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| - 3.5 out of 5 stars, really.
My wife is an avid KUPD listener & so we had to give this place a try after learning about it from Brady on the show.
The location/atmosphere are very nice - modern & comfortable.
The service when we went was perfectly adequate. The server was friendly & kept our drinks topped off fairly well.
As for the food, we were disappointed in some items & pleasantly surprised at others. We tried...
Beef Brisket - pretty dry & probably the weakest of the meats.
Ribs - over cooked & a bit mushy, but the flavor was ok.
Pulled Pork - the best of the meats, it was fairly tender & flavorful.
Chicken - not bad, very smoky (in a good way) & tender/juicy enough.
Burnt Ends - flavor explosion, though quite a bit of fat & maybe not worth the $.
Cole Slaw - the wife LOVED it & the slight jalapeno kick.
Mac & Cheese - quite possibly the best I've ever had at a restaurant.
Cornbread - good flavor & texture, though curiously served cold.
It's funny, judging the meat alone would give this place a 2.5 star rating. Judging the sides alone would give them a 4.5 star rating. Strange, considering the supposed focus on the meat.
I'd like to take a minute & talk just about that Mac & Cheese. It is seriously good. There is a slight jalapeno kick, smooth sharp cheese sauce, al dente noodles, & it's topped with crispy bread crumbs & more cheese all in a pretty large ramekin before being individually baked. I would HAPPILY pay $15.00 for an entree sized portion topped with some of that pulled pork!!! (hint hint, Mr. Bogen)
Overall, a pretty good dining experience. We'd definitely try it again if we were in the neighborhood, though it's not the epic BBQ experience we were hoping for.
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