Got two pulled pork meals for takeout. I liked the Mac and cheese side, the sweet potatoes and…read morepulled pork and beans were too sweet for us. Ordering is strictly through DoorDash and you can't buy extra sides of anything on there except cornbread. I realize it's not for me, but please do check them out if you can.

People are hard working Friendly folks. Place is immacolate…read more Rina and brisket to die for. Only takeout.

Decided to try this place today thanks to a recommendation from the bro. The place is small but it…read morehas a decent number of tables inside for a few parties - along with outdoor, picnic table type seating on one side and bistro type seating on another side. You order at the register and take your very large portioned plates wherever you'd like to sit. There are quite a few baked goods right at the register which looked great but I restrained myself, this time. I ordered the 4 rib platter which came with two sides. I got the mac & cheese and pickled beets. The ribs were fall off the bone tender and had good flavor. They give you a side of BBQ sauce in case you wanted some. The mac & cheese seemed like it was baked which is a plus for me. The only drawback is that it needed a little more flavor. Maybe a sharper, more flavorful cheese would help. I just put some salt and pepper on it and that helped a ton. The pickled beets were as expected - and I love beets! The platter also comes with a mini cornbread LOAF! Seriously, it's a good size mini. It was delicious, slightly sweet, and contained corn kernels. Also, a side of sliced pickles come with the platter and any sandwich. We were warned that they were spicy today and that was the truth! It was a bit over $40 for so much good food. We had to box up some of the food and it can definitely feed another person. Also, service was friendly and fast. I'd come back to try more items - probably including one of those baked goods :)

Delicious bbq! Quick lunch stop in a quaint casual local smokehouse while traveling through the…read morearea. Hearty servings. Excellent sauce. Quick service. Outside dining was nice on a warm sunny day. Easy off street parking. We'll be back when in the Catskills. Enjoy!

outstanding! better than the old Curtis' in Putney (RIP, he is missed). we went there on a foggy…read morejury Sunday afternoon in mid March when no reason to be out whatsoever.; Walking in to a sufficient barbecue menu ribs, of course, and sat at the single table. I was wondering what they might have prepared on such a day, but our food was quick and delightful! OK, it's not a cloth napkin restaurant, but it is exactly what a great BBQ place should be. Family owned and operated and they know how to make the meat. Can't wait to go back again! Note: no restrooms available, but there's a Cumberland Farms just down the road. Also, there's no alcohol but they welcome BYOB. Such inconveniences become irrelevant once the meat melts off the bone and onto your tongue! they are a worthy East Coast version of my most favorite Smokin' Joes of Arkansas, will go back asap!

Holy Crap is this place good!!!! Best food I have out here since I got here in 2021 lol. passed it…read moreby many times back and forth over the mountain and finally stopped. I ordered 1/2 slab ribs with baked beans Mac n cheese and mashed potatoes. Every one of those items were incredibly flavorful but not overpowering. Best bbq! And it was also really reasonably priced. GO HERE!! They were also super nice :)

Burger with bacon, cheese, tomatoes, fries,…read more Ember Salad with brisket Excellent food Service was friendly ! Try all the bbq sauces!

Solid bbq place We stopped in while Sking. We started with…read morethe firecrackers and the roasted raviolis. I got the rack of ribs. They have a lot if good sauced to try. They were very smoked and heavy on the pepper Service was good. And nice atmosphere

We decided to try this place one day for dinner since it changed hands into a 'Jamaican'…read morerestaurant a couple years ago. Formerly The Lantern, still a bar vibe/a bit dark inside. We both got the jerk chicken with greens. While we finished our dinner and it tasted good; I have several specific impressions and suggestions for improvement. First of all, both of our dinners could have arrived much hotter. They were more like "well warmed" in a microwave than truly hot- so I assume that's how they typically do it there. We were hungry enough not to send it back to be 'heated up' more -but they should be aware of how hot their food should be when presented to customers. Second, we love Jamaican food- goat curry/jerk chicken/oxtails, greens, etc. This chicken was seasoned + tasty; but the chicken honestly tasted like BBQ chicken much more than the jerk chicken I've had in any other restaurants. Finally- and in the end this was the worst issue, the gal who was our waitress either had never done a waitress job before, or was so poorly trained at this establishment that she literally had no idea what she should be doing/noticing/taking care of. At various points, this was frustrating (she didn't check on us at all), didn't seem to know if we needed more water/napkin,etc. mainly because she just didn't walk by the table/or stand back keeping a watchful eye on her table. At certain points, I heard her boss talking to her and telling her what to do next- but clearly she didn't even have a basic concept of what she was supposed to be doing. I waited tables a lot thru college and eventually I felt sorry for her lack of training in a job where you clearly represent the business. But, we were the only people in there for dinner, only 1 person drinking in the bar besides us. It was just unacceptable. We won't return-but would love to find good Jamaican food somewhere in the region. PS It was several months ago when we ate there, hopefully staff is consistently better trained now.

