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| - Finally, barbecue is back in this neck of the woods in Scottsdale. For some reason it's a hard-sell cuisine, here. Joints open then close within a year. Cost of rent vs. low customer numbers is surely the culprit. Here's hoping Porkopolis can buck the trend and stick around.
The folks that own the joint have certainly spent beaucoups o' bucks renovating the space from the two previous tenants. The resulting decor is comfortable, barbecue joint. The bar's been moved to more open spaces. Generally, it's less claustrophobic than, again, the two previous tenants' efforts. I just hope the new owner's sales can recoup the expense of the redo so the joint can survive. Last night (a Wednesday) the place was drawing a nice crowd, so maybe... .
The Beau and I have only sampled the wings and the Redneck Tacos. The wings are gargantuan and are quite the tasty affair. The Rednecks are open faced and consist of a thin, tasty, homemade corn cake that was very flavorful and on the sweet side. Atop, a generous helping of Porkopolis' JalopeƱo Slaw then finished with a scoop of pulled pork. Three to an order and pretty good tasting on the ol' tonguebuds. Only downside was the pulled pork
wasn't firm; just a little bit too soft; it's texture was as if it had been flash-steamed just before plate-ing. Pulled pork should have a "tooth," or where the grain of the meat should be felt by the chewer. If the cook works on that, the PP will be a "winner winner chicken dinner."
Upshot? I'd say the Q is Memphis Style as the meats are rubbed with a concoction of spices and the sauces are vinegar based. All-n-all Dick, I'd give the record a 7 1/2. It's got a good beat and it's easy to dance to. Yea, I'd buy the record.
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