64 40 CINCINNATI-DAY TON RD.

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Galactic Fried 624 SIX TH AVE., DAY TON, (859) 287- Cozy’s Café LIBERT Y T WP., (513) 64 4-9365,
7049, GAL ACTICFRIEDCHICKEN.COM
Chicken and Pub COZ YSCAFEANDPUB.COM

Out-of-this-world chicken? Positively, but you won’t have to travel that far—just
skip over to Dayton, Kentucky. Galactic sets phasers to extra-crunchy with its
gluten- and dairy-free batter on every tender, wing, breast, and leg. Chicken
practically screams to be dunked in “Galactic Sauce,” the restaurant’s spicy,
housemade chipotle honey mustard. Be sure to try the deviled eggs, which have a
nice Southern spice to them.
Here’s a recommendation when you go to this charming restaurant in a converted
house: Get the fried chicken if you want to take the leftovers home to enjoy for a
few days. For a smaller serving, go for the chicken and waffles with onion rings
on top and drizzle a little maple syrup on it. There’s something magical in that
savory/sweet/spicy/crunchy/crispy/tender combination that seems to hit all the
different kinds of tastebuds in your mouth by the time you lick your plate clean.

Hook Fish & 5000 READING RD., BOND HILL, (513)

Jay’s Chicken 242-5888, HOOKCHICKENFISH.COM

Everyone who’s really from Cincinnati has had a

Chicken heavenly experience or two at a Hook Fish & Chicken.

The quality of this local fast food chain varies by
location, so you’ll want to go to the Bond Hill restaurant
for some incredible halal eats. Pick anything on the
5361 KENNEDY AVE., COLUMBIA TWP., (513) 351-2014 menu, and get ready for a flavor explosion, literally—
there’s so much seasoning on the chicken that it’ll drip
into your mouth after your first bite.

It’s a shame that there are still people out there

who have yet to discover the joys of gas station
fried chicken. Jay’s serves chicken from regional
chain Krispy Krunchy—which is already great on its
own—but it just tastes different and, yes, better at Jay’s.
Are there different ingredients used? Is it a Cincinnati
bias? Maybe Cajun magic? Who knows? All we can say is
that it’s probably one of the tastiest meals you can get in
the city for around $5.

HAPPY ME AL
The eight-piece chicken box at
Jay’s includes fries and honey
butter biscuits.

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