Audrey

Reservations for dinner at Audrey, chef Sean Brock’s shrine to Appalachian cuisine, have been tough to come by ever since the restaurant opened to national acclaim. At least you’ll have an extra chance to score a seat now that brunch will join the line-up on April 29 with an impossibly fluffy showstopper of an omelet cooked using the Mère Poulard method over an open hearth. Audrey encourages reservations, but a few dining room seats will be reserved for walk-ins. The full menu (no reservations) is available at the bar as well.

After waiting more than a year to open, even though construction was already complete on his massive McFerrin Park restaurant, Chef Sean Brock clearly hit the ground running with his Audrey. Highlighting the ingredients and cooking techniques of his native Appalachia, Brock and his team have created a fascinating tasting menu of artfully prepared dishes showcasing regional ingredients like country ham and heirloom beans made even more remarkable with subtle Japanese culinary influences.