Charlotte Happenings is your monthly guide to events and things to do in and around Charlotte, NC.
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Fried Chicken Fried Chicken is the dish that's probably most wildly associated with Southern cuisine, and Charlotte is home to a host of spots that specialize in this crispy delicacy. Price's Chicken Coop is the big name in town when it comes to fried goodness; "It is some of the best fried chicken you will ever have" according to Krenz. e iconic, no frills, cash-only, counter service South End spot serves cardboard boxes full of crispy chicken, which are popular with locals and celebrities— like Jay Leno. Don't overlook the Charlotte-based chain just because it's "fast food;" Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits crispy, spicy fried chicken is popular at Carolina Panthers tailgates and church picnics and can quickly satisfy your fried chicken needs. Meanwhile, Leroy Fox's famous, fresh, all-natural and hormone-free Foxing Fried Chicken is a favorite among Cotswold residents. e friendly and relaxed neighborhood joint is the perfect place for a plate of golden fried chicken or a fried chicken sandwich, served one of six ways. "Charlotte [restaurants are] embracing more local farms, and the state's indigenous foods and are caring more for the history of the food throughout the regions of North Carolina," says Suddreth. e King's Kitchen, where Suddreth is at the helm, is not only well-known for the Aunt Beaut's Pan Fried Chicken, but also for supporting and giving back to the Charlotte community. e menu highlights Southern cuisine featuring local, high-quality ingredients, donates all profits and proceeds to feeding the poor and operates the "e Restoration Program," a five-part training program to employ members of the community who are in need of employment. 46 AUGUST 2016