Chef known for fried chicken to open casual eatery in Williamsburg

January 28, 2019 By Raanan Geberer Brooklyn Daily Eagle

Photo courtesy of Bagock

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A Washington, D.C. chef whose fried chicken was featured several times on the Food Network is opening a fast-casual restaurant in Williamsburg next month that will feature her famous fried chicken as well as donuts.

Gillian Clark is headed to Bagock (named after the sound a chicken makes) at 173 Montrose Ave. between Humboldt and Graham avenues, according to Eater. Clark’s fried chicken won in a 2011 episode of “Beat Bobby Flay,” a cooking competition show that is well-known in foodie circles.

Previously, Clark, who originally comes from New York City, ran several full-service kitchens in the nation’s capital, Eater said. While in D.C., she generated some controversy when she posted videos to YouTube that apparently made fun of customers.

Clark now says those videos were used as educational tools for her staff, Eater reported.

“I’m trying to generate a relaxed vibe to shut what can be anxiety-riddling about living in NYC out of your mind for awhile,” Clark told Eater. “Make a mess of yourself and forget about your diet and eat the best fried chicken in the world. And while you’re at it, have a donut.”