A nice addition to the neighborhood that offers something a little different. We ordered the oxtail…read moremeal, which was tasty. My only complaint is the portion size -- there was a lot of rice but very little cabbage and oxtail meat. The space is nicely decorated, and the service was friendly.

Smokehouse is provides ample positivity for the current food truck trend. Nestled in a market…read moreparking lot the smoky goodness lures you in. The gentleman at the window was nice and helpful. We went with their brisket platter- decent portion with full flavor and perfectly prepared. Cornbread and beans were great. We also did a side of Mac n cheese; it was decent, but lacked flavor. Overall, great place with a local, true bbq vibe and we will definitely return!

The Smokehouse Barbecue Food Cart & The NOMAD Chefs Food Cart…read more Wilmington, Vermont Around the time that I moved to Vermont , I started hearing about An Incredible Team Of Chefs Called "The Nomad Chefs"Founded By The Great Brandon Ruble. They were Featured Each Week At That Time At The Wilmington Inn For Their "Wicked Wednesday" Events & They Always Got Rave Reviews. Each Week Mr Ruble Would Change Up The Menu With New & Delicious surprises with flavors and tastes from all Around the globe. And each Time I Went, The Food Was perfection. It wasn't long before Brandon Ruble Was The Talk Of The Town and Over the last two years or so, he went on to purchase a food truck for "Nomad Chefs" & Everybody Loves It. And Not long ago, I heard he had a brand new Food Truck & Started A Whole New Brand Called "The Smokehouse". They are currently at the River Valley Market & I'd been dying to go but kept missing it for one reason or the other, but last week I got there at just the right time. I even Got A Chance To Meet Brandon Ruble himself & He Was Just As Sweet As He Is Talented. It's easy to see how hard he works & How Well. A true master at what he does. A seasoned professional. Dan Took my order and he was awesome. Funny, sweet & Very Accommodating. His sweet tea was out of this world & Some of the best I've ever had. I Ordered the Brisket with Sides Of Coleslaw, Baked Beans & Homemade Cornbread. I Was Hesitant to order the brisket as my recent experiences doing so at other establishments didn't turn out so well. It takes a special touch to get brisket just right and not over or under cooked. Usually people miss the mark one way or the other. But The minute I opened my to-go box, I knew this wouldn't be the same. You could literally see how juicy it was & The meat was so tender it was almost falling apart In Your Mouth. To say that it was perfection would be an understatement. And the Flavor? Sooooo delectable. Rich & Full Bodied. Just perfect. Holy smokes was that delicious ( No Pun Intended). This was hands down The best brisket I've Ever had in all my life and I'm no spring chicken. Theres such a huge difference in the taste when its made by someone who is a true artist. Someone who puts thought, and time into all of the dishes that he adds to his menu. Someone like Brandon Ruble. I would highly recommend this food cart 100%. It Is Without A Doubt, The Best & Most Delicious Meal You'll Find & even The Fairest Price. Not Only Will You Love It, You Will Leave Full And Happy & You'll want to come back & So will your whole family. As You Eat Or Wait For Your To-Go Order, You'll Smell The Two Extra Large Smokers Going The Whole Time. The menu has something For Everyone, including Chicken Wings, Burgers, Fries & Even Hush Puppies. The main attraction though is the smoked platter. You choose your meat , IE Brisket, Pork Etc & pick two side dishes. No matter what you pick it'll be delicious. You will be very happy. I guarantee it. I went back a few days later with a friend of mine who's usually the hardest critic and doesn't like to to try new things. He sticks with the places he knows and goes there habitually. But even he went crazy over "The Smokehouse". His quote exactly was "This Is Better Than Any Place In Town". And THAT is the hugest statement of all in a place like vermont where there's delicious food everywhere. I highly recommend "The Smokehouse" Food Cart, In Addition to The "Nomad Chef's" Food Cart & Or Anything Else Brandon Ruble Puts his hands on. This man is absolutely gifted. The meal that I Had At "The Smokehouse" is only one of the many incredible creations that we've all come to know & expect from Mr Ruble When He Puts His name on Something. As far as I can see, there's nothing this man can't do. 5 stars

