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| - I was driving home from work late last week and spotted it, just east of 16th St on the N. side of Broadway. Mental - note, must stop on the way in to work...which I did, today.
The first thing I've learned to do with a new BBQ operation is to ask what's gone for the day. That way, I don't get my hopes-up for something that's unavailable at that time. Today, they were out of chicken, pulled-pork, and burnt ends. The adorable young lady at the counter didn't miss a beat, but did check with Mr. JL on one to be sure. She also willingly offered a taste of my sides so that I made the best decision. She said that the greens were the result of her very own labor, LOL, so I definitely chose those. Then, I hit her up for a taste of the mac-n-cheese and the potato salad. Either one is likely the best I've ever had in a BBQ restaurant. The mac-n-cheese was thick and hot, and the salad cold and crisp. The latter won me over, even though I'm not a fan of potato salad, whether mustard-based, or mayo-based. This is unique, with a pinkish sort of color to the blend. There's some bite left in the taters, and crunch left in the veggies, that really let it stand out. Seriously, I could eat a small tub of it, alone, LOL.
I settled on the three-meat deal, as in reviewer one's choice. I asked JL if the brisket was lean or fatty, and was pleased to hear the latter. In fact, he asked me if I wanted the rare-end or the burnt-end, and I chose the burnt. The link sausage and ribs rounded me out. ( But, they did manage to scrape me up a nice little scoop of burnt-ends out of the tray.) Yes, the meat stands deliciously alone, I agree. However, whenever you get burnt, well....lets say the sauce helps tender it up a it. Their sauce is the ONE thing I found wanting, just a wee bit, for ME. I've always had BBQ with 'thicker' sauces, no matter the place/source. I see this is a watery, vinegar based Carolina wet sauce. It's good, don't get me wrong. However, to me it was like settling for a Coke, when you're a hardcore Pepsi-fan. Yes, that is their one-and-only choice of sauce, too.
While there is a few tiny tables inside at which to eat, think of this as more of a take-out destination. Perhaps they have plans on some more seating, but I don't where they'd fit a patio, considering the location. As it was, I was JUST able to make it to work on time. I put a little smattering of everything together onto a plate for a co-worker of mine to try, and he was also impressed. Even then, I barely finished mine off and was quite satisfied. From a BBQ perspective, I feel it's a great value for the price. JL's will be my new go-to for BBQ, henceforth.
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