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| - In this, The Information Age, it is rare to come across a legitimate place of business that operates completely off the grid. I would expect that owners, managers, and those with a vested interest in the opening of a new restaurant would have the foresight to spread the word out in The Cloud. I would suspect that a few zealous restaurateurs may have gone so far as to ghostwrite a few ultra-positive reviews just to get some buzz going. I have been trying for weeks to find some trace of Tommy's Barbecue online, and I can't find any evidence that this place even exists! Ultimately, I decided to drive past there tonight to make sure it is, in fact, a real place. While I was there, I figured I would jot down the address and do my part to help promote this top-secret Rocky River establishment.
Formerly Treats Tea Room, Tommy's is located in a converted townhouse. This creates a quaint and cozy atmosphere. With tasteful decorations, dim lighting, and ambient music, it is not your typical barbecue joint - I didn't see any wet-naps or paper tablecloths anywhere.
The service was a bit sketchy, but when I was there they had only been open for a couple weeks. They were out of a few things, some of the beers and wines on the menu did not match what they actually had, and our server was not very helpful or knowledgeable. I would think this would improve over time.
Overall, the food was average. They offer big burgers, hand cut sweet potato fries, pulled pork, onion straws, and other traditional barbecue fare. They have a blue cheese coleslaw that was interesting, and they serve some creative barbecue sauces. I had the ribs, but I was a bit disappointed - when they say Dry Rub, they aren't kidding! By far, the highlight of the meal was the appetizer.
We ordered the Chorizo Stuffed Banana Peppers for the table. After everyone took a small bite, I soon found the whole plate in front of me. Based on how quickly everyone passed on the dish, I'm thinking someone pulled a Folger's switch and substituted Hungarian Hot Peppers for the milder Banana Peppers listed on the menu. In my opinion, they were good 'til the last drop of sweat was wiped from my brow! My advice to people who pick this dish: Be prepared for the possibility of pungent pepper piquancy!
All things considered, I would definitely give Tommy's another try. They have a great location and some unique ideas, and once they refine their methods a bit they could easily make it into the regular rotation.
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