We continue to provide the Twin Cities with community-inspired, guest-intimate concepts. We serve from-scratch, craveable foo ... d with a twist and a wide range of local and quality craft beers, wines and creative cocktails. Blue Plate was formed in 1993 by David Burley and Stephanie Shimp with the opening of Highland Grill. Over the years Blue Plate has grown to include The Freehouse, The Lowry, 3 Squares Restaurant, Longfellow Grill, Edina Grill, Groveland Tap, Mercury Dining Room and Rail, Shindig Event Space, The Blue Barn and Blue Farm. Blue Plate is privately owned. read more