Big Ben (BBQ) 6-lbs total: full slab of ribs, beef brisket sandwich, pulled pork sandwich, quarter chicken, fries and sides; looks good; 6-lbs total: full slab of Ribs, a Beef Brisket and a Pork sandwich, 1/4 Chicken and 4 sides; looks good
BBQ brisket, pulled pork, smoked turkey
Frito Pie Fritos topped with your choice of meat, baked beans, cheddar cheese and onion
#1 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Ribs); #48 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); opened in 2008; "voted #1 in city"; close when they sell out; cooked in floor-to-ceiling smoker "Walter" ("you're really not a true redneck unless you name your smoker"); created new menu item "Adam" Bomb (for Adam Richman) - A Big Ben with a Hot Link Frito Pie
opened in 2008; "barbecue, folk & soul...specialize in rustic American cuisine, slow smoked meats, flatbreads, gumbos & southern style sides and especially our tender and delicious St Louis BBQ" (from its website); Other Recipes: Cherry Juniper Jam
"Concrete" frozen vanilla custard w/ toppings blended in; Bobby got heath bar, caramel and Oreo; looks good; vanilla custard and a choice of over 30 toppings that is mixed in; Adam's concrete includes oatmeal cookies, caramel and macadamia nuts; can be served upside-down (it's that thick); looks good
Dressel's Pretzel served w/ rarebit (Welsh cheese sauce); looks good
Porchetta "Louie" Sandwich herb roasted pork, blanched rapini (broccoli rabe-like), peperoncini, provel served on toasted baguette; "that would be a Triple-D hall of fame sandwich...that is outstanding! Out of bounds! Off the hook! Shut the front door! Call a neighbor & get a ticket!"-Guy Fieri; looks good
Truffled Grilled Cheese Sandwich American cheese, three cheese blend (provel, Gruyere & Swiss), truffle oil, thick brioche slices; comes w/ homemade creamy tomato bisque; looks good
est.1980; former rock-and-roll bar turned into a pub..."a little trashy, a little classy"; "where food loves drink and life & art embrace" (from its website); Other Recipes: Roasted Porchetta
The Super Slinger layer of hash browns, hamburger patty, fried eggs, American cheese smothered w/ chili & topped w/ grilled veggies (mushrooms, peppers, onions); looks good
#84 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); St. Louis landmark in kitchish castle exterior frame; tiny 600-sq. foot dining area; movie w/ James Spader & Susan Sarandon was filmed here
BBQ Spaghetti spaghetti tossed in homemade BBQ sauce w/ chunks of homemade pulled pork (that is smoked for 13 hrs); looks good
CajAsian Potstickers homemade dumplings filled w/ Andouille sausage, vegetables & Sambal chili sauce; Pan-seared then steamed & served w/ Creole soy dipping sauce; "New Orleans in a potsticker"
Red Beans & Rice meal-sized serving of plump red beans w/ chunks of ham hocks in a rich & spicy gravy served over white rice; looks good
