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| - About a year and a half ago a friend and I got takeout from The Smokery for the first time. We took it back to his place and proceeded to have one of the most memorable chicken dishes that we'd had to date. After all that time we're finally back at The Smokery to order that same dish, but to experience it fresh! Here's how it went.
The Smokery is a mid sized restaurant along Main Street Stouffville. It has a somewhat upscale bar/restaurant feel that still manages to maintain a relaxed and inviting vibe. They have two main dining rooms, one for typical small groups, and one for large groups (I assume).
The dish that has had my friend and I talking about it for years is their Honey Fried Chicken. With this dish you'll get three pieces of chicken, coleslaw, corn on the cob, cornbread, and pickles. The type of chicken that you'll be served is house brined dark meat, i.e. drums and thighs. Things start getting special on two fronts. First of all, they brush the chicken with this irresistible warm honey glaze, that satisfies your savoury-sweet desires to the nth degree. But then things get a little silly when you bite through that impossibly crispy chicken skin. You may have asked yourself, "I wonder how crispy chicken can be while still being desirable?". Well The Smokery has found that sweet spot, and serves you up pretty damn succulent meat at the same time.
Combined with the other pieces on the plate, you'll be presented with an extremely intelligently thought out meal. The corn on the cob is gently buttered with a fitting sprinkle paprika to tie it in with the savoury theme. On the other hand, the cornbread takes a step to the sweet side of things, and the coleslaw provides the opportunity for a change of pace, but isn't so tangy that it departs from the rest of the meal.
This chicken is boss. Combined with a cool environment, reasonable pricing, and good people, I felt compelled to give a 5 star review. That being said, I know nothing about the rest of their food. If you're in Stouffville, stop by for some great dining.
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