The Marcolian Online

Feb. 1, 2007

New barbeque restaurant brings winning flavor to Marietta
By EMILY SIDERS and
CHRISTIANA HILDITCH
siders@marietta.edu and hilditcc@marietta.edu

Atmosphere:
Back in 1911, Mrs. Betsey Mills founded The Girls' Monday Club, which later become the Betsey Mills Club at the corner of Fourth and Putnam Street. While the original club was primarily focused around a sewing circle, the present day club offers dancing and swimming lessons, a day care, various community events, and most importantly, an award-winning restaurant. The Blacksmith Barbeque Company settled in to the historical club's ambiance, making use of country flair and comfort in the decorating. The tables are cozily placed besides inviting windows and a fire-burning hearth in the dining area.

Service:
The staff was impeccably polite and courteous. When our waitress brought out any food to us, she warmly said, “please enjoy!” Although the Blacksmith Barbeque Company seemed slightly understaffed, they never appeared overwhelmed. They made us feel right at home.

Food:
The Blacksmith Barbeque Company has an excellent reputation thanks to their award-winning ribs at the Ohio Smoked Meats competition and 3rd-place beef brisket. The menu also includes VERY hearty entrees such as salmon, steak, and chicken that includes two homemade side dishes. There's also a variety of pastas as well as delectable sandwiches that are served with homemade kettle chips. Beef brisket, pulled pork, chicken tender, and the Betsey Mills club are included on the sandwich menu. In addition to all of these tasty meals are the delightful desserts that differ from day to day. We opted for the barbeque chicken dinner with ginger applesauce and country-style green beans sides as well as the black bean and brisket chili with a pulled pork sandwich. These were incredibly filling and delicious.

Overall:
With its award winning food, the Blacksmith Barbeque Company is a wonderful place to go if you're fixing to eat some hearty, down home cooking. It is an ideal place to take anyone with an appetite as big as Kirstie Alley's.


• Campus News • Viewpoints • Sports • Arts & Living • Greek wrap-up • Ask Marc • Spotlight • New faces at MC • Meet our staff • Staff profiles • Letters to the editor policy • History of the newspaper • Benefits of advertising • Ad rates		Feb. 1, 2007 New barbeque restaurant brings winning flavor to Marietta By EMILY SIDERS and CHRISTIANA HILDITCH siders@marietta.edu and hilditcc@marietta.edu Atmosphere: Back in 1911, Mrs. Betsey Mills founded The Girls' Monday Club, which later become the Betsey Mills Club at the corner of Fourth and Putnam Street. While the original club was primarily focused around a sewing circle, the present day club offers dancing and swimming lessons, a day care, various community events, and most importantly, an award-winning restaurant. The Blacksmith Barbeque Company settled in to the historical club's ambiance, making use of country flair and comfort in the decorating. The tables are cozily placed besides inviting windows and a fire-burning hearth in the dining area. Service: The staff was impeccably polite and courteous. When our waitress brought out any food to us, she warmly said, “please enjoy!” Although the Blacksmith Barbeque Company seemed slightly understaffed, they never appeared overwhelmed. They made us feel right at home. Food: The Blacksmith Barbeque Company has an excellent reputation thanks to their award-winning ribs at the Ohio Smoked Meats competition and 3rd-place beef brisket. The menu also includes VERY hearty entrees such as salmon, steak, and chicken that includes two homemade side dishes. There's also a variety of pastas as well as delectable sandwiches that are served with homemade kettle chips. Beef brisket, pulled pork, chicken tender, and the Betsey Mills club are included on the sandwich menu. In addition to all of these tasty meals are the delightful desserts that differ from day to day. We opted for the barbeque chicken dinner with ginger applesauce and country-style green beans sides as well as the black bean and brisket chili with a pulled pork sandwich. These were incredibly filling and delicious. Overall: With its award winning food, the Blacksmith Barbeque Company is a wonderful place to go if you're fixing to eat some hearty, down home cooking. It is an ideal place to take anyone with an appetite as big as Kirstie Alley's.
Mailing address: Marietta College Box A-20, Marietta, Ohio 45750-4000 Physical address: McKinney Media Center, 508 Putnam St, Marietta, Ohio Phone: (740) 376-4555 E-mail: marc@marietta.edu