I don't either -- usually. But sometimes I want to, and this got me thinking. Could Sharp be missing out on business just because mid-day desserts aren't his thing?
See also: - At The Universal, biscuits rise to the occasion -- but the grits fall flat - Photos: Behind the scenes at the Universal - Best Dessert to Make Your Southern Grandmother Swoon 2013
So I checked around to see how a few other lunch spots handle the issue.
"I don't like to eat dessert at lunch, either," admitted Lee Goodfriend, co-owner of Racines. "I like to eat it at night, but I still think my customers should choose." That's why the ever-popular peach cobbler is served all day.
At Annie's Cafe, day-floor manager Marla Reeder estimates that about a third of the tables order dessert at lunch, especially in the summer when people seek cold comfort in malts, sundaes and milkshakes.
The number of lunchtime indulgers is slightly lower at Cherry Creek Grill, but general manager Kyle Frasure says that staples like banana cream pie and homemade Oreo cookies remain strong sellers both noon and night.
And at Parisi, where treats are always available in the deli, gelato, citrus olive oil cake and tiramisu are too good for many lunchtime guests to turn down.
Anecdotally, at least, the evidence makes a strong case for more batches of chocolate chip cookies at the Universal. (Hint, hint.)
Follow @CafeWestword
