5 /5 Don Lubach: I attended an event on the patio designed to facilitate communication between the neighborhood and the new City Council member, Jennifer Smith. Between speakers and Q&A, I poked my head in to see the menu and observe the hardworking staff. This place clearly serves as a hub for those in the surrounding neighborhoods. I so admire that they provided a space for traffic engineers, planners, cops, and politicians to engage with the public. It was fun to watch staff members darting through the crowd to deliver delicious-looking plates to customers in the tavern a few doors down. I greatly enjoyed a few cups of coffee and chatting with officials and residents of this great community. Thank you, Home Plate for serving up some delicious democracy on a Saturday morning. My family will be by soon to dine with you.