J. Alexander's

Dinner. Some kind of Thai chicken and peanut salad: very good, and very big. (The free croissant was a no-show. "We don't do that anymore.") Chicken fingers platter: OK, the batter was a little bit gummy, and BBQ dip was runny, and the honey mustard wasn't that good. Fries: Good.

J. Alexander's is clearly a knock-off of Houston's. Their chicken fingers are a step down, and their dipping sauces are 5 steps down. Their fries are admirable, though.

J. Alexander's Restaurant
1832 N. Clybourn Ave.
773-435-1018