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"Smokeybones" |
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���������� "Smokeybones" came about in the Rocky Mountains, when a young man used a portion of the pipeline to create a hand-built barbeque smoker.� The restaurant chain is a family-oriented dining experience.� It features the best barbeque flavor in town.� It has now become an award-winning barbeque lodge across the east coast.� |
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����������� My visit came about because my friend and I were looking for a restaurant to have dinner.� I had mentioned to him earlier that I had an upcoming paper, and the topic was to be about a restaurant.� Well, that day we ended up in Virginia Beach, in the Pembroke area, due to previous engagements.� As we turned off of Independence Boulevard, and onto Virginia Beach Boulevard, a sweet barbeque aroma befriended our noses.� Simultaneously, we looked at each other; both of us had the expression that read, "Where is that smell coming from?"� We scanned the intersection in hopes that we would find it.� My buddy spoke up and suggested that we eat at the "Smokeybones", that was the only possible place where that infectioness smell of barbeque could be floating from. |
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����������� �As we walked through yellow-stained double doors, we were befriended by two smiling hostesses, which swiftly sat us.� Walking to our seats made me feel like a vacationer at a cabin in the Pocono's.�� You can't help but to notice the fireplace straight ahead, the long yellow imitation wood beams along the ceiling, and the country-style furniture.� They also had several well-sized televisions, spaced about a foot apart, all tuned to different channels, hanging from the ceiling in rows, so that every guest can see.� Now you may ask, "How am I suppose to know what's going on, if I can't hear the show?"� Well, they thought of that too.� As we were being seated, the hostess pointed out a black box, which sat with the salt and pepper, with five buttons and a knob.� She explained that we could select televisions one through five by pressing the corresponding button.� After that, we would need to turn the knob until it clicked, and we would be able to hear that particular channel.� To say that I was amazed by the ambience is an understatement; I was floored.� Combining that with the suffocating smell of barbeque was awakening my starving appetite.� I was ready to chow down.� |
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����������� To my amazement, the restaurant dually used their menus as place mats.� I love the idea of this because it cuts down on the germs that spread by using plastic-covered menus over and over, sifting through a different pair of hands everyday.� They have an alluring variety of selections on their menu.� For example, like some barbeque houses, they feature baby-back ribs, hand pulled pork, crispy catfish, smoked turkey, grilled chicken, even barbeque shrimp.� Majority of their meats are grilled, that's how they obtain that authentic smoke flavor that we all love.�� |
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����������� Shortly after being seated, the waitress came and took our drink order; we were prepared to order so she wrote that down as well.� She was very prompt about bringing us our drinks, and she informed us of the estimated wait time for our food.� No more than ten minutes passed, which is a reasonable time span for what we ordered, and two steaming hot plates were placed in front of us.� My buddy ordered the combination platter, which only cost $11.99.� Included were a rack of baby-back ribs that were drowned in sweet and tangy barbeque sauce.� Also, you get a second choice of meat; he chose a huge smoked sausage.� The exaggerated size reminded me of those fat pencils that everyone used to have in kindergarten class.� The two sides he chose were mashed potatoes with gravy and baked beans.� Now, no swine touches these lips of mine, but his plate was so appealing that I was having second thought of what to order.� My combination plate included a quarter of barbeque chicken and succulent smoked turkey.� Both meats were so tender that a knife was of no need.� My two sides were fresh broccoli florets and golden french fries.� As big as our eyes were, they surely were no match for our stomachs.� The size of the portions insured that we would be carrying doggie bags home.� During this time though, our waitress made sure that we were with everything that we needed, making sure that we had our refills and enough napkins.� Nearing the end of our meal, which she could tell because we sat back rubbing our bellies, she retrieved two to-go boxes and our check.� Surprisingly, the cost for our meals, including drinks, came to about thirty-three dollars.� The pricing is fair and the food is great too.� They also have a website available online with their menu posted; the website address is www.smokeybones.com. |
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����������� This establishment is certainly on the rise and shouldn't be underestimated.� With the best-tasting barbeque in town and an unsurpassed customer experience, "Smokeybones" will continue to grow and become as general as places like "Applebees" or "TGIF".�� |
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