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| - While visiting family this summer in Texas, we ate at Dickey's twice. Both experiences were excellent. High quality meat, deliciously BBQ'd, and tasty sides. Turkey, chicken, sausages, brisket, pulled pork, turkey, ham... a meat lover's paradise.
So when we saw this location open near home, we were excited to give it a try. Did they manage to authentically bring a lil piece of Texas to Parma?
The food did not disappoint. Tender, flavorful, and generous with the meat. Meat is fresh, and sliced right in front of you.
We visited on a Sunday. No special plate that day, but Sundays Kids Eat Free (under 12) which is a great deal for parents. There is free soft serve vanilla ice cream every day.
I had one complaint. The smoke. Now before you roll your eyes, please give me the benefit of the doubt, I am no "mamsy pamsy".
I like meat.
I know where it comes from.
I know it tastes best cooked over a fire. A wood fire.
I know that a good wood fueled fire produces smoke.
I LIKE walking into a restaurant and smelling that smoke.
The problem is, the smoke was billowing. You could see it rolling over the lights along the ceiling in clouds. It seemed bad enough that I was concerned about the workers that have to breathe it for 8 hours.
Everything we wore had to be laundered (except the wife's coat which was unfortunately dry clean only). The next morning I could smell it being washed out of my hair during my shower. That's a little much.
We love the food enough that we will give it another shot. Perhaps their exhaust system wasn't working right that day. If it ends up being typical, we'll have to carefully plan what clothes we wear next time. And don't eat here before going somewhere important.
Hopefully just a temporary glitch, because the workers and the owner were extremely friendly, and the food was phenomenal.
UPDATE 7/17/2014
Made it back today for the first time since the initial review. Yes it's been way too long, what can I say, life has truly been challenging lately on a personal level. I have been dying to go back but it never quite aligned.
I am REALLY glad to say they definitely figured out the ventilation/smoke issue. Just a hint of smoke in the air to stir up your taste buds!
The food was just as great as ever. Had the brisket as a sandwich, and okra, and onion straws.
The owner was there again. Shows me he cares that the place is being run well. He is very friendly and always working hard. I think this Dickey's is my favorite $10 meal in town. Delicious.
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