Let’s talk about that one place in your hometown that feels like a secret handshake for food lovers. For Phoenix, it’s Hot Chicken Alley, a tiny temple of fried chicken that’s been keeping locals (and spice seekers) happily fed since 1996.
Legend says the recipe’s got a little something extra (we’re guessing magic and a dash of sass), and the “hot” version? Oh, it’s not for the faint of heart.
But here’s the real kicker: this place smells like nostalgia, serves sides that steal the show (hello, pimento mac!), and makes you feel like family, even if you’re eating alone. Come hungry, leave converted…