Kottke.org blogs about the design aesthetic of the menu at West Village mainstay Shopsin's and links to what's probably the most comprehensive write-up of the place -- a 2002 feature story by Calvin Trillin. I only got to go to the old Shopsin's location once (and actually we timed it to get there during their odd hours); haven't visited the new digs yet but this may be the kick in the pants I need. Nota bene: The son mentioned in the article lived in Portland when I was there and we hung out dated a few times.