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CityViewNC.com | 47 Fresh Americana fare from an acclaimed chef When word spread in 2021 that acclaimed chef Scott Crawford would be opening Crawford Cookshop restaurant in downtown Clayton, foodies rejoiced and haven't stopped celebrating. "Fresh Americana" is how the chef describes his curated menus, which utilize the best seasonal finds and tantalize our senses with exceptional color, texture and taste. During a recent visit, a standout dinner entree is the grilled yellowfin tuna over a succotash of sweet corn and field peas in a salsa verde. e beef and chicken dishes also are creative and palate-pleasing. Our favorite dessert is the warm bread pudding with macadamia nut crumble topped with salted caramel ice cream. Pure nirvana. e vibe is modern and relaxed, and the service is delightful. A lovely Lab soaks in the positive ambiance on the patio close to our table. Crawford is a five-time semifinalist for a prestigious James Beard Award for Best Chef in the Southeast. He is known for his refined, artful cuisine and his leadership in the culinary community. His flagship Crawford and Son, in the Historic Oakwood neighborhood of downtown Raleigh, has received numerous accolades. Another eatery, Jolie in downtown Raleigh, is inspired by his daughter and the intimate neighborhood bistros of Paris. Our bill at Crawford Cookshop came to $120, plus gratuity, which included three main courses, a cocktail and two desserts. All amazing. Foodies rejoiced when chef Scott Crawford opened Crawford Cookshop in Clayton last year. Look for the mural at Crawford Cookshop. Yellowfin tuna over succotash. Bread pudding topped with salted caramel ice cream. About an hour's drive from downtown Fayetteville, Crawford Cookshop is at 401 E. Main St. in Clayton. It's open for dinner only from 5 to 10 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. 919-585-6055 CONTRIBUTED PHOTO PHOTO BY JANET GIBSON PHOTO BY JANET GIBSON PHOTO BY JANET GIBSON PHOTO BY JANET GIBSON

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