Plae Bistro [Tuna Wrap]

We’re three for three on recommendations in the Green Bay area. Once again the Tuesday evening networking group that gets together at the Top Hat Club (Standard & Co.) came through with a great recommendation. This time around the recommendation came in the form of Plae Bistro.

Atmosphere + Service + Food

My first thought upon walking into Plae Bistro was, “I like this place.” I immediately liked the darker atmosphere and the aesthetic is sophisticated without being uppity. I could do without the wall length mirrors, but I wasn’t about to let my personal neurosis get in the way of a good meal. However, I did make my Food in the Fox co-contributor swap seats with me so I wouldn’t have to watch myself eat… nobody wants to see that, including myself. There was quite a number of people having dinner but there was no problem at all hearing across the table. Service was also near the top of the chart. While it took a little while for the waitress to come around to take our order, from that point on service was spot-on. I doubt my water glass became more than half empty before being refilled during the entire experience.

Bread + Dipping Oil + Chopped Olives

The appetizer rolls arrived with a side of dipping oil and chopped olives. We could have used a bit more oil, but what we had made me want to stop by The Olive Cellar and pick up bottle. The chopped olives were a nice additional touch.

Tuna Salad + Onions + Grapes + More!

The menu ranged in price from about $10 up to $30+ for the nightly specials, so Plae Bistro could get really expensive really quickly. Opting to keep things under control. I went for the Tuna Wrap (about $10.00). In my head, I had imagined chunks of seared tuna and what arrived, as you can see, was tuna salad. Very good tuna salad, but it wasn’t what I expected. Mixed in with the tuna salad was red onions, mixed peppers, red grapes, fresh tomatoes, and mayo served in a garden herb tortilla with romaine. Side options included cottage cheese, pasta salad, chips and salsa, or a mixed green salad. I opted for pasta salad, which had a strong vinaigrette flavor. There was also a pickle.

As a final temptation, the waitress came around with a desert tray loaded with cakes and cheesecakes. Even thought they looked way too good, we somehow managed to not indulge beyond the breaking point. We’ll save that for another day.

- T