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Not much has changed at Price's since its doors opened in 1962. While other menu items, like chicken gizzards and livers, may grab your eye or have you raising your brow, the main attraction is the signature fried chicken. Host Adam Richman tried—and devoured—all three on an episode of the Travel Channel's "Man v. Food." Served piping hot and extra crispy, the chicken is what has enabled this South End staple to stand the test of time. Unfortunately for you, it's no secret. As soon as the doors open, eager diners flood the counter. But don't be in too much of a rush. Make friends with neighbors who have made Price's a regular stop in their workday grind or talk to the family with a picnic blanket getting ready to enjoy lunch outdoors. Food Network's "Crave" aptly included Price's in an episode that made it clear why patrons can't seem to quit this fried chicken fix. When you make it to the counter, order the fried chicken dinner, which comes with coleslaw, french fries, hushpuppies and a warm dinner roll. One juicy bite in and you'll be counting down the minutes until your next visit. The tiny, no-frills spot doesn't waste time providing seating or dealing with checks and credit cards; it's an all-cash establishment, and all attention goes to the crispy plates of mouthwatering meat. But because most diners can't wait to sink their fingers into the chicken the moment it hits a to-go box, you'll often find them chowing down in their cars while still parked or sitting on the curb of Camden Road. Even Jay Leno's been known to do it—and hey, who could blame him? JUNE 2017 57