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| - After eyeballing this new eatery in Stow, I finally decided to take a chance and experience Old Carolina firsthand last night. Suffice to say, I was pleased with the delicious outcome.
But before that, let me take a moment to explain the layout, for I, myself, was surprised to see that it wasn't exactly a restaurant as I had initially assumed. Nay, it isn't a restaurant, but it isn't a fast food parlor either. The best (and most widely-recognized) comparison I can think of is Chipotle, except at Old Carolina you can actually sit down and have your food brought out to you after ordering.
Anyway, the menu consist of many barbequesque foods, for example pulled pork, chicken, ribs, hot dogs etc., but yeah I only got the pulled pork sandwich "Carolina Style" (aka with coleslaw and their own special coastal vinegar for only a measly 79ยข). To supplement this tasty concoction they also offer a bevy of sauces, from which you can pick as many of as wide a variety as you want. They really don't seem to care how much you take with you. It all comes together to make, in my opinion, a mindblowingly satisfying meal. Oh, right, I got their mashed potatoes with it. Those were good, too. As someone who is nearly perpetually hungry, I was pleased to find that I wasn't craving food again for the rest of the day. Soul food is good for the spirit and bottomless stomach alike, indeed, dear reader.
Bonus: I ordered from there again tonight for carry out, and upon getting home realized they forgot my mashed p's. That's bad, right? WRONG! When I drove back (a paltry 1 mile from where I stay) to get my mashed noms, which I wasn't even upset about, the cashier Bryan gave me a card for a free meal next time. Thus the true hallmark of customer appreciation can be born witness to.
So yes, in conclusion I would recommend Old Carolina to anyone who doesn't have any scruples about consuming calorie-dense Southern food.
TL;DR: tasty southern food ahoy! It's a hybrid between restaurant and fast food dining experiences. Don't lie about them forgetting your side dish just so you can get a free meal card because that'd make you a douchebag.
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