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| - SOHO is pretty easy to walk past on the way to the many bars on W 25th, and I've talked with several natives who weren't aware of its existence at all. The interior is chic - after all, we're in Ohio City. Chic, but still family-friendly. Somehow they get away with sultry lighting and tattooed waitresses serving cocktails while younger kids dig delightedly into Hush Puppies. Favorite seating is in a booth, below the cool-looking lamps.
I arrived ready for some tummy-satisfying fried chicken, but was unprepared for how delicious their Homemade Biscuits w/ Rosemary Butter and Jam were. I was immediately suspicious since something that tasty couldn't possibly be free.
My friends and I got three different Fried Chicken Dinners that reflected our palettes pretty well. If you're a sucker for Mac n' Cheese, go for the Late Night Style. Brunch-a-holic? Mornin' Style is for you. Gotta have your veggies? Nooner is your jam. I've been craving chicken and waffles, so obviously I went with the Mornin' Style - and was not disappointed by the sweet and savory Rosemary waffles. It was a little much after the biscuits though, and I would have enjoyed a side salad to balance out the carbs + protein. All the fried chicken is lightly crisped and tender, as well as BONELESS, so you can actually attempt to use a fork and knife! The fried coating is less greasy than at Hot Sauce Williams and not as hard as KFC, which was much preferred for me.
Their menu actually isn't as extensive as I expected it to be, and if you're hunting for some more traditional Southern/Creole dishes you might have to head to Bourbon Street Barrel Room, which will also give you more bang for your buck. Flavor wise though, I can't complain and am glad to have somewhere consistent to put my faith (and money) into.
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