The others passed their quality control tests, though there were some problems as Rock was slow to pass dishes to servers and Bonnie became flustered when calling out orders.

Workers in the kitchen are passing full dishes through the broad open window to diners milling around the long tables in the dining room.

One, belonging to an original co-op buyer, has a typical 1970's kitchen and dining area - exposed brick walls, butcher block, angular cabinetwork and a large opening in the wall through which to pass dishes to the dining area.

The women seemed not to notice as they passed dishes of cheese bits and tasty small crackers to everyone.

A family is sitting on the ground at a low table, passing dishes around.