http://elwoodsbbq.com/preview/home/
16139 LANCASTER HIGHWAY.
CHARLOTTE, NC 28277
T: 980 819-7711
F: 980 819-7712
Man has it been a long time. I hope everyone has been alright. But right now I'm here to tell you about this awesome place called Elwoods. I was out getting some last minute things for Thanksgiving and found this place. I go in and go up to the counter and order a bbq sandwich and fries. I sit down and wait about 5 minutes then they call my number and I get my food. I was shocked. I mean 5 minutes? That's pretty good. But back to the topic at hand. The bbq was smoked well, the eastern bbq sauce they had was splendid, and the fries were hot and tasted good.(They also have a western sauce for the western fans out there) What more can you ask for? Tea? They have that covered. Price? Not bad. I mean a bbq sandwich and fries that tastes good for about 7 and some odd dollars. Folks that's hard to beat. Also, for all my wheelchair bound friends out there you don't need to worry about accessibility. Everything is spaced nicely to where and chair can get around and easily pull up to a table. Now, I know this place sounds awesome already but if you don't want a burger or bbq or ribs they also have fried/bbq chicken, salads, soup, wings, and shakes and floats for all of you with a sweet tooth. On top of all that they make all their sides daily. What complaints could you have about a place like this? So all in all I highly recommend this place.
Overall 4.95/5
(I know you're thinking Zack, you've got no complaints about the place. Why not a 5/5? Well I probably will never give out a 5/5 because for that to happen I would want it to be an experience I would pleasantly remember for an eternity and a day. With that being said a 4.95/5 is pretty impressive in my book)
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Taqueria la Costena
Between Waxhaw and Weddington right by the GoodWill truck.
Ok, when I say there isn't much to look at I mean there's not much to look at. This place is basically a truck with a kitchen attached. It's located between Waxhaw and Weddington. I think there is one table set up for people to eat at. Now I know what you're thinking. Why would you eat at a truck? That's disgusting. Well as I always say the smallest places have the best stuff. In this case I'm still right. You go up to the window and order your tacos and wait maybe 3 minutes. They are some good tacos let me tell ya. They taste authentic too. Each taco is $1.50. They are simple yet delicious. They also have two sauces, a hot green one and a mild red one. Beware of the green fire though, it is meant to be handled with care. Overall it is a just a taco truck, but it is a delicious one.
Overall 4.5/5
Ok, when I say there isn't much to look at I mean there's not much to look at. This place is basically a truck with a kitchen attached. It's located between Waxhaw and Weddington. I think there is one table set up for people to eat at. Now I know what you're thinking. Why would you eat at a truck? That's disgusting. Well as I always say the smallest places have the best stuff. In this case I'm still right. You go up to the window and order your tacos and wait maybe 3 minutes. They are some good tacos let me tell ya. They taste authentic too. Each taco is $1.50. They are simple yet delicious. They also have two sauces, a hot green one and a mild red one. Beware of the green fire though, it is meant to be handled with care. Overall it is a just a taco truck, but it is a delicious one.
Overall 4.5/5
Saturday, September 3, 2011
Price's Chicken Coop
1614 Camden Road at Park Avenue, Charlotte NC
http://www.priceschickencoop.com/
I've been procrastinating on this one because I've been "busy" (Also known as being lazy). Anyway, it was about lunch time and my Dad was hungry so he went out and got a bunch of Fried chicken from this place for lunch. Oh my gosh. They have the best fried chicken I've ever had. It is amazing. If you are a fried chicken aficionado you have to try this place. It looks like a hole in the wall but those are some of the best places. They have burgers and bbq and other stuff too if you don't want fried chicken. As much as I love this place I have to knock them for one thing. No ramp. They have this kind of step thing made out of brick and wheelchairs can't get in there. Now the owner would probably have them bring out your order but they shouldn't have to. At any rate if you want fried chicken come here.
Overall 3/5
http://www.priceschickencoop.com/
I've been procrastinating on this one because I've been "busy" (Also known as being lazy). Anyway, it was about lunch time and my Dad was hungry so he went out and got a bunch of Fried chicken from this place for lunch. Oh my gosh. They have the best fried chicken I've ever had. It is amazing. If you are a fried chicken aficionado you have to try this place. It looks like a hole in the wall but those are some of the best places. They have burgers and bbq and other stuff too if you don't want fried chicken. As much as I love this place I have to knock them for one thing. No ramp. They have this kind of step thing made out of brick and wheelchairs can't get in there. Now the owner would probably have them bring out your order but they shouldn't have to. At any rate if you want fried chicken come here.
Overall 3/5
The Midnight diner
http://www.midnightdinercharlotte.com/
115 East Carson Street, Charlotte, NC 28202 • Phone: 980.207.3641
I was out with some friends of mine in Charlotte and we saw this place and decided to try it. We go in and have to wait about 7 minutes to be seated because it was so packed. The place has almost everything you could want to eat. I mean I actually had a hard time deciding what to get because there was so much. I decided to get a regular cheeseburger and fries and my friends got breakfast there since they serve it all day. After the waitress takes our orders we just sit there chatting while listening to the rock music they had playing. The waitress brings out our food and let me tell you what, they have good portions. I always hate it when I go to a restaurant and you order something and there's barely anything there. At this place if you leave hungry it's your own fault. Everything was delicious. My burger and fries were good and my friends say that the waffles they got were the best they had ever had. They even said the fried chicken was good. Now you're probably thinking what are they doing eating chicken and waffles? All I've got to say is don't knock it till you try it.
