Soooo, we went to Embark tonight for the second time. Full disclosure, the first time Wifey and I…read morecame here was when they first opened, we came kind of late and we didn't have the best experience, but I PROMISED myself I'd come back before reviewing because I honestly believed I just hit them on a bad night. Had a good friend recently tell me I needed to come back, so we did. Tonight we ordered a half rack of ribs, a pulled pork sandwich, and the pulled pork Mac-n-cheese. In a word, the food was fantastic. I've had BBQ in a LOT of places and also have my own smoker that I've gotten pretty good at using it so I know good BBQ...and this is good BBQ. The ribs were delicious - cooked perfectly the way the want them in competition...not fall off the bone, but with a little bite, and the flavor was great. Amazing bark on the outside with tender meat on the bone. The pulled pork sandwich was so tender and delicious that I wish I didn't have to share it with Wifey. And their homemade BBQ sauce is absolutely great...a little spice on the back of the tongue, but still sweet without being overly sweet (they have four kinds, but I only wanted the traditional). The pulled pork Mac-n-cheese was very rich but full of flavor with a nice breadcrumb topping as well. Each platter also came with cole slaw, something often overlooked by BBQ places, but not here. Very tasty, very fresh, though I think it needed a pinch of salt. I do wish we had gotten some cornbread, but honestly, we walked away very full. The service here is super friendly and our food came pretty quickly...and I really love the layout and vibe here. I spoke to the owner about how much I loved the food tonight and how it was such a difference from my first experience. I'm so glad we came back. The people behind the counter all seem to LIKE what they're doing...and that means a lot. Real BBQ places are always pricey, because you aren't paying for just the food, your paying for the hours and hours and hours of cooking it takes to get the food to taste as good as it does and to be tender. You can't take shortcuts with BBQ. So yeah, Embark isn't cheap, but if there's one thing I've discovered over the years it's that you DON'T want cheap BBQ. Embark is a BYOB place so bring your favorite beer, order some great food, and sit with friends savoring the deliciousness. I will NOT wait this long to come back again.

A friend recommended Embark a few days before I visited. When I arrived, I wasn't super hungry…read moresince I had just come from a Yelp Elite event up the road at Catfight Coffee. There is a decent amount of seating, although there were more takeout orders at the time I visited. It's very clean inside and decorated nicely. I ordered the 2-meat sampler with brisket and pulled pork. The brisket was awesome, super tender and packed with flavor. The BBQ sauce really complemented the meats. The pulled pork was also very good, but the brisket was definitely the star. The mac and cheese was just okay. The breadcrumbs on top made the mac and cheese a bit soggy. Portions were a bit small for the price. Overall, I thought my meal was good but I would definitely come back just for that brisket.

I feel lucky to have a real butcher within close proximity! Kenny and his crew are top notch, the…read morequality of meat is fantastic and you can get anything with enough notice. They offer catering and daily lunch specials. You can even place your order online now, so that saves a ton of time and helps you plan and budget your week more effectively! The marinaded london Broils are delicious!

The owner and staff are very nice- the meat is good quality and fresh. We have shopped for our…read moremeat there for thirty years!!! Every Christmas roast and Thanksgiving turkey has come from them. Their chicken ( white meat) is unbelievably tender. Their frozen foods are great and their condiments are very German - red cabbage...etc. They do sell sausages made locally from the Alpine. Their "crab" salad is my husband's fav- he buys a pound a week. I love this place- go!

It is worth the ride. The quality of everything purchased was excellent and the prices were fair…read more Stuffed pork loin was excellent. The folks there are helpful and polite. We will be back.

Thinnest Delmonicos in the area! no real selection of thick cut steaks at all! The beef is priced…read morevery high

Three generations of my family have shopped here--my grandparents, my parents, and now me…read more Their "Irish Beef" and "Congressional" sandwiches are truly life-changing. The roast beef and pork tenderloin are seasoned just right and roasted to perfection. But what really sets this place apart is the way they treat you. They know their customers by name and make you feel like part of the family every time you walk through the door.

