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| - Opened in June 2008, Jim 'N Nicks BAR-B-Q, in Charlotte's Steele Creek area, is not your typical Bar-B-Q restaurant. It's simply a great restaurant that happens to serve barbeque. You step out of your car and are enveloped in the signature aroma of meats roasting slowly over hickory wood-stoked fires. The brick building is airy and welcoming. The front porch strung with colored lights is reminiscent of good old days when rocking on the porch with friends and sipping mint juleps on warm summer evenings was not considered indulgent.
Once inside, worries will melt away as you are warmly welcomed into the home-away-from-home of owners Jenne and Troy Taylor. Immediately, you notice the slower pace and less frenetic atmosphere making the good old days ever more appealing.
The taste nirvana begins with a friendly server appearing at the tableside with a smile and a basket of steaming hot cheese biscuits which, to the taste buds, seem almost surreal. To whet the whistle you have a choice of traditional beverages such as sweet tea and sodas; but the Jim 'N Nick's experience is not complete without Dave's fresh-squeezed lemonade or a pint of Mudbone, their exclusively small-batch brewed, handcrafted beer. Made from all natural ingredients, Crystal hops, and three distinct types of malted barley, Mudbone distinguishes itself from the rest of the pack with a well balanced flavor, smooth body, and crisp finish. Signature cocktails, such as The Picnicker South Georgia Peach Tea, The Glass 'o Sunshine Margarita, or my personal favorite, The Politic'er County Seat Cosmo will get anyone feeling festive.
The drinks and corn muffins seemed to disappear as quickly as the server could replenish them. Main dishes include the Full Rack of Hickory Smoked Ribs where meat falls off the bone, Beef Brisket that dances on your taste buds, and a Pulled Pork Sandwich on Sourdough served with a scrumptious side of hand-breaded Onion Rings. The Bar-B-Q Chicken delicately basted with their classic barbeque sauce is delicious, and serious carnivores will love the succulent Two Meat Combo plate. Side dishes, called 'trimmings', include Bar-B-Q Baked beans, Creamy Cole Slaw, Mac-the-Cheese, Mashed Potatoes, Big E's Collards, and Fresh Cut Fries, to name a few.
You can be sure to hit a winner, no matter what entrée and trimmings you choose. Everything at Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q is made fresh daily; I've heard they don't even own a freezer! They meticulously smoke meats slowly overnight through to early morning adding more meat two to three times a day. They say their motto is, 'low and slow'. Nothing is cooked the day before or reheated via steaming. They make their own salad dressings, croutons, and pie shells in-house daily just like grandma.
Once the food was ordered, we sat back supping our drinks and enjoying the warm woods, soft leathers, and exposed brick creating the comfortable, smart-casual atmosphere. High ceilings allow fans to circulate air rich with mouthwatering aromas from the open kitchen.
Mouthwatering ribs, chicken with their famous Bar-b-q sauce crafted from white vinegar and a little tomato, and a perfectly cooked rib-eye steak from the specials menu, were delivered to our table quickly. The three-cheese macaroni was a huge hit, and we fought over who got to lick the bowl clean! We also enjoyed the creamy coleslaw and bar-b-q baked beans. If the generous portions prove daunting they are more than happy to box up leftovers to enjoy later.
Save room for dessert, as Jim 'N Nick's homemade cream pies are "to die for." I ordered the Chocolate Cream Pie and my husband had the Banana Cream Pie - his all time favorite! They also had Pecan and Coconut Cream Pies on the menu that night. Their pies are made fresh daily and you can't leave without trying one--what a great way to top off an incredible meal.
Owners Troy and Jenne Taylor stopped by our table to ask how everything was. They are very hands on, even after the arrival of their new baby boy, and can often be seen chatting with customers throughout the day and evening. They are great people, so be sure to say hello if they are around.
Jim 'N Nick's BAR-B-Q offers a takeout menu, so you can order ahead and use the drive through to pick up your food. They also provide catered food, so be sure to contact Karen Mikkelson at the restaurant. Parties can book the large banquet room, or Jim 'N Nick's will cater your next corporate event or private function at your place. Everyone loves Bar-B-Q!
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