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| - So, there I was, driving along the original Funky, Funky Broadway early in afternoon on a very hot day circa the first week of June - after a good lunch. At a small strip of shops I saw the sign "JL Smokehouse" and, as I typically do, drove around the block just to see what this humble-looking joint was all about. (Duh, I know... BBQ!) I threw the truck in neutral, set the parking brake, & went inside. The enticing aroma of burning, mixed hardwood was a big clue! Inside this small restaurant, three comm workers were feasting on BBQ. They were regulars and just raved about the food! There were three friendly staff behind the counter and one had just brought out a huge, steaming pork butt, which was black and crusty with smoky bark. I watched as he demolished it to make pulled pork. We had a lively discussion about how perfect it looked, smelled, and shredded, and I admired this beautifully fatty masterpiece. I said that I was so sorry that I had already eaten lunch, but that I'd be back. I almost made it to the door, when I knew that I just HAD to have at least a sandwich, He prepped it for me with plenty of fatty & lean pork plus a good helping of bark! WOW! What a huge sandwich, and the flavor was perhaps the best I have ever had - even w/o any sauce! I packed up half, only to find that my truck was still running (Remember, I was just stopping in to see the place, not eat!). I have raved about this place ever since to my foodie colleagues and even to perfect strangers! Friendly service w/ superior BBQ! You've gotta' give them a try ASAP! Then you can write your own 5-Star review!
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