New restaurant planning March opening in Deerfield Twp.

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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