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The Cook and the Bear’s was awesome too, but that place closed down.
 
fatlucy said:
Wow. He doesn’t know Father Panik Village....
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He does. He was commenting on the misspelling in August’s post. I didn’t realize it at the time.
 
UConnStats said:
The Cook and the Bear’s was awesome too, but that place closed down.
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I liked that place a lot. I was pretty disappointed when they closed.

Who has fried chicken recommendations closer to Hartford/Farmington valley?
 
Deepster said:
Here's a take for you.

Fried chicken is terrible. Prove me wrong.
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Liver and onions is terrible. KFC is the second largest restaurant chain in the world measured by sales with over 24,000 stores in 145 countries. Revenue in the billions. Throw in Popeyes, Church's, etc and you would have a hard time sustaining the "terrible" argument.

Not my jam, but the people have clearly spoken.
 
mussels said:
Liver and onions is terrible. KFC is the second largest restaurant chain in the world measured by sales with over 24,000 stores in 145 countries. Revenue in the billions. Throw in Popeyes, Church's, etc and you would have a hard time sustaining the "terrible" argument.

Not my jam, but the people have clearly spoken.
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Nonsense. McDonald's sells more than KFC and they're garbage too.
 
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When done right, fried chicken is great.

Keys to success:
1. Brine or buttermilk and season overnight for best results; a few hours at a minimum
2. dry, wet, dry, dust off for best crispiness.
3. Make sure oil is hot
4. Don't overload the chicken

Keys to failure:
1. Underseason
2. Incomplete covering of the chicken leaving areas bare of breading
3. Not letting oil get hot
4. Not enough oil or overloading the pan/fryer for the amount of oil you have.
 
8893 said:
It was a neighborhood in Bridgeport. Known for drugs, crime and lots of police activity.
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It was actually one of the worst neighborhoods in the country at one point. I think it was ranked top 10
 
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Was going to recommend Peaches Southern Pub in Norwalk but I see they're moving to NYC.
 
general observation. chicken breasts? bird flavored cotton. the rest of it? only palatable when prepared by frying. father panik, charles green, marina village, the terrace, pequonnok, p.t, - all just places filled with mostly nice people, and the homes of my school pals. cecil on the west side, and charlie on the east side were kinda the unofficial mayors. both actually ran officially. good folks. let's see where marina is today:

Crescent Crossings Brightens The East Side, Location Of Notorious Former Federal Housing Project – Only In Bridgeport®

onlyinbridgeport.com onlyinbridgeport.com
and as far as Rootsman neighborhood, i never got why Arthurs pizza was 'famous.' i guess if u were a UB student, then prolly cuz it was the only zashop around there. imagine living there, in Bridgeport, and having to walk more than a few blocks to get abitz. oh, the horror.
nowadays, we got this. heck, you can even get a fancy t-shirt with ur pie. noice.

Brewport Brewing Co

brewportct.com brewportct.com
as far as fried chicken there, the fam agrees on drumstik, tho gramps likes to ramble on aboot some state street joint called The Chicken Roost back in his day. he and great gramps would sit around jawing aboot some kosher butcher on east main where u'd pick some live chickens, and they'd whack 'em for you. gross. i ain't going anywhere near where a chicken roosts, coops, or poops. it always smells worst than a Maine paper mill.
 
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Deepster said:
Here's a take for you.

Fried chicken is terrible. Prove me wrong.
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God, I wish I felt this way. You are blessed.
Me, I can barely drive past Popeyes without stopping... even in early pandemic days
 
BGesus4 said:
God, I wish I felt this way. You are blessed.
Me, I can barely drive past Popeyes without stopping... even in early pandemic days
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To be fair, I feel the same about a lot of fried foods. Fried shrimp, fried scallops, onion blossoms, etc. The first bite or two is great....followed by a lot of greasy disgusting stomach cramps.
 
Deepster said:
To be fair, I feel the same about a lot of fried foods. Fried shrimp, fried scallops, onion blossoms, etc. The first bite or two is great....followed by a lot of greasy disgusting stomach cramps.
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Have you tried panko breadcrumbs? Lighter, more crisp and absorb less oil.
 
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UConnDad said:
Drumstick Barbecue on Main St. in Bridgeport has awesome fried chicken.
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My grandfather owned both( was one on State street for years )Drumstik Bar B Q's for 30 something years before his death in 1999. His wife and children have run it since and before that all five of his children , along with my sister and father all worked there. I'm not sure about it's current reputation but back in the day it was the best. Fish , chicken, greens , egg potato salad, liver and gizzards , deviled eggs and German chocolate cake. Little of everything
 
uconnblueinky said:
My grandfather owned both( was one on State street for years )Drumstik Bar B Q's for 30 something years before his death in 1999. His wife and children have run it since and before that all five of his children , along with my sister and father all worked there. I'm not sure about it's current reputation but back in the day it was the best. Fish , chicken, greens , egg potato salad, liver and gizzards , deviled eggs and German chocolate cake. Little of everything
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apparently, u guys bought the Chicken Roost.
www.knowol.com

The Chicken Roost in Bridgeport, Connecticut

Bridgeport’s “The Chicken Roost” was an offshoot of “The Chicken Coop”, which began in Hartford. The restaurants were run by a family of five brothers, and became famous with generations of Connecticut residents for their fried chicken, onion rings, and the cute baby pictures that adorned the walls.
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uconnblueinky said:
My grandfather owned both( was one on State street for years )Drumstik Bar B Q's for 30 something years before his death in 1999. His wife and children have run it since and before that all five of his children , along with my sister and father all worked there. I'm not sure about it's current reputation but back in the day it was the best. Fish , chicken, greens , egg potato salad, liver and gizzards , deviled eggs and German chocolate cake. Little of everything
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Palmaci?
 
uconnblueinky said:
My grandfather owned both( was one on State street for years )Drumstik Bar B Q's for 30 something years before his death in 1999. His wife and children have run it since and before that all five of his children , along with my sister and father all worked there. I'm not sure about it's current reputation but back in the day it was the best. Fish , chicken, greens , egg potato salad, liver and gizzards , deviled eggs and German chocolate cake. Little of everything
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I heard the was a change in management and the food went downhill. I ate there a couple of times in that period and they lost my business (better options). We recently have been back since new management and the quality has returned. Its been said the new owners have returned to the basics that made drumstick so popular.

When your family owned it, the ribs were outstanding along with the chicken. Devil eggs were a staple with all orders. Best to call and order your food in advance because the wait is long to receive your food.

Anyway the restaurant is booming again, and your family would be proud.
 
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Kitaman said:
I heard the was a change in management and the food went downhill. I ate there a couple of times in that period and they lost my business (better options). We recently have been back since new management and the quality has returned. Its been said the new owners have returned to the basics that made drumstick so popular.

When your family owned it, the ribs were outstanding along with the chicken Devil eggs were a staple with all orders. Best to call and order your food in advance because the wait is long to receive your food.

Anyway the restaurant is booming again, and your family would be proud.
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My father was the rib and rotisserie chicken man Thursday , Friday , Saturday and every other Sunday , while I breaded. My mother managed and made most of the salads and deviled eggs along with Rocco . Sister was a fry girl Friday night's were insane . I spent most of my childhood there or on a baseball field. Good times.
 
UConnDad said:
I attended grammar school with twins(Melody & Merilee) I think?
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So you grew up in Trumbull ? Grandmother lived on Strobel road , near the high school ( I think)
 
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