Buzzing Into the Hive Sports Bar and Grill

 The Hive Sports Bar and Grill

6362 East Santa Ana Canyon Road 

Anaheim, CA 92807

One thing that drives me crazy is how restaurant influencers exaggerate how great a place is. I know most of them are getting paid by the restaurant to be there, or maybe they are trying to drive traffic to their accounts by over-hyping a restaurant. That's not my style. I like to tell it like it is, which probably accounts for all my two-and-a-half and three-star reviews. I don't give a glowing review because I occasionally get a free meal. I don't want to see the three of you who read this blog throw your money away by going to an average restaurant. I also always add a disclaimer at the end of every post that my meal was comped, which these food influencers rarely do.

Okay, end rant. A well-known Instagrammer had visited The Hive in Anaheim Hills and gave a glowing review. I needed a place to meet my parents for dinner and decided to try it. The Hive is in the former spot where the original Slater's 50/50 used to be. This shopping center, anchored by a Big Lots and a few smaller storefronts, has always seemed out of the way, lacking the foot traffic to make a restaurant successful. For a point of reference, it's between Imperial Highway and Weir Canyon, on the corner of Fairmont and Santa Ana Canyon Road. 

On a recent Friday evening, when we visited, many people found themselves here. There was a steady stream of guests throughout our stay. The inside of the restaurant is similar to when this was Slater's. They made the bar wrap around the dining room side, which helped to open up the space and make the bar the focal point of the restaurant. They also added more flatscreens, so there's no bad seat in the house when watching a game. 

The menu here is top-heavy with many appetizer options, which makes sense while watching sports. Salads, burgers, sandwiches, tacos, and more extensive entree options are also available. Prices for starters range between $8 and $16, while entrees will set you back anywhere between $10 and $26. They offer breakfast on weekends, and their happy hour is Monday through Friday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Let's see if I thought the food was as good as the Instagrammer did. 

My dad is probably the most unpredictable eater I know. A definite wild card, he tried the Fish and Chips ($16.99) this evening. Four pieces of fried cod, french fries, and coleslaw were sat before him. The fish had a lighter batter than most places, which was nice for a change. The cod was nice and flaky underneath, and the tartar sauce kept him interested throughout his meal. The fries were almost to the point of being over-fried, but they were saved from the fryer just in time. They had a good outer crunch to them. The coleslaw was bland, without a lot of dressing. It was mainly used to cut the richness of the fried food. 

My mom connected with her inner child by ordering Chicken Fingers ($14.99) from the appetizer menu. These come four to order and also include fries. These seemed like basic tenders, but my mom enjoyed them and even took two home for lunch the next day. Again, the fries and chicken were left in the fryer for too long, a trend that will continue with the next item. 

Katie does not often eat burgers, but she was intrigued by the Hive Burger ($18.99 + $3.50 upcharge for onion rings instead of fries). Their namesake burger features melted provolone, caramelized onion, plenty of arugula, and fig jam on a glossy bun. The burgers are a half pound and include Angus beef and brisket. She described this as an elevated bar burger. She enjoyed the way the sweet onions and arugula interacted with the cheese. The burger patty was tender and juicy. As you can see from the picture above, the onion rings were obviously over-fried and almost burnt. They were not worth the $3.50 upcharge for three onion rings. The provided ranch helped mask the burnt parts of these rings, but she'd just stick with the fries next time.  

Since all the Marie Callenders by my house closed several years ago, I've been craving their famous Frisco Burger. This craving led me to get the Big League Deluxe ($19.99 + $2.50 upcharge for tater tots instead of fries). This burger/sandwich includes bacon, sliced avocado, Swiss cheese, and buzz sauce on parmesan-crusted sourdough bread. The bread was a little light on the parmesan, but I enjoyed this burger. Like Katie's burger, the patty was tender and juicy, and the creaminess of the avocado and cheese went well with the smoky bacon and the beef. I will ask for extra of their buzz sauce next time, as I need more, and I'd like to dip the sandwich into it. The tater tots were a good choice. They had a nice crunch, and I alternated between dipping them in ketchup and ranch. 

Our visit to The Hive was a mixed bag. We all liked the mains, but Katie's burnt and lack of onion rings and the over-fried fries were a bummer. Their prices were a tad high, especially when you get hit for an upcharge by not getting fries. The portion sizes are big, which helps lessen the hit to your wallet. We experienced excellent service this evening, as plates were cleared, drinks were refilled, and the pacing of our meal was nicely timed. Unlike the food influencer who came here before me, this is not a glowing review, but The Hive is a great place to catch a game, have one or two cocktails, and have some solid food. Something that this area of town sorely needs. 

