Happy National Fried Chicken Day!
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: national food days are nonsense.
But we can make an exception for this one because fried chicken is having a moment in Denver. It’s always been around and it's always been delicious, but like big butts, it’s been Columbused. Gourmet takes on the soul-food staple are popping up on menus everywhere, and surely no one can complain about more fried chicken.
Below are the restaurants old and new, traditional and trendy, dishing out fried chicken in Denver.
The Cluck Truck, food truck
CoraFaye’s Cafe, 2861 Colorado Blvd., Denver; and 16251 E. Colfax Ave., #210, Aurora
Dunbar Kitchen & Tap House, 2844 Welton St.
Buttermilk-brined Redbird chicken, tangy Napa and apple slaw, tomato, Swiss and mayo on a Blue Point French roll.
Grind Kitchen + Watering Hole, 300 Fillmore St.
Served with house pickles and honey mustard slaw.
The Hornet, 76 Broadway
The honey-stung fried chicken is a buttermilk battered chicken breast with cayenne honey, southern bean succotash, garlic mashed potatoes and sausage gravy.
Interstate Kitchen & Bar, 1001 Santa Fe Drive
Boneless chicken breast pounded, house seasoned and pan-fried, served with country gravy and pork belly green beans.
Jamaican Grill, 709 W. 8th Ave.
Jamaican barbie-fried chicken.
Jezebel’s Southern Bistro & Bar, 3301 Tejon St.
Fried chicken and waffles: three fried chicken wings with Belgian style waffles, maple syrup and honey butter.
Lou’s Food Bar, 1851 W. 38th Ave.
Nashville-style fried chicken.
They have a Tuesday special -- a beer, chicken and a cookie for $20 -- and they're extending it through National Fried Chicken Day.
Max’s Wine Dive, 696 Sherman St.
Southern fried chicken: jalapeño-buttermilk marinated chicken served with mashed potatoes, collard greens, Texas toast and chipotle honey butter.
If you go to Max's today, post something about the joint on social media, then show it at the restaurant to buy one fried chicken meal and get the other free.
Steuben’s Food Service, 523 E. 17th Ave.
Served with mashed potatoes, a biscuit and gravy.
The Squeaky Bean, 1500 Wynkoop St., #101
Fried chicken BLT served with pickle, special sauce, bacon and onion.
Welton Street Cafe, 2736 Welton St.
This Five Points staple has been serving fried chicken for three decades and hasn't changed the recipe once.
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, 2907 Huron St.
Tender thighs served with honey sriracha drizzle and bread and butter pickles.
Work & Class, 2500 Larimer St.
Served with a house buffalo sauce and only served during Sunday night dinner.
