A decision was expected this spring. Bigari left no resource untapped, creating a network of public, private and non-profit corporations as well as the state and federal governments to address issues such as housing, transportation, medical care, child care and more. Food Focus Cheese, from domestic dairies to European makers, has gained newfound prominence on menus. The presence of the cheese course has grown, giving more exposure to varieties from Spain and France as well as to local craftspeople. According to a recent survey, spaces such as Room Five Hundred are not uncommon but have come under fire.
Separatism remains the norm.
Space constraints may be the biggest threat to private dining rooms. Now the emphasis is on multi-purpose retail operations. And it may be just a coincidence, but we've had no turnover since the restaurant opened a year ago. In The Box didn't quite pull out all the stops in creating its 2000 annual report. After all, the grease and ketchup stains on its pages aren't real.