Sometimes the most extraordinary culinary experiences come wrapped in the most ordinary packages – like finding a diamond ring in a box of Cracker Jacks, except the box is a humble restaurant in Fairview and the prize is a plate of shrimp and grits that might just change your life.
The Local Joint in Fairview, North Carolina isn’t trying to impress anyone with fancy decor or pretentious menu descriptions.
Instead, this unassuming eatery lets its food do all the talking – and boy, does it have a lot to say.
Nestled just outside of Asheville in the small community of Fairview, this place embodies everything wonderful about Southern cooking without any of the fuss…