This is a fairly accurate geopolitical representation of New Jersey. I'm located in a particularly dense, yet beautiful part of this state, around about the dot labeled 'Hackensack'.
To those who just laughed at the thought of Bergen County being described as beautiful, just think of the last sunrise over New York City you saw. Or maybe a sunset over the Meadowlands. Take a hike up and down the Palisades or grab a burger at White Manna (see aforementioned 'Hackensack'). Technically, the last thing isn't 'beautiful', but it's really freaking delicious.
There's a lot in New Jersey, including great barbecue - in our state and local competitions, some restaurants and, most definitely, in many of our backyards. However, we don't have a barbecue tradition. This doesn't mean we don't know how to smoke meat. We've just never had to.
Hopefully, there'll be a lot of big and small 'cue joints along the way, lots of scenic vistas and history to take in by the bucketful. I hope you'll follow me and my brother Ivan on this journey.
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To those who just laughed at the thought of Bergen County being described as beautiful, just think of the last sunrise over New York City you saw. Or maybe a sunset over the Meadowlands. Take a hike up and down the Palisades or grab a burger at White Manna (see aforementioned 'Hackensack'). Technically, the last thing isn't 'beautiful', but it's really freaking delicious.
There's a lot in New Jersey, including great barbecue - in our state and local competitions, some restaurants and, most definitely, in many of our backyards. However, we don't have a barbecue tradition. This doesn't mean we don't know how to smoke meat. We've just never had to.
Hopefully, there'll be a lot of big and small 'cue joints along the way, lots of scenic vistas and history to take in by the bucketful. I hope you'll follow me and my brother Ivan on this journey.
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Send a picture from the Crossroads!
ReplyDeleteCheck out this link for BBQ ideas:
http://hollyeats.com/NorthCarollina.htm
Ramps (fresh green onions) are now in-season, so order up!
Raleigh-Durham Area BBQ:
Allen & Sons BBQ in Chapel Hill; cooks with wood. (919) 942-7576; open to 5 Wed and 8 Thu - Sat.
Q Shack in Durham
Danny's 2945 S Miami Blvd, Durham, (919) 806-1965 Open M-F 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Rex: chopped pork plate, fried corn and blueberry cobbler.
EAST OF RALEIGH:
Parkers in Wilson, NC
Wilbers in Goldsboro
I think you guys should post a photo of one or both of you, in front of every Barbecue place you have or will stop in at. A photo journal of your culinary travels, if you will...
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