Jewish-Mediterranean takes on American smoked meats






























"This Jewish Mediterranean barbecue truck and restaurant is taking Thanksgiving orders till Friday, November 21, with a pre-set for eight ($410) or a la carte holiday dishes. Offerings include an Amish-sourced and hickory-smoked turkey, Shenandoah lamb shanks glazed with a pomegranate-lamb jus, brisket bourekas, duck confit stuffing, lamb meatballs, and a trio of seasonal pies. Pickup is available on Thanksgiving Eve in Rockville, Bethesda, Silver Spring, and D.C. Pre-orders can be made on ToastTab." - Vinciane Ngomsi

"Roving Maryland food truck Silver and Sons BBQ’s first fixed address continues to specialize in chef Jarrad Silver’s Jewish-Mediterranean takes on American smoked meats. The carryout counter with room for six standing patrons debuted in January with an expanded selection of sandwiches stuffed with turkey and slow-cooked brisket, sides like tallow potato chips, desserts, and weekly offerings like lamb-and-beef merguez smash burger Wednesdays. Highlights include short rib pastrami, pulled lamb shoulder, buttery rugelach pastries, and chocolate babka buns. Order online for pickup, or find its DMV-wide food truck schedule here." - Tierney Plumb

"Roving Maryland food truck Silver and Sons BBQ’s first fixed address continues to specialize in chef Jarrad Silver’s Jewish-Mediterranean takes on American smoked meats. The carryout counter with room for six standing patrons debuted this year with an expanded selection of sandwiches stuffed with turkey and slow-cooked brisket, sides like tallow potato chips, desserts, and weekly offerings like wagyu Wednesdays. Opening items include short rib pastrami, pulled lamb shoulder, buttery rugelach pastries, and chocolate babka buns." - Claudia Rosenbaum

"Chef Jarrad Silver debuted the first brick-and-mortar location of his popular 5-year-old food truck Silver and Sons BBQ. The carryout counter with room for six standing patrons continues to specialize in Jewish-Mediterranean takes on American smoked meats, with an expanded selection of sandwiches, sides, and desserts. Opening items include short rib pastrami, pulled lamb shoulder, and chocolate babka buns." - Tierney Plumb, Emily Venezky


"Chef Jarrad Silver opened the first brick-and-mortar after five years as a popular food truck; the compact carryout counter (room for six standing patrons) continues to specialize in Jewish‑Mediterranean takes on American smoked meats with an expanded selection of sandwiches, sides, and desserts. Opening items include short rib pastrami, pulled lamb shoulder, and chocolate babka buns." - Tierney Plumb