Chapter One: the modern local
Get a table on the patio and order the seasonal specials. Chapter One moves fast on weekends so come early or late. The kitchen knows what it's doing and the crowd is local enough that you won't feel like you're eating in a tourist box.
Ask your server what's fresh today. The specials change constantly and they're always better than the standing menu. One beer, sit for the full hour.
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