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Hall of Flame BBQ & Wings is the latest edition to Berks County's
growing list of bar-b-cue restaurants. Opening in late 2012 in the former Pizza
Time building on Lancaster Avenue, the Hall of Flame specializes in wood-smoked
meats and deep fried chicken wings.
A plain white and brown exterior is not nearly as appealing
as the smells coming from inside. A small counter sits in front of the kitchen
area, which is in full view of customers.
A couple other customers were standing by the counter
waiting for their food. One of them sampled one of Hall of Flame's fatality wings, which he managed to eat
without taking a drink. He raved about the flavor of the wing, and how you got
the heat without the messy sauce.
I wasn't nearly as brave, but my black cherry habanero BBQ wings
were the highlight of the meal. The wings were deep fried to perfection, and
the sauce was one of the best I have ever tasted, with an incredible sweetness
from the cherries, and a slow burn from the habanero that built up as I tore
through my order.
For the main course, I chose the Hall of Famer sandwich, an
oversized roll loaded with beef brisket and pulled pork, with potato wedges on
the side. The meats were tender and flavored well, but the brisket still had
some fat on it, and there was just too much meat for the tiny cup of sauce that
came with it. A little more sauce would have made a world of difference.
The wedges were about six inches long and golden brown, but
I was expecting more flavor. There are several seasoned and loaded options that
I would suggest trying instead.
The Hall of Flame's most intriguing menu item is the BBQ
parfait, a monstrous mountain of barbecue, sides, and cheese sauce.
"I don't sell too many of them," the owner told me
when he delivered the parfait, "but it's more of a novelty item. You can't
get it anywhere else."
The parfait starts with your choice of side dish on the bottom,
then it gets covered in BBQ and cheese sauces, followed by your choice of meat
and more sauces. The whole thing is topped off with a big scoop of coleslaw.
It's definitely not for everyone. The flavor combination is
interesting to say the least. The coleslaw can be overpowering as its flavor
seeps into the whole dish. If you don't like coleslaw, you're not going to like
it. If you do like it, and you like trying new things, give the dish a try. For
$5.95, it's worth it to say to you ate a BBQ parfait.
Sandwiches range from $6-9, while BBQ platters run $9-23. The
Hall of Flame has only three tables so it's best to plan for take-out. Wing
prices vary depending on quantity. Open seven days a week until 10:00 pm.
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