"For years, Juniper has been filling an empty space in the hearts and bellies of Southerners missing home. Dining at John Perkins’s Central West End restaurant has always been a satisfying experience, but the addition of chef Matt Daughaday somehow improved the superlative low country dining destination. Yes, Juniper’s legendary fried chicken is still on the menu, alongside Daughaday’s own additions, including the city’s best raw oyster presentation. The space, service, and food all celebrate the depth of Southern culinary traditions in a way that feels more substantive than spoon-fed." - Holly Fann