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| - I checked this place out for lunch time today. I arrived before the lunch crowd, which, by the way, they do fill up even on Tuesdays. That was as encouraging as the good reviews they've received.
Asked what I'd like to drink, I started by ordering a raspberry tea (fountain drink). This may be an odd way to start a review, but I mention this for a good reason. My cup never saw the ice settle on the bottom. I don't think it dropped below half-full while I was there.
I started with a cup of clam chowder. I was informed that it was homemade. It arrived hot, creamy, and good for the soul. At over 4 bucks a cup, I had hoped to see hearty pieces of clam versus minced clam bits. Nevertheless, it was tasty and I could very easily see myself ordering this again on my next visit.
For lunch I ordered the pulled pork sandwich. The platter included french fries, coleslaw, and a pickle slice.
The first thing that took me by surprise was how mountainous the sandwich was. I even mentioned it to my waitress. Be prepared folks; they don't skimp on the meat. The sandwich does not include any additional fixings - no ubiquitous lettuce, onion, or tomatoes here. Quite frankly, it would detract from the pork anyway. This, I can only assume, was intended to be a man versus meat experience! Well...sort of. The bun was buttered and toasted on the grill. I actually enjoyed the bun. It did a wonderful job holding the meat, and brought its own, separate layer of flavor to the sandwich. The meat was a little on the dry side, but, otherwise, I thoroughly enjoyed it down the very last bite.
The mayo-based coleslaw was fantastic. Too many BBQ places have sides that are forgetful. The coleslaw was perfectly seasoned and hit on another flavor note. I picked up a refreshing acidic component that added perkiness to an already excellent side.
The french fries were seasoned and cooked to perfection. They were hot and crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. This was something they also did not skimp on.
The tables included a quad of BBQ sauces to enjoy. I tried them, but, sadly, none of them really wowed me. The Carolina Mustard too closely resembled Gulden's brown mustard to my taste buds. I found the Spicy Whiskey sauce to be bland and tame. Smoky Smoky was smoky, but, it lacked something to really make it stand out. Of the 4 sauces, their Kansas City Sweet was by far my favorite. I squirted ample sauce atop the mound of meat as well as along the bitten areas of the sandwich.
The service was OUTSTANDING. This is an element I watch with raptor-like eyes. I absolutely marvel at waitstaff who just knock it out of the park, and the folks at N&S hit a grand slam with me. Serious kudos!! I know I've only made a single trip here, but it made an impression worthy of being mentioned so highly. All other eateries should seriously look at their paradigm. Anyone employed (or thinking of employment) in the service industry looking to up their game ought to visit simply to take notes and, maybe, grab a delicious bite.
Having experienced a taste of the "North," I look forward to the "South" during my next visit, finger firmly pointing at the source of my eagerness. Jambalaya!
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