Fresh face for fab chicken, by Emily Kluver

At the corner of Henry and Sackett Street, the smell of freshly cooked chicken stops me in my tracks.

Unlike the familiar greasy scents associated with popular fried chicken chains, the smells from Pūrbird are more like your mother’s kitchen – assuming your mother knows her way around poultry.

The storefront is filled with light coming from the large front windows. The place is spacious for the city and well-maintained. Clean and simple, just like the food.

Pūrbird’s chicken – grilled instead of fried – became popular in Park Slope soon after the restaurant opened in 2011. Due to the success of their first storefront, Comerford Lekkas and her husband decided to open in a second location in the Carroll Gardens area.

Behind the counter, you may find the restaurant owner, Christina Comerford Lekkas, asking people what they would like to eat, how they liked their meal, and simply how they are doing.

It’s one of those places where people learn your name.

Pūrbird opened on Henry Street about five months ago. The restaurant aims to “serve made-at-home quality food at a price that doesn’t kill you.”

Food at this restaurant is made fresh to order and should cost you around $6.50 – $9.50 per person. It’s fairly simple food, but it’s done well.

Available on location, by delivery and takeout, customers can order whole or half-grilled chicken, salads, or sandwiches and wraps, as well as a variety of sides.

Comerford Lekkas explains that Pūrbird’s mission is to create a “casual friendly atmosphere where people can feel good about what they’re eating.”
Taking a bite out of my own grilled chicken sandwich, I think I understand exactly what she means.

Purbird is located at 502 Henry Street. They are open Tuesdays-Saturdays from 11:30 am-10 pm, Sundays from 11:30 am – 9 pm, and closed Mondays. Delivery takes 45 minutes while takeout takes 20 minutes. You can order at the restaurant, by phone at (718) 857-0007, or online at purbird.com