Short Stack Eatery, a breakfast-centric place open for just a month in the triangle of Johnson, Henry and State streets, celebrates simple pleasures.

Last weekend, a quote on the chalkboard above the circular bar quoted “Parks and Recreation’s” Ron Swanson: “I’m a simple man. I like pretty, dark-haired women and breakfast food.”

Swanson would probably object to the dearth of red meat on Short Stack’s relatively short menu, but he’d certainly approve of the portions. And Leslie Knope would be all over the fresh whipped cream on the pancakes. More here.