Jesus, how have I never reviewed Kindred before? Every meal I've had here has been spectacular, from the milk bread (Good Lord, that milk bread...the milk bread that launched a thousand ships, I tell you) to cocktails to dessert. This place has the fire to back up all the smoke you've been seeing in the last couple years. Expect a lot of variance in the menu depending on what's in season. In spite of being a bit of a BFD since they landed on the Bon Appetit list, Kindred still feels like it's trying to stay humble and not get too carried away by the surely near-overwhelming temptation to fall down the hipster rabbit hole (OK, maybe it grazes that line, but their passion for top-notch food more than makes up for it). It's a bit of a drive from Charlotte, so visits aren't as frequent as I might like. But it's always a treat and I love going here. Expect it to be busy pretty much always. Do yourself a favor and make a reservation!