Don H.
Yelp
Now That's Brisket!
Being from Kansas City I am a pretty tough grader of BBQ, But I will have to admit that they pass the toughest test for smokers!
We ordered carry out last night. Their online ordering was a bit confusing if you wanted something not exactly as presented on their site, but calling the restaurant after the order was placed, they gladly modified our order to include our wishes. That was a welcome thing after dealing with so many others who did not prioritize customer service.
Their menu pushes the envelop of standard BBQ restaurants. I mean, if you are in St. Louis you should not be surprised to see "Burnt End Toasted Raviolis!" For the record, they were amazingly good.
But one of the truest tests for BBQ is brisket. It is one of the hardest cuts of meat to successfully smoke. Preparation (seasoning, rub, and resting come to mind), finishing, and the final rest before the critical task of slicing, are all on the critical path to the perfect brisket. Do them all right and it is magical experience, do any of those tasks poorly and you have pretty crapy roast beef. I will say that their thick sliced brisket was equal to any of the top BBQ's on the other side of the state. Tender, moist, and flavorful! Bravo to the folks out back!
The prepackaged sauces were more than acceptable. Each one we tried was flavor enhancing rather that competing with the meats natural flavor.
Sides like fried pickles, Burnt End Toasted Ravioli, and fries all delivered on their promises.
Long Story Short, their brisket can hold its own with the best in Kansas City. I will be back!