We didn't think chicken and waffles were getting enough love on the food pyramid, so we made our own pyramid-- out of waffles--then we covered it in syrup. Sample a staple at Sweet Chick, now open on the block of Bedford Avenue surrounding the “L” stop. Yes, it’s on trend with American comfort food including the ubiquitous chicken and waffles, but here you can get a vegetarian version with seitan. Then there’s the regular dish of macaroni and cheese, except it’s baked with a Ritz cracker crust. And those looking for a “Purple Cow” can find a “Purple Drank”--the decadent ice cream’s been...
Co-owners John Seymour and Sam Saleh have opened this down-home Williamsburg eatery dedicated to superlative chicken and waffles and other comfort food staples; the smallish space sports wood-paneled walls, Edison bulb lighting and refurbished wainscoting, making for a cozy yet distinctively Brooklyn atmosphere (note the Biggie quote behind the bar) befitting of drinks with names like ‘Tiger...
11 Limited Edition Thanksgiving-Flavored Specials:
There is no shortage of Thanksgiving dining options in NYC, from the elaborate prix fixe feasts to the casual meals out. And then there are the one-offs: the Thanksgiving sandwiches, the leftovers mashups, the offbeat turkey and cranberry and pumpkin-flavored specials. This year provides even more room for creativity with the once-in-a-lifetime occurrence of Thanksgivukkah, when Thanksgiving...
Chicken ‘n’ waffles meets fine dining. Elevated approach sees fried birds hitting the golden, crisp, and juicy trifecta. Classic waffles joined by bacon and cheddar or rosemary and shroom iterations. Balance of menu goes rustic-modern: mac ‘n’ cheese under a Ritz cracker crust, kale BLTs with house-smoked lardons. Smart cocktail list to match. Interior as locally sourced as the food, with...