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Nice family restaurant that has bbq on the menu.  The potato salad and cole slaw were very good.  Next time I will opt for something cooked on the mesquite grill (steak, burger, chicken, etc). MAIN FARE: Brisket – Mesquite. Cooked 24 hours (mostly wrapped). Very little seasoning in the rub – just a trace of… Continue reading Smoke Daddy’s Review of Mesquite Pit

Word is that quality has declined over recent years.  Our experience was sub-par. MAIN FARE: Brisket – Thin sliced, using another deli slicer.  Water/moisture on the cuts from a covered steam pan.  Piece off the top is tough, especially for being sliced so thin.   Rib – Big ribs with the membrane on.  Smoky flavor… Continue reading Smoke Daddy’s Review of Earl Quicks Bar-B-Q

I can recommend the slaw and sausage (if you like italian spices).  I’ve heard the chicken wings are good. MAIN FARE: Brisket – Moist. Pulls apart, but is not fully rendered.  Chewy with bitterness from bad smoke (creosote). Burnt Ends – Nice chunks, but super bitter Rib – Tender & moist…  But ruined by creosote… Continue reading Smoke Daddy’s Review of The Filling Station

<<Looks like Larua & Emmie’s closed in 2005>> Barbecue was OK, but we would’ve left fat and happy if they had served us the soul food first!  The fried fish and fried pork chop plates were OUTSTANDING! MAIN FARE: Brisket – Is sliced paper-thin, and displays a nice smoke ring.  It has a lean beef… Continue reading Smoke Daddy’s Review of Laura and Emmies Country Boy

My favorites here were the beans and ribs. MAIN FARE: Brisket – Not sliced paper thin.  Fairly tender, but a little dry and chewy on the finish.  Needs the sauce. Burnt Ends – Good… if you get the right ones! Rib – Tender and fully rendered.  A little greasy, but nearly falling off the bone.… Continue reading Smoke Daddy’s Review of Sneads Bar B-Q

The pulled pork was the best meat, but my favorites were the beans and the potato casserole. MAIN FARE: Brisket – Very thin slices. Well trimmed, lean, and a little chewy.  Piece off the moist side pulls apart easily, is still fairly lean… but also chewy. Burnt Ends – Salty, smoky, & spicy.  Not all… Continue reading Smoke Daddy’s Review of Smokin Guns Bbq and Catering

The rib, pork, and sauce were the best of the bunch today (well, and the bar – beers were quite tasty).   MAIN FARE: Brisket – Smoky smell / Smoky taste.  Hickory, with a touch of bitterness.  Not sliced too thin (like many KC joints), but still a bit dry today. Rib – Tender, juicy,… Continue reading Smoke Daddy’s Review of Winslows City Market Barbecue

Great history and cool custom-made pit.  Although the brisket and ribs could’ve been better, they were my favorite meats on this visit.  The regular sauce was also good.  Chicken is one of their specialties, and I will try that next time! MAIN FARE: Brisket – Nice, sweet hickory smoke.  Paper-thin slices are cut across the… Continue reading Smoke Daddy’s Review of Johnnys Hickory House Bar-B-Q

Classic joint feel here… love the atmosphere.  The short end ribs and beans were my favorites. MAIN FARE: Brisket – Deli slicer in action.  Sliced super thin (and with the grain).  Lean and tender with some moisture. Good smoke flavor. Burnt Ends – Chewy and smoky. Cooked in the sauce, or just kept hot? Sausage… Continue reading Smoke Daddy’s Review of Arthur Bryants Barbeque

<<Boardroom Bar-B-Q closed in 2005 — see the Boardroom page for more info>> The rib, onion rings, and atmosphere were my favorites during our visit. MAIN FARE: Brisket – Moist & sliced thin. Pulls apart and has mild smoke flavor.  But it is a bit chewy on the finish. Burnt Ends – Smothered in sauce.… Continue reading Smoke Daddy’s Review of Boardroom Bar B-Q