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Down-Home Eats: Philly BBQ, Finger-Lickin' Fried Chicken and Wings

Make no bones about it: Philadelphia's right on 'cue with fried chicken and BBQ.

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Details: Make no bones about it: Philadelphia has the sauciest, smokiest ribs and the crispiest, juiciest wings around. Whether it’s a box of baby backs from a takeout spot, an authentic Texas-style brisket on a picnic table, traditional Buffalo wings or a high-end restaurant’s take on Korean fried chicken, these down-home eats are sure to appease any and all comfort-food cravings.

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Buffalo chicken wings @ Moriarty's Restaurant

1116 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA

Whole. Wings. That’s right, the wings at Moriarty’s have long been considered some of the best wings in Philadelphia and we’re not going to argue.
Thai-chili Chicken Wings @ Silk City Diner Bar & Lounge

435 Spring Garden Street Philadelphia, PA

The one-pound orders of chicken wings at this hip diner, restaurant, bar and beer garden come in two varieties: spicy Buffalo and Thai-chili glazed. Both are highly recommended.
Spanish Flies Chicken Wings @ Monk's Cafe

264 S 16th St Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Grab the Beer Bible. You’re definitely going to need something to extinguish the fiery Hell in your mouth after gnawing on these Spanish Flies Wings. Enjoy in moderation.
Whole Chicken @ Federal Donuts

1219 S. Second Street Philadelphia , PA

Fried chicken and donuts. An uncommon but undeniably delicious combination. Federal has introduced whole chickens into their offerings on the weekends. Available in the two glazed flavors: chile-garlic and honey-ginger; as well as the two crispy varieties: Harissa and Za’atar.
Byrne's Special Chicken Wings @ Byrne's Tavern

3301 Richmond Street Philadelphia, PA

A Port Richmond favorite, Byrne’s Tavern serves up tender, fall-off-the-bone wings that have kept the crowds coming for nearly 35 years. Available for eat-in or take-out, the wings come in servings of 12 to 100 and are best accompanied by an order of the Irish bar’s popular potato logs.
Raspberry Jalapeno Wings @ Union Jack's Pub Manayunk

4801 Umbria St Philadelphia, PA

The sign outside reads “World’s Best Wings” and the regulars inside agree. Bring your appetite because with sauces ranging from traditional “Hot” to “Raspberry Jalapeño,” you’ll want to try them all.
Honey Whiskey Eberly Farm Chicken Wings @ Pub & Kitchen

1946 Lombard St Philadelphia, PA

P&K sources their chicken wings locally from Eberly Farm (near Lancaster) and serves two kinds of very popular wings: a traditional Buffalo-style wing and an awesome honey whiskey variation. The actual wings are smaller than most but the quality of the wing more than makes up for it.
Twice Fried Chicken @ Resurrection Ale House

2425 Grays Ferry Avenue Philadelphia, PA

Bon Appétit named Resurrection’s famous and award-winning Twice-Fried Chicken one of the top 10 in the nation. The honey-drizzled fried chicken goes quickly, so snap it up!
Korean Fried Chicken @ Cafe Soho

468 West Cheltenham Avenue Philadelphia, PA

Korean fried chicken—salty, sweet, spicy and double-fried to joyful crispness—is in a category of its own, and unassuming hangout Café Soho serves a winning basket of these addictive wings, to be washed down with pickled daikon and icy glasses of soju.
Fried Chicken and Waffles @ Jones

700 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA

The retro, rec-room vibe at Jones complements the kitchen’s comfort eats—and the fried chicken served over waffles with gravy is the stuff that homey dreams are made of.
Southern Fried Chicken @ Ms. Tootsie’s Restaurant Bar Lounge

1312-14 South Street Philadelphia, PA

At the upscale soul-foodery Ms. Tootsie’s Restaurant Bar Lounge on South Street, mac and cheese, tropical sweet tea and sweet potato cheesecake serve as the perfect accompaniments to the crispy, perfectly seasoned fried chicken.
Broasted Chicken @ speck's drive-in

3969 Ridge Pike Collegevilla, PA

The signature “broasted” birds at Speck’s Drive-In remain a Collegeville legend. Shatteringly crunchy pressure-fried breasts are embellished by homemade potato salad, fries and/or coleslaw—not to mention thick black and white milkshakes.
Frango e Entrecosto no Churrasco @ Koo Zee Doo

