"Ever since we tried this Southern BYOB in Old City, we’ve felt an uncontrollable urge to eat fried chicken. BlackHen's version is well-spiced and heavily breaded, available in wing or half-chicken form, as well as via sandwich. But BlackHen, from the Amina team, is more than just a fried chicken spot for a casual night out with friends or a meet-up of judgy aunties to see if BlackHen's mac and cheese passes the smell test (it does). The restaurant's soul food sides, slow-cooked smoked chicken, and chicken cheesesteak beignets are as comforting as that rom-com you’re still weirdly attached to. Bring a bottle you like, order any chicken dish on the menu, and sing along to R&B hits between dunking golden wings into citrusy sauce. A tip from the staff: order your dessert at the table instead of to-go. You'll get more banana pudding and warming peach cobbler that way." - Candis R. McLean
