I asked Knapp about the blend of spices and he says there are "eight different ones" in the mix, including some cayenne for sure, I'd say. There are two options for chicken: Two pieces on the bone or an 8-ounce boneless breast, both seasoned with a good amount of salt and some bite. A bit of malt in the batter adds aromatics and sweetness. The plate-size waffle, shaped into four sections, is a beauty: Belgium style, crispy on the outside, light, airy and delicate on the inside. Couples huddle with cocktails at the rectangular wooden bar that features a roll-up door to the outside patio, furnished with a handful of tables with plastic orange chairs and red umbrellas.įood: Jorge's signature dish, its Chicken and Waffles ($11.99), deftly balances savory and sweet flavors. There are a few TVs but they're unobtrusive, as are the trumpets and records (yes, the vinyl kind) fixed to the wall.
Tall, black vinyl banquettes line the west wall and partially block sunlight from coming through the windows. Duke Ellington, Thelonious Monk, Herb Alpert, Kid Ory, they're all there.
Scene: An amalgam of a New Orleans and Harlem speakeasy, the spot is colorful and happy yet dark and sleek, with lots of light and dark woods, laminate wood floors, exposed duct work painted black, and colorful jazz record covers plastered on the walls. Harlem jazz icon Billie Holiday belts out "Strange Fruit" in the background when a golden, fluffy waffle and equally golden boneless chicken breast hit the table.
The space on Apache Boulevard at Terrace Road, which for years housed dingy bars, rises from the ashes into a sophisticated, fun and delicious dining experience. View Gallery: Photos: Jorge’s Chicken and Waffles fills tummy, soul
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