Hey Ed, thanks for using my picture! That's from Roux here in Portland, Oregon, from their Sunday brunch. It's a mighty tasty cfs, though the sausage gravy is not as strong as it could be (say, if I were making it ; ) But they really do right by breakfast foods there.
I had the CFS at Mickey Mantle's a few years back and it was pretty good. I remember The Mick raving about it when the place first opened and eventually tried it. Good, but I've had better in Texas - most recently Booger Reds in Ft. Worth.
I like the chicken fried chicken (really) at Junior's. Two Boots also serves cfs.
Just a side note-
My husband and his family went to eat at Lambert's in Sikeston, Missouri tonight and both he and his sister ordered CFS. I laughed when he told me this, and then had to explain about this question because he didn't see what was so funny.
I also ate chicken-fried hamburgers, pork chops, and tuna steaks in the line of duty. All with cream gravy.
Texans, be sure and check out Scott's CFS ratings at dallasfood.org!
CFS recipes can be found in The Texas Cowboy Cookbook.
Here in Tennessee, CFS is a big thing. People eat it for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Smothered in gravy of course! Most places here have a Chicken Freid Chicken option too. And its funny how many people get the two confused and order the wrong thing.
New Orleans' own Ye Olde College Inn not only serves CFS, but they do it as a po-boy, dressed.
Great article. Brought back memories of the years I lived in Texas. Being vegetarian, never did like CFS but my family requested I prepare it at least once a week.
CFS is my favorite comfort food, served with real mashed potatos, blackeyed peas and collard greens. Don't forget the white gravy. I'm getting hungry just thinking about it. Good thing I live in NC! I'll be right back ...
Of course CFS is still consumed.... Just check out the quality photo to go with this review ( posted just last week) of a local haven for all things dineresque, including chicken fried steak:
Local Weekly's Diner Review with CFS
Andrea
http://andrealin.vox.com
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