The Other Critics

LaBan Gives El Rey Two Ringy-Dingies; Nichols Finds a New Fried Chicken Favorite

• While Ranstead Room is where “Starr’s vision shines brightest,” LaBan says El Rey “doesn’t mark a new standard for an existing genre.” [Inquirer]

• Birds of different feathers at Adsum and Meritage have Rick Nichols switching up his fried chicken pecking order. [Inquirer]

• Midtown Lunch does not miss meat while eating Su Xing House’s vegetarian fare . [Midtown Lunch]

• Korean tacos and burgers get high marks on FriesWithThatShake’s visit to Ladder 15. [frieswiththatshake]

LaBan Gives El Rey Two Ringy-Dingies; Nichols Finds a New Fried Chicken Favorite