8 James-Beard-Nominated Restaurants in the Carolinas - Eater Carolinas
"With date-night level interiors and a menu focused on both Indian and Asian flavors, Garland propelled chef Cheetie Kumar into the final round for Best Chef Southeast. A little bit tiki with hyper-informed staff, this is a place to try something new. Dayboat shrimp are topped with Tabasco mash salsa and flowering cilantro. There’s often a whole fried fish that’s sauced judiciously. The chocolate pot de creme bar is accented with candied fennel and rice cookie crumble." - Stephanie Burnette
