The Joint – best BBQ in town…
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Whilst doing recovery work in the Ninth Ward, I would regularly drive past this “joint” and wonder what it was exactly. ”The Joint” really is the epitome of the “hole in the wall”. A girlfriend who lives in this residential and hipster area of the Bywater (along the river from the French Quarter) had these guys cater a party recently. The food was plentiful, inexpensive and unbelievably good. Meaty ribs, pulled pork that melts in your mouth and great, unfatty brisket. Home-made potato salad and simple slaw, all mouthwateringly delicious. Since that first taste of BBQ, I get a regular “pang” for this place. Best BBQ I have ever tasted in the city–not too sweet, not too spicy, not too fatty…just right. A little off the beaten track, but worth the small trip. Close to “Bacchanal” wine store, which is also an experience in itself. Make a day of it and take the drive over the industrial canal and see the ‘Make it Right” Brad Pitt development and the Global Green housing – its LEED Platinum heaven over there. Experience all the great work the badly hit area of New Orleans is getting.
For Thanksgiving this year “The Joint” are offering smoked deep fried turkeys. I think I will try one this year. Those “Turduckins” (deboned chicken inside a deboned duck inside a deboned turkey) are SO last year.
The Joint
801 Poland Avenue . Tel : 504-949 3232
Open Mon-Sat 11.30am-9pm
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Heather John
