Chain restaurants are a disqualifier. Also, why does your favorite place have better fried chicken?
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Chain restaurants are a disqualifier. Also, why does your favorite place have better fried chicken?
Used to be a place near the intersection of St. Andrews and Broad River. Kind of a hole in the wall. Now Zesto's in West Columbia.
That's it. Fantastic chicken. Yes, it's been at least 25 years since I was at Carolina.That was probably 25 years ago. Herb's?
Used to love Bernie's, Zesto's and Duck-in, back when I could eat fried chicken. Another place, you wouldn't expect, is the chicken at the Quick Way near the damn and in White Rock. I think they brine their chicken first.
I left Cola in 1994. Is Duck-In still around? Used to love their chicken sandwiches & fries.
Sure is.I left Cola in 1994. Is Duck-In still around? Used to love their chicken sandwiches & fries.
When you visit Shealy's ask your server for the special order "Pulley Bones". They are not displayed on the regular buffet. Worth the wait.Shealy’s BBQ in Batesburg/Leesville is the best in the midlands. The Exxon across from Lowman’s home fried the chicken too hard or the heat lamps dry it out. JMO.
No....maybe at one time waaaay back before they had so many locations but it's not close now.Lizard's Thicket it better than Zestos. It's the best in town.
Locations has nothing to do with anything. They use the same equipment and the same process everywhere. We eat nothing but LT when we tailgate. Zestos is that broasted crap and is greasy. LT's is very crispy and tasty. The breading is much better than anywhere else in town.No....maybe at one time waaaay back before they had so many locations but it's not close now.
I like to get me a drumstick and sit in on top of my rice and white gravy so when I bite that side it has a little extra flavorShealy’s BBQ in Batesburg/Leesville is the best in the midlands. The Exxon across from Lowman’s home fried the chicken too hard or the heat lamps dry it out. JMO.
Kiki's chicken and waffles
Herb's.Used to be a place near the intersection of St. Andrews and Broad River. Kind of a hole in the wall. Now Zesto's in West Columbia.
I'm pretty certain that the location in 5 Points was gone before I started Carolina in Fall 1991.Zesto's used to have a place in Five Points, on Blossom St (don't know if it's still there) but you had to eat at one of their outdoor picnic tables before the grease cooled down too much. The best fried chicken, chilly dogs and heart attack burgers that ever clogged an artery. Didn't Providence Hospital name their quad-bipass wing in honor or Zesto's???
Man ... that's good eat'n.
(Believe it’s still an Exxon) on the Irmo side of the dam, right at the light as you cross from Lexington. Best in town imo. Might be the one johnny is referring to.
Used to be a place near the intersection of St. Andrews and Broad River. Kind of a hole in the wall. Now Zesto's in West Columbia.
Herb's Grill. Went there many times in my younger days.
Was a great place. Used to go once or twice a week when I lived on St. Andrews. Mr Seiple and his wife were so friendly. Several years later, on a trip home when I was in law school at UD, I went by to eat and he didn't charge me for my meal. Evidently he was originally from Dayton and still had a great affection for the city. Still the best fried chicken (by far) I ever had.Herb's Grill. Went there many times in my younger days.
I remember Rupert's Wings....at least that's what I think it was called. Was in an old video game store on Rosewood, I believe.You probably visited Leo's Wings then. The carpet was as sticky as fly paper.
I remember Rupert's Wings....at least that's what I think it was called. Was in an old video game store on Rosewood, I believe.
Was it in the strip mall across Rushmore from Rush's? I want to say that's where it was.Leo's was one of the first chicken wing places in St Andrews. I think it was originally on Broad River Rd then moved to St Andrews Shopping Center near Sub Station II.
I think it's WG Wings now.