Category Archives: Reviews
Review Updates
Well, as the academic semester has started again there’s unfortunately been less BBQ in our lives. So sad. But I’ve recently revisited two joints that were previously reviewed here, so I thought I’d post some short updates. Looney’s BBQ, Berkeley … Continue reading
Brookwood Farms BBQ – Charlotte International Airport
The Nutshell How much does the flavor of airport food benefit from a clientèle of tired, hassled, and hungry travelers with rock bottom expectations, excited to eat anything that even vaguely reminds them of food that is genuinely good? Quite … Continue reading
Flint’s Bar-B-Q
6609 Shattuck Ave. (North of Alcatraz) Berkeley, CA (510) 595-5323 Hours: Somewhat variable, but generally lunchtime through evening. The Nutshell Best sauce in the Bay Area, bar none: thick, dark, sweet, and smoky. Good pork ribs and brisket. The Place … Continue reading
Great American BBQ Co – Alameda
The Great American BBQ Co. 2009 High St. (Corner of High St. & Marina @ the foot of the High St. bridge.) Alameda, CA (510)865-3133 Hours: Tues-Thurs. 11:00 am-8:30 pm, Fri. 11:00 am-9:00 pm, Sat. 12:00 pm-8:30 pm, Sun. 12:00 … Continue reading
KC Barb-Q, Berkeley
KC Barb-Q (note the unusual spelling) 2613 San Pablo Ave (at Parker St.) Berkeley, CA (510) 548-1140 Hours: Tue-Thu 11:30am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-12am The Nutshell The best cooked ribs in town, and everything else is good but not great. Don’t expect … Continue reading
C & J BBQ, College Station, Texas
I’m spending this holiday weekend at my in-laws in College Station, TX (home of Texas A&M University), and since for the second time we are celebrating a wedding (this time my brother-in-law’s and last time mine) with some brisket from … Continue reading
Lilly’s BBQ – San Francisco
Lilly’s BBQ 705 Divisadero St San Francisco, CA 94117 (415) 440-7427 Hours: Mon-Thu 11am-10pm; Fri-Sat 11am-12am; Sun 11am-8pm The Nutshell Lilly’s makes a darn good rib – meaty and tender, but with inconsistent smokiness. Their sauce is high quality, though … Continue reading
Looney’s Smokehouse BBQ, Berkeley
Looney’s is a relative new-comer to the East Bay BBQ scene, opening less than six month ago in a colorful building at the corner of Bancroft & Oxford. The Nutshell Overall, I’d say that Looney’s could be a good happy … Continue reading