Brad and I took a trip to Memphis this past December and spent New Year's Eve with my friend Vinny (who is also a foodie with his own place at Mangia, Y'all) and his lovely fiance, Nancy. While we were there he made sure that we were able to experience the wonderful down home foodie find that is Uncle Lou's Fried Chicken.
Guy Fieri of The Food Network featured Uncle Lou's Fried Chicken on his show "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. You can check out the clip from that segment of the show here.
As you can see from the video clip Uncle Lou's is full of atmosphere and a passion for good food. There were a couple of suggestions about getting the food and taking it back to the house but I wasn't having any of that. I wanted it fresh and hot and in the place where it was created and enjoyed by so many long before The Food Network came to town.
Be sure to call ahead--the whole fried chicken takes about 40 minutes because they cook to order--they cook most everything to order. It is very definitely worth the wait.
While we waited we split a Monster Burger. This is one of the best cheeseburgers I have ever had. Three 1/3 lb patties layered cheese, patty, cheese, patty cheese and dressed just right. The meat is Angus and it was just sinfully delicious. We had fries seasoned with Corruption. Hot and melty inside and crisp and yummy outside--the way I like them.
The deep fried chicken gets a dry coating of flour and spices then is dipped in a bath of sauce just before they bring it out. The chicken came out whole and when we asked about having it cut up they handed us a big old knife--just like being at home.
I carved it up---it was moist and perfectly cooked on the inside--deep frying does wonderful things to a chicken. The skin was crispy and chewy and the sauce--we got homestyle--had just the right amount of 'tang'--not overly sweet or barbeque-ish.
You can see prices on the menu it's all reasonable and worth every penny.
Next time you are in Memphis you should check it out.
I'll be sharing some of our own local treasures soon.
Guy Fieri of The Food Network featured Uncle Lou's Fried Chicken on his show "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. You can check out the clip from that segment of the show here.
As you can see from the video clip Uncle Lou's is full of atmosphere and a passion for good food. There were a couple of suggestions about getting the food and taking it back to the house but I wasn't having any of that. I wanted it fresh and hot and in the place where it was created and enjoyed by so many long before The Food Network came to town.
Be sure to call ahead--the whole fried chicken takes about 40 minutes because they cook to order--they cook most everything to order. It is very definitely worth the wait.
While we waited we split a Monster Burger. This is one of the best cheeseburgers I have ever had. Three 1/3 lb patties layered cheese, patty, cheese, patty cheese and dressed just right. The meat is Angus and it was just sinfully delicious. We had fries seasoned with Corruption. Hot and melty inside and crisp and yummy outside--the way I like them.
The deep fried chicken gets a dry coating of flour and spices then is dipped in a bath of sauce just before they bring it out. The chicken came out whole and when we asked about having it cut up they handed us a big old knife--just like being at home.
I carved it up---it was moist and perfectly cooked on the inside--deep frying does wonderful things to a chicken. The skin was crispy and chewy and the sauce--we got homestyle--had just the right amount of 'tang'--not overly sweet or barbeque-ish.
You can see prices on the menu it's all reasonable and worth every penny.
Next time you are in Memphis you should check it out.
I'll be sharing some of our own local treasures soon.
4 comments:
Sounds heavenly -- both the chicken and Guy Fieri are finger-lickin' good. If I could have them both in the same place... ;)
LOLOLOLOL...my thought was to do an Uncle Lou's post on Monday...dang girl, we think alike!
Excellent job...now I want some Lous!
I am a sick, sick person - I consistently come here hungry and salivating for what I cannot have right this moment!!!
I remember watching that particular show of Guy's. That's one of my favorite shows on Food Network.
And you make my mouth water with the description of that chicken.
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