"Vintage posters and embroidered sayings adorn the walls of this Raleigh staple, along with a fair amount of taxidermied animals. Think hippie-basement-hangout-meets-mountain-cabin vibe. The open kitchen and small space combined with the dim lighting and candlelit tables means it’s always warm and cozy inside. The menu changes frequently, but the pasta dishes, like the recent tagliatelle with bread crumbs, chili, broccoli raab, and pecorino, are always a knockout, as is the bread and butter that’s always on the menu. They don’t accept reservations but have plenty of outdoor seating with heaters (and drink service) should there be a wait." - Elliott Harrell