Golden Rule BBQ

The last time I traveled through Birmingham (which was for an Allman Brothers concert I damn near got arrested @), I noticed this place come up call Golden Rule BBQ.  My buddy and I went to one (claimed it was the original, hell aren't they all?) right off of I-20 a few miles before Birmingham.

On my way home from Memphis, I was starving.  So I wanted to go to the same location.  Unfortunately with snow and pink skies I was distracted, and somehow managed to miss the same location.  I saw a sign for a Cracker Barrel a few miles down, and I aimed for it.  As I got to the exit, I saw there was a Golden Rule- so I decided to check it out.

I was shocked there wasn't anything on Yelp on it, so I had to add what I knew about it (not much).  As I got seated, I kept getting mixed looks from not only the patrons, but by some staff.  Was someone going to spill a drink on me so they would get their ass beat? Thankfully that wasn't the case.  Guess I just need to get used to the looks.  

As I looked through the big menu, I made my pick and started watching TV.  One of the employees came up to me and started talking to me about my shoes.  I thought that was kind of odd, as he came up to me 2-3 times.  Yes, I am aware people can be friendly, however, I find it odd that my credit card (same one I used here) info was stolen just a few days later.   Coincidence?  Hopefully for his sake.

I ordered fried green tomatoes to start off with.  Let me let you in on a little secret- not a big fan of tomatoes, but if they fry them right, I might enjoy them.  These were decent, but were hotter than hell. I think I burned my mouth 4 times, even after letting them rest.  I probably could have cooked bacon on top of them they were so hot.  

Then my meat platter came out.  It did just the right amount of filling my stomach.  With the sauce choices on the table, it was pretty good.  Oh yea, they serve Coke and beer here.  The Coke is in a huge glass and they will keep it filled.  I remember this because my trip was extended at least an hour for all of the extra stops I had to take to piss (did not bring diapers this trip).  

The service was friendly, almost a little too friendly, and that kind of keeps me on edge.  If they did me wrong with my card, that would suck on their part- because they have some decent BBQ!