Chicken Fried Filet of Three Meatloaf at Basil Leaf Cafe, 616 W. Ninth St.

Chicken Fried Filet of Three Meatloaf at Basil Leaf Cafe, 616 W. Ninth St.

The full name of this dish is “Chicken Fried Filet of Three Meatloaf.” Translation: Two meatloaf patties made of ground filets of pork, bison and beef are southern-breaded, deep-fried and served over fire-roasted tomato demi-glace and vegetables du jour. The finished plate looks like a meatloaf Taj Mahal, with herb-whipped potatoes for towers and crispy, fried onions for turrets.

Where to get it:Basil Leaf Cafe, 616 W. Ninth St. (This item is on the sit-down menu, served at dinnertime only.)

What you’ll pay: $18

Try it with: A Copperhead Pale Ale or some chardonnay. More food or sauce probably wouldn’t add anything to this filling, already generously-adorned plate.

Also on the menu: Spaghetti, lasagna and other pastas; southern-tinged dishes such as cornbread crab cakes and smoked buttermilk frog legs and catfish; plus soups, salads and a handful of housemade desserts. The lunch and to-go menus are smaller, a little cheaper and also have sandwiches.