Joe H Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 I first ate at Popeye's on Canal street in 1981 and virtually camped out on H street, N. E. when the first one opened here (OK, I'm exaggerating!). But Popeye's over the years has been frustrating. At it's best (i.e. when they change the grease the night before-NOT when they filter it but when they CHANGE it) I would argue it is decently close to the best restaurant fried chicken anywhere. Certainly the best of any fast food outlet. But it is only perhaps two nights a week when they do this. If you're there a couple of days out, it's not very good. I inherited a heavy cast iron skillet that now has over 100 years of blackened crust on it and has never seen a drop of soap. I honestly believe there is no place on earth that makes better fried chicken or pork chops than what is fried in it. Fluffo, Crisco... Popeye's, the night after the grease is changed, won't make me forget the skillet. But it's good enough to have me ask what nights they change the oil. The alternative to "plain white shortening": There's nothing like fresh grease... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 How to make a Chick-Fil-A sandwich at home. (I've only been to one Chick-Fil-A, in Memphis, where I once stopped to grab a cup of coffee. I had a friend who worked in a mall CFA in high school and his comments about how the food was made turned me off from ever trying it.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thistle Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 That's a great link, & I'm definitely going to try it-I grew up in the sticks (Sneads Ferry,NC), but my area had a Chick-Fil-A long before there was a McDonald's in the area ( how strange is that?), so I have a nostalgic fondness for the chicken sandwiches. Now, although there's one in Springfield (closest to me), I wouldn't go out of my way to eat there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcs Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Does anyone else find this a tad creepy? Chick-fil-A to Host Medieval Mother-Son Date Night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev29 Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Does anyone else find this a tad creepy? Chick-fil-A to Host Medieval Mother-Son Date Night Sorry, but it has to be done... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Does anyone else find this a tad creepy? Chick-fil-A to Host Medieval Mother-Son Date Night You've got to love this comment: "That is EXACTLY what I was just thinking about and wishing for! Sadly, one hears too little these days about medieval-themed dates, especially ones with Mom. Thank you, Chick-Fil-A, for making my dream, and Mom's, come true!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonc Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 rocks is going to hate this, but I also have a pop-culture reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motherboy_XXX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plarkins Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Does anyone else find this a tad creepy? Chick-fil-A to Host Medieval Mother-Son Date Night meh, I walked into a Chick-fil-a once when they were doing the Father-Daughter date night with I think a princess theme. It was done tastefully. These events are geared more towards young adolescent kids and younger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thistle Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 Very creepy...Tom would absolutely plotz if I suggested something like this...mostly, he just asks for money (when he's not working) & gets his own food...he does occasionally cook for his girlfriend (& leaves me a messy kitchen) & goes out to eat (I pass along a few groupons/coupons). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookluvingbabe Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 I think the 6 year old would get a kick out of it. But we don't eat there for long standing reasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destruya Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Given the horror stories I've heard about the Ballston Common food court, I'd pass on that merit *alone*, the creepiness is just extra. http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/health/Rats-Area-Malls-Arent-For-Eating-100805434.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsDiPesto Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Considering what's-his-face's social outlook, a medieval theme seems appropriate. I assume chastity belts are required for the daughters? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 [No political or religious discussions, please! ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockcreek Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 [No political or religious discussions, please! ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsDiPesto Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 My bad, I'll withdraw back to the closet under the stairs now. (slowly I turned, step by step, inch by inch....) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanMike Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 When I used to order from Chick-fil-a regularly I always took the pickles off and added mayo. That was clearly wrong, bad, and stupid. Today I had my first sandwich from there in years. I did nothing but pull it out of the bag and eat it and OH MY GOD IT WAS SO GOOD. Now to wait another few years before having one again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 When I used to order from Chick-fil-a regularly I always took the pickles off and added mayo. That was clearly wrong, bad, and stupid. Today I had my first sandwich from there in years. I did nothing but pull it out of the bag and eat it and OH MY GOD IT WAS SO GOOD. Now to wait another few years before having one again. I'm pretty sure they've changed the corporate recipe within the past few years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanMike Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Whatevs. The difference between a fried chicken sandwich with mayo, and one with pickles instead, was amazing! Â Though it might just be my ever-evolving taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destruya Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Their Spicy sandwich is really goddamned good. They're supposedly test-marketing Sweet Potato fries and spicy nuggets as well, but they haven't made it to this area yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe H Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 I like Chick Fil A. Â Specifically their breakfast burritos and their grilled chicken and grilled chicken club sandwiches. Â They have something called "Chick Fil A" sauce in a little tub like container which is delicious. Â It is also 140 calories for about two ounces. Â Years ago I made a wrong turn near the Atlanta airport and found a place called the Dwarf House which was like a Toddle House with a Chick Fil A menu. Â Sometime later I found out I had unintentionally eaten at Chick Fil A #1. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lion Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 When I used to order from Chick-fil-a regularly I always took the pickles off and added mayo. That was clearly wrong, bad, and stupid. Today I had my first sandwich from there in years. I did nothing but pull it out of the bag and eat it and OH MY GOD IT WAS SO GOOD. Now to wait another few years before having one again. I as well didn't eat them for many years and recently started up again. The Fair Lakes, VA location is the one which I've tried and the drive-thru surprisingly is busy enough for two lanes of ordering take out. I heard they are one of the busiest locations in the country. We had the same taste with Chick-fil-a. Mayo on the bun without the pickles. I remember when it opened up at Tysons II Galeria and they would cut up pieces of chicken and pass it out in the food court. I really need to make a healthy version of it at home before it becomes a habit lunch place. Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destruya Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 I really need to make a healthy version of it at home before it becomes a habit lunch place. Â Hope you like brine-ing things. Recipe. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lion Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Hope you like brine-ing things. Recipe. Thanks! I'll put this into the list for new recipes to try out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsDiPesto Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 The billboards for CFA south of Virginia are kind of decorated with life size cows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destruya Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Thanks! I'll put this into the list for new recipes to try out. The guy's done a lot of others as well - 'Build a Better Big Mac' and one about making your own Double-Double Animal-Style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 I saw this thread at the top of the page just after seeing an obituary for the founder of the chain. S. Truett Cathy has died at 93. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destruya Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 So there's one of these open in Tysons now - in the same recessed sunken shopping center as the Best Buy and Golfsmith, between Stohlman Subaru and the Embassy Suites. I did not think that would be an advantageous place to locate a fast food joint, but evidently Chipotle thought the same thing, and decided to be their neighbors. Oh well, certainly a lot quicker to get to than the one in Fairfax, but I'm pretty certain whatever time I'd save going to the one in Tysons would be spent trying to merge back onto Route 7 afterwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 So there's one of these open in Tysons now - in the same recessed sunken shopping center as the Best Buy and Golfsmith, between Stohlman Subaru and the Embassy Suites. I did not think that would be an advantageous place for a fast food joint, but evidently Chipotle thought the same thing, and decided to be their neighbors. Oh well, certainly a lot quicker to get to than the one in Fairfax, but I'm pretty certain whatever time I'd save going to the one in Tysons would be spent trying to merge back onto Route 7 afterwards. I suspect they both got the spaces on the cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 The Seven Corners Chick-fil-A has apparently chosen this time to renovate - it was open fairly recently, but this is a picture of the inside today (there were a couple of workers in there). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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