The Book Mark Cafe opened in 1960 as a book store by Carol Hill Lamb who was well known for her extensive knowledge and hospitality. Housed in a landmark building, which was once President Theodore Roosevelt s executive office, this is a lovely place to be. David describes the decor of the restaurant as elegant library with soft tones of yellow, chairs influenced by Frank Lloyd Wright, a changing gallery of original art, and fresh flowers and candlelight on each table.
Tall windows allow natural light to brighten up the room.
Daria, previously a sous chef at Barney s, tries to remain true to French culinary roots. The new executive chef, Keith O Donnell, a Johnson and Wales graduate, was a consulting chef when The Book Mark Cafe opened in 1995 and has returned full time to this fine kitchen. The philosophy here is to combine beautiful ingredients in a light and fresh way, using French techniques. Specialties are entree salads, seafood and grilled lamb. Signature dishes are French country pies and a grilled vegetable sandwich on homemade focaccia at lunch.