Coming back in 2010??!?!?!?!?!
Harold’s 6-Piece by Dip Unit
We were alerted to an amazing piece of artistry by a group named Dip Unit featuring one of our favorites, Harold’s Chicken. This video is finger-lickin’ good! Enjoy!
Wishing you and yours a happy fried 2009
All of us from Chicagowhitemeat want to extend a happy 2009 to all you fried chicken lovin’ mofos!
Obama lived by Harold’s Chicken Shack
Watch here at about 5:45:
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!!!!!!!!!BREAKING NEWS!!!!!!!!
Hecky’s of Chicago is no longer Hecky’s of Chicago
Public Statement from Hecky Powell, Hecky’s of Chicago
As owner of Hecky Powell, Inc. and Hecky’s Barbecue of Evanston, I am writing to inform you that, as of this week, the Hecky’s name and trademark are under the sole use of Hecky Powell, Inc., and that the Chicago restaurant location, owned by Flash in the Pan, Inc., no longer bears the Hecky’s name.
Flash in the Pan, Inc., had violated our licensing agreement. These violations were documented, so we pursued a revocation of the license. I would like to publicly thank David O’Keffe, of the law firm Schain, Burney, Ross and Citron, Ltd., and 3to1 Studios, LLC, for their assistance in recovering our name and trademark.
Finally, I would like to apologize to everyone for entrusting my name to this corporation, and want to make absolutely clear that, if and when I open a new branch of Hecky’s Barbecue, I will personally oversee and manage the location.
Questions can be directed to me at (847) 492-1182.
Thank you very much for your continued support,
Hecky Powell
Hecky Powell, Inc.
1902 Green Bay Road
Evanston, IL 60201
Hecky’s of Chicago - 1234 N. Halsted & Division St
From the ashes of the Cabrini Green projects rose the phoenix known as Hecky’s. This location is a split from their original surroundings of Evanston, but allowed the guys from Chicago Whitemeat to sample the fare much sooner. The chicken was good as well as the RC fountain cola. Classy presentation of a so-so sampling of legs, wings and thighs. If you’re passing by stop in and give them a try, but don’t go too far out of your way!
Church’s Chicken - 1755 W Jackson Blvd
The Gents of Chicago Whitemeat returned to their humble beginings… this is where the child that is this site was conceived, cultivated, birthed, deep fried and devoured. What can be said about Churchs other then our current favorite! In the shadows of the United Center and the Sears tower, this near West Side location offers the complete menu. But stick to our favorites, 4 piece mix with extra biscuits!
PS: the lady outside bathing herself with bottled water does not want your leftovers
FEED - 2803 W. Chicago Ave.
What you might call our first non-chain test….FAIL!!!
While the food was great home cooking it does not fall into the category of fried chicken. You can try to blind us with all the collard greens, okra, mashed potatoes and macaroni and cheese….but we see through your attempt to make chicken healthy. Go for the hipster crowd, knick knacks, and southern favorites, but keep your expectations unfried.
KFC / Pizza Hut - 2215 N. Washtenaw Ave
Nothing says fried chicken like a joint venture with Pizza the Hut. The boys from Chicago Whitemeat.com revisited the Logan Square neighborhood to sample the Colonel’s finest fare. After speaking with the pleasant, but slow staff we sat in a discrete location to taste. It’s hard not to like the chicken, if not for the taste then for the creep photos of Col. Harland Sanders all over the resturant. How can you speak ill of the deceased? So to keep the ghost off our back we have to give good marks to this southern roadside favorite.
Popeye’s - 535 N. Michigan Ave.
While putting in his 9-5 on Michigan Ave, AJ met up with Paul to sample the fare of the Magnificent Mile. What better place to taste the finer things in life then tasting what has “EEEEEEEEEEEEEYE Popping Flavor”…A Popeyes sharing an entrance with a Subway that’s where.
Rating:
FOOD
GREASE ***1/2
SIDES **1/2
CHICKEN **1/2
VALUE *1/2
ESTABLISHMENT
ATMOSPHERE * 1/2
STAFF *
LOCATION ****
OVERALL **3/10