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Blue Plate
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If you want to feel the weight of the day dissipate, go to Blue Plate for wine and some of the best fried chicken in town. This casual Mediterranean-ish spot has been making us feel at home, and filling us up with homemade pastas and hearty meatloaf for the last two decades.
More than a restaurant, Blue Plate resembles a cottage. Dimly lit dining rooms are outfitted with chandeliers, and eclectic paintings in mismatched frames of cars, boats, and people hang on the walls. In the back is a patio filled with twinkle lights, brick paths, and flowering trees. It’s so cozy and quaint, we half-expect to run into a family of anthropomorphic cartoon farmer bears.
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BlueFairy tale setting aside, you’re here for the fried chicken. The standout trait is the perfectly crispy crust that is slightly smokey from the cayenne pepper. And don’t pass on the deviled eggs with whipped smoked trout, or the charred octopus over not-so-spicy harissa. From date night to big group dinners, and pinot noir-soaked meals with someone you used to hunt mushrooms with, Blue Plate works for about any occasion. But just make sure to get here. This place will treat you like a regular, even if it’s your first time.
Food Rundown
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Fried Chicken
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Smoked Trout Deviled Eggs
Herb and Ricotta Gnocchi
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Charred Octopus