"Ezell’s doesn’t drizzle their fried chicken with artisanal wildflower honey harvested by yogis, nor do they use cave-aged gruyere in their mac and cheese. But we don’t need anything fancy when we can have delicious spicy drumsticks and thighs with mashed potatoes, gravy, and soft rolls that could be used as pillows at night. Even though Ezell’s is a Seattle chain, the Central District spot is their original location, so it kinda feels like you’re reliving a sacred piece of fried chicken history." - aimee rizzo, lidiya belete