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Why did the chicken cross the road? … To ace our fried chicken quiz, of course! We’ve cooked up a slew of Q’s about the local fried chicken scene—with a sprinkling of “just winging it” to really test your wits—in honor of National Fried Chicken Day July 6. … Are you even a true Southerner if you don’t love to devour the greasy goodness?! There’s no bones about it—will you chicken out or earn an eggcellent score? Best of cluck!
1. Star chef Ashley Christensen—of Poole’s Diner, Poole’side Pies, and Death & Taxes fame—recently released her shares of BB’s Crispy Chicken to Raleigh-based biz partner MDO Holdings. Which recently reopened bar is the renowned restaurateur also behind?
d. The Raleigh Wine Shop
2. In 1991, a devastating fire at NC-based chicken factory Imperial Food Products led to 25 deaths and 40 injuries due to an ignited fryer catching on grease/oils on the factory floor. In what city was the factory located?
a. Fayetteville
b. Hamlet
c. Sanford
d. Winston-Salem
3. “Y’all come!” … With menu items that’ll make your grandma proud, the State Farmer’s Market Restaurant and its fried chicken biscuits are def worth a try. When did this Southern comfort sup spot settle into its current locale?
a. 1961
b. 1979
c. 1991
d. 2002
4. The combo of our dreams, chicken and waffles continue to remain a supreme mealtime pick. Hummingbird’s menu touts a waffle with maple syrup/hot honey herb butter and a lemon and garlic chicken breast that’s oh-so-tasty. From which foodie city does this kitchen draw inspo?
a. Austin
b. New York
c. New Orleans
d. Charleston
5. Louisiana fast-food chicken franchise Popeyes launched a fried chicken sandwich so popular that it broke the internet circa 2019. How many Raleigh locations does this chicken chain boast?
a. 2
b. 3
c. 4
d. 5
6. Hey, y’all! Tupelo Honey’s scratchmade Southern eats fill hungry bellies with a slew of fried chicken ops—paired with waffles, biscuits and an array of sides—oh, my! In what city did this nationwide nosh spot begin?
a. Durham
b. Raleigh
c. Charleston
d. Asheville
7. The plot chickens. Agriculture tops the list as NC’s top industry, with poultry ranking No. 1 on NC’s agriculture list in terms of economic impact. About how much money does poultry bring in annually?
a. $39.76 billion
b. $42.38 billion
c. $57.95 billion
d. $68.32 billion
8. Spread your wings and fry. Mandolin’s fried chicken sammy is stacked with pimento cheese, bacon and a pickled green tomato—but what saucy topping amps up its appeal?
a. Old Bay mayo
b. Chipotle mayo
c. Sriracha
d. Honey BBQ sauce
9. Aim fryer! Wilson’s Eatery’s Southern Fried sando features crispy chicken (natch), pimento cheese, lettuce and house pickles on brioche. Which brewery neighbors this resto—and makes the perf place for a post-dinner drink?
a. Lynnwood Brewing Concern
b. Crank Arm Brewing Company
c. Funguys Brewing
Answers: 1. B; 2. B; 3. B; 4. C; 5. B; 6. D; 7. A; 8. A; 9. A
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