mess-merized. i can't count the number of times i've passed this place, wondering if it were open. it looks like an old sonic with an al fresco eating area, but there is also room inside for about eight tables plus one loooooong table for about 10 people or if broken down, into three additional tables.
there is a crazy configuration for ordering. once you step in the doorway, you are immediately facing the cash register. so go right. that's where the fun begins. the redolent smokiness that transcends the place would be that of barbecue, and there's plenty of it, whether it be brisket, sausage, ribs, turkey or chicken. the smell is totally mesmerizing. you would think then that is what i would order, but no. this time i ordered their blue cheez burger. so many of the reviews bragged about their burgers, so i wanted to try one, since it has been about two weeks since my last burger. i'm glad i did!
for a few cents over $10.00 i was treated to agoodhalf pound broiled-tasting burger with all the fixin's. there were three slices of tomato, a large ring of onion, several pickles and shredded lettuce, along with a dollop of mustard. the bun was the weakest link of the whole deal. the bottom fell apart about a third of the way into my personal burger battle, and i had to resort to knife and fork, at least until i could find the bottom of the bun again. i've never been a fan of shredded lettuce either, because it ends up scattered on my plate, the floor, or the worst place of all, my pants.
the fries were really, and i mean really, brown. old oil, but fresh fries. the fries were remarkably good. i had sweet tea, which was set up in a canister behind me in line. i was told which was was the sweet tea from the unsweetened, but i forgot which was which since they weren't marked, and of course i took the sweet tea, which wasn't overly sweet and was actually okay. i returned for the unsweetened later on but was not impressed. the tea was fresh, but since it was neither chilled nor refrigerated in any manner, it rapidly melted the ice in my glass.
it was lunchtime and business was increasing both at the counter and at the drive-thru. because of this, and because there were only about two people running the operation, they were unable to clear the tables consistently. they came out a few times when there was a break, but they never completely caught up. they did the best they could due to the circumstances.
well, i'm glad i finally got this out of my system, or should i say into my system. i should have done this burger thing a long time ago. i will try the bbq next go 'round.