Big Belly

Neither was amazing, as they lacked in niceties such as fresh corn kernels, and the maple version actually crumbled as we pinched off pieces to share, but starting the meal with sweet cornbread is a nice, distinctive touch for Big Belly, and we had to limit ourselves to one basket; more had been offered, apparently without an additional charge.

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We'd recommend Big Belly to fans of brisket, ribs, and cornbread, but not to patrons looking for a large, fancy dining room or a broad selection of choices; for the time being, Big Belly's clearly focusing on doing a few things well on limited hours in a small venue.

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Since Desperados sells corn bread as a side, we ordered it, too, and thought it was okay - a little dry, even by comparison with Big Belly's - but we both preferred the smaller, less buttery State Fair Salt Potatoes and Homemade Mac and Cheese to the versions at Big Belly BBQ.

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Yet one thing Big Belly has on its side is truly very good meat, plus a little touch that is going to win just about anyone over from moment one.

WNYMedia.net Buffalo Chow 2010

But Big Belly was the better of the two in the meat department.

WNYMedia.net Buffalo Chow 2010