Barbecue restaurant strives for excellence

To date, Famous Dave's has 700 awards, including top placement in the Kansas City Barbeque Society competition, Pork in the Park, for the categories of whole hog, pork, wings and most unique wings.

Famous Dave's has captured recognition of Best New Restaurant, Best BBQ Joint, Best BBQ Sauce in America -- Mild Tomato Division, Best Ribs, Hot New Concept Chain Leader, #1 Ribs in Minnesota Critic's Choice and Best Desserts Annual Reader's Poll. Founder Dave Anderson was knighted Entrepreneur of the Year by Minnesota Entrepreneurs, Inc.

With numerous cuts of meat, all smoked in-house, and a large variety of custom-made sauces, Famous Dave's takes backyard barbecuing to a new level.

The pitmasters arrive and get the hickory-stoked fire started by 7 a.m. Top-quality meats are hand-rubbed with fresh spices and slow-cooked for hours.

True to a Southern cookout, from-scratch desserts include bread pudding with pecan praline sauce, a hot fudge Kahlua brownie a la mode and a rich banana pudding with vanilla wafers and whipped cream.

Additionally, Famous Dave's has an experienced catering crew.

"It's really economical. I'd say it's hard to beat in town our prices on catering. Packages starting as low as $5.79 per person," Warf said.

There are delivery, drop-off, pick-up and full-service options for catering. It includes plates, silverware, napkins, wet napkins, barbecue sauce, spoons and tongs.

Gallons of lemonade or tea are also available for catering. Ice and cups are provided.

NAN Dining Guide Spotlight on 05/15/2015

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