"When you absolutely can’t go to another place with a natural wine list and a menu designed for sharing, head to Mitchell’s on Vanderbilt Ave. Around since the 1970s, this little soul food spot feels like a time warp. Grab a table in the plain, homey room, and a big plate of crispy fried chicken or BBQ ribs with some collard greens and a pile of well-spiced yams on the side." - bryan kim, hannah albertine, nikko duren, willa moore