Southern Proper

"Southern Proper (600 Harrison Ave., South End) closed at the end of service on New Year’s Eve after just under two years in operation. The restaurant served Southern-inspired food such as fried chicken, shrimp and grits, and hush puppies." - Rachel Leah Blumenthal

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"“I wanted it to look like a tobacco barn,” chef and owner Jason Cheek previously said. “A tobacco barn my grandmother invaded.” He succeeded, and he got the desired scent of pine, too." - Rachel Leah Blumenthal

"Southern Proper’s serving up turkey, chicken, sides, and pies for the holiday. There are a few different packages available, such as the whole turkey dinner ($225), which includes five large sides and feeds eight to 10. Order by November 20. Pickups are available between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. on November 27." - Rachel Leah Blumenthal

"This South End restaurant is a big bright space with a menu that’s so Southern it might as well be fanning itself on a porch. Get the wafflewich, and don’t miss out on the great hushpuppies. If you’re feeling daring, ask for the ghost pepper sauce." - Dan Secatore