Raaaaaaarrrrrrrr

So I forgot where I first heard about Dinosaur Bar B Que but it's been a point of interest for a while. Then Emily posted this article. And that was the straw that broke the camel's back. I had had enough. So I put into motion the plan for an outing. And my friends jumped on board.

Despite some severe 1 train troubles, we finally made it all the way up to Harlem on a Saturday night. And even though they wouldn't let me reserve a table, we were able to be put on the on time list. Thanks to Julia for being clever and taking the 2 right past all those pesky local stops.

But there is a reason this place was booked up for the night. The food is GOOD. Because I wanted to get a full range of flavor, I opted for the Brisket and Pork plate (I purposely saved the ribs because I owe someone a return trip)

The pork was sweet and tender, the taste of time and care. It had a rich smoke and a soft touch. The brisket, a normally tougher cut of meat, was also lovingly cared for, with extra time put in to bring out the best in the beef.

To accompany my big plate of animals, I chose the traditional potato (the Syracuse style salt potatoes) and the mac and cheese. The potatoes are bite size, fork tender morsels floating in a delicious butter pool. Nothing could be better. The mac and cheese had an admirable kick and sneaks up on you like a brick in your gut.

Finally, the cornbread was amazing. None too sweet, with a fine crumb. The only thing that made it better was to let it soak in the potatoes' pool.

What a fine meal.

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Blogging for Beer

What's a good meal without a good drink? And what's a good bar without good friend? That's why tonight, after work, my friends and I are hitting up Black Bear Lodge for happy hour!

And in honor of the birthday of the internet, all of us bloggers are being rewarded for our hard work! Or since I am doing this at the lab, lack thereof...

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