Enjoying a beautiful late August day on the Downtown Mall, we snatched the only open table at The Nook’s outdoor café and perused the place’s updated menu for something with a summery, outdoor flair. Not to disappoint our taste buds, we munched on the delectable lump crab cake sandwich. Presented open-faced on a kaiser roll with roasted pepper mayonnaise and spices, the sandwich came alongside a pile of ridge-cut French fries. Just right for a sunny day in a bustling place. Needless to say, we cleaned our plate.
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