All in all it's a great place for friends, family or anybody really.
Overall 4.9/5
115 East Carson Street, Charlotte, NC 28202 • Phone: 980.207.3641
I was out with some friends of mine in Charlotte and we saw this place and decided to try it. We go in and have to wait about 7 minutes to be seated because it was so packed. The place has almost everything you could want to eat. I mean I actually had a hard time deciding what to get because there was so much. I decided to get a regular cheeseburger and fries and my friends got breakfast there since they serve it all day. After the waitress takes our orders we just sit there chatting while listening to the rock music they had playing. The waitress brings out our food and let me tell you what, they have good portions. I always hate it when I go to a restaurant and you order something and there's barely anything there. At this place if you leave hungry it's your own fault. Everything was delicious. My burger and fries were good and my friends say that the waffles they got were the best they had ever had. They even said the fried chicken was good. Now you're probably thinking what are they doing eating chicken and waffles? All I've got to say is don't knock it till you try it.
All in all it's a great place for friends, family or anybody really.
Overall 4.9/5
Friday, August 19, 2011
The Oasis
116 S Main St, Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 289-3633
I was out today and smelled this wonderful aroma coming from this sandwich shop so I decided to try it out. It's pretty crowded so I decide to wait outside at the table right by the door. I waited about 10 minutes and they motioned me in when my order was ready and let me tell you this, they have some good bbq. Now here in NC there is a heated debate over eastern and western style bbq and it hasn't ended. I myself find that I like both and this place serves eastern style. I might add it's quite good. The price isn't that bad either, I mean a sandwich drink and chips for a little over 10 bucks isn't bad. I do have one major complaint though. If you're in a wheelchair, you can't even get in this place. There is no ramp. Now I know this place is in an old part of town but that doesn't matter. Everybody should be able to enter this place but sadly they cannot. I guess they just don't want your money if you are in a wheelchair. It's too bad really because I know plenty of people that would gladly visit this place but they can't. All in all it is a good eatery it just needs a ramp.
Overall 3.45/5
(704) 289-3633
I was out today and smelled this wonderful aroma coming from this sandwich shop so I decided to try it out. It's pretty crowded so I decide to wait outside at the table right by the door. I waited about 10 minutes and they motioned me in when my order was ready and let me tell you this, they have some good bbq. Now here in NC there is a heated debate over eastern and western style bbq and it hasn't ended. I myself find that I like both and this place serves eastern style. I might add it's quite good. The price isn't that bad either, I mean a sandwich drink and chips for a little over 10 bucks isn't bad. I do have one major complaint though. If you're in a wheelchair, you can't even get in this place. There is no ramp. Now I know this place is in an old part of town but that doesn't matter. Everybody should be able to enter this place but sadly they cannot. I guess they just don't want your money if you are in a wheelchair. It's too bad really because I know plenty of people that would gladly visit this place but they can't. All in all it is a good eatery it just needs a ramp.
Overall 3.45/5
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Zhong's Chinese Food
1849 Dickerson Blvd.
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 296 - 0188
Ok, so I wanted some chinese food and I found this little place in Monroe. Don't let appearances affect your ability on deciding where to eat too much. It is small, but the food is delicious. I ordered some sesame chicken, egg roll, fried rice and a sweet tea. I take my seat and wait about 15 minutes. It's not because they're slow, they cook it up as you order. That's another great thing about this place. You always know the food is hot instead of sitting under a heat lamp all day. (I'm looking at you fast food.) The guy brings my plate and let me tell you now that you better come here hungry because the portions are huge. I had chinese that day for lunch and supper. Delicious both times I might add. The best thing about their sesame chicken is that they don't overpower the sauce with a sweet flavor. It's a perfect blend of sweet and sesame. The bottom line is if you're in Monroe and you want some Chinese food, this is the place to go to. You won't regret it.
Overall 4.7/5
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 296 - 0188
Ok, so I wanted some chinese food and I found this little place in Monroe. Don't let appearances affect your ability on deciding where to eat too much. It is small, but the food is delicious. I ordered some sesame chicken, egg roll, fried rice and a sweet tea. I take my seat and wait about 15 minutes. It's not because they're slow, they cook it up as you order. That's another great thing about this place. You always know the food is hot instead of sitting under a heat lamp all day. (I'm looking at you fast food.) The guy brings my plate and let me tell you now that you better come here hungry because the portions are huge. I had chinese that day for lunch and supper. Delicious both times I might add. The best thing about their sesame chicken is that they don't overpower the sauce with a sweet flavor. It's a perfect blend of sweet and sesame. The bottom line is if you're in Monroe and you want some Chinese food, this is the place to go to. You won't regret it.
Overall 4.7/5
Saturday, July 30, 2011
The Brown Derby.
