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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." 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. Menu favorites 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. Penguin Ed's landmark historic B & B location on South East Avenue has a smoke-free outdoor patio, perfect for summer evenings. And their Mission location features a full weekend breakfast menu. "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." Along the way in the past quarter-plus century, 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 OPeN Mon-Sat: 10:30 am – 9 pm Sunday – 10:30am – 8:30pm Breakfast Sat. & Sun.: 7:00 am – 11:00 am AUGUST 19 - 25, 2018 WhAT'S Up! 43 Penguin Ed's B&B Penguin Ed's West LOCATION: 230 South East Avenue PhONe: (479) 521-3663 OPeN Mon-Thurs: 10:30 am – 8:30 pm Fri-Sat: 10:30 am – 9:00 pm Sun: 10:30 am – 3:00 pm LOCATION: 6347 West Wedington Drive PhONe: (479) 251-7429 OPeN Mon-Thurs: 10:30 am – 8:30 pm Fri & Sat: 10:30 am – 9:00 pm Sunday 10:30am-8pm 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.