What appears to be a classic barbecue joint that might have been here for decades, Old Hickory House is feeling its age. But hey, so what?
The second clue that it was going to be good was when we noticed that there was no extra sauce on the table. "These folks mean it," I said to my dining companion.
We ordered a couple of barbecue platters it is was more than decent. Finely chopped pork and beef topped with a sauce that was both tomato based and still had a good vinegar kick. I had mine with beans and Brunswick stew. A basket with four slices of excellent Texas toast was also delivered.
A very different Brunswick stew from one I've ever had before. While it's probably an old family recipe, it was mush (like an oatmeal texture) and had quite a lot of corn in it. Strange?