Bandanas

It was the 4th of July weekend & I worked extra hours to get the Monday off work (this meant that I had another 4 day weekend). It was really hot & sunny (about 38 degrees C, but the humidity made it feel like the mid 40s). To keep in fashion with the holiday feel of the weekend we ate out at Bandanas. This retaurant chain specialises in southern style barbeque food, seasoned with a "dry rub", cooked sauceless, & then hand-cut to order straight from the smoker. The pork, beef, chicken & ribs are prepared over a pit of select hardwoods to create their signature smoked flavour.

Beth had a childrens meal (which was probably big enough for any of us!), & Cheryl & I shared a 'Combo Platter' that included pork, beef, chicken, ribs, garlic bread, fries, & beans. This cost about $25 but the plate was absolutely piled high with meat. The food tasted good & you could really taste the smoke. Apparently it takes up to 14 hours to smoke the pork & special beef cuts, & 5 hours for ribs & chicken. This makes the meat really tender & colours it red (which is known as a "smoke line). Yummy!