Andrew Knowlton

"We’ve never met chef Dean Fearing’s grandma, but we’d like to thank her. Granny Fearing’s delicious “paper bag shook” fried chicken is served only at The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas."

Leslie Brenner

"Oh, boy, that’s a big dish for brunch — a half-bird cloaked in a light crust. Succulent and tender, both white and dark meat had superb flavor, the result of an apple cider brine."

Steven Doyle

"This chicken is only served on Sunday and most likely gets its extra bit of goodness from that paper bag; but whatever the logic it is one of the best in the city."

Alexandra E. Petri

"America's 50 Best Fried Chicken Spots: Fearing's - But the real treat comes during the weekend brunch, which features Granny Fearing’s "Paper Bag Shook" Fried Chicken: an authentic version of the Southern classic."

Jennifer V. Cole

"The South's Best Fried Chicken: Fearing's - The chicken, brined in apple cider and coated with a gossamer crust, sidles up to whipped potatoes, long-simmered bacony green beans, and luscious smoked tomato gravy."

Paul Lasley

"Even a down-home dish like fried chicken takes on new meaning with Fearing. He bakes it with a maple pecan crust and serves it with roasted garlic potatoes and a freshly made cranberry-orange relish."

Jennifer Chininis

"The best restaurants in Dallas for fantastic fried chicken: Fearing's - It's pan-fried on an iron skillet, achieving a subtle crust that is light and refined, while the meat stays juicy."

Valerie Jarvie

"Dean Fearing of the eponymous restaurant elevates the humble dish to posh Ritz Carlton standards with his brunch menu staple: Granny Fearings’ “Paper Bag Shook” Chicken, apple-cider brined, lightly breaded, cast-iron fried."

Nikkitha Bakshani

"The 75 Best Fried Chicken Places in America: Fearing's - The real treat features fried chicken, served with whipped potatoes, green beans, and tomato gravy."