The Joint

Wow, so October is definitely the busiest month of the year. So much so, that I managed to take an involuntary hiatus from the food blog. Fear not family foodies, I'm back. I figured a good comeback eatery to get all your mouths watering would be one of my favorite standbys, The Joint BBQ. I just so happened to visit The Joint this past Saturday and was reaffirmed at just how good this unassuming, bbq shack can be. They smoke all of their barbeque in house (actually it's out back) and they also make their own sauces. Two different kinds, so you have your choice of a more carolina style, vinegar-based sauce or if you prefer the thicker, kansas city style sauce, theirs is second to none in my book. The ribs are perfectly smoked and super tender, not to mention very popular which is why they were out during our Saturday visit.
No worries, the pulled pork and beef brisket are also home runs, especially with a couple of slices of white bread. Just as respectable and worth the trip to Poland Ave is their selection of sides. The cole slaw, baked beans and potato salad are all just-made fresh and as expected are great compliments to the barbeque. However, the baked macaroni and cheese in on a level all of its own. This is exactly how you want your your mac and cheese to come out every time. Creamy, not over cheesy and cooked just right. Throw in your choice of sweet or unsweetened tea and a great jukebox and this turns out to be money well spent.