2. The Fried Kitchen

The Fried Kitchen is a staple of the Bronx Night Market. It was one of the very first vendors to sign up. The Fried Kitchen is a pop-up vendor and catering company that started three years ago. It is run by long-time chef Randy Carpenter and his son Christopher. There is no brick and mortar store, but there may soon be a food truck.

The Fried Kitchen specializes in hand-crafted, fully loaded potato waffle sandwiches. We sampled The Classic, a piece of fried chicken between two waffles drizzled with maple bourbon syrup. The batter for the fluffy waffles is made using a family recipe that goes back multiple generations and includes spices like paprika and tumeric, which helps give the waffles a beautiful golden color.  At the Fried Kitchen, food is made with fresh locally sourced ingredients, often in collaboration with other local vendors. You can expect to see the Fried Kitchen at the Bronx Night Market, and can check the company’s website for other appearances.