"Dawn, the restaurant that placed Piccolo Mondo in Hyde Park, debuted earlier this year with a focus on brunch and Southern specialties. Inside the Windermere House, the restaurant is run by Racquel Fields, the force behind 14 Parish, also in Hyde Park. Vegans will be happy to find a meatless chicken and waffles dish, as well as pancakes and waffles without dairy. Grits are celebrated here, and diners will find the dish topped with Cajun shrimp or a spicy jalapeño version with pot roast." - Ashok Selvam, Naomi Waxman