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Tu r n , t h e t r a d i t i o n a l A m e r i c a n c a f é
are the décor and even the location in
recently opened by chef David Kirkland,
the .ZACK building, the Kranzberg Arts
extends
for
F o u n d a t i o n ’s m u l t i - u s e a r t s f a c i l i t y .
seasonal cuisine earned at the garden-
One of his neighbors also happens to
t o - t a b l e e a t e r y, C a f é O s a g e . F r u i t s
be the independent Music Record Shop.
the
c h e f ’s
reputation
and vegetables from local producers multigrain
One of the must-try standards at this
pancakes to the grilled salmon sandwich.
breakfast and lunch eatery is the biscuit
K i r k l a n d ’s p a s s i o n f o r p r e s e r v e s s h i n e s
f l i g h t . E a c h o f t h e f o u r f l a k y, f l u f f y
through
to
mounds of dough has a unique flavor—all
garnishes, fruit spreads and compotes.
e n h a n c e d b y K i r k l a n d ’s s e a s o n a l h o u s e -
enhance
offerings,
in
the
from
attention
paid
made jams. Another customer favorite
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While referencing the ‘turning’ seasons,
a r e t h e b i s c u i t s a n d g r a v y, w h i c h w i l l
the menu also hints at the second
bring back memories for those who first
m e a n i n g o f t h e r e s t a u r a n t ’s n a m e : i t
tasted them at Café Osage. Either meal
features a side A for breakfast and
can be washed down with coffee, juice
a side B for lunch, along with liner
o r s o m e t h i n g s t r o n g e r, l i k e a s i g n a t u r e
notes for the sides, referencing the
c o c k t a i l . L a t e r i n t h e d a y, K i r k l a n d ’s
trappings of vinyl records. Along with
focus shifts to catering throughout
those not-so-subtle record references
the
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GUIDED
.ZACK
building
and
beyond.