18 Essential Restaurants in Raleigh, North Carolina
"Five-time James Beard Award Semifinalist Scott Crawford set out on his own in 2016 with the first of what will soon be three restaurants, Crawford and Son. The menu features rotating elevated American classics. Recent dishes include a chilled eggplant soup with smoked trout and preserved lemon, almonds, and tarragon, a roasted pork chop with farro and summer squash, and a sweet tea sundae with local peaches, brown butter, and a pecan crumble for dessert. Cocktails, wine, and beer are available, as well as unique non-alcoholic cocktails." - Matt Lardie
