I'm gonna start by saying that I love this place for its service and atmosphere. The sign and facade was not deceiving and it lived up to its reputation as being a great place to go. It was a huge upgrade over the previous nights disastrous outing to Lancaster's.
Now let's unpack the food. Being new to NC BBQ and it's traditional sides, I found the hush puppies light and crisp with a nice sweetness. The Brunswick Stew was delicious and well seasoned with a rich broth. I will be seeking this out for my home kitchen. Not accustomed to Collard Greens but they were tender and not mushy I'm a light broth. The Mac and Cheese however could use some attention; more cream would help. Pulled pork was on point with good smoke and rub to set it off. The Ribs were over done and provided little yield when biting in to it pulling the entire piece of rib meat off. Contrary to popular belief falling off the bone is a sign of being overdone. Brisket was okay but over done. The sausage was seasoned and cooked to perfection with nice smoke and snap as you bit through the casing. All the sauces were awesome to the extent I bought a sample of each to bring home.
If you are in the Lake Norman, this is the place you need to go..ciao!