Byrd & Barrel

This place has been on my fried chicken radar for a while and its just taken us some time to get here. I found the flavors interesting in a positive way, the chicken batter with a slightly sweet/spicy aftertaste that was different in a good way, the chicken was well prepared and not over cooked. With fried chicken places like a lot of BBQ joints its also about the sides and the sides here were also good but very rich. I had the mac and cheese & creamy cole slaw and my companion the cauliflower which she liked a lot but was unable to finish as it was too rich. We ended up with the 1/2 chicken and three sides and it was plenty. The location in the cooler months is pretty limited and inside are only like 4 or 5 tables and a counter. They do offer a bunch of interesting beers to go with the meal as well. All in all, I thought it was good and interesting but not great and for sure not in the "Best Fried Chicken I've Ever Had" category. Lastly with a couple of drinks not sure if its such a terrific value either. I think its a better lunch option than dinner.