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| - Out of all the places I've eaten in Charlotte, I've been here the most. So I think it's time I give Midwood Smokehouse its very well-deserved five stars. I'd give it six stars, but Yelp won't let me, so we'll just have to settle for a "Fuck yeah this place is awesome!"
In two words, burnt ends.
In many more words, the prices are very reasonable, the service is always fast and polite, there are awesome drink specials, and the vibe is casual, friendly and more than a little bit southern hipster.
As for the food, there is nothing here not to like. The only thing I'm a bit "meh" on is the smoked vegetables, but they're still pretty tasty. The chicken is so good, you can eat it "dry" (it's plenty moist) or with your choice of outstanding barbecue sauces. The brisket is incredibly delectable - as a friend of mine says, "Best brisket outside of Texas" - the fatty brisket especially deserves a freakin' medal. The sausage is a well-thought-out mix of savory and sweet, with a nice pop in the skin when you bite into it. But, the creme de la creme is the burnt ends. So sweet, so chewy, and with a caramelized flavor that is not of this earth.
Every meal comes with your choice of side(s). The bacon-wrapped jalapenos are sinfully masterful. The mac and cheese is delightfully cheesy. The collards are down-home. Everybody also gets some hush puppies and pickled onions - both are amazeballs (literally, in the case of the puppies).
Great local beer selection and some very tasty looking desserts, although I'm always too full to try them.
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