"This spot from Kimberly Lallouz first made headlines for how she spent months testing dredges and frying processes, and stayed ahead of the then-rising trend of fried chicken by offering gluten-free and vegan options. Now, Bird Bar stands out from the rest of the hen house with its focus on fried chicken and champagne enjoyed at street-level tables or in the speakeasy-style bar Henden below." - JP Karwacki