When Chef Scott Crawford left Standard Food back in 2014, the Raleigh dining scene was wondering what was next for the acclaimed chef. And when I got to talk to him for a piece I wrote for Midtown, apparently so was he. But what grew from this place of uncertainty is one of the most celebrated restaurant groups in the region, possibly the state. Crawford Hospitality has amassed a collection of restaurants and bars that have been celebrated by critics and patrons alike.

In a wildly ambitious 2024, Chef Crawford added 4 additional establishments under his catalog. The crown jewel among those openings is Raleigh Iron Work’s Brodeto. An ode to his travels through the Adriatic, Brodeto has been recognized by the most prestigious critics like the Michelin Guide to receiving visits from the Stanley Cup.

And while the atmosphere and beverage program certainly adds to the experience, what brings people in is the food.

Flawlessly executed and working with tremendous ingredients.

The menus wide selection of crudos, pastas and small plates are more than enough to make a satisfying dinner.

But marquee entrees like this version of Peka with pork collar and cabbage was just as satisfying.

A few years ago while talking to a former employee of his, they mentioned how Chef Crawford had ambitions of building an empire. And build an empire he did. An empire built on delicious food and a transcendent experiences. Brodeto has proven to be another piece of that empire.

Brodeto
https://brodeto.com/
2201 Iron Works Dr Ste 137, Raleigh, NC 27604