That didn't happen, and I learned how truly greedy I'm capable of behaving.
Courtland's serves whole wings, and in case you don't know chicken anatomy, a wing consists of three parts: the drumette, the wingette and the wing tip. I ordered a three-wing meal, which comes with a generous side of French fries. I regard whole wings as "old-school," and these are deep-fried a rich golden brown and come out super-extra crispy.
I'm sure other people approach whole wings differently, but this is how I do it: first, I break off the drumette and reward myself with the biggest bite right off the bat. After I finish the drumette, I break apart the wingette and wing tip, and go after the meat on the wingette. That leaves one tiny little bite on the wing tip before moving on to the next wing.
Before I knew it, I had eaten all three wings -- the realization that they were all gone was like the bittersweetness of reading the last sentence of a really great novel.
So I went through each wing joint again, relishing every remaining particle of chicken and deep-fried batter. It was the best $5.50 I've spent in a long time.
Courtland's also boasts that their ribs and fish are pretty darn good, but I may never know, because when I go back I'll be ordering two five-piece wing dinners, one for me and one for my colleague.
Want to go?
WHAT: Courtland's Mobile Grill
WHERE: Usually at Courthouse Square, Main and Third Streets in downtown Dayton, from 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Monday - Friday.
INFO: Facebook.com | 937-510-0832
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