The first appearance of a major character (outside of family & cat). And I think it sums up their relationship well. They’re good friends and enjoy needling each other a bit. Lenny is often exasperated by her, but highly values her friendship and character.
They are sitting in what used to be Clasé Café, which I think is now Bruegers Bagels, with the post office (and Salvation Army sign) across the street. Jess Potts used to laugh at me because for years I called it Classy Café rather than “class-say” Café.
I like to mangle pronunciation sometimes; I don’t know why. Maybe to mock the ignorant, or maybe the ordinary pronunciation sounds trite or pretentious. Or maybe I’m just bored with life.