We did go to the Windward location a couple of weekends ago on the recommendation of friends who said it was their favorite (we still stand by Fat Matt’s, a long drive but worth it). When we arrived to pick up our order I was concerned that we were the only ones there, as usually good barbecue is belied by crowds (we happily stand in line at Fat Matt’s). I was assured that this location was busiest at weekday lunch, which is understandable considering it’s tucked away and surrounded by office parks. We spent a good penny for a salad with turkey, and a slab and sides and tried two of the different sauces including the carolina style. My SO is from South Carolina, and that’s her preference.

The ribs were inedible, unless you like pouring a shaker of salt in your mouth. We actually called, not for a refund, but to let the restaurant know that they maybe had a bad batch of ribs on their hands. We were assured there was nothing wrong with the ribs, but after being put on hold (I suspect someone decided to taste and check) we were told that possibly they had been delivered the wrong seasoning from their supplier. They did refund us the cost of the bad slab. The whole meal over all was slightly below mediocre (the turkey had no smokey flavor at all – could have been mystery meat and was terribly drym the salad dressing is not home made), and as I said we couldn’t eat the ribs. I think I’d be afraid to try the wings, I’ll stick with Wild Wing for those, also at Windward, and travel occasionally down to the city for some Fat Matt’s.

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