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The entryway. Photograph by Emma Patti
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The first-floor dining room. Photograph by Emma Patti
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The decor includes mismatched furniture, such as these old art-studio stools. Photograph by Emma Patti
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The second floor of BlackByrd has a movie screen showing black-and-white films. Photograph by Emma Patti
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Crab dip with spinach, Gouda, Parmesan, and sea-salt lavash. Photograph by Emma Patti
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A salad with local heirloom tomatoes, feta, cucumbers, tomato jam. Photograph by Emma Patti
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An oyster bar lists the bivalves’ provenance. Customers can pick their own. Photograph by Emma Patti
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A lobster roll with celery salt, diced celery, and Old Bay sweet-potato chips. Photograph by Emma Patti
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The Suffering Bastard, De La Sour, Top 40, and Toy Piano cocktails. Photograph by Emma Patti
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Looking out the front window on the first floor. Photograph by Emma Patti