Chocolate

Not much new in the world, other than the plethora of Valentine candy available. All of the new Hershey's Kisses are very exciting to me - caramel, cherry, peanut butter and now strawberry. I am putting up a book display featuring chocolates in honor of candy holidays.

Dunn Brothers and Burgers

Dunn Brothers Coffee closed. I had heard that it was wonderful coffee, but never got a chance to give it a try. My colleagues at Memorial Library were sad to see it go.

On other news fronts, Fuddruckers is opening on the 600 block. I wonder how they will handle the "choose your own toppings" bar with all the students and State St. vagrant population. Maybe not such a grand idea.

The Piano Bar where Dean's used to be is still vacant. Haven't heard anything about that.

Baked Egg Souffle

Wowee wow wow. This is not on State St. This is not even on campus. But I cannot love the Baked Egg Souffle at Panera enough. I ordered the spinach and artichoke and it is truly my new favorite thing. Imagine if I had ordered the bacon? It is just the right size - warm and fluffy and savory. And approx. $2.99. Which is just the right price, too. I am already planning when I can get one again. Maybe Saturday morning. Mmmm.

Jamie's

There is a "for lease" sign in the window of Jamie's. No more white chocolate macadamia nut muffins. No more giant chocolate chip cookies. No more Jamie's. That makes me very sad. In the way that Madison Bagel closing made me feel sad. Why on earth can't State St. support a bakery? The baked items at Michelangelo's are very good (many are from La Brioche), but I remember a time when a cookie lover had to stand in line!