The scene: If the black-and-yellow chicken sign
outside doesn’t tip you off, the whimsical rooster motif inside will:
Feed doesn’t take itself too seriously. The small dining room, painted
farmhouse red and plastered with chicken-themed memorabilia (the entire
west wall is covered in framed 8-by-10 photos of roosters, and a
plastic chicken head protrudes from a wall across the way), exudes a
comfortable, lived-in vibe. Feed’s signature dish—roasted chicken,
natch—quickly earned its share of devotees after the place opened about
two-and-a-half years ago. Now the casual weekend brunch, which launched
in July, has a following of its own. By noon most Saturdays and
Sundays, the 24-seat dining room is packed with West Towners looking
for a quick Southern fix.
The cuisine: From hearty sides of mac ’n’ cheese and
fried okra ($1.79 each) to delish desserts like sweet potato pie
($2.98), Feed does down-home decadence right. Sweet options such as
blackberry pancakes ($5.75) compete for your affection alongside weekly
specials like fried lake perch, served with two eggs, potatoes and
toast ($9.95). We tucked into the pulled pork hash ($7.50), a huge
serving of potatoes fried up with green pepper and onion and topped
with a hunk of pulled pork and two eggs. Though the pork was a bit dry,
the eggs and greasy-delicious hash did their part to compensate. Don’t
miss the fried green tomato benedict ($7.95), served on moist homemade
cornbread with tart cornmeal-battered green tomatoes standing in for
traditional Canadian bacon. It’s served with potatoes, but we recommend
subbing in corn pudding or cheese grits for 50 cents more.
Loved it: Hospitality that would do the South proud.Hated it: Cash only; at least there’s an ATM just two blocks away.
Brunch time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday-Sunday
Cost: About $13 per person, including tax and tip
Wait: About 15 minutes at peak times (typically 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday)
M. Kathleen Pratt is a metromix producer. kpratt@tribune.com
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