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I'm gonna start off with a pretty unpopular opinion: the fried chicken here isn't that great. I find it over-spiced and not that crispy, and the gravy does nothing for me, either. So while I love fried chicken and I certainly wouldn't turn this stuff down if it was offered, it's not what I'll spend money on here.
The quality of the rest of the food, however, more than makes up for it. The mac & cheese changed my life (a "large" serving is pretty large, too). The collard greens made me think I'd died and gone to heaven. The cornbread brought tears to my eyes and the hushpuppies (and the sauce they're served in) were positively orgasmic. The desserts and cocktails are amazing. Next on my "to-try" list is the pulled pork.
The size of the "dining room" is both a big pro and a big con at Triple Crown. There's only seating for about 3.5 people inside, and this space disappears when it gets crowded, which is every nice evening in the summer. Triple Crown offers an amazing take-away package of a wicker picnic basket, cutlery, checked table cloth, sauces, and your drinks sealed up in mason jars so that you can take it all to the lovely little park across the street, which is as awesome as it is picturesque in nice weather. However, there is a finite supply of these and if you come after 7pm on a nice summer's eve, you will not only be waiting in line for a long time, you will be forced to take your meal to-go, sans picnic basket or sauces. That being said, the line is probably worth it and you can always order for delivery.
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