Crown Heights: Izzy’s Fried Chicken set to open

The menu is all about recreating authentic Southern hospitality — with a kosher twist.

In his latest venture to expand the conventional kosher palette, Sruli Eidelman, the kosher restaurant entrepreneur behind Izzy’s Brooklyn Smokehouse, is set to open his latest Crown Heights eatery this week: Izzy’s Fried Chicken. The menu boasts Fish ‘n’ Grits (a kosher take on the Southern classic Shrimp ‘n’ grits), fried green tomatoes, and biscuits with sausage gravy, in addition to deep-fried chicken.

“We’re one of the first kosher spots to offer authentic, Southern comfort food,” said Eidelman, 32. Since opening Izzy’s Brooklyn Smokehouse in 2015, the eatery snagged citywide recognition for its fare, crowned Brisket King of NYC in 2017 and Rib King of NYC in June by the specialty food event producer Food Karma. (“Everyone was entering pork ribs — we did a beef-back rib and won first place,” said Eidelman.) continue...