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Famous Daves
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Posted by evancsub15 Thu Nov 6, 2008 15:58:31 PST
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0 responses 0 comments Location: 7777 Rosedale Hwy, Bakersfield, Ca 93308

Vegetarians Beware: Large amounts of meat consumption beyond this door. Not for the weak.

This is what should have been on the door to the meat eating Famous Daves. As soon as I stepped out of my car in the parking lot of Famous Daves, an aroma of barbeque entered my nostrils. It was a spicy and Smokey smell, yet sweet and tangy. It was soothing, like waking up in the morning to smell your mother cooking breakfast. Walking up to the door, the smell got stronger and stronger. As I walked through the door, I was greeted by a very cheerful and nice lady. The first thing I noticed was a table with several trophies, awarding them the best ribs in the world. From then on, I had high expectations that later would be filled. I took a seat with two of my other friends at the bar. It was a wooden table with high stools. There were plenty of T.V.’s showing football and rodeo, a real Texas/American vibe. The non bar seating had the red and white checkered table cloth to make it seem a bit more family picnic oriented, while the bar was more fun with all the games going on. There was western country rock on the radio. They definitely had a vintage feel with all of the decorations going on. Our waitress soon came up with a smile on her face asking us what we wanted. I was still undecided and she was very helpful and willing to give some suggestions. I decided to go with the St. Louis Rib-N-Meat barbeque combo. This meal was about $20 and came with a 1/3 slab of spare ribs, a beef brisket, cornbread, corn on the cob, sweet potatoes, and finally to top it off were beans.             The meal was a bit of a wait but trust me it was worth every second. The ribs were full of meat and had a great Smokey flavor. If you wanted a certain kind of barbeque sauce, they had plenty to choose from. There were five different kinds of sauces, ranging from spicy to sweet and tangy. My favorite was the sweet and zesty sauce. It was as if the flavors were wrestling inside my mouth. The beef brisket was cooked to perfection, just as my waitress had promised. The meat was mouth watering and juices spilled into my mouth with every bite. I did not even want to use any sauce on my brisket, as the taste of the juicy meat was enough to satisfy anybody in the right mind. This was my favorite part of my meal. Next was the cornbread. I was expecting the worst when it came to the cornbread because so many times I have had cornbread and it has been overcooked and crumbly. Famous Daves did not disappoint as they delivered the most delicious, sweet, and perfectly cooked piece of cornbread I have ever had. It melted in my mouth, and the amount of butter on this bread was in perfect harmony with the sweetness. The cornbread was a homerun in my books. Now on to the baked beans. The only thing I have to complain about this perfect recipe was not getting enough. Even though it was a small bowl, it was worth the whole trip itself. Blended with pieces of bacon and bits of onion, it was genius. I did not get around to trying the corn on the cob due to over consumption, but the sweet potatoes were something I simply could not miss. Mixed with a bit of brown sugar and cinnamon, it was the perfect side to go with all the barbeque. It really hit the spot. The sweet potatoes seemed to not fit in on the menu, bit fit in perfectly when it came to my taste buds. I believe it is safe to say that Famous Daves is the best barbeque restaurant I have had in Bakersfield, and the best barbeque restaurant I have had ever. Period. The only thing Famous Daves does not do is warn you to not wear a white t-shirt! If I were to give Famous Daves a rating I would give it five out of five stars. Hey, it’s famous for a reason right?

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