THE CLASH
First Glance: The Lab Chicken Sandwich was not boasting it’s superiority to the local food scene. Not to say it was plain by any means, rather it was holding in a secret that one could soon unlock. The roughly ⅜” thick filet was beautifully breaded, and the sandwich was stacked appropriately with fresh toppings, not overwhelming the size of the filet itself. This is a sandwich you can hold and eat without checking your periphery. The Experience: The chicken was tender and at the perfect temperature. The breading was delicate and crisp, allowing the flavor of the chicken to shine rather than the breading itself. It wasn’t oily either, you could taste each ingredient: butter leaf lettuce, tomato, a snappy dill pickle, and long strands of purple onion joined the 16
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chicken between soft, lightly toasted Tin Roof challah buns. The Extra: It’s no wonder the sandwich is the staple of The Lab’s menu; it’s beauty lies within its simplicity. The meal is complete with your choice of shoestring fries, sweet potato fries, or tater tots included. Their spicy mayo was balanced with heat not compensating for overall flavor and was the star of the sandwich once applied to the bun.
