AC Food Fight: Fried Green Tomatoes

The brawl over breading

When it comes to this "classic Southern" dish – popularized by the novel and film set in rural Alabama – there are purists and there are pioneers. We already know that Gus's and Lucy's have some of the best fried chicken in this town, but we are looking for the full meal deal. Does tradition trump trend? It's time for a side dish showdown.



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