613 N 2nd St Philadelphia, PA

Northern Liberties BYOB Koo Zee Doo brings a Portuguese pedigree to its offerings, and the subtly spiced mixed chicken and rib grill on Sundays is a thing of Iberian beauty.
Korean Fried Chicken @ Meritage

500 S 20th S Philadelphia, PA

Korean fried chicken gets a swanky upgrade at Meritage on select Thursdays, where a $25 dinner for two yields six pieces, ’slaw, pickled vegetables and sesame spinach, plus a can of Sapporo beer.
Fried Chicken Lunch @ Meme

2201 Spruce Street Philadelphia, PA

Chef David Katz gets out the deep-fryer at Mémé on Thursdays, when the lunch special includes fried chicken, a biscuit and a beer (or lemonade or iced tea) for $11.
Smoked Beef Brisket @ Smokin’ Betty’s

116 S. 11th Street Philadelphia, PA

At Center City’s eclectic comfort food eatery Smokin’ Betty’s, the ribs are St. Louis-style, the ’slaw is Carolina-inspired and the smoked brisket is served with potato latkes.
Crunchy Spicy Sandwich @ Rosey’s BBQ

505 Old York Road Jenkintown, PA

The Memphis-inspired eats at Rosey’s BBQ in Jenkintown include ribs, BBQ chicken, macaroni and cheese, specialty sandwiches such as the Crunchy Spicy (chopped pork, spicy BBQ sauce, cole slaw and potato chips), homemade cupcakes and sweet tea.
BBQ ribs @ The Rib Crib

6333 Germantown Avenue Philadelphia, PA

A Germantown institution, The Rib Crib is a takeout-only counter where the ribs are smoked to impossible tenderness, slathered with either hot or mild sauce and boxed up with fluffy slices of white bread for sopping.
BBQ Sundae @ Pig Daddy’s BBQ

693 Burmont Road Drexel Hill, PA

As judges on the pitmaster circuit, Pig Daddy’s BBQ founders Linda, Jerry and Chris Mullane soaked up quite a bit of BBQ know-how, evident in the ribs, sausage, Carolina pulled pork and “BBQ Sundaes” offered at their Drexel Hill takeout eatery and catering business.
Pit Meats @ Phoebe’s Bar-B-Q

2214 South Street Philadelphia, PA

The specialty at Phoebe’s Bar-B-Q, which has been smoking on South Street since 1994, is Oklahoma barbecue, and the succulent brisket, ribs and pit meats by the pound are now available at a newer Roxborough location too.
Pork Belly @ Percy Street Barbecue

600 South 9th Street Philadelphia, PA

Erin O’Shea studied the art of barbecue in Texas before opening Percy Street Barbecue on South Street. Her authentic burnt ends, pinto beans and banana pudding showcase those traditions, while the pork belly, vegan chili and specialty cocktails flaunt her chef skills.
Kurobuta (Berkshire) Pork Chops @ Le Cochon Noir

5070 Parkside Avenue Philadelphia, pa

Once an outdoor venue with an auxiliary kitchen, Le Cochon Noir is now a full-fledged barbecue restaurant and live music venue, serving up Berkshire pork chops, dry-rub ribs and garlic mustard greens, plus seafood, steaks and lighter fare in an expansive West Philadelphia setting.
Pulled Chicken @ Jimmy’s BBQ

309 W. Lancaster Avenue Malvern, PA

At Jimmy’s BBQ, a diminutive chow-stop in Malvern, the tasty fare includes pulled chicken with a lemon pepper/brown sugar rub, hickory-smoked pulled pork, ribs and brisket, dirty corn, whipped sweets and Phillies party combos of the tasty treats.
Hickory-Smoked Ribs @ Sweet Lucy’s Smokehouse

7500 State Road, PA

The hickory-smoked ribs and chicken at Sweet Lucy’s Smokehouse have won this Northeast Philly BBQ hotspot countless accolades, and the turkey breast, pulled pork and sides such as collard greens, mashed sweet potatoes and creamed spinach are equally luscious.
Texas Beef Briscuit @ Tommy Gunns American Barbecue

4901 Ridge Avenue Philadelphia, PA

A Manayunk neighborhood favorite operating from a tiny bus stop shack, Tommy Gunns American Barbecue dishes out pan-regional favorites such as Kansas City baby backs, Carolina pork, Texas brisket and baked beans and a uniquely Philadelphian deep-fried macaroni and cheese.