I finally went to the hot new BBQ restaurant that opened up near work. Celebrity Chef, cookbook author, and KCBS multiple Grand Champion, etc. Between my son and I we ordered ribs, wings, pulled pork, brisket, and hot links and a variety of sides. Our dining companion ordered a vegetarian dish (which was apparently quite good). Everybody, including the local media, has been giving the place rave reviews.
My review? Meh.
I'm not sure if my expectations were too high or what. The hot links were very good, but the ribs were of the fall-off-the-bone variety without much texture or flavor. Same with the brisket...flavor was ok but not memorable and my son, the brisket hound, told me mine was better (what a good son!). Wings were very good, but not the kind of thing that makes you have to go back. Sides were interesting but serviceable. Service was very good, and when I requested the ribs with sauce on the side the waiter commented that I must know BBQ. They were able to answer questions about the menu items and were very helpful.
Have you people ruined me for less-than-great BBQ? I know my husband and father like their ribs of the falling-apart variety, so are they catering to local tastes? Was it just an off night? Quite frankly, with all the hype, I expected better. I've omitted the restaurant name and location in case I'm totally off base here.
Thoughts?
Confused in Cambridge.
My review? Meh.
I'm not sure if my expectations were too high or what. The hot links were very good, but the ribs were of the fall-off-the-bone variety without much texture or flavor. Same with the brisket...flavor was ok but not memorable and my son, the brisket hound, told me mine was better (what a good son!). Wings were very good, but not the kind of thing that makes you have to go back. Sides were interesting but serviceable. Service was very good, and when I requested the ribs with sauce on the side the waiter commented that I must know BBQ. They were able to answer questions about the menu items and were very helpful.
Have you people ruined me for less-than-great BBQ? I know my husband and father like their ribs of the falling-apart variety, so are they catering to local tastes? Was it just an off night? Quite frankly, with all the hype, I expected better. I've omitted the restaurant name and location in case I'm totally off base here.
Thoughts?
Confused in Cambridge.
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