Some of SP’s staff were fortunate to check out Watson’s Shack & Rail on Wednesday. The restaurant’s soft opening for a handful (or three) of people was intense — and crowded — but the food was worth the wait. Check out the photos below, and begin to prep your stomach for Watson’s February 12th opening. For more information, and for updates, follow the restaurant on Facebook. Photos by Justine Bursoni, Seth Fein, Jessica Hammie, and Patrick Singer.
frozen cocktails helped wash down the spicy food
pickle sampler, $6
gravy fries, $10
crab hush puppies, $8 | pimento cheese, $6
fried chicken sandwich, $7
half bird, fire-roasted, $16 [with mashed potatoes and stewed greens]
half bird, fried, $16 [with mashed potatoes and tomato pudding]
wok-fried dirty rice, $3.50
pimento mac and cheese, $3.50
Nashville hot chicken, $11
