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I was able to get together with my North Carolina-Texas cousins recently. Naturally, they chose 2fifty<\/a>, the best barbecue place in the area. Ann Thomas Johnston is one of the Wilson, NC, Griffins (fans of Bill\u2019s<\/a> and now Marty\u2019s<\/a>), some of the nicer people around. Husband Murray, whom you\u2019ve met at the great Blue and White<\/a> in Alexandria, is from San Antonio, and you met their daughter, Griffin, here<\/a> in her capacity as a Senior Correspondent, back when she was literally a senior in high school. She\u2019s now graduated from Hillsdale and is looking toward divinity school. I was excited to see them because they\u2019re fun, I love them, and this was my chance at last to try 2fifty\u2019s beef rib. I hadn\u2019t ordered one before because it\u2019s a full pound of meat, which is a lot for me to eat with only a polite No Thank You Portion for Nancy.<\/p>\n

I got to 2fifty a few minutes early<\/p>\n

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and squeezed past the line of customers that ran out the door, stuck my head inside and looked around.<\/p>\n

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It\u2019s such a welcoming spot, and it really, really smells good. I\u2019d ordered ahead \u2014 always order ahead online at 2fifty and choose your pick up time. They do run out, and that would be heartbreaking. Debby Gonzalez asked me if I wanted them to cut the meat and make up my order to go, and I said I\u2019d be joined by family and we\u2019d be dining in. The Johnstons arrived presently, and I gave the green light to prepare my order.<\/p>\n

I\u2019d chosen the beef rib, a half pound of smoked lamb, one each of poblano and spicy cheddar sausages, two orders of grilled vegetables, sweet corn off the cob, and savory brisket beans. <\/p>\n

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That\u2019s a feast for your eyes as well as my tummy. The beef rib was sensational, the meat amazingly tender and succulent. The flavor was a lot like their wonderful brisket, only moreso. Both of the sausages were excellent, as usual, and I really liked the tenderness and moisture of the lamb, although the others seemed less enthusiastic. Lamb shoulder isn\u2019t for everyone. The lamb was especially good with some of the raw onion, which balanced the richness of the meat.<\/p>\n

And the sides were first class. I especially liked the beans, which leaned rancho instead of the treacly Boston baked beans many places serve up. 2fifty\u2019s grilled vegetables were, again as usual, a big hit, and the street corn is another winner. And it\u2019s much easier to eat than off the cob.<\/p>\n

2fifty, by the way, has collaborated with Denizens Brewing Company on a custom beer, All American Lager. I look forward to trying some. 2fifty keeps their menu fresh with a lot of specials and collaborations. I loved their collaboration with La Tejana<\/a>, and their collaboration with Manifest Bread produces the best pastrami sandwich <\/a>I\u2019ve ever had. It\u2019s pastrami is better than Katz\u2019s<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Pardon that interruption. It was a great meal, with outstanding food, setting, service, and especially companions. I need to get together with them much more often. And you should do the same. Get together with good friends or family and head over to Riverdale Park. Share a beef rib and some brisket and sausage, and whatever that day\u2019s special is. It\u2019ll help make your life as wonderful as mine.<\/p>\n

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