I did a little research, and came across Hattie B's Hot Chicken. This place seemed right up my alley. There are two locations, and I went to the one closer to downtown Nashville, by Vanderbilt University. A small joint, seating about 20 inside and about 20 or 30 more outside, Hattie B's is a well oiled machine. Counter service, you go up and order your two piece, three piece, half bird, etc. Plates come with 2 sides, and you can get you chicken one of 5 different heat levels. Starts at southern (no heat) to SHUT THE CLUCK UP! (tears inducing). I went with the classic Hot, which is about a 3 on the heat scale.
Hattie B's really does it right. I got the small white (I have so many problems with this statement) which is a breast and a wing. I wanted a piece of dark as well but thought that might be overkill. It really would have been, I actually ordered perfectly for once! For sides I decided on pimento mac & cheese and southern greens. And yes, I ordered the banana pudding to go.
I did something I very rarely do, which is order a beer. A beer? Who am I? Well, it's beer but kinda not beer. Stigel-Radler Grapefruit is more like delicious grapefruit soda with a hint of beer. I gotta remember this.
The chicken was perfection. Hot but not so hot you can't taste anything. That little bit of sweetness (sorghum I am guessing?) really gives it a beautiful balance. House made pickles on white bread. Lovely. I had some bleu cheese dressing for dipping, and it was needed. After a couple of bites that heat starts to creep up!
The mac & cheese was tasty, the noodles a little overdone for my taste. But old school flavor. Love it. The greens had a smokey goodness from the bacon and they were perfectly cooked. It was the exact right amount of food.
I took the banana pudding back to my hotel with me and devoured it while watching Crazy Ex-Girlfriend on my computer (thanks to Pop-Rocket for the recommendation!). Not the best, not the worst. Made my night.
In Summation: Yes Please.
Next up: Nashville Breakfast to Memphis dinner. And everything inbetween.
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