Best of Metromix New York 2011Fried Chicken
We're cuckoo for cluckers. Bread it up, fry it up, serve it up: If it's deep-fried nirvana you're searching for, this is your path to enlightenment. From upscale to Asian-inspired, there's no shortage of terrific fried chicken in NYC. Of the city's mighty birds, these five fly high.
And the winner is…
Blue Ribbon Bakery & Cafe
33 Downing St.
New York, NY 10014Neighborhood: Greenwich Village
You could argue that the Bromberg brothers' Blue Ribbon empire built its success on perfect fried chicken. Dunk them in honey.
Nominees
Bon Chon
325 Fifth Ave.
New York, NY 10016Neighborhood: Midtown
Sure, Korean fried chicken is ubiquitous in NYC these days. But these double-fried beauties take the crown.
Country Panfried Chicken
2841 Frederick Douglass Blvd.
New York , NY 10039Neighborhood: Central Harlem
Harlem soul food impresario Charles Gabriel makes a comeback with down-home fried goodness at a no-fuss storefront.
Pies-n-Thighs
166 S. Fourth St.
Brooklyn, NY 11211Neighborhood: South Side
The name says it all at this beloved South Williamsburg spot, with delectable chicken that sets the stage for mouthwatering pies.
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