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Ed was right. The couple explained that the meat they were served was too dry. "Not everyone is keen to tell you what they think," he said. "Even though they can save others from what might be a bad dining experience." Silver anniversary Ed said that he has mellowed some over the years, but he still is very hands-on when it comes to the quality of their service and the items they serve. While Penguin Ed's has dozens and dozens of items on their diverse menus, Ed does have his favorites. "Our Cookies," he said with a laugh. "That's a tough question. I like the ribs and the chicken. But, the cookie… we have a totally loyal following on those cookies." Between the three Penguin Ed's locations, he estimates – with a little help - they serve between 5000 and 6000 customers each week. That's a lot of bar-b-que. However, Ed points out that while the pulled pork sandwich may be their top seller by volume, an unexpected bar-b-que restaurant item is a solid second. "The smoked chicken salad is the No. 2," he noted. Ed said his twist on bar-b-que is a combination of what he brought from his Kansas City days and what he has picked up from the Texas style of smoking meats. Another unexpected bar-b-que option at Penguin Ed's is weekend breakfast at their Mission location. "My wife and I will typically eat breakfast there on a weekend," he said. "We end up seeing a lot of the same people. It's a really good local breakfast spot. I'm not sure that everybody knows about it. You kind of have to find it. It's a word-of-mouth thing. It's a loyal group that comes for breakfast." On July 3, Ed and his crews celebrated 25 years of serving up top quality smoked meats to Northwest Arkansas bar-b-que fans. It's been a long time coming. From smoking meat under a tent at a busy intersection, to a trailer, to a brick and mortar location; and then back to a trailer again before finding a permanent location, Ed said it's all been worth it. Even through the lean years. Along the way Penguin Ed's has been featured in countless press accounts from local media to the pages of the New York Times. Ed doesn't let the attention go to his head. "I'm not one to read the press clippings," he said. "We have such loyal people come and they bring their families and friends. If you just do what you are supposed to do, it all will come." Questions about this or other dining features? Contact Dave Woods at 479-571-6491 or dwoods@NWADG.com. Penguin Ed's Mission LOCATION: 2773 East Mission PhONe: 479-587-8646 STOre hOurS: Mon-Sat: 10:30am – 9:00pm Sunday – 10:30am – 8:30pm Breakfast Sat & Sun: 7:00am – 11:00am LOCATION: 230 South East Avenue PhONe: (479) 521-3663 STOre hOurS: Mon-Thurs: 10:30am – 8:30pm Fri-Sat: 10:30am – 9:00pm Sun: 10:30am – 3:00pm LOCATION: 6347 West Wedington Drive PhONe: (479) 251-7429 STOre hOurS: Mon-Thurs: 10:30am – 8:30pm Fri & Sat: 10:30am – 9:00pm Sunday 10:30am-8:00pm GeT SOCIAL facebook.com/Penguin-Eds twitter.com/penguineds Ask about Penguin Ed's gluten free and vegetarian menu options… and don't forget about the cookies. july 15 - 21, 2018 What's up! 43 Penguin Ed's B&B Penguin Ed's West