Dreamland Barbecue in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. this really had to be experienced, in order to understand. but the story of the adventure is thus:we were in the south and we wanted barbecue. the real stuff. so i looked up "best bbq tuscaloosa" on my phone and was informed i must go to Dreamland. after several errors (because it was in the freakin' boonies!) we found ourselves on the right road to this little restaurant, which is in the middle of a flaming trailer park and has been around for over 50 years. it's hard to tell from this picture, but the place is the epitome of "hole in the wall". i think dad was concerned for the safety of my things :) but stepping out of the car we were hit with a most amazing barbecue smell. they only serve ribs (except, we were informed, they "just started serving coleslaw and potato salad"). so we got our ribs and dove right in. which, knowing anything about me and meat, is pretty impressive. they were excellent and the atmosphere was fantastic.
a sort of initiation, if you will, into the southern way of things.
Oh yeah, that's what I'm talking about. Nice photo and story Jo. Also love your selection of entertainment. Virtual "High 5" on ya.
ReplyDeleteJon's fam is OBSESSED with dreamland--the one in Birmingham serves big ol' chickens: whole or half. :) good times!
ReplyDeleteI'm so jealous - I love ribs. Speaking of BBQ, there is a great sign on the wall of the Red Hot and Blue in Williamsburg that says "Best barbecue you'll ever eat in a building that hasn't been condemned yet." Funny, huh?
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