After months of buzzing anticipation, Spike Gjerde’s new Woodberry Kitchen is finally open. The farm-to-table eco-friendly restaurant is a joint venture with wife Amy and Grand Cru’s Nelson Carey. Sumptuously set in a soaring double-height, exposed brick-and-beam space, the rustic feel extends from the close-set tables of the dining room to the open kitchen featuring a wood-burning oven. Hearty fare is given a witty, sophisticated twist— we love the cast-iron roast chicken with chard and grits, the cider-brined pork chops with greens and new potatoes and the bacon & egg fried rice. Throw in the freshly made potato chips with fresh homemade dip and the clever deviled eggs topped with crispy chipped ham, and we’re in heaven. Bonus points for the perfect bar-made sazeracs and the roaring fire pit outside. Free valet parking. 2010 Clipper Park Road, 410-464-8000.
