Fried Chicken Emergency

[Jack Barber]

I just went to put my annual fried chk order in with Charles for a party we throw every year.

Discovered what others may have already known -- that Charles closed last fall.

Ideal replacement would be a better-than-Charles hole in the wall in Bed Stuy. (We're in Brooklyn, and Charles was a [worthwhile] haul.)

Any concepts? We're talking 150-200 pieces, and would like to keep it in the $1-$1.5 per piece range. (All yuppie chk like Dirty Bird + pies/thighs [when it was open] was more like $2.5+ per piece range.)

Many thanks for any ideas.

[Jack Barber]

Between Poor Freddie's Rib Shack, La Cabana Rodriquez, Saratoga Country Kitchen, Mitchells -- what would everyone recommend?

I have my same large order of chicken to put in again and Piece of Chk went up to $2/pc! It would also be nice not to have to schlep to Midtown for pick-up.

Much obliged for any quick opinions, tips, ideas...

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Poor Freddie's Rib Shack
157-06 Linden Blvd, Queens, NY 11434

The Country Kitchen
1991 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11233

La Cabana
39-17 103rd St, Queens, NY 11368

[nooyawka]

Dang. You're back? LOL

I love Dallas BBQ. I go out of my way to get their wings. They're not out of this world. But at their price point, I think they're a pretty darn good deal. There's one on Livingston in downtown BK. Within a block or 2 of Macy's, and not too far off Jay St. It's about a buck or 2 a piece. They have Texas Fried (crispy) or Honey dipped (sticky). Their wings are large. Although I have to caution, I haven't been to the BK one in 3 years. I now hit the one in the East Village. However, 3 years ago, the quality was uniform. Good luck...

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Dallas BBQ
180 Livingston St, Brooklyn, NY 11201

[bigmackdaddy]

You might want to check out Fish N' Wings on Atlantic Ave. by Ashford Street. I believe they'll give you a break for large orders. They also have killer sides such as mac and cheese, fries collards, etc. Sometimes the batter can be a tad salty, but I guess it depends who's working the kitchen. There's also Get It N Git on Ralph Ave between Bergen & St. Marks. Their batter is plain jane but the chicken is really moist and tender. They also cut up potatoes for french fries in house, which is kind of ironic because the place doesn't seem much bigger than a large walk-in closet.

[foodismylife]

charles has re-opened in harlem at 151 and frederic douglass
WENT THERE LAST SATURDAY
ALL YOU CAN EAT BUFFET IS FIFTEEN BUCKS
PRETTY DISMAL PLACE FOR SUCH GOOD COOKING
sorry for the caps didnt mean to shout and too lazy to re type

[meatme]

If by Charles you mean Charles Gabriel, isn't he currently doing business at Rack & Soul on 109th near Broadway?

[Jack Barber]

Yes, I figured that out after posting. $2.5 per piece though, tough in this economy.

I ended up ordering from Piece of Chicken in Hells Kitchen. $1 per piece and quite good.

[bigmackdaddy]

You might want to try La Cabana Rodriguez on Beverly Rd & Flatbush Ave. They practically have windows full. Cheap and delicious IMO.

[Fleur]

POPEYES never fails to satisfy.

The one on Court Street across from Norough Hall does lots of catering.

[FAL]

Royal Rib house. Halsey and Throop

[frankie5angels]

Pooor Freddies Rib Shack on 158th and Linden in Queens. 100 pieces of freid chicken used to be $95. Not sure what it is now. :)

718 659 7000 (from an old menu)

[frankie5angels]

This menu is a little more updated than the one I have. :)

http://www.allmenus.com/ny/queens/236...

[Wet Towel]

Mitchell's Soul Food in Prospect Heights and Soul Spot on Atlantic Ave both have excellent fried chicken and I know both do big orders for parties. I've used Soul Spot for parties twice, but both are great.

Mitchell's has odd hours.

[BklnChicken]

The Soul Spot has a catering menu online, but no prices. www.thesoulspot.com.

[Claire]

Mitchell's also makes great red velvet cake if you're looking for dessert.

[ConOrama]

Can I come?

[elecsheep9]

If you have a car, I'd recommend hauling out to Zorns on Long Island. There are three locations, but I've always gone to the original Bethpage location on Hempstead Turnpike just west of 135.

Having been around since 1940, Zorns is truly a Long Island institution.

This is a link to the Bethpage website:

http://www.zornscaterers.com/ordereze...