661782 Fri Oct 23 12:52:01 -0700 2009 6 7 Chicago Area 0 5125866 Ok, I am already beginning to plan my three week trip back to the States for the winter holidays. Because I am out of the country for much of the year, my trips home are the only time I can get, not only Chicago food, but American food in general. And right now, what I am craving is fried chicken. Not Popeyes, though God knows it's tasty, but real Southern fried chicken, which crispy skin and juicy meat. And maybe some great sides, greens, biscuits, the works. If it were summer and I had more than three weeks, I'd road trip down to Stroud's in Kansas City, but I think I need to stick to something more local this time. I live in Roscoe Village when I am in town, so the Northside is perhaps preferred, although I'm willing to drive for good food. Thanks, lu Fri Oct 23 12:52:01 -0700 2009 86221 lulubelle 1 5126324 i enjoy harold's chicken and chicken planet. hole in the wall environment but good fried chicken. Fri Oct 23 16:07:18 -0700 2009 5125866 1081890 mountsac 2 5136194 chicken planet...is it the one on Jackson and Plymouth where they serve grilled chicken with pita, rice and cole slaw? Tue Oct 27 19:30:01 -0700 2009 5126324 1119748 Dingding 1 5127136 On a Sunday afternoon, try Table 52 - Art Smith's Buttermilk Fried Chicken is really good, but I think it is only served on Sunday after 4:30pm - 52 West Elm in the Gold Coast Sat Oct 24 06:39:34 -0700 2009 5125866 11083 Gfw 1 5129999 Big Jones on Clark St. in Andersonville has great fried chicken. There is also a fried chicken salad for lunch that is absolutely delicious. Sun Oct 25 16:11:49 -0700 2009 5125866 16133 Didee 1 5137594 If Chalkboard is still open on Lincoln (4343 N.), they got good reviews for their fried chicken, which I had and enjoyed. Overall, though, I thought the experience there was a bit pricey and precious, with cloying service. Wed Oct 28 10:55:33 -0700 2009 5125866 1110123 solon 2 5137639 I agree, the Chalkboard chicken isn't worth it. Table 52 is good but hard to get into, Big Jones is easy and just as good. You might want to try Honey1, it's a bbq place but it has good fried chicken wings and awesome fried fish, among other things. It's on western near-ish to Roscoe Village. Wed Oct 28 11:06:45 -0700 2009 5137594 46815 Shaggy