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.
Beans and slaw lead the way. Pork products were the best of the meat offerings. MAIN FARE: Brisket – Sliced against the grain (traditional), but sliced wafer-thin. Pulls apart easily. A little fat left on top of each slice. Spare Rib – Big ribs. Nice color; good smoke ring. Tasty. Not much spice in the …
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My favorites here were the Pork Burnt Ends, potato salad, slaw, and sauce. MAIN FARE: Brisket – Chewy, but moist. All the bark has been trimmed off. Burnt Ends – Heavy smoke. One piece is good… but not the other. Rib – Tough exterior. Creosote issue here. Sausage – Good smoke ring. This may be …
My favorites were the ribs and corn nuggets. MAIN FARE: Brisket – Wet with moisture. Smoky. Good. Burnt Ends – Verrry smoky. Fatty is good…lean is chewy. L. Rib – Good flavor. Nearly falling off the bone… S. Rib – Rich & fall-apart texture. Greasy, but very good. Pork – Big chunks. Bitter. Tried it …
A Kansas City barbecue legacy. My favorite was the burnt ends. MAIN FARE: Brisket – Well-trimmed. Medium-thin slice. Good, marbled piece of brisket… rendered and moist. Probably cut from the high-side. Good flavor, but no bark… too bad. Burnt Ends – Different style… chopped & mixed with point. Very moist — I like ’em! Rib …
Good joint. My favorites were the brisket, beans, sauce, and atmosphere. MAIN FARE: Brisket – Sliced thick, just for us. Has some of the bark still attached (good). Tender, moist, and pulls apart easily. The rub compliments the meat. Very good. S. Ribs – Chewy on both the exteriorr and interior. Good smoke. L. Ribs …
Good spot to hang out on a nice afternoon. My favorites were the sauce and atmosphere. MAIN FARE: Brisket – Another deli-slicer, but each slice has both flat & high-side. Not separated. Pork – Butt. Good moisture content. Pork Chop – Nicely spiced. Moist and fairly tender. Good smoke flavor. Spare Rib – Nice spices …
<<Click here for an update on Lil Jakes>> Nothing below average here. My favorites were the brisket, burnt ends, and atmosphere. MAIN FARE: Brisket – Thick slice, across the grain. Smoky and tender … fall apart tender. Very good. Burnt Ends – Smoky, but nearly as tender as the brisket. Moist. A little more of …
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This is about as good as a high-volume, commercial restaurant enterprise can be. My favorites were the beef rib, spare rib, and beans. MAIN FARE: Brisket – Not sliced paper-thin. Good smoke-meat balance. Moist & tender. Rub doesn’t add much. Good. Rib – Sweet exterior. Fully rendered. Meat is tender, moist, and comes off the …
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Everything was above average here. My favorites were the brisket, ribs, and corn nuggets! MAIN FARE: Brisket – Good. Moist. Tender… maybe the best brisket we’ve had so far (this is our 14th stop) Rib – Fall off the bone tender. Good flavors here! Sausage – Good flavor. Med-course grind. Pan fried. Burnt Ends – …
My favorites were the ribs, sausage, and atmosphere. Oh, and don’t forget the awesome bread pudding! MAIN FARE: Brisket – Paper thin. Tender and moise enough to enjoy. Flavor is OK… Ribs – Nice color. Will they taste as good as they look? Well, I’m knawing at the bones. Sausage – Very course grind …
