Discovering great Grills, Growlers, and Grapes
A short ride from the airport is real pit BBQ. We stopped over here after a business meeting for dinner and had the poppers, brisket, fresh cut fries and more. Generous portions and smooth smoke served dry with two choices of sauce. Beans are serve yourself out of a giant pot. The jalapeño cheese bread […]
Trolls, Goats and… Clowns. That doesn’t seem like a good way to start a review but stick with us. For Father’s Day this year, we visited Seattle’s own Fremont District, a mix of eclectic hipster vibe, young families, and breweries. After the obligatory sacrifice made at the Fremont Troll, my youngest suggested we go to Fremont Brewing […]
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Visiting the Big Green Egg’s new HQ!
Congratulations to Jack Timmons, proprietor of Jack’s BBQ, winner of Seattle Weekly’s annual “Best Of”. As Seattle Weekly puts it, “In a city where barbecue joints don’t tend to stick to regional styles, Jack’s large, no-frills space stands out as a Central Texan tribute, on a lonely strip of Airport Way in Georgetown.” We first […]
We’ve been messing around with Chinese Five Spice recently which commonly includes a balanced mixture of star anise, cloves, fennel, cinnamon, and Sichuan pepper. Inspired by Stephen Raichlen’s BBQ Bible recipe for Dinosaur Bones with our own twist, these beefy ribs don’t look like much at the grocery store and I was skeptical. But after […]
The Go Plate is the answer to the age old challenge of how do you eat and hold your drink at the same time? Hold your plate and drink in one hand easily, then eat, greet, and cheer with the other hand. They’re perfect for tailgating, picnics, outdoor concerts, street fairs and more. The Go […]
Here’s a new twist on “Smokin’ a Fatty” that we cooked up for the 6th Annual PNW Eggfest. This recipe was a crowd pleaser and will not disappoint at your next gathering. For all of you who stopped by to say hello this year; Thanks for your support! Click on the picture to zoom in. ‘Lil Fatties 4 lbs […]
We ran down to our local Chick-fil-a today to be first in line to try this new culinary delight. As the site says, it’s a big day in “Chick-fil-a history. Announcing our newest menu item: the Steak Filet Sandwich.” Borrowing a page from Apple Inc., Chick-fil-a pulled a fast one on the industry by redefining […]
If you love good BBQ and spend your time hunting local restaurants for that perfect rib, the perfect chicken or brisket, you’ve been looking in the wrong place. Rather than spending hard earned dollars on a hit or miss meal based on an online review, those in the know go to BBQ Judging class. At […]