I respect many Yelp reviews but not sure on this one. I am wondering if there is a lack of good BBQ.
I have traveled many places and BBQ should merry taste, texture, and smell.
I order the sandwich sampler - Turkey, Brisket, and Pulled Pork.
I will start with the smell. There was not any. The food as mentioned in previous reviews was luke warm - almost warm temperature (but the building was cold - so the food beat it).
The restaurant was void of any aroma from the cooking (the grill looked too clean). Therefore, I wonder if the food was fresh or made earlier in the week and re-heated. I am not sure.
The texture... The meat was on the dry side. Again - my meal was not hot. The meat was void of the burnt ends.
The taste - Meat was void of any seasoning. Very bland. I added some of the sauces which were different and relfected the styles. Like the meat, the sauces were not very inspired.
I am comparing this restaurant and the review to others - Shaved Duck - St. Louis, Bogart's - St. Louis, and a chain City BBQ out of Columbus. I want to like this place but I cannot based on my experience.
I hope they improve and take some pointers from other successful establishments because Pittsburgh needs good BBQ.