New restaurant planning March opening in Deerfield Twp.

Joella’s Hot Chicken plans to open in March 2020 at 5016 Deerfield Blvd. in Deerfield Twp. inside the Deerfield Towne Center. CONTRIBUTED

Joella’s Hot Chicken plans to open in March 2020 at 5016 Deerfield Blvd. in Deerfield Twp. inside the Deerfield Towne Center. CONTRIBUTED

Joella’s Hot Chicken plans to open next month at 5016 Deerfield Blvd. in Deerfield Twp. inside the Deerfield Towne Center.

The fast-casual restaurant serves hot chicken and made-from-scratch Southern side dishes. Christina Happel, regional vice president of operations for Joella’s Hot Chicken, said the chain takes pride in its Southern hospitality and family-friendly atmosphere.

The new location will join two other Joella's locations in the region, one at The Banks in downtown Cincinnati and the other in Crescent Springs, Kentucky.

Its Southern-inspired menu includes all-natural chicken that is brined to lock in juiciness and flavor. Favorite menu items include Jumbo Tenders, Big Wings, and Joella’s famous Chicken and Waffles.

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Joella’s also offers a vegan chicken option.

Hot chicken comes in six heat levels: Southern (no heat), Spiked Honey, Ella’s Fav, Tweener, Hot, and Fire-in Da-Hole, which the chain said is “so spicy you need to sign a waiver!”

Made-from-scratch Southern sides made in-store daily include Creamy Mac & Cheese, Green Beans with Bacon, Sweet Vinegar Slaw, Parm Garlic Fries and Kale Crunch Salad.

The new restaurant will be open seven days a week for lunch and dinner, and kids eat free every Tuesday beginning at 4 p.m. It also will offer a full catering menu.

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