Beasley’s Chicken and Honey, an iconic Downtown Raleigh restaurant, permanently closed last weekend. The beloved Ashley Christensen staple opened 14 years ago, rising in popularity for its unique spin on fried chicken dishes, which — as the name suggests — they infused with honey.
I was a frequent diner at Beasley’s since its opening; it was the default location for my family’s Friday night outings. The cuisine was simple, comforting, and never got boring, which made it easy for my family to agree on.
Over almost a decade and a half, the restaurant went through some notable changes, which I have been reminiscing about since finding out about its closing…