Quickie #1

March 30, 2011

Charlotte, NC

So up until now each post I’ve written has begun with a story or anecdote about myself or my life that is in some way, direct, convoluted or even completely opposite, connected with the food subject at hand. They are typically, in my opinion, funny and/or ironic and make my blog different than the vast majority of the ones that I have read in the past. 

Right now, however, I find myself in the unique position of not having some symbolic past experience or life lesson to tie to my latest food discovery. Of course this might be a good thing as the current topic at had is Fried Chicken Livers - I feel very confident that I have successfully found the best in the world!

Whilst ordering the obligatory, but no less awesome, Buffalo Chicken Sandwich at Wing King Cafe, which is on the corner of S. Tryon St. and Carowinds Blvd in Charlotte, I noticed that they offered Fried Chicken Livers as an appetizer. I have been in search of the greatest chicken liver for many years, having ordered them from scores of hole-in-the-wall down home restaurants, gas stations, high-end “new southern” trend setters, asian establishments and many of the highway stalking general store/eateries that are named after small biscuit storage units from the turn of the last century. There was no way I was not giving these a try. I’m now very thankful that I did. 

With an extremely crispy exterior and only the slightest hint of iron, these were extraordinarily clean and fresh tasting. Served with a side of the King’s house buffalo sauce, which I’d never seen as an accompaniment to these crunchy offal treats but was pleasantly surprised, these easily topped all that I’d tried before. 

Do yourself a favor... if you love chicken livers, hate chicken livers because they were “bloody” or irony tasting when last you had them or have never tried them before but are in any way interested - give these a shot. You will not be disappointed.

Wing King Cafe

13209-B Carowinds Blvd.

Charlotte, NC 29273