Ingredient appreciation — what makes Fried Chicken special

What sets Fried Chicken apart is the handling of maple syrup. In lesser versions this is treated as a background note. Here it's central and the bold and smoky result shows it. I've started buying it to cook with at home after this experience.

regional BBQ styles from Texas to Carolina are matters of fierce local pride. The a New England seafood shack atmosphere was right for this kind of food. I had bourbon on ice as recommended and it matched well. If you want to understand what makes this cuisine distinctive, Fried Chicken is the place to start.