BAR-B-QUE
A Baby Back Ribs & Fried Shrimp Dinner from HARLEM BBQ
Sunday night I ordered in from a spot I had heard of, passed by recently, and have been wanting to try – HARLEM BBQ! Not to be confused with the Harlem BBQ Company that I wrote about at the end of January, Harlem BBQ is located at 2367 Frederick Douglass Boulevard on the corner of 127th [...]
Read moreI Like Bread & Butter… I Like Toast & Jam… I like Everything @ The HARLEM BBQ COMPANY, NYC
A little more than three weeks ago, the HARLEM BBQ COMPANY opened their doors at 2509 Adam Clayton Powell Boulevard. Nestled between 145th and 146th Streets, the Harlem BBBQ Company took over the spot once occupied by the popular family-owned rip pit, Shermans. I had never visited or even heard of Shermans, but this past [...]
Read moreFried Pickles & An Amazing Brisket Cheese Steak from SMOKE & BARREL, Washington DC
Dining experiences in Washington DC can vary depending on what neighborhood and scene. From classic staples like downtown’s Old Ebbit, to new high end trendy spots like Komi, DC maintains a fun playground for restaurants of all kinds, serving up ideal cuisine for sundry occasions. And if you’re headed to DC for next week’s inaugural [...]
Read moreHarlem’s MO’ BAYS RESTAURANT IS NO MO’
I was struck with shock and sadness during a recent stroll down Harlem’s legendary 125th Street, only to find that one of my beloved uptown eateries had closed it’s door. Yes, MO BAY’S the hip, quaint and comfortable soul food and barbecue restaurant is no more. Known as much for their fun and inspiring Sunday [...]
Read moreAn Invitation: BBQ, BOOZE, & BOOBS @ BROTHER JIMMY’S, NYC for Breast Cancer Awareness Month ***TONIGHT***
In acknowledgment of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, my favorite barbecue spot Brother Jimmy’s BBQ 2nd Avenue location will be holding a fundraiser tonight, Tuesday, October 16th starting at 9:00PM. Two long standing Brother Jimmy’s employees will be leading the efforts in support of their mother, a 10 year breast cancer survivor. A $20 donation at the door will entitle you to the following [...]
Read moreCarolina Ribs, Stew, & Frickles at BROTHER JIMMY’S, NYC
If you’ve been reading this week, you may have caught on that I’m headed to Jamaica! Yep! That’s right! So to prepare for the sun and time at the beach and pool, I’ve been dieting like crazy in hopes of loving my glistening body as I soak in the Caribbean rays. So you can imagine [...]
Read moreFried Pickles, A Shrimp Po’ Boy and Black Eyed Peas at BROTHER JIMMY’S, NYC
OK OK… You don’t have to write or comment on how bad these photos are… I already know… But the other day I found myself in New York’s hip Union Square for a late afternoon business meeting and knew I could not leave the neighborhood without stopping by my favorite barbecue spot in the city, BROTHER [...]
Read moreLabor Day Roast with DINOSAUR BBQ, Harlem New York
HAPPY LABOR DAY everybody!!!! Unless a grumpy boss or rain has put a damper on your plans, most of us are enjoying our work day off, celebrating with family and friends, and hopefully eating like there’s no tomorrow! While barbecuing outside for a family cookout may be the choice of many, for those of you [...]
Read moreB&B Celebrates Our ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY!!!
As I continue to celebrate my birthday for the next few days and couple of weeks, the party continued well into Monday yesterday as we hosted a special One Year Anniversary party to celebrate 365 days of eating, creative writing, recipes, and ideas to maintain Burgers & Bourbon! Sponsored by Brother Jimmy’s Restaurant, Maker’s Mark [...]
Read moreA Pulled Pork Sandwich with Dreadful Sides at DICKEY’S BBQ, Dallas, Texas
Started in 1941, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit was founded by Travis Dickey in Dallas, Texas. By the 1960′s, Dickey’s was a northern Texas staple, with locations throughout Dallas and Forth Worth, and at the turn of the 21st century, Dickey’s became a franchise, run by Travis’ grandson and can be found in various locations throughout the [...]
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