...have homemade dessert. And they don't HAVE to have banana pudding, but they get extra marks from me if they do as I think that is a staple that goes with good bbq. Pecan pie, chocolate pie, coconut crème, cobbler, etc., some combination of these should be found at a good bbq joint.

 

Place here in Frankfort...bbq is...uhhhhhh...so-so, and they have no homemade desserts. They should be ashamed.:no:

I don't think Eli's in Cincinnati even has a dessert and there only about 7 menu items in total. But it is AMAZING

When I go to a BBQ establishment, there's only one thing I'm looking for.

I think all true BBQ restaurants need to have either a statue or a picture of a pig somewhere by the sign.

Make their own sauce.

 

I'm looking at you Fat Boys in Georgetown.

I don't think Eli's in Cincinnati even has a dessert and there only about 7 menu items in total. But it is AMAZING

 

Pretty sure that you're right about Eli's, but damn they make some good BBQ.

I'm an Eli's addict . Turkey , pork , the beef dogs all trashed up . My goodny as my 93 yr old lady friend likes to say

And it has to have hickory logs laying by the smoker

...have homemade dessert. And they don't HAVE to have banana pudding, but they get extra marks from me if they do as I think that is a staple that goes with good bbq. Pecan pie, chocolate pie, coconut crème, cobbler, etc., some combination of these should be found at a good bbq joint.

 

Place here in Frankfort...bbq is...uhhhhhh...so-so, and they have no homemade desserts. They should be ashamed.:no:

 

Are you talking about Staxx? I've eaten there and found it to be ... OK.

Are you talking about Staxx? I've eaten there and found it to be ... OK.

 

Yep, its...ok.

Yep, its...ok.

 

The building itself is what kills it. It looks like a fast-food place because that's what used to be there. BBQ joints need character as part of the atmosphere.

The building itself is what kills it. It looks like a fast-food place because that's what used to be there. BBQ joints need character as part of the atmosphere.

 

it actually does quite a brisk lunch business but in my opinion it's far from great. A place like red State BBQ kicks its butt when it comes to pork.

The building itself is what kills it. It looks like a fast-food place because that's what used to be there. BBQ joints need character as part of the atmosphere.

 

Walt's BBQ on Colerain Avenue in Cincy used to be a fast food burger joint...and it is awesome.

 

Every good BBQ joint should have great collared greens, solid mac'n cheese, and the best baked beans. Also need runny pies and big pieces of bread. Obviously the meat goes without saying...and a GREAT brisket is a big plus.

Walt's BBQ on Colerain Avenue in Cincy used to be a fast food burger joint...and it is awesome.

 

Every good BBQ joint should have great collared greens, solid mac'n cheese, and the best baked beans. Also need runny pies and big pieces of bread. Obviously the meat goes without saying...and a GREAT brisket is a big plus.

 

I can't necessarily disagree. However, if it ever comes to pass that I start my own BBQ restaurant, don't expect desserts because I can't bake. And I don't think my mom who's approaching 70 is interested in a new career, which means I have to try and learn her stuff. Baking's a precision sport, and I cook by feel/gut instinct.

Eli's - just placed an order today to pick up turkey and pork BBQ for a birthday celebration on Sunday. Ordered some jalepeno cornbread also. Very good food. Making a dessert here.