Out of five drones (because male bees in a hive are called drones), five being best to zero being worst, The Hive Sports Bar and Grill gets 3 drones.  

For more information about The Hive Sports Bar and Grill, head to their website by clicking here: https://www.thehivesportsbar.com/

Making a Run for Amarith Farmhouse

 Amarith Farmhouse

18729 Brookhurst Street #6

Fountain Valley, CA 92708

For about fifteen months, we have been doing a 5k a month. It sounds a lot more impressive than it actually is. Truthfully, we just walk the 3.1 miles in about an hour, depending on how many hills we encounter on the course. The exercise is okay, but I really look forward to the breakfast afterward. Most races start around 8 a.m., meaning we can sit at breakfast before most people roll out of bed. These races also allow us to eat in an area we would typically not be in, thus more opportunities to try places like Amarith Farmhouse and Bakehouse. 

Amarith felt like a new restaurant when we visited earlier this year. They did not have a permanent sign, the dining room was sparsely decorated, and there appeared to be some training going on when we ordered at the counter. I was surprised to learn they had been open since June 2022. I was also unaware they have two other locations, one in Orange and the other in Corona Del Mar. There's also an Amarith Table Restaurant in Garden Grove, which is not listed on their website. I guess my restaurant game is a little rusty. 

The man who started Amarith Cafe is none other than Adam Amarith. Like many restaurant owners, Adam has a fascinating backstory. Amarith hails from Cambodia and wanted to be a doctor until the country fell to the Khmer Rouge. He and his family were relocated to a work camp, where for four years, he watched as his dad and siblings all perished in the camp. He survived by working in the camp's kitchen and using the culinary knowledge his mom passed on to him as a youth.  

After immigrating to the US, he worked at the Santa Ana School District for 17 years. He's also a senior pastor at a church in Long Beach. As if that's not keeping him busy enough, he flips houses or rents them to needy families. He's also very involved in helping the people of his homeland have a better life, whether it's having clean drinking water, funding for healthcare, or finding another way to help the poorest people of Cambodia have a better quality of life. 

Back to Amarith Farmhouse. They use all-natural ingredients whenever possible. Foods without artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. They have a farm from which they can get most of their produce. They survived the pandemic by switching gears to doing many corporate gigs, thrived, and came out on the other side by expanding. Talk about an American success story. After learning all of this, I was excited to refuel after our grueling 3-mile jaunt through nearby Mile Square Park. 

It takes a lot of confidence to open a bakehouse a few doors down from Paderia, a bakery I consider to have the best cookies in Orange County. Amarith Farmhouse did precisely that, though. This Chocolate Chip Cookie ($3) will not rival Paderia's cookies for best in the county, but it was a solid effort. The outer circumference of the cookie had a good crunch, while the inside was soft. There was also some chocolate in each bite, which is not always true at other bakeries. This was not as hefty as the cookies from Paderia, but it had a good flavor, and you could tell it was freshly made. 

I'm usually a fan of chilaquiles for my first meal of the day, but I changed that up by getting this Asada Steak and Eggs ($18). The menu states that the asada is medium rare and comes with grilled onions, peppers, jack cheese, and red salsa. The steak was seasoned well but was more medium well than medium rare. It was only kind of tender, and a few of the pieces were on the dry side. The sunny-side-up eggs helped moisten this up a bit. I only got a little cheese and very little salsa with this. The house potatoes were nice and crispy. This was fine, but it did not knock me out. I'd get something else, the chilaquiles or the country-fried steak the next time. 

Katie still surprises me sometimes, even after being together for 15 years. She's usually a creature of habit when it comes to eating breakfast. She usually gravitates towards a breakfast burrito. At Amartith Farmhouse, she got this Bacon Egg Brioche ($10). This sandwich came with an over-medium egg, two strips of bacon, cheddar cheese, and chipotle aioli. It usually comes with ketchup and sliced tomato, but Kate modified it to suit her tastes. The brioche bun was freshly made and did a great job keeping everything together. Katie liked this sandwich and was especially fond of the chipotle aioli, which added a bit of spice and went well with the egg and bacon. 

