"Michael (piedmont)" > wrote in message
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> http://www.ncbbqsociety.com/trail.html
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> http://www.bridgesbbq.com/
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> Review of Red BRidges BBQ Lodge located in Shelby, NC.
>
> Wife and I decided to drive over to Shelby, NC for a movie and then
> dinner. I drive by Red's coming and going to work every day the last 4
> months and made up my mind to try it out.
>
> They've been in business some 60+- years, it is diner? style and looks
> like it could be original but very clean and very well kept.
>
> The staff was gracious and very welcoming. The slaw is 'red' slaw and I
> know some cabbage can be spicy, this had some bites that tasted of
> horseradish. The waitress very attentive and cheerful.
>
> The hush puppies were obviously home made and large.
>
> They use wood coals to cook pork and that is actually the primary menu
> item with just a bbq chicken to round things out. You can see their menu
> on their web page.
>
> It really was like stepping back into the 1960's decor and very lodge
> decor, wood paneling.
>
> Their was only one problem not related to the business, the good ole white
> southern christians gave my Puerto Rican wife and my whitey ole self the
> very harsh look and we had to run the gauntlet of stares coming and going.
>
> There was a short counter with two black gentlemen and a black woman did
> arrive for take out. I guess it was the inter-racial scene that aroused
> the clientele.
>
> Anyway, the pork was great, served your choice of chopped or sliced, the
> coffee was smooth, I will give full stars for Que, and was thankful my
> tires weren't slashed.
>
> piedmont

I think you were probably imagining it.