So savory

There’s not much Filipino food on the grid, which means you’ll probably need to make a trek for the good stuff. Enter Savory Fried Chicken in Elk Grove. Savory’s chicken doesn’t come with the fluffy, crunchy skin you’d expect in a Southern version, but that’s because the texture isn’t the focus. It’s the sweet, salty and—ahem—savory flavors, which start with a secret marinade known only to the prep cooks. Grab a combination plate, which comes with a half-chicken, rice and a side ($8.25)—get the lumpia, obviously. Or, go big and order a whole bird ($11.25). 9174 Franklin Boulevard, Suite C, in Elk Grove; (916) 395-3905.