Prose Food advertises that they are "food for urban and suburban poets". In reality, the frantic chef, who paces the room after each course, demanding to know how you like your dish, is the true poet, almost an artist who has uniquely woven flavors together that may not sound good but taste quite special. Many moons ago, I had a gorgeous meal at Prose Food. This little spot is tucked into an old corner building on a busy Arlington, MA road. It glows at night and there's a casual, friendly spirit that always draws us in. I was surprised to discover that most people have never heard of Prose Food, but the "mad scientist" owner, who paced the restaurant and kitchen as if she was figuring out a new formula, prefers the good word to spread via friends and friends of friends. My great friend invited me and I quickly fell in love. The menu changes daily - don't you love those sorts of places - based on whatever the chef finds at local markets or from their natural food purveyors. The ingredients are almost always organic and local, and the details behind each dish are well-explained on the 8.5 x 11 white ...