Yardbird Table & Bar

"A neighborhood spot elevating rotisserie chicken with unique sauces and sides, also offering prepared foods and wines by the bottle." - Beth D'Addono

"Buttermilk biscuits and thick-battered fried chicken brined for 27 hours have put Yardbird on the map, but this restaurant delivers more than reliable Southern-inspired staples. Take, for instance, the house espresso martini ($16) crafted from fresh espresso (decaf or regular), Tito’s vodka, Kahlua, and crème de cacao. Pro tip: The drink pairs perfectly with the banana pudding cheesecake for dessert (pictured)." - Mekita Rivas, Tierney Plumb

"New Year’s Day marks the final day of Yardbird’s “9 Days of Brunch” celebration, with a menu featuring classic dishes like chicken and waffles ($42) and shrimp and grits ($37) to specials including a “Yardbird Benedict” ($32) made with a buttermilk biscuit, spinach, Kentucky ham and crabmeat hollandaise." - Kalina Newman

"The popular Miami import is best known for comfort foods like its thick-battered fried chicken brined for 27 hours, buttermilk biscuits, and lobster mac and cheese. The eatery has two spacious patios, as well as plenty of indoor seating." - Mekita Rivas, Eater Staff

"With “bird” in its name, the Mt. Vernon Triangle import out of Miami naturally goes all out for Thanksgiving, with both dine-in and takeout options. The a la carte, sit-down spread — available during normal operating hours — includes a pear, pomegranate and arugula salad, Charleston she-crab soup, herb-roasted turkey with trimmings, sides like lobster mac and cheese and melted leek potato gratin, and brown butter bourbon pumpkin pie for dessert. To-go meals are also available for day-of pickup for groups of two to eight. It pays off to order early; do so by Friday, November 4 to get a free bottle of wine." - Tierney Plumb