Downtown eatery for holiday office party?

[Linda Jackson]

Anyone have good suggestions for a downtown eatery for a group of 40 or so creative types? I'm looking for lunch spots. Thanks!

[Scott Semester]

Just posted this on the mid-north discussion forum, but I just had a terrific lunch, and I would think 40 creatives would love Bonjour Cafe & Bakery at 24th and Meridian. Here's what I just posted:

Bonjour Cafe and Bakery just opened at 24th & Meridian. Like, seriously JUST. OPENED. I drove past on Sunday and they were not open, and today they had a NOW OPEN sign.

So I got the Combo lunch: half a fantastically crisp and tender panini ("Al's Panini" with grilled chicken, provolone, red onion and sundried tomatoes, I think), a bag of chips, a bowl of soup, a pickle, and a can of Coke zero, all for eight bucks.

They've got a pretty extensive coffee menu as well as a case full of baked goods. They're open 6am to 6pm, and I'll definitely be going back!

Hope this helps...don't know if you wanted something more downtown, location-wise, but I definitely recommend Bonjour.

[Linda Jackson]

Thanks, Scott. Does look like an interesting place...need to try it myself!