News Details (Posted: November 5, 2007):

MTHS alum feeds with integrity

Contact Information:

Stephen P Brown
973.265.8983

Full Description:

EVERYTHING CHICKEN Ravenous Rover By Don Hudson Special to The Community Courier Everything Chicken 706 Main Street Boonton, NJ Hours of operation: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tel: 973 265-8983 Imagine my surprise when I recently passed through Boonton (a town I hadn’t visited in a while) and discovered that a formerly mediocre fried chicken place has just had its grand opening as “Everything Chicken,” an eat-in or take-out place that actually cares whether or not I clog my arteries with grease or upset my stomach with old grey chicken! This is a little gem that you might just miss, were it not for the Grand Opening signs plastered all over it at the moment. I thought to myself—well why not give it a shot? I stepped inside to discover, much to my delight, two very intriguing young men in charge – the new owner, Stephen P. Brown (MTHS '87), and the new ‘eggsecutive’ chef, Vincent Latona, who is busy whipping up dozens of healthy enhancements to a fried chicken menu. I am unhappy to report that my next suicidal culinary moment cannot be spent in this restaurant. Although they serve fried chicken and other dishes to die for, they are now cooking with 0 grams of transfat, which I hear from my doctor is actually good for me! Brown greets customers with a British accent, and explains almost apologetically that he had to add the traditional fish and chips of his homeland to the menu (even though it is genuine fish and not chicken). His Italian chef spends his after-hours cooking up new delicacies—such as a Mediterranean Chicken Wrap (grilled chicken with olives, cucumbers, lettuce, tomato and feta cheese), and Peruvian roast chicken. Everything is prepared from scratch, including a variety of soups, mozzarella sticks with marinara sauce, and the world’s best corn bread. Not to mention fries made from actual potatoes peeled in the kitchen, and an amazing stuffed potato that could be a meal in itself. And there are specials with intriguing names such as “The Fred” (breast + 4 oz. side); “Dancing Fred” (2 legs + 4 oz. side); “Limping Fred” (thigh, leg + 4 oz. side), and so on (you get the picture). All their prices are extremely reasonable. I stuffed myself on the freshest chicken ever (and a few other things) before confessing to being a food critic. (Sadly, they didn’t recognize me when I walked in the door). You might just want to try this place. It’s unusual. It’s unique. Bring your laptop—they have WIFI for diners. And don’t be fooled into thinking it’s just another fried chicken place.