The buttermilk fried chicken sandwich ($11.50), on a seeded roll with Cajun mayo, lettuce, and tomato, was much better than I expected — the mayo makes it — but the fries were no more than an afterthought. Respectable "red rooster" ale (pint; $5); passable pecan pie a la mode ($5.95).
Heartland Brewery
350 Fifth Ave. (at 34th St.)
(one of many locations)
212-563-3433



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