Chef's plans go south

Brochu's Family Tradition, first conceived for Chicago, opens in Savannah

Early evening diners at Brochu’s Family Tradition/ Photos by Hanna Raskin

After chef Andrew Brochu came up with a fried chicken so remarkable that he was hailed as a Chicago hero, at least by the fine dining set, anticipation for his chicken-centric restaurant was intense.

In 2014, following nearly a decade at Alinea—best known for conjuring appearances o…