"Hoskins is the type of family diner — in business since 1948 — that could have been franchised to ubiquity. But, thankfully, there is only one Hoskins, with its iconic sign circled by a ring of incandescent stars. The menu has evolved, expanded, and embellished to meet modern expectations of culinary creativity (they season grits with pimento cheese, for example). All the while, the down-home family atmosphere and satisfied customers hold steady. Local favorites range from some of the city’s best fried seafood platters to lunch specials like country fried steak (Saturday) and chicken bog (Friday). Don’t sleep on the peanut butter pie."