Kume Japanese Steakhouse (Epping, NH)

The fun with The Chef's Plate continues. Kume Japanese Steakhouse was a delightful little restaurant with some great appeal. Great atmosphere and ambiance coupled with a delectable menu full of a wide array of Japanese dishes. Serving up it's own twists on sushi, hibachi and sake drinks it brings new flavors and style to traditional Japanese fare.

Mayeu Meals Spends the Day With The Chef's Plate

Clockwise from top left: Kume Japanese Steakhouse, The Old Salt Restaurant, Cornucopia Wine and Cheese Market
and Hagan's Grill.

Last week I had the delight of spending the day with the crew at The Chef's Plate while they filmed their latest episode. The Chef's Plate is a weekly half-hour show that features local restaurants, chefs, bakeries, as well as food and drink related businesses from all over New England. It airs on Saturday afternoons on WBIN-TV to households throughout New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Vermont and Maine.

Stuffed peppers – The Mayeu's House

Chicken, stuffed peppers, corn and pasta

Sooo much yummy goodness. The chicken was simply seasoned with Season All. The pasta and corn were plain, with light butter. What really made the meal were the stuffed peppers.

The Republic Cafe (Manchester, NH)

The Republic Cafe's Egg Soufle with Pesto and Pomodoro plus a side of dressed greens.

What a delightful surprise this was. The soufle was light and rich, but not over the top. The pesto was flavorful and perfectly matched with the tomatoes and cheese. The field greens were splashed with just enough dressing to give some flavor without diminishing the freshness of the vegetables. Couple it with a coffee or double shot of espresso and you have yourself a great little brunch.

Dogs and Fries – The Mayeu's House

Hot dogs, French fries, peas and lime-basil seltzer cause dinner was short on time tonight.

Sometimes hot dogs, in this case the infamous Zweigles Pop-Open's of Rochester, NY, and french fries just hit the spot. Coupled with a simple Lime and Basil seltzer it'd make for a perfectly quick barbecue with the kids or neighbors.

Grilled Salmon and Zucchini – The Mayeu's House

Grilled Salmon With Dill and Lemon Zest Seasoning Alongside Grilled Zucchini

What an amazing dinner. Simple to make and deliciously healthy. A simple heavy dose of dill and lemon zest on the top of the salmon. The zucchini was coated in coconut oil to add a bit of nuttiness to the squash. Both were grilled over high heat for about 10-15 minutes, rotating when necessary.

DiParma Italian Table (Yarmouth, MA)

Cheese Raviol at DiParma Italian Table (Yarmouth, MA) #mayeumeals

If you're ever in the middle of Cape Cod and you're yearning for a break from all the great seafood. Stop into DiParma Italian Table. It'll be worth the trip. It's casual Italian food, with great service and good prices.

Bedford Village Inn (Bedford, NH)

Easter brunch at Bedford Village Inn (Bedford, NH).

The family enjoyed a great brunch at the Bedford Village Inn before heading to church at noon. It included everything from carved ham, to cook to order omellete's, fresh belgian waffles, crepes and a ton of other options. The above image is how I ended my brunch, it was all very tasty.

Warren's Lobster House (Kittery, ME)

Pile of Claws at Warren’s Lobster House (Kittery, ME) #eatin #mayeumeals

Lakorn Thai Restaurant (Manchester, NH)

A sampling of appetizers and mango chicken from Lakorn Thai (Manchester, NH)

Thai. It’s what’s for dinner. Lakorn Thai Restaurant (Manchester, NH) #mayeumeals #takeout

Republic Cafe (Manchester, NH)

Lamb sausage omelette, home fries and espresso at the Republic Cafe

The lamb in this omelette had just the right spice and went very well with the roasted red peppers. The egg was light and fluffy and formed the perfect casing for the filling. The potatoes, a wee bit over salted, were a good mix with the omelette while the peppers and onions added to the overall appeal. I could've eaten 2 or 3 of these given the taste of that ground lamb concoction.