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Restaurant Spotlight: Smokey Bones

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My recent trip to Atlanta helped me discover some delicious cuisine. Typically when I go out of town, I’m on the hunt for authentic, local food — not some chain restaurant I can have at home. Well … I thought I was eating local, but I found out otherwise after my great experience at Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill.

My friend Mia had raved about this restaurant ever since our plane touched down. After our visit to a local event, we knew Smokey Bones was next on the day’s agenda. A 15-minute car ride led us right to a busy restaurant and a few people at the host stand. After being seated immediately, Mia recommended the smoked wings, which sounded great, but I wanted to look over the entire menu before making a selection. Traditional barbecue dishes were offered such as baby back ribs, beef brisket, smoked chicken breast and others. Customers can also choose from a variety of seafood dishes like the Hickory Smoked Salmon and fish and chips.

Many dishes sounded tasty, but I ultimately decided on the create-your-own combo with smoked wings, which were rubbed with seasonings and drizzled with a sweet glaze, and two sides. The sides were what I was most excited to choose, as they were classic soul food choices, many of which I don’t make at home as I try to eat healthy. I chose macaroni and cheese and broccoli (I couldn’t help myself) as my sides, and I got even more excited when I saw the meal came with toasted garlic bread.

Fifteen minutes later, our meals arrived and the table was silent, mostly from all of the eating we were doing. The smoked wings were flavorful and juicy, and the sides were everything I dreamed they would be.

Our server was pleasant, and the restaurant’s food runner was just as charming. She visited our table a few times to chat about our visit to the city and other things. She was so kind that once we were ready to leave, we tried to tip her for her great service, but she refused.

About a week later, I found myself Googling Smokey Bones, and what do you know… I discovered one in Greenwood! Two emotions hit me: I was excited because I could easily jump in my car and enjoy those smoked wings once again, but I was devastated that I didn’t enjoy authentic Atlanta food! I guess I’ll have to make a trip back and dig a little deeper.

In the meantime, I did visit the Greenwood location and had a similar great experience. I later found out on the dessert menu the restaurant offers Hot Bag O’ Donuts, a bag of fresh, fluffy, round, cinnamon-sugary donuts, served warm with chocolate and raspberry dipping sauces. I’m so upset I visited Smokey Bones twice and did not discover this dessert until after. I guess that’s another place I’ll have to add to my revisit list.

Smokey Bones

780 U.S. Highway 31 N.

Greenwood, IN 46142

smokeybones.com

(317) 859-6499

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