Small B&B Cafe

10/27/2026

The Restaurant of Lost Recipes by Hishashi Kashiwai

Novels and Nibbles takes us back to Kyoto with the second book in Kashiwai’s series. After enjoying the first book last week, we’re continuing this delicious journey with a search for ramen. Katsuji Onodera wants to taste the ramen he remembered eating as a student. He hopes this particular taste will help him reconnect with his artistic past. His story is another reminder that a bowl of soup can hold more than broth and noodles; it can carry memories of people, places, and moments we long to revisit.

We have decided to give a little extra love to our vegetarian guests and anyone else out there by conjuring up a comforting bowl of noodles! House-made Vegetarian Ramen with rich flavorful broth that brings together savory mushrooms, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, and a warming kick (but not overwhelming, just gently warming) of Sriracha and crushed red pepper. This generous ramen bowl is filled with tender noodles and topped with fresh green onions, and a boiled egg.

Stop by and let us serve you a little love and comfort, one
spoonful at a time!

$15.95
10/28/2026 - 11/01/2026

10/24/2026

10/20/2026

The Kamogawa Food Detectives by Hishashi Kashiwai

Novels and Nibbles is tracking down food characters in this novel have been dreaming about for 30 years with a father and daughter running a tucked-away Kyoto diner. Together, they follow the faintest clues hidden in their customers’ memories like the crackle of a frying pan, the sweetness of a sauce, the warmth of a meal to recreate dishes from their past that time has nearly erased. A loved one’s cooking or a long-lost favorite becomes the starting point for stories full of longing, affection, and delicious discoveries. It’s a cozy, quietly emotional read that may leave you missing someone, craving Japanese food and/or wondering which meal you would love to taste one more time.

Inspired by Nobuko Nadaya’s Lost Beef Stew, we’re serving a little nostalgia by the spoonful. Tender beef is slow cooked in rich roasted beef gravy with baby carrots, bay red potatoes, onion, garlic, celery tomato, and green peas. Rosemary and thyme (from our herb garden) and a splash of red w**e bring warmth and depth, while parsley adds that finishing touch. Served with garlic bread for soaking up every savory drop because gravy this good deserves a clean bowl. Make it a cozy occasion by pairing it with a glass of our Oko Organic Pinot Noir. YUM.
You’re going to fall spoon over heels for this Beef Stew. Coming in for a taste is a must.

$17.95
10/21/2026 - 10/25/2026

10/13/2026

A Slice of Murder by Chris Cavender

A little mystery is on the table for Novels and Nibbles.

A Slice of Murder takes us to a small North Carolina town, where pizzeria owner Elanor Swift makes a delivery and finds herself caught up in a murder investigation. With her spirited sister Maddy by her side, she sets out to clear her name, serving up small town secrets, sisterly banter, and plenty of pizza along the way.

So you guessed it… this week is artisanal pizza hand-crafted dough, house-made vibrant, zesty tomato sauce topped with your choice of melted cheese or cheese and savory pepperoni, finished with freshly picked basil straight from our garden.
This pizza is so yummy; everyone has a motive to try it!

$16.95
10/14/2026 - 10/18/2026

10/06/2026

Diamond Head by Cecily Wong

Novels and Nibbles follows the wealthy Leong family from China to Hawaii, where the murder of their patriarch sets off generations of secrets, heartbreak, and loss. Told through the family’s women, the story centers on eighteen-year-old Theresa, whose pregnancy forces her to confront the family’s tangled past. Woven around the Chinese legend of the red string of fate, this novel explores love, sacrifice, and whether we can break free from the mistakes of those who came before us. Ooh. Intriguing! Legends, death, and secrets, this sounds like a good one!

This book screams Spicy Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl which is why we are having it this week! Marinated Ahi tuna finds its destiny upon a snowy bed of sushi rice. Shredded carrots and green onions weave bright ribbons through the bowl, while avocado and cucumber bring the cool hush of a jade garden. Crispy Sriracha edamame carries the dragon’s fire, and a swirl of Sriracha mayo binds flavors together and readies them to be devoured because this dish is just that tasty.

This poke bowl is a smidge of heat, a little harmony, and a happily ever after in every bite!

$16.95
10/07/2026 - 10/11/2026

09/29/2026

Biscuits and Gravy by Shaun C. Tyson

Novels and Nibbles caters to the littlest Small Café guests this week. Biscuit and Gravy are called heroes after saving their town’s fire station. Curious about who else helps their community, they set out to find other hometown heroes and learn about the important jobs these people do. They found firefighters, farmers and many others reminding us you do not need a cape to make a difference. So true. Bonus…the picture book also includes a seek-and-find activity for readers!

Guess what we have this week?! Biscuits and Gravy. YES! Once upon a breakfast, two big fluffy buttermilk biscuits snuggled under a cozy blanket of creamy sausage gravy. Then two eggs, cooked any way you like, joined the adventure. A sprinkle of green onions added a little magic, and they all lived yummily ever after. The End!

Come reward your heroic tummy with a dish that’s ever so yummy!

$15.95

9/30/2026 - 10/4/2026

09/29/2026

We're always proud of or Small Cafe chefs and the hard work and love they both put into every dish. Today we're especially proud of Chef Jameson! He was invited to speak at the joint Lee & Chatham County Food Safety Summit, and he did a fantastic job.
His presentation was informative, entertaining, and proof that he can even make food safety a crowd-pleaser!👏🏽👏🏽

Bravo, Chef Jameson!

09/22/2026

Brady Bunch Book by Andy Edelstein & Frank Lovece

Novels and Nibbles takes us on a nostalgic trip back to America’s favorite blended family.

The Brady Bunch Book is filled with stories, photographs, and fun behind-the-scenes details. This delightful book celebrates the beloved television family that brought us bell-bottoms, sibling squabbles, and plenty of groovy adventures. Who can forget Marcia, Marcia, Marcia, and our special this week gives a playful nod to Peter Brady’s unforgettable “pork chops and applesauce” line.

We are having just that for this week’s special Pork Chops & Applesauce with some yummy creamed potatoes thrown in there too. A buttermilk marinated pork chop from our local O’Quinn’s Butcher Shop, breaded with seasoned flour and fried, served with creamy mashed potatoes and applesauce house-made, but first handpicked right from our apple tree in the front yard. Can’t get fresher than that!

Here’s a story about a lovely pork chop that met some fresh applesauce and it was much more than a hunch that they would make a tasty lunch or brunch!

$16.95
9/23/2026 - 9/27/2026