BY ELIZABETH BRIGNAC
Scott Crawford, whose flagship restaurant Crawford & Son is nominated for the James Beard Foundation’s “Outstanding Hospitality” award, opens the doors to his fourth Raleigh restaurant today: Brodeto, which serves food influenced by the south Italian and Croatian traditions of the Adriatic coast.
Expect smoky, wood-fired flavors and a heavy emphasis on seafood at Brodeto, which is named after a rich seafood stew native to the Adriatic region.
Examples of dishes served at Brodeto include:
The namesake stew, brodeto, a savory combination of branzino, prawns, mussels, clams, and octopus.
Black risotto served with baby octopus, cuttlefish ink and parmesan cheese.
Lamb peka, a regional favorite, cooked with pork, root vegetables and olives.
Grilled sardines with peppers, clams, and pancetta.
The restaurant is decorated with an eye toward warmth, with oak highlights, Italian tile, an open kitchen with a live fire grill.
Brandeto’s promises a rich and exciting new addition to the Raleigh culinary scene. To learn more or make reservations, visit brodeto.com
