Hard 8

7/22/11 Coppel, TX. Just don't get side items. They're good, but you won't have room for them. Yes, that's chicken in the pic. Figured it's time to start branching out. This world wasn't made on brisket and ribs alone was it? Anyway when you're at Hard 8 just resist the temptation to get ANY sides and here's why. First off, you will get a bunch of meat. That's just how it is when they stick everything under the sun in that big metal pit for you before you even get inside. Next, the beans are free. Well, you've already paid for them, and they're in a big pot in the back with fully jalapinos and bacon strips floating around like Cracker Jack prizes. The last and most important reason for no sides is this. The banana pudding is second to none, and must be consumed regardless of belly condition at the end of the meal.

The chicken was good. I missed the more standard BBQ fare, but hey, another day. Nicely seasoned and good smoke flavor. The white meat was a little drier than I... ahem.... usually cook in my Weber bullet, but the dark meat was just as good. You have to get the 1/2 chicken as they wouldn't sell me a 1/4 like I asked. "Well, they sell me 1/4 at Boston Market" was not a response to that denial that produced results. In any case, this place packes 'em in at lunch and there's a reason for it. Good BBQ, good atmosphere, and fantastic banana pudding.