The Retrologist by Rolando Pujol

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A Retrolicious sign that's no more: New Caporal Fried Chicken and Shrimp

A Retrolicious sign that's no more: New Caporal Fried Chicken and Shrimp

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Rolando Pujol
Apr 21, 2012
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A Retrolicious sign that's no more: New Caporal Fried Chicken and Shrimp
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Look at this sign, and savor it.

It’s as delicious as the fried chicken that was served here for decades. More than a year ago, New Caporal Fried Chicken and Shrimp, on Broadway in the 150s in Washington Heights, abruptly shut down. And the distinctive facade you see before you vanished with it.

What a loss. The highlight is the adorable chicken, so eager…

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