End Zone

You know, I usually reserve my reviews until after I have eaten at a place a few times. But every now and then, I feel compelled to write a review after only one visit. Sometimes it’s because the place was so spectacular, I have to share my thoughts immediately. But sometimes… sometimes…it’s because I need to warn my fellow Unilocalers.
Let me start by saying that I did order to-​go which I know can not always be the best way to try a place for the first time. But Hubbs was trying to be kind and offered to «take care of dinner.»
The Good — Well… it was hot! And the okra maintained their crusts. There. I said something nice.
The Bad — The kettle «mac and cheeze» had a wad of unmelted cheeze in the middle of these over cooked and doughy elbows. Notice I keep using «z?» Because real cheese this was not.
About that yardbird. Well bless it’s heart. I imagine at one point in its existence it was a delightful creature being nurtured for the best of eating intentions. Alas, it was over marinated and then left in the hands of an uncertain grill cook. The temp was too high and coupled with the over marination… the poor l’il bird was scorched, dry, and cut into far too many times to check the pink. Plus it was the Where’s Waldo of Cluck. (Did you see the pic?)
The Ugly — The Hubbs ordered a side of mash. Have you ever tasted scorched mashed potatoes? Let me tell you, it is an experience I wish not to recreate. And quite possibly one of the most spectacular fails of the tuber I’ve had to date. (At least locally. Did you see the pic of the things they tried to serve in G’Burg?)
The amazing thing? He said he would have rather had his scorched mash over my cheeze noodle wad.
The rolls were rock hard. We threw them on the floor where they landed with a loud «thunk!» And the dog refused to eat them. My dog, who doesn’t even chew food, turned and looked at me like I had two heads.
TL;DR — Save your cash on real food. I don’t think this place cooks and serves regularly and lots of food was burned. Even the mash!
Would I go back? Nah. They may be good for beer and darts, but for decent food they ain’t. And Mamma always said if you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say… Ah, too late!

New place — good atmosphere and friendly staff. Had the BBQ baked potato and it was great! I’ll be back