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Cincinnatians can now scorch their little ol’ tastebuds on some Southern-style hot chicken via Fiery Hen, a new chicken restaurant helmed by Dan Swormstedt, owner of neighboring Court Street Lobster Bar.
Located at 26 W. Court St., Fiery Hen offers a menu developed by chef Clint Walker featuring Nashville hot chicken sandwiches, catfish, burgers, fried green tomatoes, brisket and more. Sides run the gamut from greens with smoked turkey to honey cornbread and macaroni and cheese. There will also be moonshine flights, in partnership with Ole Smoky Moonshine, and 12 taps of local beer, among other beverages.
Were looking forward to bringing the recipes from our grandparents tables and libations from their backwoods’ stills to the forefront of our tastefully Southern menu, Swormstedt said in a press release.
According to the same release, “Swormstedts uniquely crafted hot chicken recipe features a laborious methodology including massaged hen with cayenne-heavy rub. After it is fried, guests can choose a level of heat, with sauces ranging from mild to the cleverly coined ‘Bless Your Heart’ sauce.”
The 78-seater restaurant, built in 1875, features a garage door in the bar area to create an indoor/outdoor space. They also have a stage for live entertainment, which will take place each Wednesday.
Fiery Hen
26 W. Court St., Downtown
This Nashville-style hot chicken eatery opened in January and is from the team behind Court Street Lobster Bar.
Photo via Facebook.com/FieryHenA spread of menu items available at Fiery Hen Hailey Bollinger and Izzy VioxDining and bar space Hailey Bollinger and Izzy VioxThe hot chicken sandwich ($9) with Commodore Caliente, slaw, pickles and pimento cheese. Sandwiches come with fries or Saratoga chips. Hailey Bollinger and Izzy VioxFiery Hen has 12 beer taps which include local options like Rhinegeist beers and a hard selter from Karrikin Distilling Co. Hailey Bollinger and Izzy VioxMa and cheese side ($6) Hailey Bollinger and Izzy VioxHailey Bollinger and Izzy VioxThe bar Hailey Bollinger and Izzy VioxSide of greens with smoked turkey Hailey Bollinger and Izzy VioxSmoked chicken dip ($6), with smoked chicken, pimento cheese and pretzel bread Hailey Bollinger and Izzy VioxJust a Hunch Punch, made with White Lightnin’ Ole Smoky Moonshine, soda and macerated cherries Hailey Bollinger and Izzy VioxGrit cakes ($6), with cheddar, bacon, green onions and raspberry jalapeño jam Hailey Bollinger and Izzy VioxThe hot chicken sandwich and mac and cheese Hailey Bollinger and Izzy VioxInterior of restaurant Hailey Bollinger and Izzy VioxThe 78-seater restaurant, built in 1875, features a garage door in the bar area to create an indoor/outdoor space. Hailey Bollinger and Izzy VioxQuarter chicken Hailey Bollinger and Izzy VioxHailey Bollinger and Izzy VioxSweet Peach cocktail, made with peach moonshine and liquor, mint simple syrup and unsweetened ice tea Hailey Bollinger and Izzy VioxHailey Bollinger and Izzy VioxHailey Bollinger and Izzy VioxHailey Bollinger and Izzy VioxSmoked chicken dip Hailey Bollinger and Izzy Viox
