"Hit this Edgewood restaurant during the day when the atmosphere is relaxed and everyone orders at the counter (dinner is prix fixe and reservation-only). All the action takes place in Staplehouse’s back courtyard, which has vine-covered walls and a pebble garden. Its picnic tables fill up with people talking about a public radio segment or families on a playdate with quiet dogs and loud kids. And the American menu has something to please everyone, from comforting meatball subs to sliced-to-order charcuterie platters, and water bowls and treats for the other dining guests." - jacinta howard, nina reeder, juli horsford