Where they are: Southern California Why you need them: The fried chicken at this all-organic San Diego concept from famed chef Richard Blais already made our list of the best fried chicken in America, period, thanks to its crispy skin, pitch-perfect secret spice blend, and dipping sauces like curry mustard and kimchi BBQ. But this isn’t just a
Read MoreWander Through the Kitschy Confines of The Crack Shack Before It Opens
The 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 Gets Ready To Unleash Fried Chicken on an Unsuspecting Las Vegas Strip
The 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
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
Read MoreNRN Names 2019 Hot Concepts Winners
Nation’s Restaurant News has named the annual class of Hot Concept winners, honoring five restaurant concepts poised for regional or national growth. For 25 years, the awards have celebrated emerging brands that are tapping into the right trends…[and] past winners have gone on to have substantial impact on the restaurant industry. Editor-in-chief Jenna Telesca and
Read MoreLocated next door to Juniper and Ivy, The Crack Shack is another of Chef Richard Blais’ creations. It’s comfort food thanks to locally-raised, free-range, antibiotic-free chicken and creative recipes. Love deviled eggs? You’re in luck here as they come with a french toast crumble and candied bacon. There is also plenty of delicious fried chicken
Read MoreDrumroll, please! (Or perhaps we should say, drumstick?) The Crack Shack has finally announced the date it will open the doors at its newest location. The Pasadena space will start serving up the eatery’s famous chicken and egg dishes Nov. 12. Read more here!
Read MoreJust when it seemed every new restaurant was announced for the Park MGM, along comes celebrity chef Richard Blais’ The Crack Shack to the mix. The gourmet fried-chicken eatery known for one-of-a-kind menu items plans to open in the fall of 2019. Find out more!
Read MoreWestfield Mall in Century City just welcomed the fourth location of chef Richard Blais’s San Diego fried chicken chain. The menu features no less than eight fried chicken sandwiches as well as five and ten-piece chicken dinners, for the purists. The chicken, always Jidori, yields succulent meat with a crunchy coating. The twist comes courtesy
Read MoreBut don’t just take their word for it — you can try this combo for yourself at Richard Blais‘ fried chicken restaurant, The Crack Shack, where they even have a Moët champagne vending machine in-house. And hey, a side of fries won’t hurt either. Read more here!
Read MoreAll of a sudden, fried chicken is taking over the culinary scene. If you’re ready to get in on this delicious trend, we’ve got 10 fried chicken restaurants that are not only worth the hype, but they’re worthy of a road trip. Yum. Read more here!
Read MoreCrack Shack is the chicken baby of celebrity chef Richard Blais who has created a bold menu made of fancy chicken sandwiches like Malibu Barbie Q and California Dip. They even have a Sea Señorita made with seared rare tuna. Adding “crack spice,” a culmination of heavenly spices, turns ordinary fried chicken into an instant
Read MoreDiners can order the chicken on its own in five- or 10-piece increments or opt for sandwiches like the Firebird, which stacks a potato roll with a spicy fried chicken thigh, crispy onions, pickles and ranch dressing. Those looking to hang for the afternoon can head outside for a game of cornhole.
Read MoreRichard Blais’ infamous fried chicken spot finally arrives in LA Read the full article here!
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