Chefs always seem to know where to grab the best food in town. We asked Alyssa Mikus what local chefs and restaurants she’s most excited about:
Bhramari Brewhouse: “Gary Sernack is one of my dearest friends in Asheville, and I don’t know if it’s because I have such a connection with him, but I swear he brews the best beer I’ve ever had, hands down. But the other really exciting thing is that [executive chef] Josh Dillard comes from Zambra, and Gary worked at The Admiral, so the food will be unlike other brewpub food in Asheville. This will be four-star food in a brewery,” says Mikus.
Buxton Hall Barbecue: “Walking into Buxton, it’s clear that it’s more than just a barbecue restaurant. It feels so giant and so extravagant, but then the food is so humble. The care that Elliott [Moss] puts into those hogs — it’s not an easy endeavor. And the service separates it from other barbecue restaurants too. I’m not just going to a counter and having someone shout my number,” says Mikus.
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