text: Opened in June Jim N Nicks BARBQ in Charlottes Steele Creek area is not your typical BarBQ restaurant It is simply a great restaurant that happens to serve barbeque You step out of your car and are enveloped in the signature aroma of meats roasting slowly over hickory woodstoked fires The brick building is airy and welcoming The front porch strung with colored lights is reminiscent of good old days when rocking on the porch with friends and sipping mint juleps on warm summer evenings was not considered indulgent nOnce inside worries will melt away as you are warmly welcomed into the homeawayfromhome of owners Jenne and Troy Taylor Immediately you notice the slower pace and less frenetic atmosphere making the good old days ever more appealing nThe taste nirvana begins with a friendly server appearing at the tableside with a smile and a basket of steaming hot cheese biscuits which to the taste buds seem almost surreal To whet the whistle you have a choice of traditional beverages such as sweet tea and sodas but the Jim N Nicks experience is not complete without Daves freshsqueezed lemonade or a pint of Mudbone their exclusively smallbatch brewed handcrafted beer Made from all natural ingredients Crystal hops and three distinct types of malted barley Mudbone distinguishes itself from the rest of the pack with a well balanced flavor smooth body and crisp finish Signature cocktails such as The Picnicker South Georgia Peach Tea The Glass o Sunshine Margarita or my personal favorite The Politicer County Seat Cosmo will get anyone feeling festive nThe drinks and corn muffins seemed to disappear as quickly as the server could replenish them Main dishes include the Full Rack of Hickory Smoked Ribs where meat falls off the bone Beef Brisket that dances on your taste buds and a Pulled Pork Sandwich on Sourdough served with a scrumptious side of handbreaded Onion Rings The BarBQ Chicken delicately basted with their classic barbeque sauce is delicious and serious carnivores will love the succulent Two Meat Combo plate Side dishes called trimmings include BarBQ Baked beans Creamy Cole Slaw MactheCheese Mashed Potatoes Big Es Collards and Fresh Cut Fries to name a fewnYou can be sure to hit a winner no matter what entruee and trimmings you choose Everything at Jim N Nicks BarBQ is made fresh daily I have heard they do not even own a freezer They meticulously smoke meats slowly overnight through to early morning adding more meat two to three times a day They say their motto is low and slow Nothing is cooked the day before or reheated via steaming They make their own salad dressings croutons and pie shells inhouse daily just like grandma nOnce the food was ordered we sat back supping our drinks and enjoying the warm woods soft leathers and exposed brick creating the comfortable smartcasual atmosphere High ceilings allow fans to circulate air rich with mouthwatering aromas from the open kitchen nMouthwatering ribs chicken with their famous Barbq sauce crafted from white vinegar and a little tomato and a perfectly cooked ribeye steak from the specials menu were delivered to our table quickly The threecheese macaroni was a huge hit and we fought over who got to lick the bowl clean We also enjoyed the creamy coleslaw and barbq baked beans If the generous portions prove daunting they are more than happy to box up leftovers to enjoy later nSave room for dessert as Jim N Nicks homemade cream pies are to die for I ordered the Chocolate Cream Pie and my husband had the Banana Cream Pie his all time favorite They also had Pecan and Coconut Cream Pies on the menu that night Their pies are made fresh daily and you cannot leave without trying onewhat a great way to top off an incredible meal nOwners Troy and Jenne Taylor stopped by our table to ask how everything was They are very hands on even after the arrival of their new baby boy and can often be seen chatting with customers throughout the day and evening They are great people so be sure to say hello if they are around nJim N Nicks BARBQ offers a takeout menu so you can order ahead and use the drive through to pick up your food They also provide catered food so be sure to contact Karen Mikkelson at the restaurant Parties can book the large banquet room or Jim N Nicks will cater your next corporate event or private function at your place Everyone loves BarBQ