Still timelessly elegant even after 40 years JJ’s remains a Plaza classic. With summer in full swing, so is JJ’s outdoor patio dining. JJ’s recently introduced its summer menu, although it’s still focused on steak and upscale comfort food with bold flavor, there are many dishes with a seasonal twist. The new summer menu keeps… Continue reading JJ’s Patio is open for the Summer with Steak, Seafood and Sips
I’ve been a restaurant guy all my life. And now, after 39 years, I’m moving on. I did it old-school. I started out as a busboy at Homestead Country Club when I was 15, moved up to being a server, then a cook. I managed a Godfather’s Pizza restaurant while in college. Then I went… Continue reading Michael Forbes: My life and times in the restaurant business—what a great adventure
Gone are the days of dimly lit quiet spaces with dusty stacks and heavy wood tables. The Mid-Continent Public Library’s North Oak Branch is a perfect example of how libraries have transformed into vibrant, multifunctional community hubs. “North Oak is unique in that it is our only split-level branch,” says Megan Penland of Helix Design… Continue reading A local library branch gets national recognition for its verdant design
