Exotic is an understatement. This is extraterrestrial eats.
The locker pickup technology used at this location was very convenient and I wish more places would implement that. You don't waste a second of time: walk in, open the locker from your phone, grab your food, and you're on your way.
I ordered the lemon pepper chicken meal with baked macaroni, candied yams, an extra side of collard greens, and extra cornbread.
Before I even fully got through my first bite of the chicken, the seasoning punched me in the face. There's so much flavor in such little pieces of chicken. Most people would question the size of the chicken, but I thought it was nice in terms of managing portion control and they give a pretty generous amount for how much they charge. The chicken was tender and satisfying all around.
The baked macaroni was also visibly seasoned and garnished, which excited me even more to eat it. The surface had that nice and salty cheese crust that makes this side a family favorite. The interior came with a nice creaminess to contrast the exterior, which made the macaroni experience amazing as well.
I'd have to say the candied yams were my favorite side of the meal. The potency of flavor came with a snappiness similar to the chicken: as soon as I got near the yams, I was washed over with a soft and sweet flavor that still encompassed an authentic yam taste. The yams almost melt in your mouth as you eat them.
The collard greens were strong in terms of balancing a number of flavors. The bits of turkey in the collard greens were seasoned nicely as well and they offered some variety to the collard greens as a whole. The greens felt fresh and came with a nice bite to them. It's not uncommon to find collard greens that become soggy in their liquid, so I really appreciated the level of structure that these greens held. They also weren't excessively salty: they only raised my blood pressure enough to offer a different point of view to the conversation, similar to all of the other sides.
The cornbread was so soft that I couldn't even pick it up in one piece. Before I even ate it, I noticed a nice warmness and delicate aroma in each piece. It appears that the dishes here really are made with love and attention. Each bite was moist and the overall taste of the cornbread was strong. I can certainly say that this isn't your average Boston Market cornbread.
Overall, getting a combo here gives you the opportunity to mix and match lots of unique textures and flavors to compose a memorable meal. I'd recommend this place without even thinking; there are Thanksgiving meals I've had in my time that don't beat this meal here. read more