Fans of Parker's Table in Richmond Heights, a suburb near Olivette, will be happy to know that the restaurant began serving lunch a few weeks ago.
The enterprise, which was supplied by Salume Beddu, a local artisan who makes European-style foods, started as a cheese and wine boutique, and now includes everything from pasta, to beer ,to sandwiches. Salume Beddu's owners ran a store of their own, then broke away, establishing a larger spot in Olivette, while Parker's Table added sandwiches to its menu.
John Parker, who owns Parker's Table, says the idea of making the change came up in casual conversation, and it seemed like the time to act on the idea. The separation of the two operations was mutually decided upon.
In the six years it has been in operation, Parker's Table has expanded several times, knocking out walls and increasing its inventory. The last expansion included putting in a full kitchen, which enabled Parker to collaborate with Salume Beddu. There is no more room to expand in the current space, but Parker has plans to keep going, having bought the space next door.
The sandwich menu is stripped-down, offering a few items like roasted veggies, a muffaletta, and a prosciutto cotto sandwich. There are also season specials offered.
Newly set-up diners often work with a flyer printing company to create a handout, perhaps listing specials, to distribute to patrons during the restaurant's first weeks of operation.
