Crisp softshell crabs, placed over an arugula salad with papaya and vidalia onions, evoke memories of summers past. You never know what might be available, but the poppyseed shortbread filled with lemon curd is a nice option, as is the nut-crusted chocolate tart. Ambrosia cobbler, with an array of fruit, coconut and coconut milk under a cobbler blanket, has an appealing retro whimsy. The wine list is nicely varied and thorough. There are eight half-bottles available, however, and that is suitable compensation.
Service is prompt and personable, though occasionally it takes familiarity a bit too far.
True enough, but that is the sort of observation best left unspoken. Imagine if my wife were the jealous type. Grace, incidentally, is the name of Cizma's younger daughter. Grace 623 W. Randolph St. Afghani African Amer.