I have been living in the neighborhood for almost a year and never ventured around which really is a travesty. I had come across Big Crow on yelp and remarked that they were only a 10 minute walk from me and how I had to try it out!
My wonderful bf made resos here to celebrate some job success I had (super braggy I know). We arrived slightly early, gave our name and the hostess was enthusiastic "Oh yes! We have a table for you!" - She seated us and then promptly poured two glasses of bubbly. Apparently when making the resos online, they prompt you to call them if its a special celebration and they help you think a way to celebrate. They suggested a glass of bubbly and my bf (ever the smart one) said absolutely - I have trained him well (just kidding).
For food we got:
- full rack of ribs
- jerk chicken wings
- cornbread
- mac n cheese
It is all family style (my favorite way of eating) and it was all delicious. The ribs have this great pear pesto on top, the wings aren't spicy at all but do have a great pineapple salsa on top, and the mac n cheese was cheesy without being heavy (pro tip: put some pesto in the mac n cheese - heavenly)
The standout to me was the cornbread. It is a huge slice and ladled on top is this beautiful chilli maple sauce. I remarked to our server on how they should bottle the sauce and sell it and he came back out with two little containers for me to take home (not before explaining to me how they make - home made hot sauce yall)! I was smitten at this point. Just smitten.
Everything is made with in season ingredients, which is why they couldn't make me their blood orange cocktail but he asked what I liked in a drink and came back with a delicious beverage.
On top of great food, and great service - the atmosphere is laid back and fun. It is located in the alleyway behind rose and sons in a giant shed.
I will definitely be back - and hope to score more of the chilli maple sauce!