"Built to challenge the preciousness of upscale dining, this Montford spot favors a light, airy room with high ceilings, Asian art, scattered cookbooks, and an open kitchen rather than white-tablecloth formality. Chefs lean on hyper-seasonal, refined tasting menus of five to 10 courses that spotlight Carolina Piedmont ingredients—examples have included hamachi crudo bathed in dongchimi, a humble split pea and ham soup, and rich squab involtini—while younger natural wines and a concise cocktail list offer fresh pairings. Service is warm and communal, and the approachable weekly Sunday Supper has become a casual, fun draw that has cultivated loyal regulars." - Erin Perkins