If you like chicken, you will love Wishbone. This trendy, casual eatery is the brainchild of food writer and chef William Leigh who aims to serve up ethically sourced, delicious, guilt-free fried chicken from its very own stylish surroundings in the infamous food hangout of Market Row in Brixton Market.
The UK is a nation of fried chicken lovers who regularly gobble battery chicken 3-piece meals from any one of the ‘something-FC’ establishments that can be found on the high street. Wishbone is here to change that. Wishbone offers a menu full of high quality, crispy, fresh-from-the-fryer chicken, plates of wings including twice fried, Korean style and their very own twist on the chicken burger. Alongside the birds and buns there is a range of simple, well chosen sides like slaw, black eyed pea salad and Mac ‘N’ Cheese Nuggets all to be washed down with selected craft beers.
William Leigh has spent the last four years researching and refining recipes as well as eating bucket loads of chicken across the world. From Brooklyn to Bangkok, he has sampled it all, using these experiences as the inspiration for Wishbone. Scott Collins of MEATLiquor joined Leigh in his chicken quest and helped him get his poultry dream off the ground. Amongst a book of closely guarded recipes, experienced and researched techniques and incredible ingredients, Wishbone hopes to become the definitive destination for fried chicken lovers.
William Leigh commented, “As a huge fan of fried chicken, I realised that for too long people have only ever been able to enjoy this classic, delicious US staple from battery farmed birds with low quality meat and this had to change. Wishbone will be taking something that was mistreated – overcooked, greasy, left in a hot cupboard for hours – and treat it as the hero.” On the Brixton location, Scott Collins added, “The decision to make Wishbone’s home Brixton was a pretty easy one. The food market’s growing reputation and Brixton’s diverse cultural roots will give Wishbone a truly distinct sense of community and soon become a home for friends looking for an ice cold beer and some hot, free-range, crispy chicken.”
This trendy restaurant-bar aims to please everyone with their offerings of moreish wholesome dishes and addictive cocktails. When I went along to the opening, I was devastated to miss nearly all the chicken, but I did sample the exquisite cocktails, very simple but delicious drinks made with a variety of different spirit bases.
Be warned most of the restaurants in Brixton market are closed on Mondays (including Wishbone) so I’d recommend visiting any other day. I’m hoping to return soon to try out the full menu.
More information here: www.wishbonebrixton.co.uk