I tried some chicken 'n' waffles a few weeks ago and came up disappointed. It wasn't their fault, I've just not met a waffle that can hold a candle to that one from the beer festival at PAX East.
Best fried chicken and waffles on this green Earth come from Longman&Eagle in Chicago. They come with pork belly hash made with sweet potatoes instead of standard potatoes.
I will back up my claim by saying that this restaurant has a Michelin star. It's a Michelin-starred joint serving fried chicken and waffles. Go there, get them, order a Bloody Larry. It's their house Bloody Mary, but made with your choice of whiskey (they have over 100 varieties) instead of vodka.
I like fried chicken and I like waffles, but I have no desire to eat them together. Blech.
I can imagine that it'd be repulsive if done incorrectly, but when the batter and skin is super crispy and just the right blend of salty and sweet, and the chicken is so moist it falls apart on your fork, it's not a whole lot stranger than dragging crispy bacon through maple syrup after pancakes.
I'd urge you to try it. It doesn't seem like something that works, but, as evidenced by the restaurant I mentioned, it does indeed work. It works so well that that restaurant honed it to an art form. It's one of my favorite things on their menu.
Best fried chicken and waffles on this green Earth come from Longman&Eagle in Chicago. They come with pork belly hash made with sweet potatoes instead of standard potatoes.
I will back up my claim by saying that this restaurant has a Michelin star. It's a Michelin-starred joint serving fried chicken and waffles. Go there, get them, order a Bloody Larry. It's their house Bloody Mary, but made with your choice of whiskey (they have over 100 varieties) instead of vodka.
That sounds incredible, aside from the Bloody Larry.
Again, the Bloody Larry is something that must be experienced to be believed. From the Trib:
Larry has a sturdy base that anchors the proprietary mix's citrus and spices, served in a pint glass rimmed with traditional Maryland Old Bay seasoning and garnished with a pickle, a green olive and a perfect cube of four-year aged Widmer cheddar from Wisconsin. All of L&E's marys are served with an Old Style beer back, just because.
The restaurant makes liberal use of Old Bay in several dishes, too. They manage to take mundane concepts and turn them into godlike food totems.
I hate you guys. You're meant to eat them as a snack. Just get them from your friendly waffle van.
We have one of those! It's called Wafels and Dinges. It comes near our office on Wodensday! Wodensday Waffles! (That's what it says on their sign board. Wodensday specials. It's become a thing.)
I've never had fried chicken and waffles simultaneously. However, the idea is very exciting. If both the waffles and the chicken were of a very high quality, I would greatly enjoy it. I've had the pulled pork BBQ waffle from the waffle truck, and it is excellent.
EDIT: I believe it's on West Main St. In that case, take W. Henrietta to Mt. Hope, go across the river, then take Plymouth Ave to Jefferson (I think). That should get you to Main St. (These are off the top of my head, so I would suggest consulting the Googles)
PRO TIP: Don't hang around that area after dark. I was waiting for a bus once and there was a drive by shooting a few feet away. Not happy funtimes.
I've never had fried chicken and waffles simultaneously. However, the idea is very exciting. If both the waffles and the chicken were of a very high quality, I would greatly enjoy it. I've had the pulled pork BBQ waffle from the waffle truck, and it is excellent.
Yeah, Eggo and KFC would be revolting, like a plate of hot garbage (distinct from a delicious hot garbage plate). However, Harold's Fried Chicken (dunno what your ghetto-gourmet fried chicken is in NYC, but Harold's is Chicago's) and some fresh Belgian Waffles (preferably from a Waffle Truck or a proper pâtisserie)? Bliss. It's the ultimate breakfast dish. All you doubters need to try it. The flavors speak for themselves.
I once turned a bowl of the chowder upside down. It took 4 full seconds before anything fell out.
I think I was there for that. It was kind of hilarious. I still go to Jays when I come back home because it is reasonably near my sister's apartment.
How the fuck did I get to Nick Tahoe anyway?
MUAHAHA INNER LOOP! MADNESS IN HIGHWAY FORM!
EDIT: I believe it's on West Main St. In that case, take W. Henrietta to Mt. Hope, go across the river, then take Plymouth Ave to Jefferson (I think). That should get you to Main St. (These are off the top of my head, so I would suggest consulting the Googles)
PRO TIP: Don't hang around that area after dark. I was waiting for a bus once and there was a drive by shooting a few feet away. Not happy funtimes.
Depends on which way you are coming from. I usually came into the city from 490, and got off the highway near where the abandoned subway tunnel lets out. Nick Tahoe's might have moved since I lived in Rochester.
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These waffles?
I will back up my claim by saying that this restaurant has a Michelin star. It's a Michelin-starred joint serving fried chicken and waffles. Go there, get them, order a Bloody Larry. It's their house Bloody Mary, but made with your choice of whiskey (they have over 100 varieties) instead of vodka.
I'd urge you to try it. It doesn't seem like something that works, but, as evidenced by the restaurant I mentioned, it does indeed work. It works so well that that restaurant honed it to an art form. It's one of my favorite things on their menu.
EDIT: I believe it's on West Main St. In that case, take W. Henrietta to Mt. Hope, go across the river, then take Plymouth Ave to Jefferson (I think). That should get you to Main St. (These are off the top of my head, so I would suggest consulting the Googles)
PRO TIP: Don't hang around that area after dark. I was waiting for a bus once and there was a drive by shooting a few feet away. Not happy funtimes.
Can you still stand a spoon vertically in the chowder?
SHOW ME O ORACLE, THAT I MAY FEAST UPON THIS THICKEST OF CHOWDERS