Soleil

"Soleil, a Southern-rooted breakfast and lunch spot, known for its fried chicken and Louisiana po’ boys, announced its closure after five years. An outpost at the Boston Public Market has also closed." - Erika Adams

"Chef Cheryl Straughter’s Southern-influenced restaurant Soleil is the place to go for salmon cakes smeared with creamy remoulade, smashed hash browns with just the right amount of burnt, crispy bits, and thick, buttery grits. It’s a great breakfast spot, but plan accordingly: It’s only open from Tuesday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m." - Erika Adams

"Nestled in the heart of Nubian Square, the Soleil space is full of warmth and light. From the food to the staff, this restaurant from chef and owner Cheryl Straughter is an absolute gem. Offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner is a difficult ask for any restaurant, but Soleil excels at all three, offering excellent Southern-influenced food at every meal. For breakfast, go for the Jasmine sandwich (hot beef sausage, eggs, and cheese served on your choice of white, wheat, rye, wrap, or English muffin) with a side of grits. For lunch or dinner, try Soleil’s BBQ beef ribs, which are fall-off-the-bone good." - Jae'da Turner

"Soleil is one of the businesses involved in the Boston Black Hospitality Coalition, working to support black-owned businesses in Boston during the COVID-19 pandemic. The coalition highlights the impact on black communities and strives to maintain these businesses as iconic legacies of black entrepreneurship." - Rachel Leah Blumenthal

"This breakfast and lunch spot is located directly adjacent to Dudley Station. Chef and owner Cheryl Straughter, who is the former owner of popular restaurant Keith’s Place in Grove Hall, offers an extensive menu of breakfast and lunch sandwiches at her counter-service restaurant, along with nods to Southern cooking, such as fried chicken and grits." - Terrence Doyle