I have to admit, we haven't been here in AGES, but on a lunch date with friends we happened upon Russells again.
I ordered my standard, chicken and was in for a really bad experience. Having just had Sweet Baby Ray's two nights before...I now know good barbecue.
My chicken was covered in a sauce filled with little brown specks. It took nearly 15 minutes to place the flavor I was getting, and that was cinnamon. It was awful! I know others swear by Russells in the bbq community, I used to be one, but no more. I actually dipped my napkin in my water glass to try to wash off as much sauce as I could.
I guess it's just something I never noticed before--but once you get good barbecue, it's really easy to taste when something falls short.
I won't be back!
Pros: No line...No wait.
Cons: Cinnamon BBQ Sauce??
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