Tag Archives: bbq

American, CUISINE, Nolita/Soho, Non-Steakhouse Steaks, Other Cuts, Restaurant Reviews

Oriana

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Oriana is a live-fire restaurant serving up some great smoked and roasted meats. We tried a lot of stuff, so let me get right into it.

For starters, we had the broiled nduja oysters, the iced oysters and the steak tartare.

These were all excellent but I think the broiled nduja oysters were our favorite.

In the middle, we had the hanger steak and mushroom skewer. This was a banger of a combination, if you’re looking for a solid meal for one. That hanger is a great 8/10.

For our main entree we shared the BBQ duck with a side of broccolini.

The duck was incredible. It comes with a full double breast, cooked to a perfect medium rare, sliced and plated beautifully. Fat rendered perfectly. Delicious crispy skin.

It also comes with a sausage made from the other parts of the duck, encased within the neck skin and served with an incredible Carolina gold sauce.

For $165, they serve it with a huge slab of Texas toast and some pickle spears, just like a BBQ joint.

For dessert we had an Eton Mess (pineapple and merengue), and a really refreshing cucumber sorbet. Skip the chartreuse that they offer with it (unless that disgusting shit is your jam).

Great cocktails here too.

I can’t wait to go back and try their other meats, especially the pork!

ORIANA
174 Mott Street
New York, NY 10012

Japanese, Queens, Restaurant Reviews

Gyu Kaku

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Gyu Kaku is a Japenese BBQ chain that serves up some great grub at a good price. We ate like fat kings and drank like poor sailors, all in, for just $120. Can’t beat that with a bat!

GYU KAKU
44-45 21st Street
Long Island City, NY 11101

East Village, Fusion, Other, Restaurant Reviews

Paradise Lost

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I didn’t really take pics at this place, so you should watch my episode of Around the Hood HERE:

This place is an awesome tiki bar in the east village that serves up some great food in addition to their awesome selection of tiki drinks.

We tried the Holy Ground ribs, chicken thigh skewers, pastrami musubi and shrimp skewers. All were good, but the ribs stood out as the best, with the shrimp being the last in the lineup.

I will definitely be back here again to try more tiki drinks!

PARADISE LOST
100 2nd Ave
New York, NY 10003

BBQ, Charleston

Home Team BBQ

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Our third BBQ stop in Charleston was Home Team BBQ, just around the corner from Lewis BBQ

Everyone I spoke to about BBQ in Charleston mentioned this place for their dry rub wings, so we saved some room after Lewis and gave them a shot.

The wings were indeed excellent, and far superior to Rodney Scott’s wings. The dry rub had a bit of spice and a bit of sweet. Very nice. We also tried the smoked meatloaf that was on special. It was okay, but not worth getting again in my opinion.

The best sauce was probably the mustard or the HT hot on the far left (not including the Alabama white, which was great on the wings).

HOME TEAM BBQ
126 Williman St
Charleston, SC 29403

BBQ, Charleston

Lewis BBQ

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Lewis BBQ is a fine example of Texas style ‘que nestled in the heart of whole hog heaven in Charleston.

Here, we tried the brisket, the pork spare ribs, the hot guts and chili cheddar sausages, and come green chili corn pudding.

The brisket was the best here. Smokey, flavorful, juicy and tender.

The links were nice, but they had a bit too thick of a casing around them. Too chewy.

The corn pudding was interesting and unique. I liked it.

From what I tried in Charleston for BBQ, this was the best spot.

LEWIS BBQ
464 N Nassau St
Charleston, SC 29403

BBQ, Charleston

Rodney Scott’s BBQ

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Our first BBQ stop in Charleston was local legend Rodney Scott’s BBQ. Rodney is known as a master of whole hog Carolina style BBQ.

We tried the pulled pork, pork shoulder, pimento and cheese links, smoked wings, coleslaw, collard greens and banana pudding.

My favorite items were the links and the pudding, but I’m a sucker for links.

Between the two pork items, the shoulder took the W.

The wings were great, but we later had some better wings elsewhere, so it’s tough to rant and rave about these ones. The Alabama white sauce was excellent though.

I could pass on both the slaw and collards.

Both my wife and I preferred “Kathy’s Sauce” from all the available bottles.

That about does it! Some good Que!

RODNEY SCOTT’S BBQ
1011 King St
Charleston, SC 29403

Korean, Midtown West, Restaurant Reviews

Yoon Haeundae Galbi

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This KBBQ joint in K-Town is great. Their beef heavy menu has an impressive list of selections, including wagyu, beef belly and dry aged prime beef. This little video pretty much sums up the experience.

I’m still full almost a day later. Highlights were the wagyu (pictured below), and the fried chicken.

YOON HAEUNDAE GALBI
8 W 36th Street
New York, NY 10018

Korean, Midtown East, Press Reviews, Restaurant Reviews

Love BBQ

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This place is legit! Some food blogger friends and I had a great meat feast here this past weekend.

Everything was delicious.

If you go, make sure you get these loaded fries. The portion size is HUGE, so prepare to share.

I was a fan of these dumplings/pot stickers as well.

LOVE BBQ
319 5th Ave
New York, NY 10016

BBQ, Press Reviews, Union Square/Flatiron

Hill Country BBQ

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It’s been a while since I went to Hill Country BBQ, home of my favorite BBQ links in NYC. They’re having a killer Superbowl menu this year, and to get all of this it’ll only cost you $65.

The “pre-game” consists of mini jalapeno cheese corn bread, as well as “Texas Trash” snack mix.

The kick off to the first quarter will feature chili nachos.

In the second quarter, you’ve got these amazing smoked wings with their house made ranch.

During half time and the third quarter, you’ll stuff your face with a platter featuring all of Hill Country’s BBQ meats (brisket, ribs, pulled pork, links, and smoked turkey).

That even comes with collared greens, mac & cheese, baked beans, and of course some white bread (Texas style).

For the fourth quarter, DESSERT! Banana pudding and mini pies.

I really hope you all can get there for this. They’ll also have their regular menu available if you need more food!

But if you can get there before this coming Sunday, you’ll also be able to get their Smoke Stack sandwich, in celebration of MEAT WEEK! This is basically a sandwich that features all of their BBQ!

HILL COUNTRY BBQ MARKET
30 W 26th St
New York, NY 10010

Commentary, Press Reviews, Product Reviews

The Otto Wilde Grill + Promo Code

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This thing is a BEAST!

This is pretty much as close as it gets to having a professional level steakhouse broiler at home. With ripping flames that reach as high as 1500ºF, you are putting a serious crust on your steaks when you toss them in here.

The best thing is to see for yourself just how incredible this monster is in action:

More here, from when we christened it at our annual “Meatfest” in the Summer:

I’m so into this thing that I have two of them, the “Otto Lite” and the Pro, yet I have nowhere to use them. I stashed them at friends places, and they reap the benefits more than I do. HA! But if you’re interested in this amazing piece of equipment that will take your steak game to the next level, you can get 10% off with promo code Johnny10. DO IT! You are going to love this thing. Click HERE to explore the Otto Wilde products.