Iconic Chapel Hill restaurant Crook's Corner serves southern food with modern twist

Posted Aug 2, 2018
Situated on West Franklin Street, Crook’s Corner serves Southern classics with a modern twist. Crook’s features flavorful dishes from acclaimed chef Bill Smith and has been named an American Classic by the James Beard Foundation. Crook’s is also the birthplace of modern shrimp and grits, its most popular dish — originally a low-country breakfast. (Chapelboro.com)

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