As a visitor from Maine, Picasso's really shouldn't stand out enough to warrant a yelp review. It's caters to Nebraska football fans, which makes absolutely no sense considering my Maine house is 300 miles closer than the football stadium. The decorations are kitschy. The beer list is ok. Prices are normal but not exceptionally cheap or expensive. In most ways it's just like any other average sports bar in America. So why 5 stars?
First, the food. Specifically the wings. Best I've ever had. Extra crispy, with hot sauce (far better than the "hotter" Lucifer's Own) is about as good as it gets for wings. Anywhere. The pizza rolls, which I believe all three dozen red-clad Nebraska fans ordered, were nearly as delicious. The service was impeccable. Flawless. And overall the place just has a kind of energy. It's an example of the parts not equaling the sum.
I'll be back in Charlotte in spring and will insist on coming here. If they can ship terrible frozen pizza to Picasso's from Lincoln to appease those Nebraska fans, can they please ship some wings to the deprived northeast?