Vonnie's, A Garden Cafe

You'd never know this civilized little courtyard cafe is just off one of the busiest intersections in Belltown, 120 Blanchard St. at Second Avenue. That is, until a fire engine blows by at around 180 decibels. Barring that, this pleasant Old World setting is custom-made for warm summer afternoons and evenings. It's protected from the harsher elements on three sides by a brownstone with a babbling fountain at center courtyard and the meals lean lightly toward salads, pastas and vegetarian sandwiches. For the less-than-hardy, equally comfortable indoor dining. Lunch and dinner daily. 441-1045. - Tom Phalen