucumber, avocado, red pepper, parmesan, green goddess dressing, pistachio.

$18

Sammies

Served with Fries. Substitute: Cilantro Coleslaw, Street Corn, Sweet Potato Fries, Broccoli Salad, Cheddar Grits. Flour Wrap $1 | GF Wrap $2.

PBLT

GF*

House made pimento cheese, applewood smoked bacon, arugula, tomato and balsamic reduction on toasted sourdough.

$16

Italian Panini

GF*

Salami, pepperoni, prosciutto and fresh mozzarella with mixed greens, tomato, onion, Italian spices, oil and vinegar on a baguette.

$17

★ Staff Pick

Salmon BLT*

Grilled Salmon, Caper Dill Lemon Aioli, Fresh Tomato, Fresh Arugula, Applewood Smoked Bacon on Toasted Baguette.

$21

Fiery Chicken Pimento Melt

GF*

House made chicken salad, jalapeño pimento cheese and sautéed onions on toasted sourdough loaf.

$17

Wild Goat Sammie

VGF*

Roasted Portobello Mushrooms, Creamy Goat Cheese, Roasted Red Peppers, Garlic Aioli, Fresh Spinach, Balsamic Drizzle on Sourdough.

$17

Bad Ass BLT

GF*

Pickled Green and Fresh Red Tomatoes, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Sliced Avocado, Mixed Greens, House Bacon Jam, Cilantro Ranch, Toasted Sourdough.

$17

Vortex Chicken Sandwich

Fried or Grilled Chicken Breast, Housemade Pickles, Arugula, Garlic Dill Ranch on Brioche. Add cheese $1, Tossed in Buffalo $1

$18

Chicken Hawk

GF*

Chicken salad, garlic aioli, applewood smoked bacon, lettuce and house pickled green tomato slices on lightly toasted sourdough bread.

$18

Cuban Pork Wrap

GF*

Cuban spiced roasted pork shoulder, cilantro slaw, house pickles, swiss cheese and chive aioli on a flour wrap served with mo-jo.

$18

Green Goddess Chicken Salad Sammie

GF*

Green goddess chicken salad, fresh cucumber, sliced tomato, red onion, mixed greens, toasted sourdough.

$18

Chicken Parm Jam Sandwich

Crispy chicken topped with melted Parmesan and house tomato jam, layered with marinara and garlic aioli on a toasted baguette. Finished with fresh basil.

$18

The Lil' Dipper

House Braised Short Rib, Caramelized Onion, Portobello Mushroom, Red Peppers, Garlic Aioli on Toasted Hoagie. Served with Au Jus. Add Fresh Mozzarella $2

$19

Vortex Reuben

GF*

Roasted Red Pepper Aioli, Fresh Sliced Pastrami, Warm Sauerkraut, Swiss and Gouda cheeses on Toasted Sourdough.

$19

Chicken Pesto Panini

Roasted chicken, fresh mozzarella, basil pesto, applewood smoked bacon, roasted tomatoes.

$20

GF*

GF* items can be made gluten-free by substituting the bread for a GF wrap (+$2). Please inform your server of any allergies.

Flatbreads

GF Cauliflower Crust available (+$5)

The Cheese Flatbread

VGF*

Fresh Mozzarella, House Marinara.

$15

Margherita

VGF*

House made marinara, tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, balsamic reduction.

$17

★ Staff Pick

Garlic Portobello

VGF*

Roasted Portobello mushrooms, garlic, mozzarella, parmesan, truffle oil, herbs.

$17

Peach N' Hot Honey

GF*

Whipped Goat cheese, sliced peach, Mozzarella, Prosciutto, blue cheese crumbles, fresh arugula, honey drizzle and red pepper flake.

$18

Carolina BBQ Pork Flatbread

GF*

Peach BBQ sauce, pulled pork, mozzarella, pickled red onion, cilantro.

$19

Short Rib Flatbread

GF*

Garlic aioli base topped with braised short rib, caramelized onion, roasted red peppers and fresh mozzarella. Topped with arugula and chili aioli.

$19

Kickin' Chickin' Flatbread

GF*

Buffalo Sauce base, seasoned chicken, mozzarella cheese, roasted jalapenos and poblano peppers, garlic dill ranch, green onion.

$19

Triple X

GF*

Italian sausage, pepperoni and Prosciutto with marinara, fresh mozzarella and herbs.

$19

GF*

GF* = Can be made gluten free with cauliflower crust substitution (+$5).

Burgers

100% Angus Beef Burgers. Served with Fries. Substitute: Cilantro Coleslaw, Street Corn, Sweet Potato Fries, Cheddar Grits. Flour Wrap $1 | GF Wrap $2. Double Patty $6.

Classic Cheeseburger*

GF*

Yellow American Cheese, Mixed Greens, Sliced Tomato, Red Onion, House Pickles, Ketchup, Mayonnaise, Honey Mustard.

$17

The Veggie Burger

VGF*

Housemade Patty of Black Bean, Sweet Potato and Quinoa, Chipotle Mayo, Avocado, Pickled Onion, Mixed Greens and Tomato. Choice of American, Swiss or Gouda.

$17

★ Staff Pick

The Stack Burger*

GF*

100% Angus Beef with applewood smoked bacon, house burger sauce, fried pickles, American cheese, mixed greens, tomato and pickled red onion on a toasted brioche bun. Make it a Double Stack $6

$18

The Carolina*

GF*

House Pimento, Cilantro Slaw, Fried Green Tomato, Pickled Red Onion, Carolina Style BBQ Sauce.

$18

The VRTX Special*

GF*

Applewood Smoked Bacon, White Cheddar, Roasted Red Peppers, Arugula, House Honey Mustard.

$18

Peach BBQ Burger*

GF*

Cheddar, peach BBQ sauce, arugula, pickles, crispy shallot.

$19

Jam Session Burger*

GF*

Gouda, brown sugar pepper bacon, tomato jam, crispy shallot, mixed greens, garlic aioli, brioche.

$19

Entrees

Shrimp and Grits

GF🔥 Best Seller

Blackened shrimp, roasted sweet corn, red peppers, crispy country ham, Cajun parmesan cream, green onions over cheddar grits.

$20

Honey-Glazed Salmon*

GF

Grilled salmon served with lemon-honey butter glaze served over quinoa and wilted spinach.

$23

Classic Comfort Pasta

Penne tossed in our rich roasted garlic Alfredo sauce with grilled chicken, roasted mushrooms, and caramelized onions, finished with parmesan and fresh herbs.

$18

Kids Menu

Chicken and Cheese Grill

Roasted chicken with melted mozzarella cheese on sourdough bread served with fries.

$9

Cheesy Italian Sandwich

GF*

Warm pepperoni and melted mozzarella cheese on pressed sourdough bread served with french fries.

$9

Cheese Pizza

V

Our signature flatbread with seasoned marinara and mozzarella cheese.

$9

Classic Grilled Cheese

V

Mozzarella cheese melted between two pieces of sourdough bread served with fries.

$8

Chicken Littles

Crispy Chicken Breast pieces served with Fries.

$9

Sweets

Sticky Toffee Pudding

V

Warmed Toffee Cake with Caramel Drizzle, Heath Topping and Sweet Whipped Cream.

$15

★ Staff Pick

Strawberry Lemon Olive Oil Cake

V

Warm olive oil cake, lemon glaze, strawberry compote, house made whipped cream, fresh basil.

$15

* Items may be cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Menu items and prices subject to change.