text: One of the best things ever is to see talented people develop a new concept plan it with care and execute it masterfully When the buzz began months ago about Chef Beckett and partners Katie and Scott Stephens wanting to bring a southern flair to the area Peg and I were all in That the new place was going to be at the site of a landmark Beef Eaters Restaurant with its own history of fine food was a nice touch This is not Becketts Table Westthe concept is totally different The fried green tomatoes and dirty rice croquettes were spot on The tomato tart and the house smoked trout appetizers were addictive inventive and wonderfully balanced A grilled watermelon salad was a light refreshing bite As you would expect all things pork were terrific and Rails cider brined pork loin was amazing Ditto the crispy duck leg confit The BLT salad was very tasty but the other apps were better yet Making the call to try their gumbo ya ya style and BBQ shrimp was mandatory and they were full of flavor not obnoxiously hot like some Cajun style dishes out there have become I strongly recommend wearing something that will handle butter and sauce well from the shrimp Limitless napkins are provided Staples like mac and cheese collards and brioche with apple butter think Parker House rolls were very good Beignets were authentic and pillowy Even with it being opening night and week the service Jerod hopefully not misspelled too badly and Sarah were attentive and very helpful Front of the house was welcoming With concepts and execution like this I frankly do not care what the fox say