FRIED CHICKEN!!! In all its Crispy Golden Juicy Goodness. No hesitating. No pondering. Bottom Line. Final Answer. FRIED CHICKEN. No food makes me happier than the crackling and popping of succulent pieces of chicken, lightly floured and expertly seasoned, frying to the desired temperature of at least 165 degrees. Even as I type this, I begin to salivate.

Oh… and WAFFLES.

Roscoe’s Chicken ‘n Waffles would be the perfect venue for this “last meal”. A landmark to most soul food enthusiasts, entertainment types, Los Angelenos and Snoop Dogg fans, Roscoe’s has been a venerable force in the late night restaurant roster. Since the opening of its first restaurant on the corner of Sunset and Gower in Hollywood back in the 1970’s, the chain has expanded to add four more restaurants in Southern California, making it easier to find one in your neighborhood. Definitely one of my go-to spots whenever I’m in the Los Angeles area.

Bigger and brighter than the Hollywood location, but with as much hospitality and fried chicken goodness emanating in the air, I sat down with some good friends and collectively, we had quite an enjoyable lunch. (Parking’s also easier here – there’s a parking lot across the street.) Roscoe’s always delivers good food to your table. I don’t think I’ve ever had a bad meal at Roscoe’s, which is why I try to visit one of their locations whenever I’m in the area. (What would have made it even more memorable would have been if Snoop and David Beckham stopped by for some chicken and waffles.)

Here are a few pictures of what landed on our table and settled happily in our stomachs…

THE CHICKEN

THE CHICKEN – smothered with gravy and onions

THE WAFFLES

THE MAC ‘N CHEESE

THE NUMBER 22 (2 thighs, mac ‘n cheese, cornbread, greens)

Hungry yet???

“What would you eat for your last meal on earth?” - an age-old question to chefs and foodies alike, with answers that range from simple food fare to the most exquisite banquets ever imagined. I lean more towards the simple food fare, myself.

So I ask you… What would you eat for your last meal on earth?

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ROSCOE’S CHICKEN ‘N WAFFLES

Hollywood: 1514 N. Gower St. (Corner of Sunset Blvd. and Gower St.) (323) 466-7453

West Los Angeles: 5006 W. Pico Blvd. (Near LaBrea Blvd.) (323) 934-4405

Los Angeles: 106 W. Manchester Blvd. (Corner of Manchester Blvd. and Main St.) (323) 752-6211

Pasadena: 830 N. Lake Ave. (Between Orange Grove & Washington Blvd.) (626) 791-4890