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Historical February–March 2008 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
The Diversity Gallery occupied one of the retail bays at the Pageant for a number of years.
In an expansion move, its owners crossed Delmar to the just completed new building at 6152 Delmar.
It is now the Culture Cafe and Bookstore.
It still features African American art, some of it local, and masks and sculpture.
The lovely objects d’arte have a home in a clean well-lighted place.
They are all for sale at prices ranging from $125 to $2,500. Patrons have the opportunity to enjoy this art while enjoying tea, coffee, or a sandwich in the cafe section.
The house specialty is a chicken croissant sandwich, which is very easy on the palate.
There are also homemade desserts.
I tried the peach cobbler with whipped cream and it is only with considerable will power that I didn’t order seconds.
The cafe is a family affair. Rubina Patton, who has lived on 61xx McPherson for over 35 years, acts as hostess and cook.
Her daughter, Leslie Christian Wilson, is also an owner/guide.
Another daughter, Roxanne, was present and one of Mrs. Patton’s sisters also joined us. Mrs. Patton indicated that she had done catering but this was the first restaurant operation she had overseen.
The cafe now has a liquor license and will serve beer, wine, and mixed drinks.
The grand opening was on Christmas Eve. Come spring they hope to have a sidewalk cafe as well.
The Culture Cafe’s hours are Tuesday – Saturday from 10:00 am until 7:00 pm. Mrs. Patton and her daughters hoped that Skinker DeBaliviere neighbors would stop by, look at the artwork, and have something to eat. For those interested, there is also natural hair braiding.
My lunch at and visit to the Culture Cafe and Bookstore was pleasant and filling. Although it rained most of that day, the cafe was bright, light and open. Our East Loop dining possibilities have again expanded and Mrs. Patton and her family hope you check it out.
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Culture Cafe and Bookstore at its new Delmar location.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, February–March 2008.
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