"Blissfully lacking in trendiness, this Alphabet City mainstay is indeed little more than a counter. Diners at the bar can watch the kitchen make its crisp, moist fried chicken, available in platters and a sandwich. Bobwhite also fries up catfish and serves rib-sticking sides like the mac and cheese. The room isn’t much to look at, but takeout is a safe backup option. There’s an additional location in the Urbanspace food hall in Midtown East." - Paul Schrodt