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"Known on the menu as the “Futo Sizzler,” the patty is grilled over binchotan and served on a hot platter designed for theatrics and local appeal: the dish was created as a leveled-up, approachable option meant to draw locals in a lobster-roll–dominated town. Bar co-owner Cyle Reynolds explains the local-focus intention plainly: "I want to be a restaurant that’s loved by locals, and I think it’s that kind of stuff that does it." - Bettina Makalintal