Half hushpuppy and half zeppole, the Hush-Honey is a cornmeal fritter dipped in wildflower honey and spices while hot. Ricky Moore developed the recipe for Saltbox Seafood Joint when it opened in 2012, and the fritter became the most-written-about single bite in Durham food. There is no other Durham dish more associated with the city's food identity or more frequently referenced in national food press. The Hush-Honey is the reason people drive from Raleigh and Chapel Hill specifically for Saltbox.
Where to eat it: 1 restaurant across 1 city.
At $14-22 for a James Beard winner's fried fish plate with signature Hush-Honeys, Saltbox offers the best value-for-accolade ratio in Durham. No reservations.
TryFried fish plate with Hush-Honeys
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