Additional comments
I am thinking out loud here.
If there is plentiful counter space in a situation like this. Would homeowner install
a plug strip to plug in his blender, toaster oven and 10 other appliances?
But, would he be running those all at the same time?
I guess that would depend on the margarita output of the blender.
I vote on the side of safety.. wire it to the kitchen requirement. A couple of outlets are cheap in retrospect. He can get a change order= more$$$. And it will enhance his future relationship with the inspector.
