Chef Sean Brock Reveals the 5 Fats That Flavor the Essential Fried Chicken at Darling Restaurant, Why He’s Obsessed With Vinyl and His Scary Dolly Parton Story

Chef Sean Brock's West Hollywood restaurant Darling merges two unexpected passions: a vinyl listening bar stocked with Southern classics from Dolly Parton to Merle Haggard, and a menu centered on authentic Southern flavors. According to Variety, Brock's signature fried chicken features five different fats to build complex flavor. The one-year-old restaurant has also become known for Brock's colorful stories, including a memorable—if slightly scary—tale involving Dolly Parton herself.

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