Even before we ordered our meal at J&K; Jazz Cafe, a small plate filled with warm-from-the-oven squares of sweet, dense corn bread was brought to the table.
The simple goodness of that cakelike treat, as well as the attention from our waitress, who seemed genuinely concerned about whether we would like it, went a long way toward erasing some of our bad first impressions. The main source of disappointment -- aside from a dining room that was echo-empty on a Saturday night -- was the one-page menu, listing a mere four entrees.
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