My word, has it really been 20 years. Adams, the Place for Ribs  has been a Severna Park landmark for years. The tell-tale blue smoke, and wonderful scent of cooking ribs often permeates downtown Severna Park, right out side the Champion Realty Severna Park office, where I can often be found. 

Adams is a real neighborhood spot, and after 20 years you'll still find a line both at the carry out side, and the seating side as families clamor for thier ribs and brisket.  

In fact, Adams help sustain all of my husbands brothers, each of them worked at Adams though high school and summers during college. In fact, one brother helped open Adams, when it was a simple carry-out counter, when Dawsons was still a country store.  Stores have come and gone from Severna Park, but Adams has become a steady landmark for food and fun in the Park.

Now they are celebrating their 20th year at their Severna Park location. The Annapolis Capital has the details.

 "Adam's is celebrating its 20th year with an island-themed anniversary party on May 19. To enhance the menu, which includes roast pig, jerk chicken and other island dishes and drinks, the Old Mill Steel Drum Band will provide the entertainment and will receive all of the proceeds. "

 I stopped into Adams last night for thier signature pulled pork and coleslaw, and picked up a flyer with details on the celebration:

Saturday, May 19, 2007

4:30 to 7:30 pm, in the Adams Ribs parking lot.

$40.00 adults, $10.00 students

Limited tickets available, 100% of ticket price benefits the Old Mill High School Steel Drum Band, who will provide entertainment.

Menu: Roasted Pig, Jerk Chicken. and other island dishes.