North Country Foodie - February 2020

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Dig in at Duke’s Plattsburgh

Visit the Plattsburgh mainstay for a classic diner breakfast or lunch. By Ben Watson Photos by Rob Fountain

Chris “Chefy” Duquette pours some chicken soup.

For Plattsburgh native Chris “Chefy” Duquette, serving locals breakfast and lunch has become a way of life. Duke’s Diner, named after Duquette’s previous nickname, is currently in its 22nd year in business and 13th at its current location on Tom Miller Road. ‘THAT WAS ENTERTAINING’ Duquette, 44, who said he’s been in the food service industry in some capacity since he was 13, decided to open the original Duke’s Diner in downtown Plattsburgh in

Chris “Chefy” Duquette whips up a grilled chicken salad at Duke’s Diner in Plattsburgh.

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