We had two volunteer reporters, including one on media day earlier this week, test out the new Dave’s Hot Chicken at the Outlets at Legends in Sparks, which is now open 11 a.m. to midnight Fridays and Saturdays, and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays.
The franchise restaurant specializes in Nashville-style hot chicken tends and sliders, and after opening in a parking lot in East Hollywood, got financing from Drake. There are seven spice levels from No Spice to Reaper, which requires a signed waiver.
Here’s what our media day reporter Rhys De Haan wrote: “Dave’s Hot Chicken officially opened this Friday at Legends. Known for their Nashville style hot chicken, the franchise was open to us this Thursday to try their famous chicken. The chicken itself is remarkably good, with the tenders being juicy and flavorful, and the spice level adding some extra depth to the experience. I ordered a slider and tender, both at the Extra Hot level, which, while spicy, was entirely manageable. In addition, I got a tender with their infamous Reaper spice level, which was so hot that I was required to sign a waiver. While the Reaper was a major step up from the previous spice, it isn’t so bad that you’ll regret eating it, at least if you’re a spice fanatic.
Overall, Dave’s appears to be a high quality restaurant, with a good interior atmosphere and high quality food. If you’re in the area, I would highly recommend going.”…