"Rainier BBQ's underground dining room feels like entering a secret society where everyone sits at large round tables huddling over an entire six-pound fried catfish. But this neighborhood staple is far from a secret. On the long menu, we gravitate towards the airy salt and pepper chicken wings, glistening short ribs, and that aforementioned catfish. These suckers start at five pounds and can go all the way up to 10, so come prepared to eat with a group. The blistered skin has a trove of fleshy white meat underneath that can be used to construct fresh rolls with snappy herbs and a pineapple dipping sauce. Before you do anything, though, get a selfie with the fish first." - kayla sager riley, aimee rizzo
Makena Yee
