The Crack Shack This fried chicken sandwich concept launched in 2015, when owner Michael Rosen turned the abandoned shack next to his fine-dining sensation Juniper & Ivy into something more accessible, but no less delicious. Although the outdoor venue has picnic-style seating, cornhole, and a decidedly casual vibe, the emphasis is on local, thoughtfully sourced, and, whenever
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Double Clucker at Crack Shack — Multiple Locations For a big ol’ bite of chicken, cheddar, avocado, bacon, and tons of fixins’, it has to be Crack Shack’s Double Clucker. This monumental sandwich features two whole chicken patties, so you’ll get your money’s worth in every bite. Everything works harmoniously together, with a kaleidoscope of
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August 4, 2021
The concept, created by Michael Rosen, started in San Diego in a shack behind Juniper and Ivy, a fine-dining restaurant he founded. The chicken chain has since grown to four open stores, including one on the Las Vegas Strip. Two more are to come in Denver and Utah. The Growth in sales caught the eye
Read MoreWhy the cluck are factory farmed birds the main focus of this social media tiff? Sign the petition to stand with The Crack Shack in promoting delicious (and pampered) chicken. Learn more on MarketWatch, then sign and share with your peeps!
Read MoreHow The Fried Chicken Sandwich Became 2019’s Culinary Lightning Rod
September 5, 2019
“Solid, good cooking and comfort are always on-trend,” says Chef Richard Blais. We reached out to the Top Chef all-starand co-owner of The Crack Shack to talk chicken sandwiches because, well, that’s all people seem to be talking about lately. We figured, if anyone would understand how a sandwich basically turned into a cult obsession at the tail end of summer
Read MoreThe Crack Shack Brings Its Fried Chicken to the Strip
September 5, 2019
Former Top Chef winner Richard Blais and founder Michael Rosen brought fried chicken to the Strip over the weekend. The Crack Shack officially opened in a rustic chic space at the front of the Park MGM, next to Eataly with a menu driven by fast-casual chicken fried on the fly. The centerpiece of the menu? Jidori chicken served in five- or 10-piece meals. Diners
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Read MoreThe Crack Shack, the fast-casual chicken restaurant from chef Richard Blais and founder Michael Rosen, makes its debut on the Strip on Aug. 11. The sixth location for the restaurant and first outside California lands at the front of the Park MGM, next to Eataly. The 6,400-square-foot space features a full bar, a window for ordering,
Read MoreThe Crack Shack, the fast-casual chicken restaurant from chef Richard Blais, makes its debut in Las Vegas on Aug. 11. The sixth location for the restaurant and first outside California lands at the front of the Park MGM, next to Eataly. The menu, of course, focuses on fried chicken, with stars of the roster including juicy
Read MoreThe Crack Shack Included in 2019 Michelin Guide
July 1, 2019
Michelin Guide’s POV: Loud and proudly serving “all day chicken and eggs,” this shack indeed lives up to its name. The dining area is almost entirely outside, so the planes flying overhead can’t be ignored and neither can the enthusiastic crowds, who seem to compete with that level of noise. Many come here for the
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