Smoke Daddy’s Review of Country Tavern
- Minus: Nobody allowed back to see the pits (we were told this was a workman’s comp issue)
- Minus: They sauced the ribs!!! Ugh. You’d think we’d learn our lesson and request them ‘dry’ every time…
- Spare Rib: Sweet rub – brown sugar. Greasy, greasy… Mmmmm good. Melts in your mouth. Good hickory flavor. These are BIG ribs, too — I normally associate toughness with ribs this size, but not this time!
- Minus: Nobody allowed back to see the pits (we were told this was a workman’s comp issue)
- Minus: They sauced the ribs!!! Ugh. You’d think we’d learn our lesson and request them ‘dry’ every time…
- Spare Rib: Sweet rub – brown sugar. Greasy, greasy… Mmmmm good. Melts in your mouth. Good hickory flavor. These are BIG ribs, too — I normally associate toughness with ribs this size, but not this time!
- Brisket: Cut with the grain… almost shedded or ‘pulled’. This might be the infamous pot roast cut. But it has been smoked very well.
- Potato Salad: Mustard! Mushy, but good.
- Sauce: Sweet and tangy; made on premise.
- Atmosphere: Table service, linen napkins, stainless silverware, sauce served in a crystal decanter, and even a candle on the table — this is definitely NOT a ‘joint’. However, as restaurant bbq goes, bringing wet towels and toothpicks to the table after the meal was a nice touch.
- Atmosphere: Funky mix of a tavern, restaurant, and bbq place. Jukebox and dance floor; bar-sized pool table; cool & dark inside, with ice cold Lone Star!
- Plus: Our waitress offered to shoot the pit – then later came back and followed through on her offer. Nice person… Thank you!
