Restaurant reservations

Restaurant reservations

Today a friend shared a post, via Kottke, from Mark Pastore talking about why he doesn’t use OpenTable at his restaurant. Personally, I prefer to call and talk to a restaurant directly because, as Pastore points out, that’s part of the experience. That...
Proof – Des Moines

Proof – Des Moines

Just ate lunch at Proof for the first time and must say that I’m impressed. I had the scallops with tabbouleh and it was outstanding. Four sea scallops seared to perfection with a heavy hand on pepper. The tabbouleh seemed to be a mix of bulghur and red quinoa...
The Cafe

The Cafe

My favorite local restaurant is The Cafe, a restaurant that manages to be several things at once. The restaurant has its own bakery that produces amazing breads – baguettes, ciabatta, sourdoughs, etc. – and stunning desserts. The kitchen also makes their...