Birds and Bubbles

Every once in a while, I have a craving for fried chicken. Birds and Bubbles sounded like a super cute concept: pairing fried chicken with champagne, so W and I decided to go there for a date night. It was a bit difficult to find as the store front was a little below ground level. The food was really hearty and delicious but I don't think it is a place that I would be dying to return to since fried chicken and southern food is not on my usual rotation of cuisines. However, I really did enjoy my dining experience here!

Forgot which drink this was but the bartender seemed adamant in saying that it's HUGE but honestly this was just dirt off our shoulders for Wyn and I :) 

Deviled Eggs 
Very decently made deviled eggs, the crispy bacon on the top was a nice touch

Shrimp and Grits This was probably one of my favorite dishes of the night. The shrimp was very plump and the sauce was extremely smokey and complex in flavor. The grits were very creamy and hearty. The table next to us ordered it as well and were so disappointed when they heard that it was sold out. The slithers of scallions was the perfect touch of freshness for this dish and the mushrooms and bacon added a great variety of flavors and textures. 

Seasonal Slaw - Apple, Pickled Mustard Seed, Sumac
This was very refreshing and I liked the addition of the apple for the different type of crispness and sweetness. This was definitely a nice refreshing change from our other more heavy dishes. 

Crispy Potato Salad - Shallot Aioli, Capers, Herbs
This was absolutely delicious and W and I both loved this! It was quite unique also and I've never really had a dish like this. The potatoes were at the perfect thickness and was so incredibly crispy while maintaining a light fluffiness inside. The shallot aioli was extremely flavorful and the creaminess was ideal with the crispy potatoes. This was absolutely addicting and a must order! 

Buttermilk Fried Chicken
This is everything you would expect from extremely well made fried chicken. The batter was very well flavored and the meat was super juicy. 

Birthday Cake 
This was probably the most disappointing dish of the night. This was very dense and nauseatingly sweet. 

It was a fine dining experience and I would recommend coming here if you have a craving for quality fried chicken and southern food. I wouldn't say that this is a place I would visit often but I would be happy to come and try other dishes! 

Birds and Bubbles 

100B Forsyth Street

New York

NY 10002