"Longtime fans of Bayview’s now-closed Auntie April’s have another fried chicken destination to call their own: Smoke Soul Kitchen, an excellent brunch and lunch spot in the same space. The counter-service restaurant serves soul food staples like chicken and waffles, puffy beignets, and grits topped off with bouncy, caramelized shrimp. Get here for last-minute morning catch-ups with a group—it’s usually easy to walk in and debrief on the latest under the colorful mural or on the sidewalk seats." - ricky rodriguez, julia chen 1, lani conway