The Food Power Poll: Thanksgiving Side Dishes

The king of Thanksgiving sides
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Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays because it revolves around food. In unrelated news, I have no idea how I've gotten to be over 300 lbs. in weight. Oh well. Anyway, for most households, turkey is the main attraction, although some people may substitute ham, strip loin, goose, or some other protein. However, everyone knows that Thanksgiving is all about side dishes, as far as the eye can see. I will now rank the top ten side dishes in descending order. These rankings are final, and if you argue with them, I will kill you*:

Sweet Lucy's: Philadelphia, PA

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What: Sweet Lucy's Smokehouse
Where: 7500 State Road, Philadelphia, PA
Website: sweetlucys.com
Order: Brisket platter with macaroni and cheese, cheesy creamed spinach, Tennessee string beans, cornbread, ginger ale

In Northeast Philadelphia, the holy trinity of spots for good eats consists of Las Margaritas, Blue Duck Sandwich Co., and Sweet Lucy's Smokehouse. I've been to all three several times, especially since I called the section of Philly my home for the first 25 or so years of my life (even though Blue Duck got there after I moved out). In a city with a heavy Mexican population, Las Margaritas is a no-brainer. Philly is a hotbed for hipsters and college kids, so Blue Duck makes sense. But finding barbecue outside of the South can be risky. But trust me, after years and years of eating at the joint, Sweet Lucy's is the real deal. My latest meal was just another piece of evidence to its bona fides.