Who was the first guy that look at a cow and said," I think that I'll drink whatever comes out of those things when I squeeze them?
bkarau's Review of Sonny Bryans Smokehouse
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- Atmosphere: Surrounded by scalding black asphalt at 10:30 am - nice. The structure is a model of marginal capital expansion - everything is grafted (poorly) onto the concrete block base. I love the schoolroom seating. ZZ Top comes on the radio as we order - the tour is underway! Presentation is on plastic plates - there is a good-sized smudge on mine of unknown origin.
- Sausage: Very soft and homogeneous. Texture is almost storebought. Slight spice but otherwise unremarkable.
- Beef: Tender. Dark but shallow ring. Sauce drowned the flavor - in our rush to get started we neglected to specify that it be put on the side.
- Spare Rib: Very tender. Good flavor, but again the sauce is overpowering.
- Coleslaw: Thick cabbage, thin creamy sauce. Just a slight twang - like the sausage it seems designed not to offend.
- Beans: A bit unique - slightly sharp and bitter - very tasty but a bit overcooked.
- Overall: A classic joint.
- Potato Salad: No different than Tom Thumb grocery.
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