This was such a happy accident to find. It was close to our hotel so no need to fight over parking…read more We walked in and were greeted by an... interest (?) live music. We decided to hit the patio because it was a gorgeous evening and there was better live music taking place down the street that we could enjoy at a comfortable volume. That's when Jessica welcomes us. What a shinning star of an employee. We were unsure on the cocktails to order and she broke down the flavor profiles beautifully and gave top notch recommendations for the liquor choices. Then we mentioned we were looking at apps. We were very up front about this being our first experience and asked what she suggested of the two we were debating on. She then told us about a special that was more an entree but also would be a great app; the wonton nachos with pulled pork. Wow. Those were a shining star. We then got the 2&2, tried the smoked Turkey and Beef Tri Tip with sides of the Deviled Egg Potato Salad and fresh green beans. Did we forget to choose sauces like the menu said? Heck yeah we did, but Jessica came through clutch and picked the sauces she thought paired best with each meat and upon delivery, made sure we knew what was the best pairing. My god, was it perfect. The apple butter based sauce *was* perfect with the Turkey (and now i think it needs to be tried with the pork but i digress) and the Smokey hot bbq gave just the nicest spice for the tri tip. Was it the best barbecue we've ever had? I'm not gonna blow smoke, pun not intended. It was pretty good. I legitimately was so engrossed in the food i forgot i had a cocktail beside me. But what made it amazing is the care to the experience Jessica gave. She listened to our interests from the menu and helped make it an unforgettable dining experience that is going to bring us back again. So go in, grab a patio seat, and ask for Jessica, you won't regret it.

Barbecue in Downtown Huntington…read more I arrived in Huntington, and it was raining. Luckily, my hotel was right next door to Bask Smokehouse, and I decided to give it a shot. Bask was not that busy at the time I arrived, and I was seated right away. My server helped me pick some sides and gave me beer samples to try from a West Virginia craft brewery, and I decided on an IPA. My Main course was a 'two-meat' choice, and I ordered Tri-tip, sliced Smoked Turkey B with Braised kale and a sesame cucumber salad. The platter also came with five barbecue sauce samples, Texas Toast and a side of pickled onions and pickles. The turkey had a very nice smoked flavour, and the tri-tip was cooked to a medium rare, which helped keep it moist and full of flavour. The food was very good, and so was the service, and it helped that it was right next door to my hotel.