The name is Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken.

The original is in Memphis, Tenn., and is now spreading out with franchises in 15 locations in 9 states so far. The fare is mildly hot breaded fried chicken and sides plus deserts. That's it, but for me that's enough.

My former favorite resaurant fried chicken was a small chain in Houston, Frenchy's, which is very similar, but not quite as tasty to my way of thinking. Both are mildly spicy hot with moderate crusty breading. Popeye's is good also and can be found widely in the South, but not quite up to the qualty of the other two. Since I moved to San Antonio, Frenchy's is out of reach for a quick chicken fix, and the new Gus's franchise closest to me is in downtown Austin, about an hour fifteen away, but still doable for a chick-a-holic like me.

The sides are nothing to write home about, but passable, although having no mashed spuds is a disappointment, I must say. The Gus's chicken though cures all ills. Look for one coming your way.

http://gusfriedchicken.com
http://www.allmenus.com/tn/memphis/2...-chicken/menu/