Hmm... seems to be lunch-only.bobbyhawks wrote: Here are some of the blog posts from the trip, with Danny Edwards getting a lot of love:
Can anybody else attest to this place?
Hmm... seems to be lunch-only.bobbyhawks wrote: Here are some of the blog posts from the trip, with Danny Edwards getting a lot of love:
It's in my top five, ranging from the top to #4 or 5 depending on what I want to order that day. I'd eat there a lot more if it were open for dinner.IraGlacialis wrote: Hmm... seems to be lunch-only.
Can anybody else attest to this place?
It's billed as "Ozark-style" BBQ. Is this a discernible style?Joe Smith wrote: Please go check this place out because I'd hate to lose the only decent BBQ place up north. You can find info at his site bearssmokeshack.com and he's also on Facebook, where you can see some pics of his food from some of his customers.
Who forgets that tourists like BBQ? I actually think the wide and disparate locations of our BBQ is a great part of our local culture. The fact that the establishment of well thought of BBQ is largely an organic occurence means tourists have to do a little hunting to find the best. Which is truly how it should be. Otherwise it would be contrived. Not saying Brookside or Westport couldn't use a successful BBQ place - I just don't see it as a shortfall.slimwhitman wrote: One thing we forget is that our BBQ restaurants are a huge attraction for visitors. It is too bad we cannot capitalize on that in Westport, The Plaza or Downtown. All our funky and isolated BBQ joints don't provide much of an opportunity for us to show off the impressive nodes of our city.
I could see a Jackstack/OKJoes/A.Bryants being located in the heart of Westport or Brookside or even downtown O.P. and really pumping those nodes up a few notches by bringing non-locals to those attractive parts of our metro.
I agree with this and I think most people understand that when coming to town.WSPanic wrote: Who forgets that tourists like BBQ? I actually think the wide and disparate locations of our BBQ is a great part of our local culture. The fact that the establishment of well thought of BBQ is largely an organic occurence means tourists have to do a little hunting to find the best. Which is truly how it should be. Otherwise it would be contrived. Not saying Brookside or Westport couldn't use a successful BBQ place - I just don't see it as a shortfall.
Agreed. I never recommend Gates to visitors for this very reason.mean wrote: I am slightly ashamed to admit that I do get carryout from Jack Stack a lot more often now. At their best they are not as good as Gates or Bryant's, but at least I know what I'm getting. I know I won't ever have to throw 90% of it in the damn trash.
Gates is not my favorite, though it has such a distinct flavor that from time to time I crave it. Not long ago, some out of towners stopped me on the street and asked how to get to Gates. I was near Union Station at the time, so I sent them down Main to the Linwood location (though I've always preferred the original 12th and Brooklyn)slimwhitman wrote: Agreed. I never recommend Gates to visitors for this very reason.
Damn, that really sucks. I guess I need to try their beef again because It?s been probably ten years since I have had sliced beef at gates. I like their turkey on bun or burnt ends and love their fries.loftguy wrote: Gates is not my favorite, though it has such a distinct flavor that from time to time I crave it. Not long ago, some out of towners stopped me on the street and asked how to get to Gates. I was near Union Station at the time, so I sent them down Main to the Linwood location (though I've always preferred the original 12th and Brooklyn)
Anyways, it had been a while, so I followed them there and thought I would treat myself to a gut busting orgy of a beef and a haf with fries.
Wrong. Nobody should ever put something like that in front of a customer. I was so pissed that after two bites and an inspection I left without bothering to complain. More than 50% fat, gristle and char.
I felt like I had a swastika tatted on my forehead and wondered if the tourettes had kicked in and purged a few n's with my order.
Sorry, Ollie, but it was beyond error. I'm not yelping this because I've always appreciated you, but man, somebody is need of a whuppin.
OK Taxi, I'll let you treat me to ribs and make it all better. With the recent heat, I need a big sodium charge, anyway.