MOODUS BBQ — Restaurant in Windham

After spending a beautiful day with family on the Essex train & steamboat, wandering around Gillett Castle grounds; we were very ready for a good meal and a nice place to sit and visit. Moodus BBQ was the perfect choice. Tantalizing smells greeted us along with easy seating in a cozy, family friendly dining room.

The menu had a great selection of all things BBQ - pulled pork & chicken, ribs, wings and sausages. There was a good selection of appetizers & side dishes, including cornbread which isn't typically offered in this area. Our family has several different diet restrictions and all of us - even gluten free, found something they liked.

The service was accommodating quickly bringing crayons etc for the kids and an additional pitchure of water when we all ordered water. It was nice to see other large families there enjoying themselves too. We lingered visiting but did not feel rushed. As we were leaving the owner came outside with us and thanked us for "stopping by". If only I didn't live in Illinois, I would certainly be "stopping by" again soon. I hope local folks know how blessed they are...

Sooo... I have been looking forward to getting their food. The family loves bbq, and I'm a chili fan, and of course CORN BREAD. We got the pulled pork meals with Mac and cheese and mashed potatoes for sides. I got the chili and cornbread for myself. I have to say, I was impressed. The chili had just enough zing, not to strong. The pulled pork was done right, with the sauce flavors adding special flavor as needed. Someone in my family liked at least one of them except the one listed as L. It was almost like a dressing, perhaps that's what it was. The corn fritters were a little small for me, but tasted good. Most definitely going back soon and going to try the wings next time. Didn't want to over do...

Barbecue food truck parked at the Bousquet Appliance store. There are picnic table outside so it's a chill place to sit outside and have your meal. They offer big portions and delicious barbecue. We had both kinds of ribs, homemade mac and cheese with little bits of bacon (I think?). The delicious coleslaw is also homemade and not the canned variety that you find in every other barbecue place. The collard greens were goo but TOO salty. Note to owners: Please consider a lot less salt. It was so good we drove back here from Rhode Island a week later but it was closed on...