The Fat Hen!

     The fat hen is an amazing restaurant located a couple blocks away from Loyola Campus. It is affordable and delicious which is perfect for us struggling college students who just want some comfort food every once in a while. 

     The fat hen is owned by chef Shane Pritchett. Originally from Texas Chef Pritchett was always interested in comfort food. In 2004, Shane Pritchett was named executive chef at the prestigious Delmonico Restaurant in New Orleans. During Pritchett's time at Delmonico it was named the "best restaurant in New Orleans". Shane left Delmonico after Hurricane Katrina and began working at his wife's restaurant which was indeed the Fat Hen. 

       I went to the fat hen multiple times this year and every time I think I find my new favorite dish. The fat hen serves breakfast all day but not just the classic American breakfast, they have invented something called the Womlette, it really is a waffle covered in omelet and its amazing. They also have a variety of burgers ranging from the stuffed bbq burger to the classic shane burger. 

      Another unique part about the Fat Hen is that is is also  a butcher shop. You can find any kind of meat you can imagine at the Fat Hen.