"Hot Chicken" - everything you ever wished to know

"I hate it when people date everything Southern back to the Civil War. But in this case, that’s where my story starts. That is when Nashville became a segregated city, a place where there were white neighborhoods and black neighborhoods and very little shared public space." continued...

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That was a great read! Thanks for posting it! As for Hot Chicken, I had never had it until Saturday night at Manny and Merle's before the Bats game. Is it authentic? I have no idea. What I do know is that it is messy, as the writer said moist and crispy, and absolutely delicious. Unlike any chicken I have ever had before. I got the middle level on heat being a first timer. Full of flavor. Next time I will try the hottest. I look forward to eating more of this, and now thanks to the article, each time I do I will appreciate the history of the dish!

[Robin Garr]

I love it when food, history and culture collide. Thanks, TP!

It comes from a scorned woman! Awesome.



Thanks for the article, TP.

So, as of today, who all is serving hot chicken in Louisville?

So, as of today, who all is serving hot chicken in Louisville?

Manny & Merle & Joella's Hot Chicken will open Mid August

"I hate it when people date everything Southern back to the Civil War. But in this case, that’s where my story starts. That is when Nashville became a segregated city, a place where there were white neighborhoods and black neighborhoods and very little shared public space." continued...

http://bittersoutherner.com/how-hot-chi ... a-KN9JVgSX

TP This article is dean on!

The Bitter Southerner is a site I visit regularly. Always a good read.