Beasley's Chicken + Honey.

Beasley's Chicken + Honey is owned by an amazing chef and restauranter, Ashley Christensen. In 2011 she threw down on Iron Chef with Bobby Flay, and in the same year opened three new restaurants in downtown Raleigh (in addition to one that was already open). GQ Magazine recently called Christensen's collection of restaurants the Mini-Empire of the Year.  Beasely's has special meaning to Christensen, combining both her mom's Memphis upbringing and her dad's amateur beekeeping background; fried chicken + honey = yum.



Christensen prides herself on showcasing fresh, local produce and other offerings in the area, Beasley's is no different - simple food paired with simple urban-chic design. The space offers lots of natural light, a chalkboard menu from floor to ceiling, red top tables with screw lift stools, one large communal table in the middle of the restaurant, and [of course] a nice sized bar with plenty of seating. The last thing to note is that Christensen is environmentally conscious - there are no cans/bottles of soda or beer severed in her restaurant. Eveyrthing is served on tap, including root beer (and they come in mason and jelly jars, who wouldn't love that?!)

Beasley's has a concise menu of three entrees and an array of southern sides and desserts. The food pretty much speaks for itself: upscale, no-nonsense, southern.

Bloody? Roasted Tomato Bloody Mary Mix + Vodka (Gin or Tequila are options too!)

The Bloody Mary was made with so many vegetables and you could taste them all. I got mine with vodka and it was the prefect start to Sunday brunch.

Fried Chicken Waffles + Honey

The Fried Chicken Waffles + Honey are only available late night or for brunch on Sundays. The chicken is a juicy, crunchy, spicy-sweet, southern masterpiece. The waffles are equally amazing.

Chicken Biscuit with Pickled Green Tomatoe, Dijon + Honey and a side of Hook's 3-YR Cheddar Pimento Pimento Mac-N-Cheese Custard

I couldn't say enough good things about this plate if I tried. Wedding bells are going to ring in your mouth when you eat this, it's that good. Trust me its going to get romantic real fast, just enjoy it because its fleeting. I was both stuffed and heartbroken when it was gone.

The Kennedy Biscuits w/ Butter + Honey

Pumpkin Cheesecake w/ Almond + Carmel Sauce

I will be visiting [and then writing about] all of Ashley Christensen's Raleigh restaurants, so look out for those in the future! K, byeeeee.