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Jack & Coke Slushie, Zombie Slushie: Three Types of Rum, Grapefruit, Pineapple, Bitters, Cinnamon Syrup, 'Tis the Saison : Bourbon, Peach, Rosemary, Saison ($12), Summer in Sakon : Thai Spiced Vodka, Pineapple, Ginger Beer, Lime ($12)
First of all, if you want to get shickered, then go for the slushies first. Wow. Those babies are loaded with the good stuff and surprisingly not too sweet. In contrast, the Tis the Saison tasted much more subtle and delicate, while the Sakon offered a nice kick of heat. If you like ginger beer (I love the stuff), then you'll definitely want to check the Sakon out.
In theme with the rest of the HOTB brand, the food is unmistakably American. Generous portions of calorie-loaded favourites delivering a one way ticket to flavourtown (yes, I just quoted a man with bleach blond hair who wears shades on the back of his head). But no, seriously, folks, a peek at the 18 item menu and you'll feel as though you're on a road trip through the good ol' U-S of A. Fried chicken, fried bologna, fried tater tots, fried funnel cake. Ladies and gents, this is not the place to bring a lady (or man) who's respectfully watching their weight. And I mean, I kinda' watch mine (most days...), but that wasn't going to stop me from digging in hard. Now, to be fair, there were some salads and veggie sides the menu, but I couldn't bring myself to order beets when the meaty bones were staring at me. This is what went in my mouth that unapologetically gluttonous night.
Kentucky Fried Handshake Sandwich : Fried Chicken, Mayo, Iceberg Lettuce, Louisiana Hot Sauce ($13)
Loved the presentation (chicken foot anyone?), and the flavour was right on. The chicken was juicy inside and well seasoned, with a wickedly crunchy batter holding it all in. At first bite I thought that the sandwich could have maybe used a touch more mayo but once I added a good dousing of hot sauce, there was more than enough flavour to go around.
Bones in a Bucket : Kansas City Rubbed Beef & Pork Ribs, Ranch Dressing, Pickled Celery & Carrot ($18)- I definitely preferred the succulent pork ribs to their beef cousins, which were a little more fatty and therefore, harder to eat in their entirety. Having said that, I found the rib rub nicely balanced and not too cloyingly sweet and I loved that they served their veggies pickled on the side to cut the fat of the ribs. I actually kind of like that they serve the beef and pork ribs together, because some people in parties love pork ribs (like me), and some people don't eat pork (like a lot of my Jewish friends). Order a bucket of bones, share amongst different-minded people, and you might just make some friends!
Buffalo Cauliflower : Beer Battered Cauliflower, Louisiana Hot Sauce, Ranch Dressing ($7)
I ordered this to kind of "round out" the meat- heavy meal, and I totally fell in love. Cauliflower to me is probably one of the most boring vegetables there are, but for some reason when they're battered like this they actually taste like meat! The texture has a good meaty density, and because they're so neutral in flavour, they soak up all the delicious hot sauce and ranch. Super addictive.
Johnny Cake with Smoked Trout : Cornmeal Griddle Cake with Savoury Cream, Smoked Trout, Maple Syrup & Chives ($14)
The best dish of the night. Wow. If you like the combination of sweet and savoury flavours, then order this and thank me later. Similar to a pancake, but with a more chewy texture and nutty flavour from the cornmeal, the Johnny Cake is a Rhode Island and New England breakfast or side dish staple. It arrived absolutely drunk off sticky maple syrup, with a generous slab of salty smoked trout, and a massive dollop of rich fluffy cream. Oh lordy...We actually fought over each bite- yep, this stuff is good enough to cause break ups
Tater Tots : Crispy Potatoes, Cheese, Gravy & Herbs ($5)
Another pretty addictive little bite. Unlike the tater tots I shamefully remember as a child which were more hard batter than potato, these babies were potato-forward with a light ethereal crunch. They actually were almost closer to big gnocchi that had been pan or flash fried. I could have maybe liked a little more cheese flavour, but they were absolutely delicious nontheless. Yum
Red Velvet Funnel Cake : Bourbon Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, Orange Cream Cheese Drizzle, Macerated Berries ($7)
if you have fond memories of going to the fair for funnel cake, then this is the dessert for you. I liked the deep cocoa flavour in the cake against the bright tangy cream cheese drizzle and the buttery smooth bourbon ice cream. It was childhood but just a little more drunk. I loved it.
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