Spokane Food Blog

I have to admit — not that it’s much to admit to — I am a fan of Picabu and was all kinds of excited to hear that one of  its proprietor’s was opening Lazy Bones Barbecue. Hey, barbecue Picabu style? How can you go wrong? You can’t, that’s how. Not that there isn’t room for improvements, but Lazy Bones is, for the most part, rather good.

I tried the pork tacos with a side order of sweet potato fries and cole slaw, which all was excellent. The pork was tender and seasoned quite nicely, and the accompanying salsa had a medium sort of kick to it. As a side dish, the cilantro-line slaw was refreshing on a warm summer’s night, and the sweet potato fries (which there were many of) helped make the small order a good meal.

The tofu burger I sampled also hit the spot. In fact, for a barbecue place, Lazy Bones has a good selection for vegetarians, while also offering a gluten-free menu.

There are a few negatives that can be pointed out. First, there is no corn on the cob option on the menu. I find this a bit strange, as corn on the cob is kind of something I consider very barbecue. To top it off they do have corn bread, so there has to be corn in there somewhere.

Also, while the aforementioned vegetarian and gluten free menu exist on Lazy Bones’ web site, they aren’t anywhere to be seen in the restaurant. Kind of strange.

Lastly, there is no beer on tap. There’s a good selection of bottles, but really… Beer on tap just seems to fit in a barbecue place.

Overall, though, this is good stuff. Lazy Bones maintains the laid-backness of Picabu, offering casual, good eats. With a bit of work, it might be great.

More info on Taste Everything Once.

Awesome potential.