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If you can battle the parking lot that was clearly designed by Helen Keller, CPK seems like a reasonable mall choice. Back by Urban Outfitters and The Container Store, I would park elsewhere and walk through the mall. Since it is located right next to the food court, parking is awful. Even at 11:15, folks were starting the Battle Royale for parking spots (and the spots are narrow - my 4runner was taking up the entire spot - I would not park there again).
My lunch dates were already seated when I got there and the friendly hostess showed me to them - on a Friday at 11:15 there was a light crowd, but folks were starting to roll in as we were leaving.
I quickly ordered a diet Coke and since I had checked out the menu online beforehand, I knew I wanted to try the Caramelized Peach Salad which contained field greens and spinach (all tender greens, no tough or bitter), warm peaches, dried cranberries, gorgonzola cheese and toasted pecans with a white vinaigrette (I had them leave off the red onions). Their salads can be ordered in 1/2 portions, which is what I got ($8), and it was more than enough for a light lunch. You can add bacon, chicken, etc for an upcharge. Everything blended well, it wasn't over-dressed, though the vinegar was pretty stout and I would not have been angry about having a few more pecans. Nice portion with fresh ingredients, it was just right.
Our waiter was very friendly and attentive. He managed us and a few other tables (one was a large party of clucking females) with ease. Little one's cheese pizza looked pretty darn good, so I will probably return again (*after* the holidays) to check it out.
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