Figure fragrant fowl for the swift and sustained success of Southern California's Cuban restaurant chain Versailles. A casual eatery where splashy, colorful decor and long waits go hand-in-hand, Versailles -- which makes historical reference to the period of Cuban prosperity following the 1763 signing of the Treaty of Versailles -- is locally famous for its onion-covered roasted garlic chicken, a split-bird portion of tangy breath demolition that is the favorite dish for takeout. The kiss-killing dish is just one of the many items on the restaurant's signature island menu, which also includes such hearty specialties as rib-eye steak, liver steak and onions, paella valenciana, grilled king fish, breaded pork chops and shredded beef. To round out the main course most orders come with side orders of white rice, fried plantains and soupy black beans. Cuban-curious patrons can also choose to sample one of Versailles' imported soft drinks or sip on milkshakes made with banana, coconut, papaya or other fruit for a sweet finish to their meal. -- Jesse Torres

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