Parson's Chicken & Fish (Andersonville)
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Frozen cocktails, fried chicken sandwiches, and large patios await
Frozen cocktails, fried chicken sandwiches, and large patios await
"Parson’s is another spot that has an outdoor area more memorable than its food. We’re not saying the food is bad—the fried chicken and fish here are pretty good. But as with Big Star, we’re mostly here for the patio, which is big and enclosed so you don’t feel like you’re sitting on the street. Plus, there’s an outdoor bar serving negroni slushies. The large picnic tables make it perfect for groups, and there are big umbrellas to shade you from the sun. Basically, if there is an inside to this restaurant, we don’t want to know about it." - adrian kane, veda kilaru, john ringor
"Parson’s is another spot that has an outdoor area more memorable than its food. We’re not saying the food is bad—the fried chicken and fish here are pretty good. But as with Big Star, we’re mostly here for the patio, which is big and enclosed so you don’t feel like you’re sitting on the street. Plus, there’s an outdoor bar serving negroni slushies. The large picnic tables make it perfect for groups, and there are big umbrellas to shade you from the sun. Basically, if there is an inside to this restaurant, we don’t want to know about it. We haven’t been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists." - Team Infatuation
"Parson’s is another spot that has an outdoor area more memorable than its food. We’re not saying the food is bad—the fried chicken and fish here are pretty good. But as with Big Star, we’re mostly here for the patio, which is big and enclosed so you don’t feel like you’re sitting on the street. Plus, there’s an outdoor bar serving negroni slushies. The large picnic tables make it perfect for groups, and there are big umbrellas to shade you from the sun. Basically, if there is an inside to this restaurant, we don’t want to know about it. We haven’t been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists." - Team Infatuation
"Parson’s smash-hit negroni slushy is a staple for Chicago summers that ushered in a new wave of frozen cocktails. Other icy slush options include rum-based Dr. Coconut and citrusy Pisco Control. All are best imbibed on the restaurant’s expansive and popular patios. Parson’s has additional outposts in Logan Square, Lincoln Park, and West Town." - Naomi Waxman, Ashok Selvam
"Parson’s Chicken & Fish will host a Mom Jeans drag comedy brunch featuring local queens Irregular Girl, Chanel Mercedes Benz, K’hole Kardashian, and special guest Jo MaMa, with $10 tickets that include one seat and a mimosa and a portion of proceeds benefiting Brave Space Alliance." - Naomi Waxman
