Michael Baer -- who ran Blue in Green, two of the city's coolest breakfast-and-lunchers -- is back in business.
But this incarnation, taking up less than 500 square feet in the White Building on the southeast corner of 12th and Chestnut Streets, is "Blue in Green" in name only.
It's focused on takeout; there are maybe 10 seats. He's baking his own breads, muffins, biscotti and scones in the back, so the sandwiches (straight-ahead tuna, ham/Brie, tomato/mozzarella) taste fresh.
Salads from his display case include his old favorite, mixing Belgian endive and house-made sesame-raisin dressing. He's also doling out a fine cup of coffee from Seattle micro-roaster True North Roasting House. Cups are 79 cents as an opening promo.
For now, hours are 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays. He's closed Sundays. There's no landline yet, so walk in.