1st Place: Chicken Unlimited
2nd Place: Mike’s Smokehouse
3rd Place: Buffalo Wild Wings

The worst rumor to surface in the last year had nothing to do with Bill Ayers, the economy, or even Miley Cyrus’ makeup budget. It was simply this: Chicken Unlimited (1410 S Hastings Way) was going to close. For as long as I can remember it has been a bastion of greasy, awesome food in times of uncertainty. Thankfully, further fact checking revealed this rumor to be nothing but a busted up lie, but the nearly universal response from people who know Chicken’s chicken was a testament to the fried goodness that feeds our huddled masses. They have awesome piles of sweet, sweet bird legs, fluffy biscuits, and the nicest cashiers in Eau Claire. If you think you know something about poultry, but have never been blessed with a mouthful of Unlimited, well, you’re just embarrassing yourself, friend. Props to other local faves Mike’s Smokehouse (2235 N Clairemont Ave) and BWW (4612 Keystone Crossing)  for putting out quality chicken products as well. – Ian Jacoby