that thing about Ezell's chicken flying directly into Oprah's pie hole..wasn't that like from early 90's no?..I don't think they still ship it to her..

Is there some reason that "writers" from The Stranger like to eat in health hazards? 8 out of 10 "eating establishments" that get reviewed here have either multiple health department citations, or are headed that way. I think of The Stranger’s reviews as tours of Seattle's Best Cockroach Palaces. Do these places give complimentary booze to you guys? Blow jobs in the back room?

@Kip Probably because 1) The Stranger's key demographic is young people, 2) Young people tend to be at least a little broke, and 3) The best cheap places tend to be a little scummy.

I like a slightly dirty restaurant that serves really good food. It means I can afford really good food.

Honestly, I've worked in a couple of restaurants, and unless you're going to really high class place chances are your own kitchen is cleaner. Fast food is usually prepared in cleaner environments than most sit down restaurants, just because they are inspected more often.

A rule of thumb, if you can't see them cooking, it's probably for a reason.

Joule? You must alrady have the bucks. Two suggestions: quesadillas at El Chupacabra (with meat and enough for two, under $7) and for the best meal deal in town the Rib-Eye Steak Salad at the Red Door. If you sit at the bar and order this and they ask if you want the "small" say Yes!

Oprah's an ass. Ezell's isn't that great.

@coggie What's your pick for best fried chicken? (Not being standoffish, honestly curious.)

This has got to be the most bull shit advice on food I've seen since I watched Rachel Ray and Bobby Flay prepare their below average meals on tv.

not a single person who wrote here would spend their last dime intelligently. why wouldn't you spend your last 8 bucks @ Paseo? Or @ Wonton Noddle House while going to Ocean City for half a roast duck? I'm disappointed Stranger, get some new writers. Or at least get some Filipino writers on staff...shit.

btw...best fried chicken in the city? Icon Grill. Don't believe me? Well putangina mo

Hey kip shut the fuck up and deal with your real life problems. Any bar or eatery where you are present would automatically become a dive because you are a loud, obnoxious, self center bore. Not to mention going broke.

Can you even afford to eat anything but hot dogs and safeway brand ramen noodle soup and koolaide?