13 Hottest Restaurants in the Triangle, June 2024

"A couple of years ago chef Scott Crawford helped lead a culinary tour to Croatia, and after a few trips back, it’s clear the country, and the Northern Adriatic region in general, made an impression. So much so that last month he debuted his latest restaurant, Brodeto, an ode to the Italian-Balkan cuisine that can be found across Northern Italy, Slovenia, and Croatia. There’s his take on peka, a traditional Croatian dish slow-cooked over and under hot coals, a version of crni rizot (black risotto), plenty of pastas, and more. A great selection of Croatian and Northern Italian wines pairs wonderfully with the menu." - Matt Lardie