Entree - Brunch
Poor Calvin's

Fried Chicken

Lobster macaroni and cheese, summer vegetable.

4 months ago

Erinbella

My partner and I walked into Poor Calvin's on a Friday evening and to our surprise there was actually a table! We started with the fried calamari and the steamed chicken and pork dumplings. I had never had calamari served with fried pickles before. That was an interesting twist to mix Asian and Southern and I liked it. How could you not? But the dumplings were to die for. We both commented that we would come back just for the dumplings and drinks at the bar on a night when we wanted a lighter fare. For dinner we both had the fried chicken dinner that comes with lobster Mac and collard greens. I absolutely hate mushy greens but no substitutions are allowed so I figured, no big deal. I'd take the hit on a side. Well, my partner said, "Even the collards are good" and I decided to give it a whirl. I couldn't even believe it. The fried chicken was perfectly fried, lobster Mac and cheese was perfectly seasoned & creamy without being overly cheesy or saucy and I liked the added touch of using different types of pasta, and the collards has a touch of sweetness that tasted like ACV but without the bitterness. We ordered dessert to go. We were stuffed but couldn't pass up on the red velvet cake. It's a good thing we live in walking distance because I'd go back at 5:00 any day of the week if I could eat like that. New favorite restaurant. We already decided what to order for round two!

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