I'm 24 and I just tried Popeyes for the first time — here's the verdict
When I treat myself to fast food, 99% of the time it's a burger — which is why I often neglect chains that serve things like fried chicken.
However, after a recent newsroom debate that made me realize just how many people have an overwhelming passion for for Popeyes' fried chicken, I decided to give the chain a try.
Keep scrolling to read about my first experience at the restaurant.
I visited the Popeyes on 14th Street in New York City since it's just a short walk from my office.
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Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen was founded in 1972 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Today, it has over 2,600 locations worldwide. Its distinctive red and yellow color scheme is reminiscent of McDonald's.
I knew I wanted fried chicken (obviously), but I had a hard time choosing between the chain's many signature sides. I had heard people rave about them, so I didn't want to pick the wrong one.
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There are 11 sides, like coleslaw, biscuits, mac and cheese, and corn on the cob. Popeyes also has chicken tenders, sandwiches and wraps, and seafood, like popcorn shrimp and Cajun fish.
In the end, I went with the red beans and rice. I'm not a huge fan of mashed potatoes, and I didn't want to choose something that I could just get anywhere, like French fries or onion rings.
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