Places to Eat in York and Lancaster County (Rock Hill, Anderson: moving, cars)

[ncopus99]

Originally Posted by spkred12

Jim & Nick's - barbecue place @ 160 & 49 - near HT, the beef brisket is very good and so's the smoked turkey (moist & tasty) mac & cheese okay, couldn't say much for the collard greens, couldn't get into the Nascar on TV screens all around the place - Has anyone else tried them?

Jim & Nicks is great. I normally get their pulled pork sandwich on sourdough. I like it. The cheese biscuit are amazing.

[Timm]

Add me to the Jim'N'Nicks fan club. Pulled pork on sourdough ftw. Today, I plan to finally save room to try the pecan pie.

[sal707]

Better check first, I think they might be affected, by that gas outage, in SW Charlotte. I know they mention that most businesses, along 49, were affected.

[Timm]

^ Hmm... thanks, not a bad idea.
But I live in the apartments right next door, so I'm not exactly out much if it's a bust. If I see cars in the lot, I'll assume it's okay. And hey, I thought they cooked with wood or something, no? They don't need no stinkin' gas!

[chili555]

Originally Posted by Timm

^ Hmm... thanks, not a bad idea.
But I live in the apartments right next door, so I'm not exactly out much if it's a bust. If I see cars in the lot, I'll assume it's okay. And hey, I thought they cooked with wood or something, no? They don't need no stinkin' gas!

Not to be too blunt, but do you see a big wood pile out back? Is there a cloud of fragrant smoke?

This has always been my hallmark. If a 'que joint has this, I usually stop. If not, well, keep driving.

I have been given to believe that, because of presumed environmental and air pollution concerns, wood-burning 'que joints will not be approved in Charlotte. There may be some that are grandfathered, but new ones may not be approved.

If I am mistaken, and, in this case, I am anxious to be mistaken, I will appreciate authoritative correction.

Having said this, I have, in moments of weakness, tried Jim and Nick's. The brisket is quite good!

[sal707]

Jim and Nick's does have commercial wood burning smokers in the back, but I assume that they use gas for their kitchen i.e. ovens, hot water and flat grills.
But I agree, a good "Que" place must have wood or charcoal smokers.

[robm]

Jim and nicks is pretty good, and the cream pies are really good. But something about the BBQ is not quite right. Each time we've been the pork is dry, has no smoky flavor, and no red smoke ring on the outside of the meat.

There are two pallets of wood outside near the patio, but Im starting to think they are just for show, and they are tossing pork butts in a convection oven for a few hours.

Also tried Maurice's in front of Wal-Mart in Rock Hill, I don't know what all the fuss is about, the bbq is bland and tasteless and so is the sauce. The only put out the regular sauce, so if you like spicy sauce your out of luck at Maurice's.

[Singe]

Originally Posted by robm

Jim and nicks is pretty good, and the cream pies are really good. But something about the BBQ is not quite right. Each time we've been the pork is dry, has no smoky flavor, and no red smoke ring on the outside of the meat.

There are two pallets of wood outside near the patio, but Im starting to think they are just for show, and they are tossing pork butts in a convection oven for a few hours.

Also tried Maurice's in front of Wal-Mart in Rock Hill, I don't know what all the fuss is about, the bbq is bland and tasteless and so is the sauce. The only put out the regular sauce, so if you like spicy sauce your out of luck at Maurice's.

Gee....I'm glad someone else noticed.....hate to be negative, but we ate there the other day and we had the ribs and they were terrible.
The meat was so dry and tough, I thought I was eating Beef Jerky on a bone!. Not one drop of juice was on our plates. For $16 for a 1/2 and $22 for a Full. I found it a little $$.....I was disappointed

[beachbumssb]

We like to try new places in the area but have not tried Jim and Nicks yet. Does it even compare to Courtney's in Clover. So far that is hands down the best BBQ I have had, but always like to give a new place a chance.

[Suzanne/LakeWylie]

did you know that the Town Tavern is owned by former Buffalonians? I too love their fish frys and their beef on wick(sp?)is pretty close to WNY as well. I like T-Bones on the lake for lunch. On a beautiful Carolina day, sitting on the deck above the water...oh and the food is good too.

The River Rat in Lake Wylie is pretty good for ribs and steak. I'm sure there are more fine restaurants to come in Lake Wylie with the Shoppes at the Landing being developed, the area is exploding with growth!