The World's Best Fried Chicken Can Be Found Right Here In Mississippi
By Daniella DiRienzo|Published July 31, 2017
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Daniella DiRienzo
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Though Daniella was born in New York and has lived in a couple of other states, Mississippi has been her home for more than 30 years. After graduating from the University of Southern Mississippi, Daniella began to hone her writing skills through various internships. In the years since, she’s had the privilege of having her articles appear in several publications, such as the Mississippi-based Parents & Kids Magazine. She’s also had the honor of interviewing actress Sela Ward for The Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience.
Though a southern specialty, fried chicken is a favorite all over the world. And lucky for us Mississippians, there’s a local restaurant known for serving some of the best in the world. That’s right; the Old Country Store in Lorman has garnered a ton of recognition for its famous fried chicken. Featured in countless publications and raved about by customers and critics alike, the world famous fried chicken is a must try. Take a look:
The Old Country is located in the small town of Lorman on US 61 between Port Gibson and Natchez, just off the Natchez Trace Parkway.
As the name implies, the building, which dates back to the 1800s, was originally a general store. Today, it’s run by Arthur Davis and known as the home of "Mr. D’s heavenly fried chicken."
Despite its remote location, the restaurant is usually packed – a tell-tale sign of a good eatery.
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It's also still a functioning store. The walls are lined with shelves filled with everything from antiques to homemade items, making for a truly unique experience.
Since opening the Old Country Store, Mr. D.’s mouthwatering chicken has been in both regional and national publications and has been referred to as the "best in the world" on countless occasions.
The delicious fried chicken is part of an all-you-can-eat buffet, which includes a slew of southern classics, such as greens, macaroni and cheese, field peas, and dirty rice, to name a few.
You’ll have a choice between peach and blackberry – either way, you can’t go wrong.
While the entire buffet is sure to please, it’s the chicken you’ll rave about. And that’s completely understandable. According to Mr. D., "nothing upstages the fried chicken."
Visit the Old Country Store at 18801 Highway 61 in Lorman 7 days a week, from 10 am – 4 pm. For more information, click here. So, have you ever tried Mr. D.’s famous fried chicken? If so, tell us what you thought about it in the comments section!
