"In the historic Springfield neighborhood, Silkie’s Chicken and Champagne Bar is dishing out some of the best fried chicken in the city. Chef Kenny Gilbert, who many know from his days on Top Chef and as a private chef for Oprah Winfrey, is the mastermind behind the flavor combos like cane syrup with hot honey and pickled pineapple on a biscuit with a piece of golden brown fried chicken. For diners who want a lighter dish, try the watermelon and lychee salad, which combines kale, red onions, feta cheese, watermelon, and tropical lychee fruit, all tossed in a lime-mint dressing." - Megan duBois
