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Wisey’s is a Georgetown student’s go-to spot when in search of a quick and delicious break from Leo’s. And though they sometimes find it easier to order in from the “Healthy Wisey’s” on Wisconsin, most can agree that the quality of food offered at the Prospect St. location is much better. Baking the best cookies known to D.C. daily, Wisey’s is probably best known for their warm sandwiches. And ot doesn’t take long for freshmen to divide themselves into two culinary camps: Team Chicken Madness or Team Hot Chick. And it’s no surprise that we at the guide are equally divided. Read the appeals from the two sides of this debate and then cast your vote online on The Hoya’s blog, The Fourth Edition.
CHICKEN MADNESS
In this debate over the merits of the Chicken Madness and this newly resurgent impostor, the Hot Chick, there are a few important points to note. Apart from being a delicious sandwich concoction made with chicken, bacon, sweet peppers, provolone, onions and plenty of spices, the Chicken Madness is a Georgetown University institution. Students and alumni remember snacking on these cheesy, peppery sandwiches just as much as they remember the big rivalry basketball games against Syracuse or their Georgetown Day debauchery.
What sandwich could possibly earn a measurable percentage in a student government election? None — other than the Chicken Madness, that is which consistently receives statistically significant percentage in almost every Georgetown University Student Association executive election.
The Hot Chick is just a cheap attempt at capitalizing on the popularity of the Chicken Madness, and like other food fads before it, such crepes or the South Beach Diet, its popularity is not meant to last.
HOT CHICK
We’re sorry to say it, but as much as we agree that the Chicken Madness might have been a staple in the past, we’re in a new age — the age of the Hot Chick.
The Hot Chick combines ingredients you wouldn’t normally expect in a sandwich, but it somehow lets you savor each individual flavor. You’ve got some classic, deep-fried chicken with its tender, juicy goodness. The cayenne-sprinkled ranch never fails to delight. And don’t be ashamed to lick your hands. It’s just enough to add flavor without obscuring the simple goodness of the chicken fingers. Fresh tomato offers a hint of freshness in an otherwise mostly crunchy and melty treat. Creamy pepper jack cheese enhances the punch of the ranch and cayenne, making for a spicy aftertaste that doesn’t overwhelm the taste.
The Chicken Madness falls flat — bell peppers form the prominent flavor of the otherwise unseasoned chicken. Bacon is a trite attempt to add some depth, but it ends up clashing oddly with the taste of the veggies. It just can’t live up to the clear superiority of the Hot Chick.