Excited to see the old Del's in Bloomfield get a new life as a barbecue destination. We enjoyed what turned out to be a very large lunch here a few days ago. Large enough that I had leftover lunches the following 2 days. I ordered the combo platter with brisket, ribs, chicken and 2 sides. My husband ordered 1/2 lb. of brisket which also comes with 2 sides.
There are definitely some winners on the menu - the brisket, mac & cheese and their wonderful house made barbecue sauce all top my list of items I will need to have again. The ribs and chicken were good, but the brisket made both take a backseat. Although my meal came with 3 different barbecue sauces, the house made one was my clear winner.
Some of the side dishes could use some work. The baked beans need more flavor and both the coleslaw & potato salad are very mayonnaise centric. Personally I think mayo should remain hidden in the background of a sauce. A little work on the side dishes could really elevate the dining experience.
One of the chefs came out to greet us after our meal and we happily shared how much we love what they're doing here. Overall I'd give them 3.5 stars but that brisket pushes it up to a 4!