Alex Seidel’s Chicken Shop, Chook, Is the New Lunchtime Staple | Eater Denver

"At the new South Pearl Street spot I found a fast-casual rotisserie that a dining companion called “fancy Boston Market,” which is apt for its counter service and comforting sides but undersells how it distinguishes itself: James Beard winner Alex Seidel serves high-quality, ethically raised birds as juicy quarter, half, and whole grilled chicken cuts alongside charred winter vegetables, fresh salads, pastas and potatoes, and a selection of “good beer” and “lovely wine.” I noticed pre-batched “happy pots” (Negroni, Old Fashioned, two martinis) that leave most fast-casual players behind, and many meal options priced around $10 or less — examples include a chicken thigh with a side, mac and cheese with a small salad, an avocado chicken sandwich on grilled bread, or a happy pot and cup of pudding. Seidel intends to scale Chook and shift Colorado poultry sourcing while making his food more affordable; the restaurant opens 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. starting Friday." - Josie Sexton