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2011-10-19
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My friends and I arrived at 6pm on the dot and pretty much had the place to ourselves. Another group of Westerners came in a while later but for the time we were there not many people came in. Not sure why---this place is great!!Let me preface this review with the following: I am American, from the South (Tennessee) so my BBQ expectations are pretty high. I prefer Memphis style (a sweet molasses based sauce) as opposed to North Carolina (a more tangy vinegar-based sauce), and I like lots of flav
Let me preface this review with the following: I am American, from the South (Tennessee) so my BBQ expectations are pretty high. I prefer Memphis style (a sweet molasses based sauce) as opposed to North Carolina (a more tangy vinegar-based sauce), and I like lots of flavor.
Bluesmoke did not disappoint!!
I ordered the pulled chicken sandwich with fries, and my friends and I split baked beans and macaroni and cheese.
The service was about the same as any other place--pretty quick, although there weren't that many people in there. I tried to order one of my favorite drinks (Scarlett O'Hara-- Southern Comfort with cranberry juice and a twist of lime) but I think the waitress thought I said something about coke because it was not really a true Scarlett O'Hara. It was good though so I drank it, maybe I will articulate more next time what the drink consists of... They pretty much took our order, served our food, and left us alone. That is pretty much on par for most restaurants here.
The pulled chicken sandwich was delicious. The baked beans tasted more like chili beans--not true Southern baked beans. The mac 'n cheese was good though--baked, nice and cheesy.
After our meal we saw the chef near the kitchen so we went over and talked to him. Turns out he is from Germany and recently took over as Head Chef from this guy from Texas who basically just up and left the place. He had made some adjustments to the pulled pork recipe, and my friend who had been there before said she could tell a difference. I mentioned that the beans were not quite right--true Southern BBQ beans are made with brown sugar and bacon, so we'll see if they change anything. I was very complimentary to the kitchen staff (who have probably never been to the South but did a good job re-creating some hometown faves!) and I will definitely be going back to satisfy my cravings from home!
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