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We tried quite a few items and everything was really done well. All the food tasted good and was freshly prepared. The portions were more than we could finish, which was great - leftover bbq! We've traveled around Texas, South Carolina and other parts south to try great bbq, and I really think this place measures up to anywhere. Good quality cuts of meat, rubbed well and smoked just right.
The Badger Feast: ribs, beef brisket, pulled pork, ham, bacon and wings (the wings were a sub for rotisserie chicken, which was unavailable because they had literally just opened).
The ribs were smoky and tender, juicy - amazing. The pulled pork was sauced, but so lightly it was almost seasoned. Not dry, not too sweet, not too anything. Just perfect. The wings were right on, too.
Chicken salad sandwich: fantastic. Good chicken in there with a few fresh and juicy grape halves, whose sweetness contrasted nicely with the onion to make a great summer sandwich.
Sides: Potato salad was excellent. The slaw is creamy and not sweet. The beans were flavored with bell pepper and beef, I think. Skip the corn.
Kids: We tried breaded and deep fried triangles of mac & cheese. No one would accuse you of nutritionally overloading your kids, but they were fun to eat.
Drinks: The strawberry lemonade was out of this world. Fresh pureed strawberries in there.
The place: easy to find. The parking lot is small but adequate. We walked in and the owner and staff are still putting the place together. We got a genuinely friendly greeting, immediate seating, and drinks right away. The dining area is sunny and clean. Seating at booths, tables, picnic tables or unique tractor seats at the bar. TV with ESPN on and a little music. A few video games in a corner. Some appropriately rustic decor.
We'll be back.
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