What a nice place. Authentic German meat market. Met the owner who was a great guy who gave…read moreexcellent service. Everything I asked about he let me try. We got three sandwiches, bologna, and two turkey on rye. They were great. Also got some dried sausages that were excellent too! They have all the favorite German meats and specialities. Great hometown place! Go support them!!

First time visiting to Alpine Meats and Deli in Blairstown, NJ was a treat. We were promptly…read moregreeted by Emily who was friendly and a pleasure to deal with. The sandwiches, one roast beef on a hard roll and pastrami on rye were excellent! Salads were fresh and tasty. Beautiful day to pick-up some great deli and have a nice lunch break at Footbridge Park. Thank you Alpine Deli and Emily!

Great quality and big variety of home made burgers , soups and German sausages . Absolutely…read morerecommend :)

Best place, I love the selection of meats,baked goods,canned items and candy's. The inside is clean…read moreand has a great smoked meat smell. Friendly service and is cash only. I've been coming here for years and I'll keep coming back for many more!!

The smell when you walk in to the meat store is so beautiful. It was fast, so friendly the peopleread more

Everything we have purchased from the Meat Shoppe has been amazing. Steaks, chicken, sides, etc…read more.. Just had some catering delivered for the Super Bowl and again everything was delicious. Service has been exceptional on every visit to the store. No other place to buy quality food at very good prices in the area.

Incredible shop! I was in disbelief with all the gluten free options they sell. You can see the…read morequality of the meats and fishes behind the counter as well. My favorite things are the extra spicy condiments they offer (ghost pepper salsa, carolina reaper salsa, wasabi powder, Mike's Hot Honey & Mike's Extra Hot Honey) and their very unique batches of Bloody Mary Mixes like the Peppadew Sriracha Bloody Mary! Highly recommend. And the employees are such sweeties too-- very knowledgeable and so friendly!

Thank God for Paul and Elite Meat in Clinton, NJ. This is the place to go for the best cuts of…read moremeat. It is a butcher specialty shop so you know it will be more expensive than the local grocers but for for special dinners or if you just want to impress, go to Elite. Paul, his wife and family are just charming and very welcoming. The only downfall is the fact that don't always have everything you might want all the time (veal cutlets), so i recommend calling prior to going.

The meat is Prime...the absolute best level of prime...perfectly marbled and perfectly trimmed by a…read moretrue trained expert butcher. The shop is immaculate. The owner and his wife are lovely and take the time to help me figure portion sizes for hosting holiday dinners. While the meats are the best, so is the poultry...the fresh turkey is like no other. I 100% recommend the shop and its owners as meriting Best Butcher award for several years in a row...they earned it!

Definitely a busy spot but the line seems to move at a good pace. Not all their stuff has prices on…read moreit (mainly chicken) so shopping was a bit of a shot in the dark. I got 2 racks of ribs, 20 wings, a whole chicken and 3 chicken quarters for just under $100. Prices seem high so we'll see if the quality justifies it tomorrow.

Fantastic butcher shop! The products are always fresh, and we were lucky to get some freshly…read moredelivered kielbasa straight from a Polish butcher--absolutely delicious. The staff is incredibly friendly and very helpful. A great experience all around.

zero stars!!!! be aware of scammers!!! stay far far far away…read morefrom this place!!! they are very dishonest people here conducting business with people from local area and out of town! i went their recently to purchase some poultry and they lie to you about the animal weights and overcharge you like almost twice the amount you should of paid. i believe the day i went which was our religious holiday(eid-ul-adha) they ripped off almost every single person who went there!! please do yourself a favor and stay away from this rotten hell of a place! go over to quakertown where they have more professionals butchershops who will mor do tou wrong!

Worst customer service ever, Will take your money stating that they have the meat available…read more Unfortunately when you come back the meat isn't available so the money isn't refundable, When they make a mistake it's your fault.