The melting tenderness and perfectly crisp exteriors of the fried oysters were dismayingly marred by bits of shell each time they were tried.

As the "movement" took off, the diner became a pit stop, thanks to being near black colleges and its perfectly crisp fried chicken.

The skin will not stay perfectly crisp, but it will be nicely browned and not mushy.

Fried calamari ($5.50) is perfectly crisp and goes well with hot chipotle mayonnaise.

The one dish I really liked was tostones ($2), fried green plantains with a garlic glaze, which arrived perfectly crisp and greaseless.

Individual pizzas ($7 to $8 each) are thin-crusted and perfectly crisp, just right as a main course or to share as an appetizer.

Dipped in chocolate, coated in sprinkles, waffle, cake or perfectly crisp, the ice cream cone is a feat of multitasking deliciousness.

The menu promised fast, simple food, yet even the most effete connoisseur had something to chew on, be it the fresh, coppery tasting oysters or a perfectly crisp pomme frite.

Both were perfectly crisp on the outside, moist and tasty within.

Best of all are thick-cut, perfectly crisp, slightly sweet yucca fries.