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"Um, yes ... just yesterday actually."
That, my friends, is what a Yardbird fried chicken addiction sounds like. After sinking my teeth into the crisp and juicy 27-hour fried chicken, there was no going back. Out the window went my plans to try out epic Vegas buffets and posh restaurants. All I wanted was my Yardbird chicken fix.
We went to Yardbird twice during our trip to Vegas, and the only reason there weren't any more was because we flew out soon after our second visit. Everything we ate was ridiculously delicious. We ordered a wedge salad with minimal expectations but were soon singing our server praises. The lettuce had that perfect crunch, the hunks of bacon were substantial and tasty, and the avocado slices, cherry tomatoes and corn added layers of flavor I'd never experienced in a humble wedge salad. We also tried the brisket biscuits: fluffy and tasty biscuits overflowing with juicy and flavorful slices of brisket. The superstar is, of course, the fried chicken with cheddar waffles and chilled spiced watermelon. What an addictive interplay of delicious flavors, textures and temperatures! Quite possibly the best chicken and waffles I've ever had, period. On a separate visit, we had just the chicken so we could try other dishes and they hold up perfectly well on their own, too. For dessert, we had banana pudding, which was quite impressive and very tasty. I do regret not ordering their peach crumble (it takes 25 minutes to make so order ahead if that's your jam), but that just gives me a reason to come back. Service is excellent; the servers are very attentive, have great recommendations and always kept our coffee cups full. I thought the cocktails were just okay ... great variety but to me, they didn't seem so strong. I'd say save the stomach space and $$$ for more of that brilliant fried chicken! Praying to all the little cherubs in heaven that Yardbird opens soon in New York. Til then, I'll have to check out Root and Bone and see how it stacks up!
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