Community Table

Thanksgiving is this week, meaning many of us will sit down to feast with friends and family and ostensibly to reflect on the things we're thankful this year.

In this edition of community we examine the importance of preparation, volunteerism, and the perfect beverage. 

Summer has set on the 405 dining sphere but not before leaving behind more than 30 new restaurant concepts to choose from in this simple prairie metropolis we call home.So how does the seasoned restaurateur handle this kind of growth?

Last week, we bid bon voyage to legendary chef John Bennett, who died at the age of 77. Today, we share some stories about our good friend, raise a toast to him and even hear more from the man himself.

Rococo will host a Clambake on July 26 at the Northpark location with some new wrinkles this time.

The popular Super Coa Nguyen market near 26th and Classen will mark it's 40th anniversary this year. Hai Luong shares the story about how his family started the market. 

Mother’s Day is the unofficial start of dining season in a given year. . So, the day can come and go without folks in the industry having the chance to reflect on mom. We're giving our culinary friends a chance to talk about their inspiring moms. 

I have met some amazing people these the past 10 years. I’d be lying if I said the hard work I’ve witnessed hasn’t inspired me to work harder.