Is this really done in the South?

cmcadams · 10-07-2012, 06:27 PM

There's an old mill not too far from my house that serves a great breakfast. I'd had pancakes, eggs, etc... and to keep this Q related, they smoke bacon with pecan wood, and it's great!

They list a breakfast that I hadn't noticed before (I don't go often at all) that they say is a southern thing...

It's chicken and waffles, with a sweet batter on the chicken, great waffles, then sausage gravy with maple syrup.

Callahan-que · 10-07-2012, 06:33 PM

Chicken & waffles originally started in Harlem New York. Not sure about the sausage gravy and maple syrup part though.

cmcadams · 10-07-2012, 06:34 PM

I would probably agree, though, that chicken & waffles is more indicative of the south than NY, in most people's perception, regardless of the place of origin. The sausage gravy addition threw me... but it was actually quite good.

chad · 10-07-2012, 06:37 PM

It's chicken & Waffles and BISCUITS & Gravy! Chicken & Waffle were NOT part of my growing up and living in the south...It's mighty good food, but not traditional southern fare.
YMMV!

getyourrubonbbq · 10-07-2012, 06:37 PM

You can get it in several places here in Memphis, each place has their take on it. Different, not bad, but different.

landarc · 10-07-2012, 06:39 PM

I dunno, but, I would hit it, twice!

cmcadams · 10-07-2012, 06:41 PM

It was actually really good, and the presentation surprised me quite a bit.

Dallas Dan · 10-07-2012, 06:42 PM

Oh yes it is! Yummy!

Callahan-que · 10-07-2012, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cmcadams

It was actually really good, and the presentation surprised me quite a bit.

It looks damn good and now I'm wanting some.

Corky · 10-07-2012, 07:02 PM

Chicken and Waffles is great! Dunno about the gravy but the maple syrup is wonderful on them. I was introduced to them at the Soul Brothers Cafe in Oakland about 30 years ago when we went through there on a tour. Saw that place and had to stop. Had never heard of this treat and I was hooked after one bite. The late Rip Wilson ran the place.

VoodoChild · 10-07-2012, 07:14 PM

Here is what we have In Phoenix,AZ

http://loloschickenandwaffles.com/pdf/newmenu2011.pdf

SmokeFan · 10-07-2012, 07:25 PM

I travel alot with my job, and the first time I ever saw this was at a hotel(of all places) in Charleston, SC.

caseydog · 10-07-2012, 07:28 PM

Chicken and waffles is an ethnic tradition, that is most prominent in the East and Southeast. It's old school soul food. It is good, in a weird kind of way. It is a sweet and savory kind of thing. I don't think it is normally served with sausage gravy. I haven't seen it served that way.

CD

rookiedad · 10-07-2012, 07:34 PM

i don't care where it came from... i'll have some!

neuyawk · 10-07-2012, 07:41 PM

I have to say even though it started here, I haven't found a chicken & waffles joint in Harlem worth a visit. Most people get the fried chicken ok. Ok but no where near as great as the Fried Chicken EMPEROR himself - Charles Gabriel. But Gabriel doesn't have waffles. All the waffles served in harlem are just bland floppy waffles. So the chicken itself is really not that better than popeyes and the waffles aren't better than IHOP.

10-07-2012, 06:27 PM	#1
cmcadams Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 02-15-06 Location: Waynesville, Ohio	Is this really done in the South? There's an old mill not too far from my house that serves a great breakfast. I'd had pancakes, eggs, etc... and to keep this Q related, they smoke bacon with pecan wood, and it's great! They list a breakfast that I hadn't noticed before (I don't go often at all) that they say is a southern thing... It's chicken and waffles, with a sweet batter on the chicken, great waffles, then sausage gravy with maple syrup. __________________ Curt McAdams Livefire Blog Livefire Whisky CBJ, some comps, a few awards, Certified Artisan Steak Taster. XL Big Green Egg, Bubba Keg Convection Grill, Weber Kettle, Charbroil Infrared and mad livefire cooking skillz! :)

10-07-2012, 06:33 PM	#2
Callahan-que Babbling Farker Join Date: 11-18-10 Location: Callahan Fl Name/Nickname : Rick	Chicken & waffles originally started in Harlem New York. Not sure about the sausage gravy and maple syrup part though. __________________ Rick

10-07-2012, 06:34 PM	#3
cmcadams Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 02-15-06 Location: Waynesville, Ohio	I would probably agree, though, that chicken & waffles is more indicative of the south than NY, in most people's perception, regardless of the place of origin. The sausage gravy addition threw me... but it was actually quite good. __________________ Curt McAdams Livefire Blog Livefire Whisky CBJ, some comps, a few awards, Certified Artisan Steak Taster. XL Big Green Egg, Bubba Keg Convection Grill, Weber Kettle, Charbroil Infrared and mad livefire cooking skillz! :)

10-07-2012, 06:37 PM	#4
chad somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-13-03 Location: Clearwater, FL	It's chicken & Waffles and BISCUITS & Gravy! Chicken & Waffle were NOT part of my growing up and living in the south...It's mighty good food, but not traditional southern fare. YMMV! __________________ Dave Southern Brethren BBQ Competition Team "It's all about getting paid!" - Myron Mixon "I love being hated in my hometown!" - David Hair KingFisher Gator Rotisserie cooker (RIP), WSM (RIP), Stainless 5 burner with IR gas grill (RIP), Turkey Fryer, Weber JD Commemorative grill (RIP), Masterbuilt 40" insulated ELECTRIC smoker (new heating element), Pit Boss Tailgater pellet pooper.

