Reason I ♥ A2 # 24: Ron's Roadside Barbecue
Having gone to undergrad in North Carolina I really love good pulled pork. After moving upon graduation it's something that I definitely crave partly because it is delicious and partly because it reminds me of my college years. Sadly, outside of the South I haven't had much luck in finding good pulled pork. 
Yesterday that all changed when Frank and I decided to try Ron's Roadside Barbecue. It's in Ann Arbor Township outside of town in the middle of nowhere. A small place, mainly geared toward catering and take-out, Ron's did have a single table inside so we thought we would eat in.
Of course I chose to get a pulled pork sandwich. It was amazing with tender pork and delicious sauce on a brioche bun. I can honestly say it was the best I have had outside of the South. Frank decided to get the Memphis Throwdown, a combo with pulled pork, smoked brisket, ribs and chicken. It was absolutely huge and I think he only ate half of it. All of the meat was tender and juicy he thoroughly enjoyed it. For sides we got the amazingly creamy mac and cheese and delicious German potato salad.
In addition to the fabulous food, everyone who worked there was wonderfully friendly. The owner even popped out from the back to see if we were enjoying the food and stopped to chat with us for a while. Needless to say we will be back and I happy to have found some place local to satisfy my pulled pork cravings.
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Sunday, March 11, 2012 at 3:44PM | Posted by Lisa | 4 Comments | Share Article | Email Article | Print Article 
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Looks delicious! I have been craving BBQ lately. Where did you go to school in NC? I went to UNC Wilmington for my Bachelor's and Master's degrees. Oh, how I miss dear, sweet Wilmington!
Rene- That's cool that you went to school in NC as well! It is such a beautiful state and I loved my time living there. I went to Duke for my undergrad and became a Carolina barbecue addict. Yum! Have you found any good barbecue living up north?
Lisa- I have not found any good BBQ up here, yet. However, the excellent quality of seafood almost makes up for it. I have a local fish monger that has the freshest, sweetest scallops I have ever tasted. Every Friday I have to stop myself from going down and buying a pound to eat for dinner for a couple of nights. I have also found an excellent hot dog joint. Just thinking of eating there makes me hungry.
A couple of posts back you wrote about books. I've recently read a couple of books that I absolutely loved and they have a sciency feel to them. The first, "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson gives a bit of background to some of the biggest ideas in science. He talks about them with a very down-home vibe though. Anyone, with or without a science background, can follow these. I also highly recommend his book "Into the Woods", which is a chronicle of his hike along the Appalachian Trail. I laughed so hard in parts that I gasped for breath while tears rolled down my face. I would also recommend "Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers" by Mary Roach. If you've ever thought of donating your body to science, this book will remind you how important it is to do and how many lives you may save.
I also wanted to say that I stop by your blog every day. I don't always comment because I don't want you to think I'm some stalker lady...haha. I think we have a lot in common with our love for travel, crafts, DIY projects, photography, and food. Your blog gives me inspiration and I adore looking at your photos from your travels.
Have a great time in Italy!! Eat too much! Take too many pictures! Have too much fun! Know that I am green with envy!! Safe travels.
Rene- Thank you for such kind words about my blog. It really means a lot to me that you are enjoying what I am sharing! You are so sweet!
Those scallops sounds fabulous. Amazing seafood is one of the things that I miss about living in Japan. Not being on the ocean, it's just not the same in Michigan.
I love Bill Bryson! "A Short History of Nearly Everything" is a really great read, isn't it? Have you read "Mother Tongue" (about the history of the English Language)? That is another one of my favorites of his. I haven't read "Into the Woods" yet. I should pick it up. "Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers" also sounds like a very interesting recommendation. Thank you for the suggestion!
Thank you for the bon voyage wishes. I can't wait! I definitely need this break from work and I am looking forward to relaxing, eating fabulous food and catching up on a bit of sleep.
Lisa