A couple nights ago I went down to Bob The Chefs and ordered the chicken and waffles. That's right, chicken and waffles. Together.

I've never eaten such a thing, but I always hear about this restaurant in LA that is famous for this unlikely combination. According to some, chicken and waffles are all the latest rage. I always meant to head down to Roscoe's in LA but never got the chance. There was a Roscoe's in Oakland for a while too, but I missed out there as well. (It's now closed despite its being listed on citysearch). I even remember someone telling me that their mom makes chicken and waffles and it is one of their favorite meals. I just can't remember who.

Despite all the rage, I can't seem to find any information about where the idea comes from. For how long has this been going on? Is Roscoe's really the best?

My chicken and waffle (I really only got one of each, so I'll speak, er-write, in the singular) was okay. It wasn't really all that weird to put a little syrup on my chicken (come on now, we've all dipped a fry into a milkshake - nothing wrong with sweet and savory together). However, I wouldn't say it was especially tasty either. Either Bob The Chefs is not a good place for chicken and waffles or they're doing it wrong... or my taste buds are not calibrated for adventure.