Chix n Ribs- American eatery

Conveniently located off Oxford Street, opposite Couture, underneath Exotic trends and down the road from Arllechinos, Chix n Ribs with its provocative name, is surprisingly laid back.  It comprises a very minimalist front desk cum order table cum work table that allows you to peer into the kitchen. The rest of the space is occupied by a bench and a few high chairs that allow you to munch off a narrow table that skirts along one wall, so technically, you can eat in at CnR, but it’s distinctly a take-out joint.

In keeping with the theme, CnR offers all time-hypertension inducing-America favourites such as ribs and wings slathered in your choice of sauces (of course) and all kinds of chicken, with fries, corn bread, mac‘n’cheese or mashed potatoes as sides. For those of you who really want that American experience or are truly nostalgic, they offer burgers styled as classic and exotic (think blue cheese), Philly cheese steak, and grilled cheese sandwiches.

I was pleasantly surprised by their milkshakes (chocolate…bacon? and smoothies which are fairly priced. The standard alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks are on offer, including a couple of cocktails (Margaritas and Daiquiris) but CnR must be the only establishment that serves Jello shots J

            The oreo shake is to die for…but that thick creamy goodness might just kill you first

The staff are quite friendly and one can easily join the CnR family…it’s very easy to become an Oreo shake addict so take heed. There are no restroom or hand-washing facilities, the later particularly being a no-no in my books.

The pricing is the most surprising thing however; save from the drinks, the main meals might make you reconsider this new found love. The hefty price tag puts it firmly in the non fast food category despite the all fried e’rythang motto.

In conclusion, it’s a quaint little spot that deserves exploration and is probably the most American of eateries in town.