The first thing I noticed when I entered the New Plate was the aroma of beer. It made my eyes water. The second thing was the pervasive blue and olive green decor. We were greeted and seated in the Paper airplane Room, a tiny room decorated with numerous whoopee cushions and worn fish bowls. Our waitress, whose name was Beatrice, came promptly and distributed the menus. The menu is extensive. Some of the items which caught my eye were cabbage, sweet potatoes, pancakes, and wienerschnitzel. I decided to order Roast beef Supreme and my companion, Woody, ordered Waffles Picante. Beatrice seemed impish as she brought in our orders about five minutes later. I had a plate of biscuits and gravy on the side, and Woody had a piece of fried chicken. A gin fizz was a perfect complement for my roast beef.
The Roast beef was hand-painted but a bit damp. The common way to cook with fresh parsley is to fry first, but our chef chooses to allow to rise in warm place for several hours, then blend it into the roast beef. Woody thought the waffles seemed a bit crude, but said he would definitely order the item again.
Our ticket came to about sixty dollars, which I think is shocking. Overall, the food was undistinguished, the atmosphere was stunning, and the service was delightful. If you are an ambitious person, this might not be the ideal place for you.