American
Dunsmoor
A 120-seat dining room serving heritage American cuisine cooked entirely over live fire, known for its massive wood-burning hearths and communal tables. Chef Brian Dunsmoor focuses on historic, pre-industrial Southern recipes and regional techniques, utilizing heavy cast iron, lard, and open flames rather than modern gas lines. If you cannot snag a dining room reservation, show up early to grab a walk-in seat at the adjacent wine bar, which serves a lighter version of the menu.
★ The Legend
Edna's Sour-Milk Cornbread
This legendary cornbread is inspired by a recipe from Southern culinary icon Edna Lewis, featuring a savory, unsweetened crumb studded with white cheddar and Hatch chilies. It is baked to order in screaming-hot cast iron skillets and served under a massive, decadent scoop of whipped cultured butter and a drizzle of honey.
◆ Fan Favorite
Aunt Emmy's Pork & Green Chili Stew
This deeply comforting stew is a recreation of a recipe from the chef's maternal aunt in Colorado, featuring tender chunks of pork shoulder simmered with roasted green chilies and topped with melted cheddar. It comes with thick, buttery flour tortillas that are hand-rolled and toasted to order directly over the hearth coals.
● Chef's Pick
Mushroom-Crusted Pork Chop
Chef Brian Dunsmoor has publicly declared his love for this thick-cut heritage pork chop, preferring its rich flavor profile over the restaurant's massive ribeye. The chop is encrusted in an earthy, savory mushroom rub, grilled over the open fire, and finished with a drizzle of smoked lard and fresh thyme.
◇ Hidden Gem
Baby Albacore
While first-timers crowd the heavy hearth-cooked meats, regulars know to start with this incredibly bright, raw seafood dish to cut through the meal's rich fats. It features supple, thick slices of raw albacore dressed in a sharp, zesty young ginger root relish, crispy fried shallots, and a pool of high-quality olive oil.
✦ Off the Menu
The Bar Burger
A highly exclusive, classic burger that is only available at the adjacent walk-in-only Dunsmoor Bar. Because they only prepare a strictly limited number of these burgers each night, you need to arrive right when the bar opens at 5:30 PM to secure one before they sell out.
Insider Tip
Sit at the eight-seat chef's counter directly facing the open hearth. You will get a front-row view of the cooks managing the live coals, hand-pressing the tortillas, and pulling cast-iron skillets from the wood-fired oven, which completely changes how you appreciate the rustic pacing of the kitchen.
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