Café Lunch Menu
For over 15 years, visitors to the D&D Building have enjoyed Chef Charlie Palmer’s Astra café menus. We are now welcoming guests with a renewed approach to our progressive American inspired menus, keeping the emphasis on seasonal and local ingredients. Whether joining us for a design meeting or a casual meal, Upper Story is the place for quick, tasty and healthy lunches at the crossroads of Midtown and the Upper East Side.
Upper Story is open for lunch Monday to Friday, from 11:30 am to 3:00 pm.
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Starters
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Caesar
Romaine hearts, rosemary focaccia croutons, “boqueron” white anchovies, parmesan dressing
$14
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Baby Spinach
Feta cheese, sliced almonds, roasted piquillo peppers, grape tomatoes, sherry vinaigrette
$15
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Mediterranean Red Lentil
Baby arugula, roasted sweet potatoes, shaved fennel, goat cheese, citrus vinaigrette
$14
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Red Endive + Baby Arugula
Crumbled blue cheese, candied bacon, spiced walnuts, granny smith crescents, blue cheese dressing
$15
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Baby Kale Tabbouleh
Jersey tomatoes, English cucumber, ricotta Salata, chiffonade mint, lemon vinaigrette
$16
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Avocado + Hearts of Palm
Lollo Rossa, grape tomatoes, red onions, cheese, crispy chickpeas, red wine vinaigrette
$17
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Add Ons
Chicken $7.50
Salmon $8.50
Shrimp $8.75
Herb Basted Turkey $6.50
Sesame Crusted Tuna* $9.50
Entrees
Cold
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Marys Chicken Salad
Pretzel croissant, mixed green salad
$15
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Asian Salad
Sesame-crusted tuna, romaine hearts, edamame, carrots, bean sprouts, sesame lime vinaigrette, fried wontons
$19
Hot
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Pan-Seared Scottish Salmon*
Parsnip Puree, Dandelion Greens, Tricolored Quinoa, Pomegranate Emulsion
$22
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Mediterranean Crispy Chicken Breast
Moroccan couscous, toasted pine nuts, yellow raisins, braised chard, mushroom cream sauce
$20
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Zucchini Noodles
Pesto calabrese, ricotta, arugula
$16
Sandwiches
All sandwiches come with potato chips, onion dip, and McClure's pickle-
Angus Blend Burger
Hudson valley cheddar, lettuce, jersey tomato, remoulade, brioche bun
$18
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Turkey Burger
Swiss cheese, shaved Brussel sprouts, guacamole, caramelized onion aioli, brioche bun
$18
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Roasted Chicken Sandwich
Tomato jam, olive tapenade, smoked mozzarella, ciabatta
$16
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Classic BLT
Toasted semolina
$15
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Turkey Grilled Cheese
Caramelized onions, fontina cheese, bacon marmalade, toasted raisin-nut bread
$16
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Eggplant Sandwich
Roasted tomato aioli, burrata, arugula, balsamic glaze, onion focaccia roll
$17
Sides
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Skin on French Fries
$5
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Truffle French Fries
$6.50
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Garlic Parmesan French Fries
$5.50
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Half Avocado
$5
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Candied Bacon
$6
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Haricot Verts with Almonds
$7
Desserts
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Chocolate Molten Lava Cake
$7
A la mode $3
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Cookies
Chocolate chip, macadamia or oatmeal
$5
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Ice Cream + Sorbet
One scoop of vanilla or mango
$3
Consuming raw or undercooked meats may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
Fernando Marulanda
EXECUTIVE CHEF
Juan Garcia
SOUS CHEF