On Fridays, we feature five food finds selected by local chefs and personalities. This week’s picks come from Dean Maupin, chef-owner of C&O restaurant. Maupin’s picks:
1) French Macarons from Albemarle Baking Company. “They are just so well done, as is everything they bake there! They put such a huge smile on my kid’s faces when I bring some home.”
2) Dinner at TEN. “I wish I could eat there every day, easily some of the most well executed and tasty food around. Remember Pei’s pop up Handsome Boy Noodles, off the charts.”
3) Charcuterie from The Rock Barn. “We offer a plate of it here at the C&O – braunschweiger, Daisy Della, coppa, it’s all right on the money. Their andouille, kielbasa and bacon are great as well.”
4) Manti at Sultan Kebab. “Offered as a special from time to time, you may want to call ahead for this one, very special and full of Turkish soul, proprietors Deniz and Serhat have it on point!”
5) Caterpillar Roll at Kabuto. “I inhale this dish whenever I go there, very clean flavors and great service!”
