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jnb May 30, 2007 10:02 PM

BIRDIES ON FIRST AVENUE

Birdies on first ave - what's the story? anything good? how is delivery? any info appreciated. thanks.

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    hongry_hippo May 31, 2007 10:29 AM

    I went there with a couple of friends about a month ago, and we all liked it (been meaning to post a review, as I'd seen a couple negative ones on here). The fried chicken was salty and crispy, and the jerk chicken was delicious (although EXTREMELY spicy). We also tried the vegetarian chicken nugget-type things, and those were just ok. The vegetarian smothered chicken, however, was amazing (surely good enough to satisfy meat eaters). Apparently the veggie chicken used in the smothered dish is 100% soy-based, even though its texture was almost indistinguishable from seitan. Fried okra was good, green beans were excellent. The apple pie was great, as was the banana cream pie. Both had really good crusts. And the proprietor is nice and friendly too. I recommend it!

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