Yonder
Permanently Closed
Southern fried chicken, pimento mac & cheese, cocktails
Southern fried chicken, pimento mac & cheese, cocktails
"Chef Maya Lovelace’s sky blue fried chicken paradise Yonder may be well-loved for its food, but the team hasn’t skimped on the drink menu, either. There are more than a few standouts, but the (somewhat) eponymous Hurricane Maya is a star. Cacao-infused rum and passionfruit give it tropical appeal, but it’s the clarified buttermilk that takes it to a new level, adding both a silky mouthfeel as well as a touch of tartness. The whole thing has a Southern charm that goes well with crunchy fried chicken and pimento mac and cheese." - Alex Frane
"Yonder, a casual fried chicken restaurant in Cully, opened in 2019; Lovelace used a back room as a permanent home for Mae." - Brooke Jackson-Glidden
"Vele was working for Maya Lovelace’s fried chicken restaurant Yonder before the pandemic, and briefly considered returning last summer when she was offered her job back." - Alex Frane
"One of the city’s best spots for crispy fried chicken, Yonder will offer a three-course Valentine’s Day special for carry out this year. The $185 dinner serves two and includes roasted beets and greens salad, 10-piece truffle fried chicken, and triple chocolate cake, as well as a bottle of bubbly (including a non-alcoholic option). The meal serves two, and all pre-orders must be placed by February 11 at 10 a.m. via Tock." - Alex Frane
"Yonder is a fried chicken restaurant in Portland, celebrated for its Southern cuisine. It was founded by Maya Lovelace and has been part of discussions around toxicity, racism, and cultural appropriation in the restaurant industry." - Alex Frane
