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Reserve a table at https://www.prologuedaybar.com/make-a-reservation."},{"question":"How can I contact Prologue Cafe | Cocktails?","answer":"You can visit http://prologuedaybar.com/."},{"question":"Who is the chef at Prologue Cafe | Cocktails?","answer":"Leroy Borrega, Executive chef, leads the kitchen."},{"question":"What weekly events or specials does Prologue Cafe | Cocktails offer?","answer":"Prologue Cafe | Cocktails runs the following weekly events: Happy Hour (Daily 3pm–5pm)."},{"question":"Does Prologue Cafe | Cocktails have dietary options?","answer":"Prologue Cafe | Cocktails offers 7 vegan menu items."},{"question":"How can I order from Prologue Cafe | Cocktails?","answer":"Order directly from the menu at https://service.scan2dine.io/p/dh3fg4lO0sHJ. Guests dining in can also scan the table QR code to order."},{"question":"What's the average rating of Prologue Cafe | Cocktails?","answer":"Prologue Cafe | Cocktails has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 on Google, from 96 reviews."}],"last_updated":"2026-07-09T17:20:33.811Z"}