"After closing for about a week, Seven Beef has transformed into Central Smoke, with chef Mike Whisenhunt at the helm, offering a menu that leans heavily on a new custom-built smoker. The restaurant features smoked oysters with kimchi, pork-and-squid sausage with barbecue sauce, and green papaya salad with tea-smoked chicken, alongside bavette steak with creamed corn, collard greens with bacon, and cornbread with honey creme fraiche. The interior is more casual with a colorful art installation and retains its large patio." - Megan Hill
