Reddi Chick BBQ
225 26th St., Brentwood Country Mart
Santa Monica, CA
310-393-5238

Reddi Chick is a way of life for untold numbers of Westsiders, and the BBQ chicken is one reason why (the other reason is the ribs). In the basket are half a golden, crisp-skinned chicken, a nice mountain of fries and tangy BBQ sauce to dip it all in. Unless you're the supersize type, it's enough for two to share. Don't think about taking it home, though; it doesn't travel well. Better anyway to eat it there, taking in the scene around the firepit at the Brentwood Country Mart's picnic tables. It's properly messy, so don't forget to beg for extra napkins.