If I had to choose one single foodie trend to commit to for the rest of my days - the cupcake craze, fro yo frenzies and others - it would undoubtedly be the slider swing.

Pop-in-your-mouth size burgers and sammies are America's tapas - small, exciting food that allows me to try a bunch of different tastes.

Maxwell's Speakeasy's BBQ Beef Short Rib Sliders ($12) are in my top three sliders of all time. These delectable sliders arrive as a pair of perfectly pillow soft buns packed with tender and flavorful, moist shredded beef short ribs with a housemade barbeque sauce whispering a touch of tang and a bit of smokiness. Maxwell's kitchen then tops it off with a horseradish sauce and Lynnae's sweet and spicy pickle chip, adding a balanced complexity. There's a lot going on in this mini package - and it's all good.

These delicious wee sandwiches are paired with your choice of housemade fries, chips or coleslaw.

MAXWELL'S SPEAKEASY & LOUNGE, 4-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 4 p.m. to midnight Friday, 5 p.m. to midnight Saturday, 454 St. Helens Ave., Tacoma, 253.683.4115