Martin's - Excellent Montgomery, Alabama Fried Chicken

Although LTH covers the world, I have seen (almost) nothing on Montgomery, Alabama (except that there is an outpost of Dreamland - and also Mobile's Wintzell's Oyster House. It seems that even historic roadfood places are now becoming chains). One that hasn't franchised yet is Martin's Fried Chicken, which serves excellent fried chicken - moist, fried to a crispy brown - excellent fried green tomatoes, very good turnip greens, and splendid lemon meringue pie (I didn't much care for the cole slaw, too sweet and watery - and the cornbread was only OK). But if you visit Montgomery, Martin's has my strong recommendation. It is located in a middle-class shopping center in a rather nice area of the city, but it is notable for an integrated serving staff and equally diverse customers. (I am told that it is very busy after church for Sunday lunches).

Also, should you get to Alabama pick up from any tourist office a copy of the brochure, 100 Dishes to Eat in Alabama Before You Die. The dishes seem well chosen, but given the proportion of suggestions that are fried, smoked, or sugared, it might be a 50/50 chance that you can make it through the list.

http://www.alabama.travel/dining/food-brochure/

I'm staying now the Red Bluff Cottage Bed and Breakfast that is listed in the brochure for their "Wild Rice Waffles" (not a locavore dish, I assume) and "Walk-Thru-Fire Pancakes." It is a lovely B&B in an old residential quarter of the city, owned by very nice people - Bonnie and Barry Ponstein: Barry drove me to Martin's.

Martin's
1796 Carter Hill Road
Montgomery, AL
334-265-1767

Red Bluff Cottage Inn
551 Clay Street
Montgomery, AL
334-264-0056