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| - Cleveland is a city devoid of acceptable BBQ. I have wandered through this city in a state of smokeless depression for far too long. Famous Dave's is a reasonable option if you want to sit and make an evening with some good chain BBQ but it's not the kind of place like you find in other great cities across the country where you can pull up a stool and grub down on quick, delicious meat.
When I saw that Dickey's plopped down next to Parma mall a few months ago I eyed it with trepidation. Parma is a hotbed for bland, boring cuisine and with no smokey smell permeating outside, I wasn't sure I should take the chance.
Thank goodness I did. Today I rolled in with a serious craving for pulled pork. Like I said, you won't smell the smoke outside but once you step in you'll be hit with a glorious punch of tangy smoked goodness. It's a shame that they aren't venting some of that smell to the public because it would drum up more business for them (although they told me they've been extremely busy since they opened).
Inside you are greeted by a nicely decorated interior that is true to its homey roots. The staff were extremely friendly and immediately I could tell that they truly love their BBQ. That's what puts a joint like this ahead of others in the city. There is joy in their food.
I ordered 'The Westerner' sandwich with pulled pork and brisket along with a side of jalapeño green beans and baked beans. I started off with my piping hot sides which, to be honest, we're a little disappointing, but not bad. Once I drenched them in their homemade hot BBQ sauce, it changed the story completely. The sauces were great!
The sandwich was the star of the meal. I held moist slow-smoked meat with the perfect amount of sauce, topped with pickles, onion and cheese. There are many styles of BBQ across the country and I couldn't quite place where this flavor originated but I can tell you that it was good. It's more similar to Georgia or Tennessee BBQ than Kansas City or the Carolinas. Was it Oklahoma Joe's (Kansas City) good, or Heavy's (Mountain Home, TN) good? No. Definitely no. But I've found that with BBQ, it is futile to compare meat across borders. Dickey's is certainly the best BBQ I've tasted within 200 miles of Cleveland. They should consider that a huge compliment.
As far as cost goes, I found the prices fair for what I got. BBQ is a bit more expensive than other foods in general so my meal came out to about $11... More than I like to spend for lunch but it was enough for that I took a to-go box for a second meal.
I tip my hat to Dickey (if there is a Dickey) and thank him for finally bringing some good BBQ to these parts. You've made a young man very happy! Now please figure out a way to pipe that glorious smell out to the public. Share the wealth!
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