Seven Days - May, 2003
Deep Dish
by Paula Routly & Ruth Horowitz
Rabbit is Richmond (excerpt) Seven Days, May 14-21, 2003
...Foodies are just interested in getting a seat at The Kitchen Table, formerly Chequers Restaurant on Route 2 by Exit 11. Business at the bistro has been booming since it opened two months ago. You can't even get a reservation on the weekend. "I guess it's a good problem to have," says co-owner Lara Atkins, who runs the place with her husband and fellow NECI drop-out Steve. Neither was anticipating such an enthusiastic response. Lara figures folks "don't want to drive all the way into Burlington to have a nice meal." Then again, not too many restos in the Queen City offer a plate of LaPlatte River Angus Short Ribs, Thyme-Glazed Carrots and Parsnips, Roasted Shallots and Braising Jus for a cool 17 bucks. The couple plans to renovate another small room in the restaurant to relive some of the dining demand...