Feast BBQ is awesome...certainly kicks the **** out of your "hole in the wall" FABD. That place is bogus as touch.
I'm all for hole-in-the-wall places...typically when it comes to Mexican, BBQ, Burgers/Diners, and even Pizza, they are usually the best.
That place is terrible.
A crowded place, cool atmosphere, cheap beers, worn down building, and ****** service -- while usually a winning combination -- can't shine through that horribly run operation.
Special shout out to Patrick's next door, equally as awful.
-Haven't had Joella's yet...like to give places time to get their feet wet, and the crowds to settle down -- but numerous Nashville Hot Chicken vets/experts seem to agree it's pretty damn close.
Another option coming soon behind L&N (1860).
Actually had Hattie B's Medium & 400 Degrees (400 Degrees level) Eli weekend for the first time. Reheated, but awesome....but the 400 Degrees was absolutely miserable, and I worship hot ****. 2 bites and I was touched for an hour. Hot is good...so hot it makes you feel like you're dying inside ---> not good.