Asheville Chef Ashleigh Shanti Receives James Beard Nomination | Eater Carolinas
"Run by chef Ashleigh Shanti in Asheville, this compact restaurant blends traditional fish-camp ideas with Black Appalachian and broader Southern cuisine to create a distinctly regional menu. The namesake fried catfish is a highlight—dredged in local cornmeal and served between thin slices of white bread with a generous dollop of tangy buttermilk tartar sauce—and exemplifies the kitchen’s straightforward, nostalgic approach to flavors. The spot’s inventive, rooted cooking earned it recognition as one of Eater’s Best New Restaurants in 2024." - Erin Perkins
