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.

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.

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

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.