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| - The brisket is to DIE for! (I don't think I've ever used that phrase before.) Sweet, smoky flavor through and through, a rub that the top BBQ competitors on the circuit would give their eye teeth for, so tender a fork is all that's necessary. Perfect. The fat cap some peeps are complaining about? Necessary. That's what keeps the meat juicy and tender through the long, slow cooking process. And there is a huge PILE of brisket on your metal platter. Sauce it how you like it from the bottles on the table or enjoy it naked - the brisket, not you. Then again, you can get take out so what you do when you get home is your responsibility. (Eek!)
I got the ribs, too. Another winner! Yep, literally fell right off the bone. And I LIKE my ribs that way! Collard greens on the side were sweet and tart, smoky and everything I like in my greens...without being mushy. Nicely done UP&C!
The hubby got his favorite dish of all - fried chicken. He really enjoyed the flavor, but expected crisp and crunchy fried chicken so this version wasn't in his top choices for fried chicken. Next time he'll try the roast chicken or the brisket. He ADORED the mac & cheese! In fact, he said it was the best he's ever had - except for mine. Smart man...if he wants homemade mac & cheese from me again. lol
I loved the communal tables! I didn't expect to say that, but the hostess used some good party planning guidelines in seating people. She put us at a table with a couple around our same age and we enjoyed conversation together! Then she seated another duo - mother and adult son - between us. We had a great time talking and discussing food around the country. Hostess, (I wish I knew your name) you get an A+ in seating strategy! If you're put off by the communal seating, loosen up a little and ask your neighbor about the food on his or her plate, about the cocktail he or she is enjoying. You just might find you're talking and laughing and getting the point of the seating!
Cocktails. I can't really make a judgment on them yet. I had the "Jelly Jar." Eh. It was quite harsh, no finesse. I loved the concept, though. The idea is brilliant, actually...pre-package the cocktail in a sealed jelly jar and bring it to the table without waiting for a bartender to custom mix it. Nice idea. More ice would have helped, maybe. The 5-star rating above is ONLY for the food. When the upstairs bar opens, Harvard & Highland, it will be time to give the cocktails a fair try and a fair rating.
Go for the brisket!.
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