New Orleans Fried Chicken
In New Orleans, a place where frying is a fetish, Jacques-Imo's can't be beat—although only locals seem to know about it. A few doors down from the city's coolest music venue, the Maple Leaf, this three-year-old restaurant is packed every night, but no one minds the squeeze. Credit the crispy, tender fried chicken, which comes with juicy bits of dill pickle on top that add a fabulous kick to each bite.Plus: More Chicken Recipes and Tips
March 1999