"Yes, people still line up on Burnside for Screen Door’s local take on Southern food, served in a stylishly rustic space, bolstered by an enclosed patio. But with online reservations—and a new location in the Pearl District—getting a prime Saturday morning table is easier. Tourists and locals alike are queuing up for the autumnal cinnamon-spiced sweet potato waffles topped with as many pieces of peppery, perfectly crispy fried chicken as you’d like and served with deep amber maple syrup, plus lowcountry classics like shrimp in a smoky tomato sauce on creamy, cheddar grits. The boozy bananas foster french toast is also a calling card—all that’s missing is the tableside flambée." - Krista Garcia
Caitlin Cooper