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| - Wink 24's building previously housed the lackluster Forge Pizzeria, which my girlfriend and I once visited during its dying days last Winter. Since then, taking new ownership, the location has been drastically overhauled and beautifully redesigned as Wink 24.
We've visited them on multiple occasions since first opening and have had the opportunity to try a variety of their food. Their zucchini chips, when on point, are excellent for a starter. Tons of flavor, a nice crispiness, complimented with a yogurt-like dip.
The menu has went through some changes since they first opened. They previously had expanded charcuterie board options that enabled you to build your own. They've since simplified this into one single board filled with the chef's selections.
They've also recently added tacos to the menu. We've tried the al pastor and agreed that it's extremely good, while their ribeye is also decent. We've also tried the La Burger, which is a burger served on panino bread. The bread was very hard and crossed that fine-line between charred bread and burned bread. We didn't really like it as much as we hoped. Lasagna, on the other hand, was excellent on our first try, but very mushy on the second - as if it had been sitting out for way, way too long. Kitchen inconsistencies like this fail in me rating them a bit higher than I'd like.
I read an article about Wink 24 where it was strongly recommended that I request their chile morita oil. I've recently become quite fond of spice-infused olive oils. They have a couple of other options as well. While the morita is classified as smokey with a mild spice, I'd definitely rank the spice as much higher. The smokey flavor hits you almost immediately, while the spice slowly creeps up. I highly recommend you request some if you're into a little spice on your pizza. It was so good, in fact, we requested a cup to take it home to add to the leftovers. Although their pizza as a whole, is just okay, in my opinion.
For dessert, they have a variety of very good options, including the "Not My Birthday Cake," which is sort of an angel food cake with cream cheese frosting and Pepitoria-like Mexican candy. Their house-made churros and affogato are also great as well.
In comparison to the abysmal Forge Pizzeria that previously occupied this space, Wink 24 is a great improvement. I do feel that the menu is a lot of hit and miss - but you're bound to find something that you like. I feel that people who are a sucker for atmosphere and trendy decor will really like how this place is designed. The owner has stopped by to speak with us a couple of times. She seems like a very nice lady who cares about what she's doing here.
I see them as a welcoming addition to Biltmore and recommended to try out.
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