Fern Press Menu Template
Elegant pressed-fern aesthetic with vintage botanical charm.
Deep forest green and antique gold with pressed fern overlays. Vintage botanical print styling with classic serif typography.
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Fern & Fig
Small Plates
Foraged mushrooms, truffle oil, thyme, grilled sourdough
Thinly sliced beets, goat cheese, walnut, honey drizzle
Entrees
Cherry gastrique, roasted parsnips, wilted greens
Herb chimichurri, smashed potatoes, charred broccolini
Sweets
Fresh figs, mascarpone cream, pistachio crumble
Design Highlights
Pressed Specimen Overlays
Realistic fern illustrations that mimic the look of dried botanicals pressed between book pages, creating depth and texture.
Antique Gold Accents
Subtle gold foil-inspired elements (#C9A84C) used for dividers and price points to add a premium finish to the earth tones.
High-Contrast Serif Headers
Utilization of Playfair Display allows for bold, editorial-style section titles that anchor the centered layout.
Aged Parchment Backdrop
A warm off-white background color (#F7F4EF) that reduces eye strain and enhances the vintage mood compared to stark white.
Traditional Centered Typesetting
A classic single-column layout that guides the eye naturally down the page, ideal for structured, course-based menus.
Questions About This Template
Yes, because the background is a light cream color (#F7F4EF) and the text is high-contrast charcoal (#1C1C1C) or deep green, readability remains high even in dim lighting.
We highly recommend printing on a textured, matte cardstock or a linen-finish paper. This enhances the 'pressed botanical' effect and reinforces the vintage tactile quality.
Absolutely; while the botanical theme signals freshness and natural ingredients, the elegant gold and serif fonts make it suitable for any upscale dining experience, including steakhouses.
Yes, Source Serif Pro was designed specifically for text settings. It maintains clarity and legibility for ingredient lists, even when scaled down.
Ideally, use a monochromatic version of your logo in the template's Deep Forest Green (#2D5A3D) or Antique Gold (#C9A84C) to maintain the cohesive, classic aesthetic.
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