Food writer Jonathan Ammons lets us in on his favorite dish du jour.
Chicken and dumplings at the Moose Cafe: I’m always a sucker for a second helping of nostalgia, and they serve that in spades at the Moose Cafe at the WNC Farmers Market. Growing up, both the Moose and its chicken and dumplings were staples in my life, and they still don’t disappoint. My uncle and I were once asked to leave the cafe after consuming over 34 racks of crab legs. The restaurant doesn’t do that all-you-can-eat crab legs special anymore … odd … but it does still serve some great chicken and dumplings (recommended paired with collard greens and a healthy dash of Texas Pete). — Jonathan Ammons
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