Charles' Country Pan-Fried Chicken

This buffet, a longtime neighborhood favorite, is back after being closed for several months—and it's as good as ever. Pay a visit for some amazing fried chicken via the fried chicken king of kings, Charles Gabriel, who's also the consulting chef at Rack and Soul in Morningside Heights. It's not fancy, but with food this delicious, who cares? The buffet also offers an array of Southern sides, like collard greens with bits of smoky turkey, okra succotash and crusty mac and cheese—but you'll never forget the chicken.