Eating My Way Thru NYC-Night #1

So immediately upon arriving in NYC we made a beeline for food of course. We had a place in mind, but arrived in town a little late and couldn't make that work. So we were walking and a place with yellow lettering in their window caught our attention. Words like homemade pie, thick shakes and fried chicken ALWAYS catch my eye! So we thought what the heck, let's give it a whirl.

In we went to Hill Country Chicken on 1123 broadway, corner of 25th. It had a feel of friendly Southern diner, lots of tables on the main floor and the basement level had wonderful huge booths, perfect for big groups. The place is counter service only, and I have to say the service was better than usual for NYC, downright friendly.

Zoe got the kids coop for $6.50-2 giant hand battered chicken tenders, a lunchbag full of fresh handcut fries and a small drink. I got a salad for $10.50 - mixed greens, grape tomatoes, craisins topped with 2 tenders and honey mustard on the side. The tenders were juicy, hot and fresh. Truly the best I have had. My biscuit was a little dry, but in retrospect I probably should have gotten the honey for it. Zoe's fries were hot, fresh, thin, lightly salted. My salad greens were fresh and plentiful. The pickles- sweet bread and butter kicked up with hot pepper flakes. They are addictive. They serve Boylan's soda made with cane sugar which was yummy. Michael had a giant chicken breastwith the most interesting coating on it that was crisp, spicy yet a touch sweet. It was fresh, juicy and well worth the $6. He got a side of cheesy fried mashed potatoes that i had to stop myself from stealing. Smashed potatoes, smashed fries, cheese and bacon all in a heavenly cup of love.

They also have an assortment of shakes like black and white, and one made with their homemade ice cream and the pie of the day. Speaking of pie, they make several varieties in little personal sizes-cheddar apple, peach raspberry, coconut cream. Michael enjoyed a mini apple.

I wouldmost certainly recommend and go again. Great spot for families, and if you dont get enough to eat it is most certainly your fault.

Delicious.