G Wiv wrote:I've only had Chef L's fried chicken once, and was not impressed in the least. I also found it odd that they don't offer fried chicken thighs. Wing, leg, breast yes, thigh, no. My typical fried chicken order is two wings, two thighs.
From your post it seems I hit them, I was there slightly over a year ago, on a bad day. ReneG is also keen on Gourmet, he's mentioned a 'green' sauce a few times, did you happen to try that?
David Hammond wrote:I got the half chicken, and it did contain a thigh. Didn't try the green sauce.
It's a very distinctive bird -- I could see how some would find it objectionable.
G Wiv wrote:Far as distinctive, I remember the spice level in the fried chicken as being somewhat bland, maybe I caught a bad batch.
G Wiv wrote:Speaking of fried chicken, I've been wanting fried chicken ever since I saw a pic of Luxbar's, a newish joint off of Rush Street, buttermilk fried chicken in this months Chicago Magazine.
Erik M. wrote:Parlor, on North Avenue in W.P./Bucktown, has "fried chicken & waffles."
I haven't tried it yet, but it sure looked good to me on Friday night.
LAZ wrote:The malted waffles are excellent, but the coating on the otherwise tasty fried chicken (dark meat only)
TonyC wrote:Half fried chicken order indeed does come w/ a thigh. (and a breast and a wing).
I also found it odd that they don't offer fried chicken thighs. Wing, leg, breast yes, thigh, no.
I got the half chicken, and it did contain a thigh. Didn't try the green sauce.
Longtime chicken-focused spot Chef Luciano is permanently closed as owners David and Rocky Gupta prepare to transform the space into an American restaurant called Mustard Seed, according to its website.