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| - Really wanted to like this place. Nice Branding of concept, nice logo, interesting menu with some unusual offerings for BBQ concept. Service was attentive and gracious. That's about all the positive I can say.
When trying a new BBQ joint, I ALWAYS start with their pork ribs, St. Louis, Babyback, whichever. This place offers St. Louis cut ribs. To put it politely, my mother in law who bakes EVERYTHING and Season's NOTHING, would come out better. There was no evidence of a rub whatsoever and sauce comes on the side. I asked the waitress if they had an on-site smoker and she said yes, but I can tell you there was no Smoke Ring or "bark" on these ribs AT ALL. (Think Luby's Ribs at the buffet when you were a kid.....yes you remember Luby's). Funny thing was BBQ houses usually smoke their products all day long, one because pork shoulder and briskets, etc take so long, second because the smell draws customers in. I thought it odd when I walked in that I did'nt catch that aroma. Now I know why. My business partner had the half chicken and what arrived was frightening. No hint of smoke, no color on the chicken, no crisp skin, no rub, no nothing. Flabby, wet, chicken...... Made me miss the great rotisserie place a few buildings south. Accompanying potato salad was a bust too, small red potato dice that were still crunchy and drowned in lousy dressing. Only reason I gave this place 2 stars was the great service we had. Get it together....You wont last any longer than the Jac's pizza joint that used to be here if you dont.
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