The crudo at Kindred changes seasonally. Kristen Wile/UP

Chefs know good food, so we want to know where they eat when they’re not cooking. In this series, we ask a local chef, bartender, or server to share their favorite restaurants in town (not including their own) and what they order there. Longtime Bonterra chef Blake Hartwick suggests these five. —Kristen Wile

Kindred, Davidson
This seasonal, chef-driven restaurant is a favorite among foodies
Blake’s order: Hamachi crudo

Fahrenheit, Uptown
Dinner is always better with a view, and this Rocco Whalen restaurant has the best in town
Blake’s order: Cocktails and tuna nachos

Pinky’s, West Charlotte
A Charlotte favorite for its dive-bar vibe and delicious, greasy menu
Blake’s order: The Tony Boloney

Boone’s BBQ
This barbecue food truck serves up sandwiches and platters
Blake’s order: St. Louis Ribs

Superica, South End
The first of several restaurants by Ford Fry to open in town is in the Design Center
Blake’s order: Tamales and chili relleno

More from this series

The Fig Tree’s Greg Zanitsch
Good Food on Montford’s Larry Schreiber
Yafo’s Shai Fargian
Zeppelin’s Vince Giancarlo
The Asbury’s Miranda Brown
Barcelona Wine Bar’s Nicolas Daniels
Heirloom’s Clark Barlowe