They should rename the place Union Fat & Fat. I had the brisket & pork shoulder with cole slaw as my side. My brisket was 80% fat - the shoulder was over 90% fat. It was disgusting. They need to hire a someone who knows how to dress the meat. The cole slaw was bad (personally I prefer the vinegar based to mayo based slaw). It tasted as if someone went to KFC, bought their slaw and mixed it with sugar and elmers glue. On a positive note the corn bread was pretty good. That's how bad this place is. It's a bbq joint and I'm praising the corn bread.
I hated the communal seating - that combined with the minimalist interiors - ensures that you send the entire night yelling across the table to make yourself hear.
I'm really surprised by all of the good reviews. There are three possible conclusions. 1. - they have never had good bbq. This being Pittsburgh, this is the most probably answer. 2. - they are either employees or friends/relations of the management. 3. - I was there on a off night.