Stopped in for a VIP preview of CRAFT last night and I couldn't be happier to welcome this little gem to the neighborhood. It's located just off Morehead on S. Church behind Unknown Brewing - certainly a booming area of town and convenient to almost everything.
The focus will be on craft beer (go figure) and locally sourced meats and cheeses. They have a large bar with maybe 30 or so beers on tap - a huge selection of local and regional breweries - and a few tables. Meeting friends for a drink and bite after work? CRAFT's your place to go. Want to fill up a growler with your favorite local brew? CRAFT's your place to go. Need to write a paper for class? CRAFT's your place to go. Think: Good Bottle Co. meets Common Market.
The space itself boasts original brick, exposes beams, natural lighting, and aged piping. The seating features those ubiquitous metal tabouret chairs and stools - yes the uncomfortable one's every new restaurant seems to have. They also have an outdoor biergarten with several picnic benches.
The only thing that seemed iffy to me was parking. There is a small lot out front that was unclear whether or not could accommodate cars. Keep in mind there are still kinks to work out with a place so new.
Best part? It's locally owned by an adorable beer-loving, ambitious couple who somehow pumped this place out with four children ages 6 months to 10. Now that's impressive!