After a bite at Lombardi's, Jimmy, his friends Faith and Keith, and I head across the street to Rice to Riches, where I have never been.



The lights are all a bit too bright, the retro-art-deco-mod decor a bit too garish for the neighborhood, I think.



A bit pricey, but on the other hand the portions are quite large, but on the third hand it's, you know, pudding. That said, though, both the chocolate chip and the mascarpone with cherries do inspire more than a little awe at our table. The servers are generous with the free samples, and yes, I love the little bowls and spoons. Next time I'm taking a set home with me.