Amarith Farmhouse was good, but we'd have to return to try other things to get a better feel for what they have going on here. I love their story and how they are expanding, and it's hard not to root for their success. They served a good, honest breakfast at a fair price. With more 5k races in our future, some at nearby Mile Square Park, we will return to Amarith Cafe very soon.  

Out of five Navy Corsairs (because Mile Square Park was initially used as a training spot for military aircraft during and well after World War II), five being best to zero being worst, Amarith Farmhouse gets 3 Navy Corsairs. 

For more information about Amarith Farmhouse and Bakehouse, click here to visit their website: https://www.amarithcafe.com/

Seeing Is Believing at the Blind Pig

 The Blind Pig Kitchen and Bar

31431 Santa Margarita Parkway

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

Our six-month exile in Rancho Santa Margarita was coming to an end soon. We lived out here because our former lease was up, and the place we would be living was being renovated, and we wouldn't be ready to move in for half a year. One of the most affordable places we could find butted up against O'Neill Regional Park, but it seemed so far away from everything. 

If we wanted to avoid the toll roads, it would take us an extra twenty minutes to get anywhere. I planned my days by making only one trip to and from home. We eventually just caved in and used the toll road to reach places. Since we were in such a remote place, we decided to explore the dining options in our temporary city. RSM/Foothill Ranch is not known as a culinary mecca by any means, but some hidden gems can be found if you look hard enough, like The Blind Pig. 

The Blind Pig is near the lake in the Mercado Del Lago shopping plaza, also home to Carmelita's, KD's Donuts, Il Sole Italian, and the Trough, a sister restaurant of The Blind Pig. They have delicious breakfast burritos and sandwiches that are worth visiting for. The Blind Pig has been here since 2013. It's credited with elevating the dining scene in RSM at a time when there were too many chain restaurants and mediocre fast-casual spots dotting the dining landscape within its city limits. 

It was a slow burn with many of the locals. They didn't quite get the New American menu or the craft cocktails they were slinging behind the bar. They now have a four-star rating on Yelp with nearly a thousand reviews. They have also opened another outpost of The Blind Pig in Yorba Linda, another tough city to crack, but this October, they will celebrate their 5th year in business there, so it appears that people have taken to them there as well.  

We arrived at half past six on a Saturday evening without a reservation. The restaurant was half full, and we were seated immediately near the back of the darkened dining room. The dinner menu lists over ten starters and about the same number of entrees. Prices for main dishes start at $16 and go up to $65 for the twenty-ounce ribeye. I could put away over a pound of meat, but the $65 price helped me pump the brakes on that idea. Let's see what we actually did partake in this evening. 

Neither of us was in the mood for a salad, so we split the Crab Cakes ($16). The online menu for this item claims that it comes with a radish serrano tartar sauce and baby arugula, which, obviously, this starter did not have. The online menu describes this as including a cilantro lime slaw and a creole avocado aioli. This is closer to what it was, but the sauce resembled a deep mustard look and taste. The slaw on top was a nice compliment to the very well-done crab cake underneath. There was not a lot of filler used, the crab was fresh and flavorful, and the breading used to bind everything together was light. It's one of the better crab cakes we have had 20 miles inland. 

Again, this Short Rib Ragu ($24) is not listed on either their online menu or any of the menus pictured on Yelp, so maybe it was a special this evening. This plate featured pappardelle as the pasta, with a nice and meaty short rib ragu underneath plenty of parmesan and several basil leaves. Katie loved this dish and finished it rather quickly. She claimed it was just as good as those she had in Italian restaurants and was even better than some of those Italian joints. She would not hesitate to get this again if it appeared on their regular menu or as a special. 

When I walked into the Blind Pig, I was inclined to get one of their two burgers, but I called an audible and selected the Pastrami Dip Sandwich ($22). Some pickles, Swiss cheese, garlic aioli, and some onions joined the pastrami between the bread. The dipping sauce they chose for this was Carolina gold sauce, a mustard/vinegar sauce the people in that part of the country use instead of traditional barbecue sauce. I was unsure how I would like this, but it worked for me, and I'm not the biggest fan of mustard. It was muted just enough and predictably went well with the pastrami. The bread-to-meat ratio was off, as this sandwich needed more pastrami. The bread was soft yet held together nicely. The hand-cut fries that came with this were fantastic. They had a great crunch, and I alternated dipping these between their delicious garlic aioli and ketchup. If you don't get a meal with fries, consider ordering these fries off the starter portion of the menu. 

