“There’s a full moon over Tulsa, I hope that it’s shining on you….” Well, Stillwater…but there’s not a song about a full buck moon and Stillwater, so I just had to stretch it. The full moon in July is referred to as the Full Buck Moon because this is when antlers begin to bud on the bucks in preparation for the mating season. It’s a beautiful night and the clouds are whisping across the face of the moon. I just wish I had a better camera to really capture the scene.
And in honor of the Full Buck Moon, we dined tonight at a restaurant where every meal is under a buck…literally. Bad Brad’s Barbeque Joint in Stillwater (yes, I finally braved the barbeque question) is full of taxidermy specimens ranging from goose to moose. Overhead are deer heads, racks and racks of racks, and a bear guards the kitchen. I failed to take my camera, but there are pictures of the interior at this website: http://www.badbrads.com/Bad_Brads_BBQ/Albums/Pages/Inside_Stillwater_Bad_Brads.html#grid Check it out! As for the barbeque, I ordered the pull pork shoulder and it was pretty good…until you put the super-sweet sauce on it. Then it was awesome! It’s not Carolina style–Lexington or Eastern–but it will do in a pinch. They slow smoke briskets, ribs, chicken, bologna, and all sorts of other meats using hickory wood and everyone was pleased with the results. Tender, juicy entrees, delicious sides, and a very enjoyable atmosphere made the meal one of the best, if not the best, of our group dining experiences.
We have a field trip arranged for tomorrow…so I’m turning in. Enjoy the Full Buck Moon.