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"Suggested as a lunchtime spot in Raleigh, known for its chicken-focused menu and recommended as part of the region's rising culinary profile." - Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a particular focus on travel, fashion, and lifestyle. She’s also the founder of the travel site justpacked.com. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

"One of the stars in the Ashley Christensen constellation, Beasley’s is the James Beard award-winning chef’s ode to fried chicken. Weekend brunch at Beasley’s includes dishes like hot chicken eggs Benedict, biscuits and gravy, and the Reunion (fried chicken on a buttermilk biscuit with cheese and hot sauce). The loaded breakfast bowl is a base of grits or hash potatoes with pico de gallo, roasted poblano peppers, and avocado, and is a steal at $6.50, although it can even more loaded with the addition of fried chicken or bologna, country ham, eggs, and more." - Matt Lardie


"On Monday, Ashley Christensen made the decision to close Poole's, Poole'side Pies, and Beasley's Chicken & Honey, the three remaining open restaurants under her restaurant group." - Jenn Rice

"In-house dining was suspended today for community safety while leadership formulates a plan; this location is offering takeout orders through 8:00 PM and customers can call or walk in to place orders. Management is coordinating with government officials to seek support for staff and future operations." - Erin Perkins

"For dinner, chef Ashley Christensen’s concept is simple but raved about — fried chicken and Southern sides seasonally sourced. Start with the Carolina Reaper Hot Chicken Sandwich, a gastronomical force to be reckoned with thanks to the world’s hottest pepper — but it’s somewhat eased with buttermilk bread. Not to be overlooked: the sweet stuff, from brown butter church cake to bourbon pecan pie." - Katie Toussaint