We wrapped up our evening with the Skillet Cookie ($13). Its base was a chocolate chip and sea salt cookie topped with a scoop of lavender and honey ice cream. I believe the ice cream was vanilla, but honey was poured over it, and lavender was sprinkled on top. This was good, but did not knock my socks off. The cookie base was good, with just the right amount of salt added. This lost me with the overpowering lavender and honey, which got in the way of the cookie and ice cream. It's not my favorite cookie skillet of all time. 

The Blind Pig is definitely one of the restaurants we miss now that we live in our new place. It's also one of the few restaurants we'd be willing to drive back to RSM for. I'd like to try one of their burgers or short rib tacos on future visits. They also change their menu quite often, so there might be something else that I want to try. What we had on this visit was delicious, and the service we experienced was cordial and efficient. Also, watch for the $10 coupon they send out through the mail to save a little extra money here. In the six months we lived in RSM, we got one every two weeks or so. Any savings help these days. 

Out of five speakeasys (because the term blind pig was another name for a speakeasy during the prohibition years), five being best to zero being worst, The Blind Pug gets 3 speakeasys. 

For more information about The Blind Pig, head to their website by clicking here: https://www.theblindpigoc.com/

A Burrito of Epic Proportions?

 That Epic Burrito Shack

8491 Atlanta Avenue #201

Huntington Beach, CA 92646

As I scroll through Instagram, there's one surefire thing that will make me stop and watch. No, it's not cat videos or videos featuring organizational hacks; it's breakfast burritos. I'm always on the hunt for the next great breakfast burrito. I have favorites, like the perennial picks from Ham and Scram, Nate's Korner, and the underappreciated ones from TK Burger and 3rd Place Coffee. These are all excellent places to get breakfast burritos, but I don't want to feel like I'm missing out on anything. I usually try it immediately when I see an influencer talking up a breakfast burrito. That's what brought us to the Epic Burrito Shack. 

Located inside Landmark Liquor on the corner of Newland and Atlanta Avenue, Epic Burrito Shack is easy to miss because it's in a very residential area. It'll sneak up on you if you're not paying attention. They are open every day from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., so yes, they serve bowls, tacos, loaded fries, and burritos. I'm unsure if there is a cut-off time for them to stop serving breakfast burritos, but we ordered ours just before noon on a Saturday and had no problems getting one. 

Opened in December 2020, Epic Burrito Shack has quietly won much praise for their food. They have an impressive 4.3-star rating on Yelp, with nearly 300 reviews. As I mentioned earlier, some prominent food influencers have visited here. These food influencers often get paid to say nice things about the places they go, but these influencers I've seen visiting here are what I'd deem very respectable and telling it like it is. These are the people I respect and try to emulate, not just going to a restaurant or gas station for a payday. 

Ordering was done at the counter, but we called ahead, and it was bagged and ready to go at the time quoted over the phone. A couple of tables are set up out front, but Katie was tired from our 3-mile walk at nearby Fairview Park, so we took it home with us. Here are our thoughts.  

It's not every day that you see a Carne Asada Breakfast Burrito ($11.50 + $1.50 for guacamole) on the menu, so I had to try it. The burrito was good-sized, including three scrambled eggs, carne asada, cheese, tots, salsa, and guacamole. I liked that they placed the burrito on the flattop to slightly crisp up the tortilla. Highlights for this were the fresh and flavorful guacamole, the crunchy tater tots, and the way the burrito was layered, so it was easy to get a bite with all the burrito's contents. This needed more cheese and salsa, and the asada had a good texture but needed to be seasoned more. It fell flat. 

Yes, I had two burritos—don't judge. I did it for all of you. My second burrito is their most popular, The Bacon and Sausage Breakfast Burrito ($10.50). Like the burrito above, this one came with cheese, salsa, tots, and three fluffy scrambled eggs. The bacon and sausage stood out way more than the asada, which elevated this to a higher level than my first one. I'd get this with guacamole next time and ask for extra salsa. 

These were some well-crafted breakfast burritos, but not the best I have had. They were good, though. They needed something to make them pop and make me take notice to get into my top five breakfast burritos of OC. Right now, my top 5 include LJ's Lil Cafe, Nate's Korner, TK Burger, Troy's, and Third Place Coffee. Epic Burrito would occupy one of the following five spots, making this one of the top ten breakfast burritos in OC. So, they are definitely worth visiting. Now, back to scrolling Instagram for the next breakfast burrito spot, I'll hit up.  

