Curated wine and drinks selection at The VRTX in Stallings NC

Curated Food & Drink

The Menu

Comfort-forward, made from scratch, never boring.

Beer

Tapas

All Food Will be Delivered as Prepared

Pimento Cheese

VGF*

House made, jalapeño or traditional, crostini

$14

Strawberry Honey Burrata

VGF*

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

$17

★ Staff Pick

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

$18

Roasted Tomato Basil 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

$15

Chicken Salad Plate

GF*

Housemade Chicken Salad served with crostini.

$14

Sweet Potato Fries

V

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

$7

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)

$16

Blackened Shrimp & Artichoke Dip

GF*

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

$16

GF*

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

Salads

Add Grilled Chicken Breast or Chicken Salad $4 | 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

$16

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.

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.

$18

★ Staff Pick

Salmon BLT*

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

$20

Chicken Pesto Panini

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

$19

Green Goddess Chicken Salad Sammie

GF*

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

$18

Fiery Chicken Pimento Melt

GF*

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

$16

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

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.

$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

Italian Panini

GF*

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

$16

PBLT

GF*

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

$15

Vortex Chicken Sandwich

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

$17

Wild Goat Sammie

VGF*

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

$16

Chicken Hawk

GF*

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

$17

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

Carolina BBQ Pork Flatbread

GF*

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

$18

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.

$18

Kickin' Chickin' Flatbread

GF*

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

$18

Margherita

VGF*

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

$16

Peach N' Hot Honey

GF*

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

$17

Garlic Portobello

VGF*

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

$16

The Cheese Flatbread

VGF*

Fresh Mozzarella, House Marinara.

$14

Triple X

GF*

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

$18

GF*

GF* = Can be made gluten free with cauliflower crust substitution (+$4).

Burgers

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

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 $5

$17

The Carolina*

GF*

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

$17

★ Staff Pick

Peach BBQ Burger*

GF*

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

$18

Jam Session Burger*

GF*

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

$18

The VRTX Special*

GF*

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

$18

The Stallings Sunset*

GF*

Smoked Gouda, Fresh Avocado, Mixed Greens, Sliced Tomato, Onion, Pickled Jalapeño, Chive Aioli.

$17

Classic Cheeseburger*

GF*

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

$16

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.

$16

Entrees

Shrimp and Grits

GF

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

$18

Honey-Glazed Salmon*

GF

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

$21

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.