New chef introduces new menu at Meridiem in Chandler

Chad Bolar, the new chef at Meridiem all-day restaurant in Chandler, is rolling out a new menu this week.

Bolar’s resume includes lengthy stints at Christopher’s, Wrigley Mansion, and, most recently, Pesto’s.

Some of the new sandwiches on his Meridiem menu:

• Grass-fed bison burger with bacon shallot jam and red bell pepper ketchup ($16)
• Cuban sandwich with slow-roasted pork, speck, Swiss, and housemade relish ($14)
• Shrimp po’ boy with crispy fried shrimp and spicy tobacco remoulade ($14)
• Duck croque madame with shredded duck confit, red onion jam, and fried egg ($16)

Among the new salads:

• Strawberry spinach salad with blue cheese and green apple ($12)
• Roasted beet salad with Arizona citrus and goat cheese ($12)
• Smoked salmon nicoise salad with green beans and artichoke pesto ($15)

New entrees include:

• Herb-roasted chicken with root vegetable hash ($22)
• Cider-brined bone-in pork chop with au gratin potatoes ($28)
• Smoked 8-ounce filet with onion rings and whipped mashed potatoes ($34)
• Pasta du jour ($20)

Consider this week a soft rollout of the new menu. Recipes and plating are still being tinkered with.

Check out the full lunch and dinner menu here.