Whether it’s brunch or some off the menu special, every good restaurant keeps their doors open for the groups of family and friends that flock to get their weekly grub on. You’ll find tables of hungry eaters dressed in their sunday best dotted with hungover slobs in t-shirts and sports fans dressed in the colors of their favorite teams. There’s no doubt these folks are down to feast and If you want them to return you had better offer up something that they’ll be pining for next week. This is exactly what I found at Square One Brewery in Lafayette Square.
$13.95
Before I even sat down, the hostess wound us through the room of diners with just about every table having a dish of golden brown fried chicken in front of them. We were seated and a server promptly collected our drink order. We went with a board of four sampler beers sticking to some old favorites, with 2 seasonal brews that are all made in house. She, then, delivered her pitch, although, there was no need as I had already spotted what I was going to eat. I ordered the fried chicken served with au gratin potatoes, a vegetable medley, and a dinner roll for only $14. After a short wait, we were served and and my chicken rested before me in a good sized portion of 3 pieces, beautifully fried with the aroma of rosemary rising out of the breading. I grabbed my fork and sank into the chicken as steam rolled out from the break I made in the skin. Gently blowing on the chunk of meat I separated from the breast, I dug my teeth into the moist piece, chewing slowly to allow for maximum absorption from my palate. I’m a bit of an eclectic eater and made my way through the potatoes and steamed veggies which complemented the chicken very well. The highlight of this dish was the dinner roll that was covered in a sweet, buttery crust. It’s exactly the balance that you need in the sweet and savory combo that keeps your palate guessing.
$6.75
I washed down the rest of the dish with the 4 samplers that sat before me. Thoroughly satisfied, I payed my bill and made my way home as I was sure to slip into a food coma.
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