Meet Chef
Ari Feingold

California-style Fried Chicken from a Bay Area Icon

Chef Ari Feingold is a restaurateur and the culinary force behind Proposition Chicken, a Bay Area institution celebrated for its premium techniques, hyper-local ingredients, and mission-driven roots (plus their cult-favorite Prop Spice).

The first meal Chef Ari ever learned to make has become his life’s work. After three decades of perfecting the rich, crispy crunch of his California-style fried chicken, he’s now partnered with the culinary team at Local Kitchens to introduce a new slate of flavors.

RESPECT THE CRAFT.

Discover the inspiration behind Chef Ari’s menu and the meticulous precision behind his signature dish: "The Fried.”

· The Fried · The Spicy · Herby Goddess Chicken Salad · Prop Spiced Fries · Fried Chicken Tenders

· The Fried · The Spicy · Herby Goddess Chicken Salad · Prop Spiced Fries · Fried Chicken Tenders

What is California-style Fried Chicken?

Scratch-made and battered piece by piece with a wet vodka batter, flour, and cornstarch for extra crispiness, and dusted with his famous Prop Spice (a six-spice blend inspired by Ari’s childhood pantry). Savor it with premium ingredients like candied jalapeños, pickled onions, herby slaw, and an array of housemade sauces.

"Growing up, I was responsible for taking care of my brother, so I started cooking out of necessity — and this simple dish became one of the best meals I ever had."

It’s about focusing on what people really love and perfecting them into the most craveable flavors. The result? Comfort food that’s unapologetically bold and crafted with intention, with the perfect juicy crunch in every bite.

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I have been influenced by every culture’s fried chicken. Mine takes the best bits of them all, while honoring the original.

- Chef Ari Feingold

Grab a bite of Chef Ari's Fried Chicken

  • Fried Chicken Salad

  • The Fried

  • Prop Spiced Fries

  • Herby Goddess Roasted Chicken Salad

  • The Spicy