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| - The Dirty Bird recently opened up its second location, just east of the intersection of Bathurst & Bloor. As you approach the entrance, you'll notice the front window that opens up garage door style (a big bonus in warmer weather).
The interior is spacious and thoughtfully designed so that patrons in the lineup aren't crammed next to those enjoying their meals. Compared to the dining room at their Kensington Ave. diner, this spot is significantly more comfortable and bright.
The space is now shared with a new neighbour (Yogurty's), so if the waffles and desserts aren't enough for your sweet tooth, fro-yo is just a few steps away. Kudos to ownership for all of the new improvements.
Must-try items:
The Dirty Bird'ger
Dirty Fries
Chicken Wings
The ODB
The Clucker
The Dirty Club
The food is the main attraction here, and there are enough options to keep you coming back for more. I thoroughly enjoyed the Dirty Bird'ger, Dirty Fries, and chicken wings (a comfort food lovers dream). A staff member and I jokingly nicknamed my meal 'The Dirty Threesome', which fits right in with the assortment of creatively named menu items.
Prices on certain items may seem slightly steep, but the portion sizes and delicious tasting grub should be enough to keep you satisfied. With a strong visual brand and sound marketing strategy in place, The Dirty Bird looks to become a staple in the downtown core in the coming years. I don't predict that the 'Northern Fried Chicken' trend is going to disappear any time soon.
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