"When you’re in the mood for brunch, but not in the mood to spend an hour of your precious time fighting for your life for a table, Tastebuds is your most straightforward option. The Richmond restaurant is a counter-service spot doing soul food-inspired staples, like shrimp and grits and omelets. But you’re really here for the chicken and waffles, which feature perfectly breaded tenders over a buttermilk waffle so light it could float. Get in, eat your fried chicken, and get out, with plenty of time left in the day to become one with the couch." - julia chen 1, lani conway, ricky rodriguez, patrick wong