10-07-2012, 06:37 PM	#5
getyourrubonbbq Take a breath! Join Date: 11-02-08 Location: Cordova, TN	You can get it in several places here in Memphis, each place has their take on it. Different, not bad, but different. __________________ James Stephens Extreme BBQ Trailers Cordova, TN. [URL="http://www.extremebbqtrailers.com"]www.extremebbqtrailers.com[/URL]

10-07-2012, 06:39 PM	#6
landarc somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 06-26-09 Location: sAn leAnDRo, CA	I dunno, but, I would hit it, twice! __________________ [COLOR=DarkGreen][COLOR=DarkRed][SIZE=1]me: I don't drink anymore Yelonutz: me either, but, then again, I don't drink any less [/SIZE][/COLOR][/COLOR][SIZE=1][COLOR=DarkRed] [COLOR=Pink]SSS[/COLOR] [/COLOR][/SIZE]

10-07-2012, 06:41 PM	#7
cmcadams Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 02-15-06 Location: Waynesville, Ohio	It was actually really good, and the presentation surprised me quite a bit. __________________ Curt McAdams Livefire Blog Livefire Whisky CBJ, some comps, a few awards, Certified Artisan Steak Taster. XL Big Green Egg, Bubba Keg Convection Grill, Weber Kettle, Charbroil Infrared and mad livefire cooking skillz! :)

10-07-2012, 06:42 PM	#8
Dallas Dan is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 02-28-11 Location: Dallas, Texas	Oh yes it is! Yummy! __________________ BGE large w/ lots of accessories; Lyfe Tyme offset; RED Termapen

10-07-2012, 07:02 PM	#10
Corky is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 06-21-11 Location: Liberty Lake, WA	Chicken and Waffles is great! Dunno about the gravy but the maple syrup is wonderful on them. I was introduced to them at the Soul Brothers Cafe in Oakland about 30 years ago when we went through there on a tour. Saw that place and had to stop. Had never heard of this treat and I was hooked after one bite. The late Rip Wilson ran the place. __________________ 18.5 WSM Oklahoma Joe's Longhorn Smokey Joe Platinum [SIZE=2][COLOR=Blue][B]Blue[/B][/COLOR][/SIZE] Weber Performer [COLOR=Blue][B]Blue[/B][/COLOR] Thermapen (Fastest in the West!) [SIZE="2"][B][COLOR="Magenta"]拉猪肉[/COLOR][/B][/SIZE] [B][COLOR="Red"][SIZE="3"]509 BBQ Crew[/SIZE][/COLOR][/B]

10-07-2012, 07:14 PM	#11
VoodoChild is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 05-22-11 Location: Phoenix,AZ Always Sunny !	Here is what we have In Phoenix,AZ http://loloschickenandwaffles.com/pdf/newmenu2011.pdf __________________ [I]1-Jumbo Joe[/I] 1-Jumbo Joe Premium [I]1-Weber 26.75 otg[/I] 1- WEBER RANCH KETTLE

10-07-2012, 07:25 PM	#12
SmokeFan Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 02-13-12 Location: Fort Worth, TX	I travel alot with my job, and the first time I ever saw this was at a hotel(of all places) in Charleston, SC.

10-07-2012, 07:28 PM	#13
caseydog somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-08-10 Location: Texas	Chicken and waffles is an ethnic tradition, that is most prominent in the East and Southeast. It's old school soul food. It is good, in a weird kind of way. It is a sweet and savory kind of thing. I don't think it is normally served with sausage gravy. I haven't seen it served that way. CD

10-07-2012, 07:34 PM	#14
rookiedad is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-21-05 Location: patchogue, n.y.	i don't care where it came from... i'll have some! __________________ Phil Better Days Barbeque Backwoods Party 3 WSMs 22" Weber Kettle Smokey Joe

10-07-2012, 07:41 PM	#15
neuyawk is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 03-15-12 Location: Flushing, Queens NYC	I have to say even though it started here, I haven't found a chicken & waffles joint in Harlem worth a visit. Most people get the fried chicken ok. Ok but no where near as great as the Fried Chicken EMPEROR himself - Charles Gabriel. But Gabriel doesn't have waffles. All the waffles served in harlem are just bland floppy waffles. So the chicken itself is really not that better than popeyes and the waffles aren't better than IHOP. __________________ Bubba Grill Super Cooker. Bringing Carolina Whole Hog BBQ to NYC www.arrogantswine.com