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| - My oldest son is a typical 18 year old, in that he can and will eat pretty much anything. Fortunately, he has a sense of adventure and, like his father, enjoys dining at new places. Spoiler Alert: Dickey's Barbecue Pit isn't new! I've heard the Dickey's name before. I've seen the big yellow cups. But I had no idea the chain has been around since 1941!
Anyone who knows BBQ, knows there are regional variations. Dickey's specializes in Texas style barbecue. And their menu features several other options besides just beef. I was thinking "pulled pork" as my son and I walked up to the building. Apparently, so were a lot of other people. The first person we spoke to at the carving station informed us that they were out of pulled pork. I won't hold that against them. It just means I'm more anxious to try it!
We each chose an entree featuring the beef brisket. My son got the Beef and Cheese sandwich with a side of barbecue beans. I chose the Mac and Beef, which is a bed of creamy Mac 'n' Cheese topped with beef brisket, and added a side of slaw. The beef brisket portion was generous, tender and had some wonderful flavor all by itself. The only reason I deducted one star is because the Mac 'n' Cheese was just warm. It was still delicious, just not piping hot.
My son loved his sandwich and the beans. I had to sample them and I agreed. But the best part of the meal was discovering my new favorite BBQ sauce. Dickey's original BBQ sauce is the bomb! The sauce, the menu options we didn't get to try, the quality of the meat and the reasonable prices are all reasons why we will be back soon.
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