It's such a cliche that you'll find some of the best food you've ever had in out-of-the-way, hole in the wall little places you'd never venture to unless someone like me insisted you do.
And I insist you do visit here for the phenomenal diner food and literally some of the best North Carolina barbecue I've ever had.
Get the large sandwich, and prepare to feed three people. This massive sandwich was juicy, without that dried texture you sometimes get with Carolina BBQ. The seasoning was tangy and balanced with saltiness and did not overpower the delicious taste of the meat itself. I got mine with slaw and hot sauce and it was excellent!
I also got a mac and cheese to go and it too was on point. It wasn't baked, but had that good slightly bitter note of that good cheddar cheese taste you get with properly prepared mac and cheese normally accompanying BBQ.
The kitchen area was very clean and the ladies running it on the day I visited were super friendly and informative and told me all about the menu and their specials. If I lived in this area I would probably eat here every day.
Sadly I don't. It's about an hour from Richmond. But a justified and pleasurable hour, touring the backroads of Beaverdam and Bumpass Virginia, past the beautiful Farms, unique and sometimes grande homes, Water Mills, Rivers, creeks and ponds.
If I ever want to take a small road trip with the pursuit of excellent food as an excuse, I can think of very few more motivational than this one. read more