![]() A plantation owner would put on a spread featuring a lot of fried meats and hot breads.” ![]() It was a very popular entertaining dish on weekends. “It was a special occasion dish - you didn’t eat it a lot. ![]() Thanks to a prominent English cookbook published in the mid-1700s, fried chicken was popular among Colonists, essentially turning fried chicken into “the preeminent dish of the antebellum South for entertaining,” says Miller. Recipes for creamed chicken and waffles gradually made it from Pennsylvania to the South, a region that already had a strong tradition of fried meats. Waffles may seem like a strange choice to add to a savory dish, but they were considered a type of quickbread, not confined to breakfast. Wells’s marketing genius,” says the author of “Soul Food: The Surprising Story of an American Cuisine One Plate at a Time.” Though the dish was popularized at Wells’, says Miller, its true origins lie with the Pennsylvania Dutch tradition of creamed chicken and waffles. In the end, we had a great time and look forward to going back.Soul food historian Adrian Miller speculates on how fried chicken and waffles become a quintessential pairing. It came with a side of toast and a bowl of grits that were delicious. My fiance had the Salmon Croquettes which had a nice crisp exterior and a moist interior and wasn't overly fishy. In my opinion, it was priced very well for the quality of food and service we received. The chicken was golden with nice moisture in the middle and the waffle was cooked perfectly. BTW Compliments to the chef!!!! I decided to get the "Midnight Train" which was a nice size golden waffle with 4 even nicer sized pieces of chicken. ![]() Our waitress was the perfect balance between being attentive and allowing space to engage in uninterrupted conversation and the chef took time to personally interact with us to discuss food, recipes and different methods of plate decor. The background music was perfectly leveled setting the mood for relaxation and casual conversation with smiles. We were greeted with welcoming smiles and casual conversation which enhanced our experience. With high expectations, we eagerly walked in with an empty stomach and great food on the brain. I know! We should've left, but with this being Gladys Knights establishment along with hunger and a family meeting, we stayed, BUT we will not be going back! The one star was because of our waitress only!Īfter a 2 our drive to Atlanta to visit family me and my fiance stopped in to grab brunch at Gladys knights Chicken and waffles. Lastly, the chairs had some type of dust cover on the bottom of them that were shredding and hanging. Maybe we should've all just ordered chicken tenders :(. Our grandson did eat all of his chicken tenders, but only ate a couple of fries. Their marinated, grilled chicken breast was breaded. Well, the salad was not fresh and some of the lettuce was almost clear :/. My husband ordered a salad and a marinated, grilled chicken breast. Horrible! My mother-in-law just had the squash and stated it tasted like a sweet pudding - hmmm. The food :(! I ordered the Salmon Croquettes with Grits and Squash. ![]() I didn't get her name, but she said she was from Chicago, Illinois. Our waitress came to the table and was apologetic and very friendly. There was not a crowd but did appear to be a lot of staff. A complete lunchtime disappointment! After being seated for 15 minutes, my husband got up to look for a server to bring us water. ![]()
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