Wonderful bread - this time focaccia - serves as an introduction to a fine meal.

The crusty bread served with a pungent extra virgin olive oil was a good sign of pleasant dishes ahead.

Even the crusty bread served with a saucer of olive oil was first rate.

Desserts, like the dense brown bread served at the start of the meal, are made on the premises.

In medieval Europe, bread served not only as a staple food but also as part of the table service.

And the bread, $2.50 a basket, served with fine olive oil, has real character.

Desserts, like the good bread served, are all made on the premises.

The warm crusty bread served is a good sign, but refills are anything but automatic.

The bread is warm and dense and served with herbed olive oil.

Try the huge crab cake, served on New England brown bread ($8.95).