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| - We were back in the Concord area and decided to give Sticky Fingers another try. To the establishment's credit, several of the problems (dried-out BBQ and slow service) we experienced during our initial visit did not recur. That and moderated expectations made for a much more enjoyable meal.
Sticky Fingers was out of brisket when we visited, so my companion and I opted for a sausage/BBQ combo plate and an order of BBQ tacos, respectively. First, the good: all of the meats were moist, and the sausage had both a wonderful smoky aroma and a savory black pepper kick. The seasoned fries were also above-average. Now the bad: neither the pulled pork nor the pulled chicken had any discernable seasoning. Generous application of the house sauces (there are several, ranging from smoky to hot to sweet) and taco fixings remedied this, but one would expect smokehouse meats to be imbued with more flavor.
Service was both friendly and prompt during this visit. While the $8 lunch specials weren't being offered, the $9 to $10.50 blue plate specials came in generous enough portions to justify the pricing. The brick-and-pipe decor remains a good fit for the cuisine, and there was plenty of seating.
Upon re-evaluation, Sticky Fingers gets enough right (value, selection, sauces) to make it a decent lunch option, but the underseasoned BBQ continues to hold it back.
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