Out of five bars of surf wax (because the largest bar of surf wax is located at the Huntington Beach Surf Museum), five being best to zero being worst, That Epic Burrito Shack gets 3 bars of surf wax. 

For more information about That Epic Burrito Shack, head to their website by clicking here: https://epicburritoshack.com/

Welcome to the West Coast Levain Bakery

 Levain Bakery

227 North Larchmont Blvd. 

Los Angeles, CA 90004

Wrapping up our day trip to LA, we needed something sweet to end our adventures in the City of Angels. Los Angeles has some iconic desserts to choose from; Churros from Olvera Street, Hot Fudge Cake from Bob's Big Boy in Burbank, a slice of pie from either Pie N' Burger or Apple Pan, or a scoop of ice cream from Fosselman's. So naturally, with all these great options, we decided to try an NYC transplant, Levain Bakery. 

Levain is an iconic bakery in New York and across the country. They have so many accolades that this could quickly become one of my longest posts if I listed them all. They have been named the best cookie in the US numerous times. Almost all the food people I follow on Instagram have made a pilgrimage to their bakery when visiting the Big Apple. 

Two friends started this business by selling bread to some of the best restaurants in New York City. They opened their first storefront on West 74th Street in 1995, which is still open for business. At first, they sold just their bread, rolls, and loaves. They made a chocolate walnut cookie as a test batch, and they flew off the shelf. People began talking, and soon, they had lines outside waiting for their cookies. They now have nine locations in NYC, along with storefronts in Boston, Chicago, Washington DC, Chicago, and their first on the West Coast, in Larchmont Village. 

We arrived just before 4 p.m. and were met by a small line of about three people. When they first opened almost a year ago, people waited for hours. Luckily, the lines have diminished, and we were in and out within 15 minutes. Parking can be tricky around here, but we parked in the Wells Fargo lot next to the bakery and told the security guard, Reggie, that we were just getting cookies, and he allowed us to park there. We got him a cookie for letting us park there. He probably goes home with a dozen cookies every day. A good gig. 

Before we got to the cookies, Katie wanted to sample their Sour Cream Coffee Cake ($4.75) and Blueberry Muffin ($4.75) first. I liked both of these. They were both sweet but not overly so. I believe the sour cream in the coffee cake suppressed the usual sweetness you would get with a typical coffee cake. I would have liked the cinnamon crumble to be more distributed throughout instead of concentrated on the bottom of the slice. 

The blueberry muffin was studded with plenty of fresh blueberries throughout the muffin. It had a nice crystalized sugar top and was buttery and flavorful at its base. It was way better than any muffin we have had in recent memory. 

For the main event, most people visit Levain Bakery because of the cookies. We got the Two-Chip Chocolate Chip Cookie ($5) and the Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookie ($5). These hefty cookies are probably best to share, so you can try more than one variety. The two-chip cookie was loaded with chocolate chips, so you get a lot of chocolate in each bite. The outer cookie had a good crunch, while the inside portion was a tad underbaked for my liking. Still, it was terrific, and I microwaved this for about ten seconds to replicate that fresh, out-of-the-oven feel. 

The chocolate peanut butter cookie was my jam. It was delicious. Again, this cookie had a nice crunchy outer shell, but this one was baked a bit more inside, which I appreciated. It had the consistency of a gooey brownie, and the numerous peanut butter chips added a nice savoriness to the cookie. Really, well done, and writing this has got my mouth watering. 

Levain Bakery really lived up to the hype. Their baked goods are top-notch; hopefully, they will come to OC someday. I can't help but compare these cookies to my favorite OC bakery, Paderia Bakehouse. I'd give the nod to Paderia for their chocolate chip cookie, but the peanut butter chocolate chip cookie is better at Levain. In my opinion, these two bakeries are on par with each other. I'm happy we got to try Levain and did not have to travel all the way to NYC. They fit right in with the other great desserts available in LA.   

Out of five streetcars (because this spot is in Larchmont Village, which became a streetcar suburb of Los Angeles in the 1920s), five being best to zero being worst, Levain Bakery gets 4 streetcars. 

