Smokecraft Modern Barbecue

"Clarendon's barbecue spot offering all-day happy hour deals." - Tierney Plumb

"When he’s not collecting awards at local barbecue competitions, chef and owner Andrew Darneille is usually up well before sunrise prepping his meat to welcome hungry customers at this Clarendon hotspot. Smokecraft promises that every item on their menu is smoked, from the smoked avocado on deviled eggs to the Chesapeake smoked crab cakes and St. Louis-style ribs. Even sweet treats like chocolate brownie s’mores start with a cedar plank smoked brownie." - Tierney Plumb, Eater Staff

"While it’s not unusual to find smoked dishes at a barbecue restaurant, chef Andrew Darnielle of Clarendon’s Modern Barbecue has created a standout menu with a wide variety of smoked meats, fruits, cheeses, and desserts. Try the smoked avocado deviled eggs, and end the night with a cedar-plank smoked brownie dessert. The theme also plays into the drinks menu, with drinks like the aptly-named Smoke on the Water cocktail mixed with bourbon, spiced honey, and bitters." - Missy Frederick, Kalina Newman

"Pitmaster Andrew Darneille is offering a series of game day platters that feed 6 to 8, including everything from build-your-own nachos, a rack of St. Louis ribs, and barbecue sampler platter (1-lb. portions of pulled pork, chicken, smoked turkey, prime brisket, jalapeno cheddar sausage, duroc pork belly, and a choice of two sauces). Meats are also available by the pound, as well as a la carte sides like mac and cheese, collard greens, baked beans, bourbon sweet mashed potatoes and coleslaw. Pre-order by February 10 at 5 p.m. for pick-up on February 12 between 12 p.m. and 4 p.m." - Vinciane Ngomsi

"Make Smokecraft the spot to be for high-end BBQ on New Year’s Eve. DJ Tim Nice will be emceeing Fire & Ice party and tickets include a premium open bar from 8 p.m. until midnight, a barbecue buffet and passed hors d’oeuvres from 8 p.m. until 10 p.m., a complimentary champagne toast, and a $25 gift card to use in 2024. Tickets start at $100 and can be purchased here." - Vinciane Ngomsi