»From Zach Chambers Chef, Anchovies & Olives and Bar Cotto Southern

»From Zach Chambers

Chef, Anchovies & Olives and
 Bar Cotto


Southern food. I’m seeing Southern-steeped restaurants and bars popping up more and more. I love the food! The Wandering Goose, Witness, and Bar Sue are just a few in my neighborhood, and all seem to be doing a solid job of dishing out delicious food and drink.

Gastropubs. Don’t get me wrong, I’m a huge fan of good food and good drinks in a well-designed space, but I feel like the model has been established at this point. In a city where great food and great drinks are the norm, the concept is a given.

Elevated mac ’n’ cheese. The basic model is sound—and delicious—but the froo-froo versions just seem like a cop-out when a thoughtful dish is really the answer. Truffles, lobster, and pork belly deserve a better fate.