GREAT AMERICAN BITESfried chickenAdd TopicArt Bird & Whiskey Bar: Where Lady Gaga goes for fried chickenCustomers order at the new Art Bird & Whiskey Bar, owned by singer Lady Gaga’s restaurateur father and manned by celebrity chef Art Smith, formerly Oprah Winfrey’s personal private chef.Larry Olmsted For USA TODAYThe overhead menus at the new Art Bird & Whiskey Bar in New York City.Larry Olmsted For USA TODAYThe kiosk has a semicircular wall around the seating area in back, creating a sort of private sit-down space in the middle of the otherwise public common area food hall. Seating is at a mix of tables and counters.Larry Olmsted For USA TODAYThe interior of the walled-off main dining area at Art Bird.Larry Olmsted For USA TODAYThe signature dish is Chef Art’s Mix Box, a two-piece serving of light and dark meat fried chicken with a biscuit and choice of side.Larry Olmsted For USA TODAYClose-up of the biscuit, served warm and full of cheddar cheese and chopped green onion.Larry Olmsted For USA TODAYClose-up of the fried chicken, which has deboned pieces with lots of crunchy, craggy, heavily seasoned and delicious breading.Larry Olmsted For USA TODAYThe hearty Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich is another top choice here, a generous boneless slab of crunchy fried chicken on a brioche bun with lettuce, tomato, wonderful pickles and a choice of hot pepper or green goddess mayo.Larry Olmsted For USA TODAYThe Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich deconstructed – it is quite large, and the crunchy breading stands up well to the condiments and gives it great texture in every bite.Larry Olmsted For USA TODAYThe cheesy grits are one of the more creative sides options, but while plenty cheesy, they are too thin.Larry Olmsted For USA TODAYArt Bird & Whiskey Bar lives up to half its name with a well-curated list of 20 whiskies, plus lots of craft beers, signature cocktails and wines.Larry Olmsted For USA TODAYThe back of the kiosk has been converted into a nine-seat bar you can eat at, with beer on draught and cocktails available.Larry Olmsted For USA TODAYThe view from behind Art Bird & Whiskey Bar, where the half-wall surrounding the seating area separates the restaurant from the benches of the main food hall.Larry Olmsted For USA TODAYFeatured Weekly Ad