"Blues is famous for
its mouth-watering barbecue and ribs, smoked fresh daily right on the
premises and served in a casual dining atmosphere. Or, choose from a
variety of specialty salads and sandwiches, then top off your meal with a
delicious hand-spun milkshake," as per WV Dept. of Commerce.
My friend and I went to see what the fuss is about. It's a little off the beaten path - for me, that is. We had a few menus at our tables, which have some wear and tear. Looking over the menu, there are three types of BBQ - Blues Original (Tomato Based), Williamsburg Style (Molasses/Vinegar Based) and East Carolina (Mustard Based). Our waitress gave us samples of all three to try.
The Blues Original - tomato based - seemed like a poor man's version. It was just that sort of bland, cheap sauce flavor. Not a huge fan of that one.
The Williamsburg Style - molasses/vinegar based - was kind of the opposite. It was pretty sweet. A little too sweet, actually.
But the third - like porridge - was perfect. The East Carolina is mustard based, so it's tangy and slightly sweet but not too much. I ordered a sandwich with that type of pulled pork (and slaw!). The sandwich was tasty. The slaw wasn't a finely shopped sort, it was piecey with large hunks of cabbage. But it still tasted great. A few mushy/unsavory pieces, but for the most part, it was tasty.
And a homemade milkshake is hard to come by. A strawberry one hit the spot.
Grade: B
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