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Supper with Art Smith
It took us six weeks, but we finally got our Sunday night dinner at Table 52.
Sunday is the only night you can get Art's family-style fried chicken, which is the only thing we wanted. Well, of course we were more than tempted by the shrimp and creamy grits appetizer and the mac 'n' cheese sides. The verdict? Yes, it was worth every mouth-watering moment of anticipation. And, yes, you should make your reservations now.
Best moments:
Art Smith in full effect. Greeting us as we entered, he was never out of sight as he chatted with diners and dashed back and forth from the small, butter-cream dining room to the wood-fired oven or the kitchen.
A cast-iron pan of biscuits served family style -- pillow-soft interiors with a slightly chewy, slightly salty exterior.
Smoked rutabaga -- served in a truffle-oil drizzled slaw. Amazing.
Boneless fried chicken? Smith said so many customers had asked for his famous recipe to be served in a more genteel way, he obliged. Consider me a convert.
The best way to spruce up a kumquat? Soak it in Southern Comfort, serve alongside pecan pie. To die for.
Art Smith appears on Larry King Live tonight. The ironic twist? The subject is eating healthy!
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