"Charles Pan-Fried Chicken isn’t just still around. It’s still evolving. Charles Gabriel moved to New York at age 17, worked at Copeland’s for over 20 years before starting his own food truck, and eventually opened restaurant in Hamilton Heights. In recent years, the brand got a revamp, and now there are three locations, the newest of which opened on 125th Street in 2023. The signature chicken remains crunchy and juicy, and the mac and cheese is an essential add-on." - bryan kim