"0"^^ . "4"^^ . "0"^^ . . . "I can see that Phoenix Magazine is doing its job, as I am not the only person to go try Bryan's after reading the article. However, it also looks like people who have written reviews here have very picky tastes and particular thoughts about exactly what their BBQ should be like. That's what makes BBQ so great! The debate rages on...\n\nFor what it's worth, I side with the Bryan's lovers here. This place is worth the drive out the Cave Creek. From the second you park your car and get out, you can smell the delicious-ness. Your mouth will be watering before you get in the door.\n\nThe menu is the standard BBQ fare you would except for one twist - the pulled squash sandwich. ***Vegetarians unite*** No longer does the BBQ community cast you aside for there is a fantastic sandwich waiting for you. For the sandwich, they used spaghetti squash, heat it up, and finish it on the grill with BBQ sauce & a toasted bun. It was fan-freaking-tastic. I liked the squash so much I got it as a side when I went back with the family in tow.\n\nI also had the brisket & chicken. My partners in crime volunteer to round out our menu orderings and got the ribs and pulled pork. The brisket was super tender, and the chicken was moist. It's easy to dry chicken out, and I give much props for a delicious bird. The best were the ribs though. Not only did they look perfect, outer crunch of caramelized sauce and a subtle smoke ring, but tasted damn near perfect too.\n\nAs for the sauces, I will say they aren't nearly as bad as some people here claim. They aren't as thick and over-flavored like grocery store versions, but they are good. They are thinner and have a nice acidic vinegar pop. They were a perfect touch to the pork & chicken.\n\nI think the thing that helped set this a part from other places was the killer craft beer selection. if one more person offers me a bud or coors light with BBQ, I might cry. Good food deserves good brew, and this place has an ample supply of great flavors that would pair well with anything. Bryan, who is usually there working, knows his stuff.\n\nOther great stuff - look for the specials. The night the fam went, we split an order of fresh watermelon drizzled with Jalapeno-Cardamom Honey & topped with diced Jalapenos. It was incredible.\n\nMake the drive & try for yourself."^^ . "0"^^ . "2010-08-24T00:00:00"^^ . .