"An R Street corridor fried chicken sandwich spot opens up with a faux-graffiti laden interior and an oversized mural of Muhammad Ali. A partnership between the Selland restaurant empire and Rob Archie, owner of Pangaea Bier Cafe, Bawk serves juicy fried chicken on its own with the bone, in between a bun for on the run, or in a bucket for a ducat (or, well, $30). What distinguishes Bawk are its Gus’s-inspired wet-style batter and its secret “magic” seasoning, which is reminiscent of Popeyes Cajun Sparkle." - Illyanna Maisonet