a sentimental favorite.. creative, fresh food out of a pirate kitchen. i am biased -- i had the great pleasure to work in that kitchen for taelyn lang back in 2004-5. i loved cooking there, and the fun the cooks have is reflected in the great food. not for nothing is thisplaceknown across the country -- i get lots of questions from strangers when i wear my cup cafe t-shirt, in places as diverse as portland and vancouver bc, kansas city and boston.