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50 The Peking Duck Tacos, ($18), prepared with hoisin barbecue sauce-infused pulled pork and a dollop of avocado purée, artfully encased in a hand-rolled shell is a festival of tender and crisp. These and other small plates are shareable concepts that bring conversation to the table. Other offerings include their Everything-Crusted Ahi Tuna, a handsome portion of sushi-grade tuna, pan-seared and encrusted with an 'everything' spice, nestled on a bed of black rice, mango chili salsa, garlic-fried snap peas, drizzled with a citrus soy reduction and finished with a sprinkling of scallions. There are numerous other simple yet cooked-to-perfection offerings like their Grilled Giannone Chicken, ($28), with chive whipped potatoes, sugar snap peas and whole grain mustard sauce. The brined chicken is grilled to crispy exterior perfection while the meat is juicy, tender and perfectly seasoned. Their Chatham Oysters and Local Littleneck Clams, ($18 for ½ dozen), could not be fresher, sourced from merchants blocks from the restaurant. "I won't serve fish unless it's peak fresh," says Chef Silvestri, and this was evident in a recent kitchen visit, where Silvestri was butchering a whole tuna to be used in the cones, the Ahi entrée and a sashimi appetizer. The creative freedom Chef Silvestri encourages behind the line has led his team of executive chefs and seasoned sous to confidently add entrées to the menu like the White Bolognese; reginetti pasta, beef, spinach, peas and parmesan, thoughtfully crafted and carefully prepared. Pate's Executive Chef, Carlos Morocho, has honed his skills working in fine dining establishments and brings a fresh, creative spin to all his creations, not to mention a warm smile that is sure to fill your heart just like the dishes he creates nightly at Pate's. If its cocktails you are after, Pate's elegant "community" bar, presided over by local legend and partner, Jamie Edwards, is the place to come for "dinner and a show." Regarded as one of the best bar meisters on Cape Cod, Jamie and his capable staff will welcome you to the bar, introduce you to fellow bar patrons and make you feel part of everyone's experience. Jamie's artistry is not just creating "community," but also crafting exquisite cocktails that pay homage to the classics. He is constantly curating new and creative offerings that are uniquely Pate's, an experience where every drink comes with a side of humor and camaraderie. Once settled onto a barstool, you'll be treated to a performance that blends mixology mastery with charismatic storytelling -- you might arrive a stranger, but you are sure to leave having made a few new friends. With over 30 years of hands-on experience, there is not a drink 'Startender' Jamie cannot pour. From Boston to New York, Miami to Vegas, and San Diego to Portland, Maine, Jamie Edwards brings a unique flair to the heart of Chatham that sets the tone for his team and a night you will not soon forget. Overseeing the front of the house is General Manager, Rebecca Banas,