Sweet Lew's, It's You
Background:
Lewis Donald opened Sweet Lew’s in late 2018 in the Belmont neighborhood of Charlotte. Learn more about Donald’s background on this episode of the Scallionpancake podcast. He’s a real mensch! We love Sweet Lew’s, and we think it’s the best BBQ in town.
Eat This:
I always go for chopped pork, but Jason swears by the brisket. All of the meats are smoked in-house in Donald’s giant smoker. I also freaking LOVE the man’s ribs.
Dessert:
You get the option of banana pudding or dirt pie! YUM. See the banana pudding pictured above with the sides.
Drink:
Enjoy beer, wine, or do it right with some of the south’s finest: Cheerwine and RC Cola.
Atmosphere:
At Sweet Lew’s, the approach is simple: it’s just good BBQ. Nothing fancy. Order at the counter and carryout or eat inside in front of the TV or outside on the patio. There’s a sauce station in the dining room, so make sure you LOAD. UP.
Pitmaster Hospitality:
Nothing but good, old-fashioned southern hospitality at Lew’s. Top notch.
Frankie’s Notes:
If you don’t think of Lucille Ball singing “Sweet Sue, It’s You” when you read the title of this blog, then that’s on you, bud; Frankie tried smoking brisket once, but he nearly charred his perfect curly tail right off; I hope to god you also get double banana puddings for dessert; Cheerwine is the nectar of the gods if the gods in question lived in the Holler and married their cousins; It’s fun running into friends like Laney JP at Sweet Lew’s!