Ash (Iron Horse Hotel)

A hearth-focused restaurant has opened in the former Smyth space in the Iron Horse Hotel. Ash is headed by Dan Jacobs and Dan Van Rite, who also own DanDan and other local restaurants. A wood-fired hearth is the centerpiece of the restaurant and visible to diners. The menu focuses on seasonal wood-fired dishes that are meant to be shared, including an American Kobe steak ($55), head-on prawns with chili butter ($26) and bacon-wrapped rabbit loin with cherries ($27). There’s also a menu of small plates, like venison tartare ($12), grilled avocado with onion spread and cheddar ($8) and spätzle with bone marrow ($10). At brunch, expect smoked trout toast ($14), shakshuka ($15) and fried chicken and waffle ($14).