A soul food icon, chicken and waffles, is the focus of this Brooklyn food shop. The fried poultry’s shatteringly crisp crust and succulent interior—drums and thighs are soaked in sweet tea for 24 hours—are an impressive foil to yeasty Belgian waffles, which can be ordered plain, or stuffed with either bacon and cheddar or rosemary and mushroom. Trick out the squares with Grade-A Vermont maple syrup and house-made butters (such as cranberry, lemon-honey or herb). 164 Bedford Ave at North 8th St, Williamsburg, Brooklyn (347-725-4793, sweetchicknyc.com). $16.
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