To its credit OL had a mea culpa on its chalkboard fessing up to slow food prep while it got up and running since its new. Also on the board were some good looking side items. Of note were German potato salad and purple apple slaw. ACW got pulled pork with potato salad and I went with sausage and apple slaw. Sadly OL was out of sausage so I defaulted to chopped brisket. Isn't that what I had yesterday? Yes. Yes it was.
I asked for sauce on my sandwich ad on the side and only ended up with a small bowl on the side. No sauce on the tables was a serious bummer. Sauce was good. Sweet with a peppery kick. But I like a lot f sauce and what I got wasn't nearly enough for me. Purple apple slaw was combo of apple with purple cabbage. I liked the texture and crispness. Light mayo dressing was pretty mild. Some apple cider vinegar would have kicked it up some and made it more interesting. The apples were good but not quite enough. Maybe if the apples had more flavor?
ACW generously let me have a bite of her potato salad. Let me tell you it was the real deal. No mayo or mustard. Served warm with a good tang. Potatoes cooked perfectly. It was heavenly. I was super sorry I didn't get it as my side.
Before I forget, my brisket was delish. Not quite the smokiness of Brisket House but tender and juicy the way it should be. No gristle and barely any fat. Awesome's pork was not bad although it seemed on the dry side to me. Flavor was good though. With the sauce, both were fantastic. 
Never at a loss for things to talk about conversation was lively and lunch was over too soon. Back at my desk now wishing I had another orange Jarritos. I think Oak Leaf might put off too much of a gourmet vibe for Chungry. I doubt he would like it.
I plan to go back for the chocolate cake.
3.5 and recommended.
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