Stopped in today for a late lunch, before heading back to CT. Ordered a pound of ribs and a small…read morecontainer of chili. Ribs were St Louis style. I felt they were alright, not the best I've ever had, but not the worst either. Decent for a "Northern Q" joint. Hey, MASS Q is not the South. Sorry, if you haven't had BBQ in the South, you wouldn't know the difference. Chili was lackluster, honestly wish I hadn't ordered it. Had some stomach discomfort later in the evening, suspect it was the chili. That's it, that's my report. The Pit Stop BBQ is a weak 3 Star Rating, IMO. Can't see a reason for a return visit.

We ordered the combo platter, we felt the ribs were a little bit rubbery but the brisket was…read moreoutstanding. We'll try the ribs again and see. Sides were delicious. Love how there's several different sauces to choose from, all were great. Seasoning was well balanced and it was a nice experience to have food that wasn't overly salted. Overall a very good experience and we're definitely going to be back.

The first time my son and I ever tried JuJus we were hooked! Their fried chicken and dipping sauces…read moreare sooo delicious!!! They offer flavors like pesto aioli and peach mango. They also offer tater tots, onion peels, gyro sandwiches, ice cream and slushies! The owners are very nice and the inside is such a vibe!!! Check this place out if you love fried chicken!!

Located next to the Triplex Cinema in Great Barrington, Juju's is a colorful takeout eatery serving…read morekrispy bites (popcorn chicken, popcorn cauliflower, onion petals, tots), salads, pita gyros, soft serve ice cream, and cold drinks (slushy, mint iced tea, lemongrass "ade"). They also have Juju's merch for sale too. There are a couple tables with seating inside this cozy space and two more outside tables with seating outside in front. I stopped by Juju's for takeout recently. I ordered the Chicken Gyro ($14 plus tax) and Onion Petals ($7 plus tax), which was all set and bagged in under 10 minutes. The big gyro was overfilled with romaine lettuce, tomato, creamy dressing & crispy breaded popcorn chicken pieces in a thick soft gyro wrap. The onion petals were crispy outside and on the greasy side and had a very salty flavor. Overall, not a bad place to stop for a snack before and after the movie.

Finger-licking good--literally. The brisket and pulled pork…read morewere unreal, and the collard greens and mac & cheese were straight comfort food perfection. The brisket was my absolute favorite--so tender, juicy, and packed with flavor. When we arrived, the place was full, which honestly had me betting big that the food would live up to the hype--and it absolutely did. Even the other customers were friendly, and the staff was just as welcoming. My fiancé and I shared the two-meat platter, and thank goodness we did--it was more than enough food. We were stuffed and still had leftovers (which I'm very much looking forward to eating again). If we ever pass through this way again, I'll definitely be making him stop here. Can't wait to come back!

Well, stopped back again recently. The first visit was a two…read moremeat platter of ribs and brisket. Brisket was moist , tender, excellent... maybe a bit greasy but in a good way. Ribs very beefy and excellent. Mac and cheese needed stronger multi cheese blend, maybe a few toasted breadcrumbs on top ? Cucumber salad needed a pinch of sugar to sweeten up the vinegar . Corn bread ok , needs more flavor with real corn mixed in, lose the paper wrappers and bake in pans directly ... or change to a biscuit with honey butter . The owner was working the line first visit and things moving. Second visit : same points mentioned above, but this time smaller quantity of brisket and drier? The ribs smaller and drier ? 2 different food prep guys this time and noticed difference from visit day before? I did try one smoked wing this visit and wing wax excellent smoke tender wing. I think k things improved since the Worcester location closed? It still can be excellent food one time and an average or worse the next visit... inconsistent When the Brisket is on ... it is great stuff When it is off... dry underwhelming... They should make a brisket or burnt end hash as option ... Redbones bbq in Boston used to do a brisket hash that was excellent and unique .

We hired Molly to cater a small reception following a memorial service. She made things VERY easy!…read moreGreat selections & suggestions. Delivery was prepared so we were able to keep things fresh until it was time to serve, then set dishes out easily. The food was healthy & presentations attractive. We also found the cost of her service to be competitive & fair. We would highly recommend Back To Basics Cooking & hire Molly again.

Molly Johnston and her team prepared an excellent luncheon for us in May 2023. She was on time,…read moredid everything she said she would do, and the food was delicious. Kind Regards, Richard Harding