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| - The "A Bit of Everything BBQ Plate" was really satisfying. The weakest link on the plate being the Kale slaw which didn't really taste like anything. The slaw dressing was simply milky and lacked acid - like a weak Ranch dressing. Would've been way better with a vinegar-based formula.
I was super impressed by the St. Louis-style BBQ ribs on the Bit of Everything plate. Lean like baby backs, and robust-tasting like Texas beef ribs, I really enjoyed them. I agree with Cathy C - way better than Rollin' Smoke, and even better than the former Las Vegas Grille as well - that's saying a lot, I think! Seriously, if you were to tell me that these were just a large, delicious version of a baby back rib, I would believe it.
The brisket was great as well. Pretty smoke ring and great flavor. The fat was totally edible and had a true melt-in-your-mouth quality. Pulled pork was delicious, and the baked beans were served piping hot (which I appreciate) and tasted homemade.
I had a dozen oysters on the side - East Coast (Bluepoint, I believe), jumbo-sized and moderately priced at $3/pop. Good luck finding them for less coin on the Strip (at least these ones are huge.)
Overall I would put this place a cut above the Todd English and Gordon Ramsay Pubs, and on the same food par as Rx Boiler Room, but I believe Michael Mina 1842 wins on price point. One of the big drags about Gordon Ramsay and Michael Mina is the walking distance from the Self Park deck (about 12-14 mins). Even from the Valet it takes about 10 mins to walk to both places. But I guess a nice walk is good thing after a meal like this?
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