INSIGHT Magazine February 2014 | Page 23

“land lover’s” menu to go alongside the expected fish and hush puppy offerings. The staff of Ezell’s smokes pork at the restaurant in their own smokehouse and chops, slices, pulls and portions however the customer may request from pork butts. They also smoke their own barbecue sauce on site, and serve chicken wings that are first smoked, then fried for a flavor unique to the restaurant. Hull says business has been exciting since opening in December, but he’s not done making changes. Next on the list of new features includes an alcohol license and a bar area, where customers can spend some time sipping drinks and enjoying live performances by local musicians. Hull wants to make sure that when customers come to his restaurant, they have the kind of experience that they’ll not only enjoy, but always remember. “If we don’t provide exactly what the public wants, they have no reason to visit.” ✤ INSIGHT February 2014 23