For more information about Levain Bakery, head to their website by clicking here: https://levainbakery.com/

Add Honey’s Kettle to Your Honey-Do List for Great Fried Chicken

 Honey's Kettle Fried Chicken

9537 Culver Blvd. 

Culver City, CA 90232

Fresh from our visit to The Getty, we needed some nourishment after checking out their incredible collection. I'm no art buff, but I was impressed with everything I saw this afternoon in early January. There were paintings, sculptures, furniture, photographs, and gardens to take in. The views from this museum perched above Brentwood were almost as breathtaking as those inside the galleries. 

After walking around for nearly four hours, we needed some nourishment before we tackled the roughly two-hour drive back to OC. I had pre-planned for this by looking at numerous dining options near The Getty. With much deliberation, I decided to cross another restaurant off my restaurant wishlist, one that has been on there forever and was only twenty minutes away, Honey's Kettle in Culver City. 

Starting twenty-four years ago in Compton, Vincent Williams, aka Chef Vinny, brought Honey's Kettle to life. After a six-year run in Compton, he moved the business to downtown Culver City, where he has gained plenty of love for his fried chicken. Almost any list of the best-fried chicken in LA mentions this place. His kids and other family members are now working alongside him, and there's been talk of expansion, but nothing has yet to be announced. 

We arrived here at half past three, in the sweet spot, to avoid the lunch and dinner rush. I've read they can get busy during meal times, but we walked in and ordered at the register without waiting at this odd dining hour. They do not have a large dining area, but there's a nice patio out front in case no tables are available. 

The Honey's Kettle menu is divided into four sections: classic meals, original concepts, what's cooking, and baked goods. Despite all the advanced research I had done before coming here, their menu was a lot to take in. We both made our selections, ordering way too much food, but figured we'd take the rest home for us. After a wait of 15 minutes, our number was called, and we were set to dig in. 

Katie does not like eating anything off the bone, including ribs and fried chicken, so she opted for the 3-Piece Breast Strip Meal ($16.25). These were some delicious chicken strips. They tasted fresh and juicy, and the batter coating them was light and not greasy. They came out scaldingly hot. Katie selected their house sauce for dipping, and it resembled Cane's sauce but was less peppery, but oh so good. The fries were nice and crisp and might not have been frozen fries. I was not expecting much from the biscuit, but it was terrific. They provided some packets of honey and butter; this was the best biscuit I've had in years. I'll get extra next time. Katie finished her meal with a side of Macaroni Salad ($4.85). Too much Mayo-based dressing covered the macaroni, which was too sweet for my taste. Katie liked it more than I did. 

I selected the Blackboard Special ($17.25), and after my initial bite of the fried chicken, I immediately regretted not getting a meal with more pieces. This meal comes with two pieces of chicken, rice or mashed potatoes, a biscuit, and sweet pickles. This is the best fried chicken I have had. The breading was extremely crunchy, and the chicken underneath was moist and juicy, even the chicken breast, which is not always the case at other chicken restaurants. My mouth still waters thinking of this chicken. The mashed potatoes had plenty of gravy, and the biscuit was fantastic. I'm usually a fan of pickles, but these sweet pickles were addictive. A really great meal that I did not want to end. 

At the last minute, Katie added these Crispy Peppers, Veggies, and Fries ($8.95) while we were ordering. This big side could easily feed four people for less than nine dollars. It reminded me of fair food. Deep-fried and crispy, the peppers, green beans, sweet potatoes, fries, and whatever else they put in here were made even better with their house sauce. Get these instead of the fries; you won't need them after this. 

Honey's Kettle was worthy of all the hype. Their fried chicken was, as the kids say, fire. Of course, I have yet to try all the fried chicken out there, so if you think one is better, I'd love to hear about it. Right now, this is the leader in the clubhouse. My sides were a level below the chicken but worth getting, especially the biscuits, mashed potatoes, and veggie fries. I'd like to try the coleslaw and hotcakes the next time I visit. It took a little time for our food to come out, but we had everything in the bag we could have needed when it did. Plenty of honey, hot sauce, napkins, and sauces was included. We were a little drowsy after all the fried food, but Katie did a great job getting us back home. 

Out of five ruby red slippers (because The Wizard of Oz was filmed in Culver City and one of the most iconic items from that movie was Dorthy's shoes), five being best to zero being worst, Honey's Kettle Fried Chicken gets 4 ruby red slippers. 

For more information about Honey's Kettle Fried Chicken, head to their website by clicking here: https://honeyskettle.com/