Q Barbeque

This week after two years of talking about it I finally made it to Q Barbeque. One thing I have learned is when it comes to BBQ in the South everybody has an opinion. My wife having grown up in NC praises the vinegar based sauces (and of course no where has BBQ as good as NC she says), friends from Tennessee rave about Memphis style BBQ, others talk about Texas style, it's almost like talking politics or religion when you talk about bbq in the South. Well this just in, Q is good. You know it when you step out of your car. There may be no food in the world that has quite the same nasal appeal as a good smoked bbq, and Q definitely fits the bill.

We went on a Monday night and I had the pulled pork bbq sandwich-jumbo style (which was a mistake only because I wasn't quite ready for that much food) with potato salad. I also split the three rib taster with my wife so we could try the ribs as well. This sandwich was huge, I mean really huge. So huge I couldn't fit it in my mouth. I literally took half the meat off, got another roll and had two man sized bbq sandwiches. The pork comes with a nice smoky flavor and is very tender. From there you top it with your choice of bbq sauces (all ketchup based)- the original, the sa-weet, and the hot zing. I went with the hot zing and it was tasty, although not that spicy. I chose potato salad as my side and it had good flavor, lots of seasoning although it was a little salty. I like a good bit of salt but for someone who doesn't it could be a little overwhelming. The ribs were great. They had a lot of smoky flavor and a tasty dry rub. The meat was tender and came off the bone with great ease. Personally I think they compare well with the so called rib king Buz and Neds. Q is worth the trip for these ribs alone.

The atmosphere is Q is good as well. The dining room has a clean modern look including a semi-circular bar which faces a flat screen television. The night we were there orders were delivered by what I believe to be the owner and he was very personable talking to everyone in the restaurant. Overall Q was a hit in my book and I hope to go back again soon.