Jim 'N Nicks Bar-B-Cue
Sadly, the restaurants I have placed in the avoid category are not always avoidable. After graduations, little league baseball games, church functions, and random family gatherings, someone with no concept of what real food tastes like seems to always suggest that he and his associates extend their social outing by grabbing a bite to eat at an O'Charley's. Why did he pick O'Charley's? He saw a commercial advertising some type of 2 for 20 deal where he and his wife can share an appetizer and order two entrees for $20.00. If you have ever been caught in this situation then you know you have two options. You can lie and say your dog has pooped on your carpet and you need to go home immediately, or you can take the higher road and agree to attend because it would mean a lot for your distant fourth cousin who is visiting from Alaska.
I am an honest man, so I always take the higher road. I eat my food quickly so that it appears that I am enjoying myself. Truthfully, I am just trying to down the burger, which is the cheapest thing on the menu, because it is dry and tough to chew. Surprisingly, I occasionally walk away impressed with a commercialized dining experience. Sometimes I am so impressed with an experience that I make plans with my wife to visit that restaurant again. IHOP's all-you-can-eat pancakes fits this description. So does Red Lobster's all-you-can eat shrimp. As for barbecue, Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Cue tops the list.
When I go to Jim 'N Nicks, I always order the smoked wings as an appetizer. They have a spicy flare to them and come with carrots, celery, and blue cheese dressing. For the entree, I usually stick to the pulled pork. However, the brisket and smoked catfish are also solid choices. The menu offers a variety of sides, and one constant that I order is the collard greens. They have a smooth vinegar flavor and are cooked to just the right tenderness. Also, if you like sweet tea and lemonade, then order an Arnold Palmer. In my honest opinion, Jim 'N Nicks has the best Arnold Palmer I have ever drank.
Now I would like to hear from you. Do you agree with my assessment of Jim 'N Nicks? Are there other "commercialized" restaurants which I should try? If you disagree the "commercialized" concept, should I banish the discussion of these restaurants from the blog? Please let me know what you think.
The Infamous Collards from Jim 'N Nicks
Arnold Palmer
I do not know much about golf, but I am certain he created one of the most refreshing drinks in American history.
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