1012 Skyway Drive
Monroe, North Carolina
(704)283-6411
http://www.brownderbyrestaurant.com/
I was coming home one day after some shopping and noticed this place and decided to try it because I didn't really feel like cooking for lunch. I go in and get seated and right as I sit down a waiter comes and takes my order. Now I don't think you can get much faster than that people. She brings my tea and I just sit there sipping my tea for a little bit relaxing. By the way they have good tea. She brings out my cheesesteak and let me tell you they have a big cheesesteak. I could only eat half of it. I finish up while eyeballing a dessert they have and eventually regret not getting it. The price is pretty good to be honest. All in all it's a pretty good place to grab a bite to eat.
Overall 4.4/5
Monroe, North Carolina
(704)283-6411
http://www.brownderbyrestaurant.com/
I was coming home one day after some shopping and noticed this place and decided to try it because I didn't really feel like cooking for lunch. I go in and get seated and right as I sit down a waiter comes and takes my order. Now I don't think you can get much faster than that people. She brings my tea and I just sit there sipping my tea for a little bit relaxing. By the way they have good tea. She brings out my cheesesteak and let me tell you they have a big cheesesteak. I could only eat half of it. I finish up while eyeballing a dessert they have and eventually regret not getting it. The price is pretty good to be honest. All in all it's a pretty good place to grab a bite to eat.
Overall 4.4/5
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Kai's Kookies & more
Kai's Kookies & More
3905 south blvd
Charlotte NC 28209
980.819.8256
http://kaiskookies.com/
While I was out getting some errands done I saw this little bakery and seeing as how my sweet tooth was acting up I decided to give it a try. I went in and saw a beautiful array of cookies, cheesecakes, candies, cupcakes, and breads. I had to control myself for fear I would run out of cash. I decided I would get four brownies and four scones. I know what a real brownie should taste like and let me tell you they have some of the best brownies I have ever had. I could feel my sweet tooth singing. Man I wish I had gotten more brownies, anyway I decided to wait till the morning to try the scones with my coffee. It was well worth the wait. I haven't had a breakfast that good in a while. The scone was the perfect compliment to my morning coffee. If you're ever in the area I highly suggest you try this place out.
Overall 4.7/5
3905 south blvd
Charlotte NC 28209
980.819.8256
http://kaiskookies.com/
While I was out getting some errands done I saw this little bakery and seeing as how my sweet tooth was acting up I decided to give it a try. I went in and saw a beautiful array of cookies, cheesecakes, candies, cupcakes, and breads. I had to control myself for fear I would run out of cash. I decided I would get four brownies and four scones. I know what a real brownie should taste like and let me tell you they have some of the best brownies I have ever had. I could feel my sweet tooth singing. Man I wish I had gotten more brownies, anyway I decided to wait till the morning to try the scones with my coffee. It was well worth the wait. I haven't had a breakfast that good in a while. The scone was the perfect compliment to my morning coffee. If you're ever in the area I highly suggest you try this place out.
Overall 4.7/5
Saturday, July 16, 2011
521 BBQ & Grill
521 BBQ and Grill
8750 Charlotte HWY Suite 100
Indian Land, SC 29707
803-548-PORK(7675)
www.521BBQANDGRILL.com
Well today as I was driving around I saw this little place called 521 bbq and grill and decided to give it a try. I go in and it’s a pretty busy place which is always a good sign. It looks like a little mom and pop place with a decent amount of regulars. I take a seat and a waitress comes over after a little bit and gets my order. I was already starving when I got here and they had the food out in less than 10 minutes. Now I gotta say, I’ve had my share of bbq in my day and this place is pretty high up on my list. The tea is good, the portions are big, the bbq is smoked to a perfect tenderness, the sauce is good, there’s not many places I’ve been to that have better bbq than this. The price isn’t that bad either. I mean a large bqq sandwich and fries for under 7 bucks? That’s hard to beat people. And it’s not one of those places where a large is really a regular, a large is a large here. So if you’re ever out on 521 and want some good bbq I recommend 521 BBQ and Grill. You won’t be disappointed.
Overall - 4.5 /5
8750 Charlotte HWY Suite 100
Indian Land, SC 29707
803-548-PORK(7675)
www.521BBQANDGRILL.com
Well today as I was driving around I saw this little place called 521 bbq and grill and decided to give it a try. I go in and it’s a pretty busy place which is always a good sign. It looks like a little mom and pop place with a decent amount of regulars. I take a seat and a waitress comes over after a little bit and gets my order. I was already starving when I got here and they had the food out in less than 10 minutes. Now I gotta say, I’ve had my share of bbq in my day and this place is pretty high up on my list. The tea is good, the portions are big, the bbq is smoked to a perfect tenderness, the sauce is good, there’s not many places I’ve been to that have better bbq than this. The price isn’t that bad either. I mean a large bqq sandwich and fries for under 7 bucks? That’s hard to beat people. And it’s not one of those places where a large is really a regular, a large is a large here. So if you’re ever out on 521 and want some good bbq I recommend 521 BBQ and Grill. You won’t be disappointed.
Overall - 4.5 /5
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