A review is a structured editorial regarding a specific visit to a joint. In addition to the commentary, each joint is given ratings for main fare, other fare, and atmosphere.
Atmosphere: ‘Walk-Thru’ window; cash or check only; sit down lunch spot; table service. This is a sandwich shop with a little ‘Q on the menu. Atmosphere: To be fair, we really didn’t eat the meats in the manner that they were in
MAIN FARE: Spare Rib: Falls off the bone; the bark is just about the right thickness/textrure; sweet rub; Good Rib! Sausage: Sausage is good. Spicy, loose packed; Nice meaty flavor. Brisket: Stand-up style brisket; very firm; Hmmmmm … not too impressed today. Pork Loin: Very nice! Good texture, full flavor, and moist. I like it! …
Pulled Pork: Excellent. Good consistency & texture. Moist and VERY tender. Atmosphere: Down-home folks. Good focus on the ‘Q. Great tour by Hubert Green (owner). We’re not in East Texas anymore! Spare Rib: Very mil
Loin Back Rib: Baby backs. Good color; nice crust. Good flavor & pulls off the bone, but a bit chewy. Quotable: ‘Y’all shouldn’t be afraid of white trash food.’ — Jody Justus regarding the smoked bologna Sauce: S
Atmosphere: Pit in the center of the serving area; No a/c or ventilation, so inside is filled with hickory smoke… The serving line seemed slow, but we were handsomely rewarded for our patience! Drive thru seems to be a majority of their business.
Sauce: Mad Cow Sauce is very good — try it! Brisket: Lean; very lean… but not too dry. Good finish. Sauce: Sweet blend; well balanced Atmosphere: Good little joint in Aledo, TX. Jerry is a super nice g
Potato Salad: OK Quotable: ‘This place makes me comfortable and happy.’ — Jody Justus Quotable: ‘I could make a snowball with all of the frost on this schooner.’ — The Doctor Atmosphere: Ceiling fans,
MAIN FARE: Sausage: Beefy & good! Nice spices; course ground. Good grease content — supplied out of Austin? Brisket: Thick cut; firm, stand-up brisket. Tender & good meaty/beefy flavor. Spare Rib: Good flavor, pulls away from the bone in long chunks. Got another rib, and this is a whole different experience… mmmmm. OTHER FARE:
