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We got the spare ribs and pulled pork.
The pulled pork has a VERY VERY salty, and had strong spices/curing salts on the surface portions. The spare ribs also did not have great flavor due to over spicing/curing/rubs.
They come with pickled veggies - aka, strips of onions (not really pickled), pickles, and a cabbage type veggie....also not impressive. It was just bad barbeque.
We tried small red pea stew special (8 oz). It had very distinct flavors that were not complimentary or comforting.
The 4 sauces are: classic, mustard-type, hot, and seasonal (cranberry base). None were anything special. All but seasonal were very running and thin. Hot was not very hot. The seasonal one was thicker and interesting flavor, but not interesting enough that I would take any home with me.
Layout:
The front part is standing room, bar, and some tables. Then a chain link fence separating the main seating area. Main Seating is cafeteria style, tight. The staff will try to squish you in, even if the other half of the table is completely empty. We did have a reservation- early evening on Saturday. We asked to be seated at the end of the table. After checking, they did accomadate us, instead of squishing us in between 2 separate couples.
There are booths on the side, but you probably need a reservation in advance. We did have a reservation and when we called, they said they were completely booked from 5:30 to 9pm. So we got an earlier reservation. However when we got there it was almost empty, bar area was completely empty, main seating was less than half full. 5:15-6:15pm on Saturday night.
Restrooms were clean. However, there is a large trough sink, that actually fits through hole in the wall connecting the men's and ladies rooms. You can see into the men's room and the ladies room from the other restroom ---- disturbing. Also sounds and smells will be intermingling freely. Disturbing again. The faucets have a spicket handle like outside your house. They are not easy on your hands, and the water never really shuts off completely - wasting water. Toilet paper is cheap quality. There are only 2 stalls in ladies room -- so there will be lines,when busy. The ceiling was a punched tin/metal and created a cool effect. But it doesn't make up for the hole in the wall connection to men's room.
Staff - courteous and pleasant.
We are huge fans of Root 174 and were sad when it closed, but we're eagerly anticipating the chef'snew creation. We WERE HUGELY disappointed.
We actually stopped somewhere else to eat on the way home to feel full and get more water to dilute the saltiness. We took over half our meals home as leftovers.....but they will be thrown out.
Disappointing :(
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