Maxie's Fried Chicken

I was in the mood for something greasy and decadent tonight, probably to counteract all the vegetables we've gotten from the Full Plate Farm Collective. And fortuitously, it was Tuesday, when Maxie's Supper Club has their Chicken-Fried Tuesdays. Rob and I have always meant to go, but Tuesday is not usually a dining-out day for us (and most others, I think, which I suppose is why it's Chicken-Fried Tuesdays -- to drum up business on their slow night). Anyway, it's a fantastic deal.

The meal opened, as usual, with Maxie's incomparable corn bread with honey butter, which we devoured hungrily. Had I thought ahead, I would have saved it to go with my chicken dinner. For $10.95, I got a large breast of fried chicken (bone in) and heaping portions of mashed potatoes and maple-braised collard greens. The chicken was juicy and tender, and the breading was hefty but not heavy and super flavorful. It had been a long time since I had had fried chicken, and this really hit the spot. The collards were perfect, with just a whisper of sweetness, and the potatoes were creamy and light, but substantial. There was no room for dessert afterwards.

The live music was also excellent: Boots 'n' Shorts from Syracuse, a bluegrass band with a modern twist. They had some clever takes on classic tunes, as well as the verve and technical chops to back it all up.