A couple of weeks ago Wookie and I were making good time heading back to Olympia for dinner with folks and friends when we passed by Po-Boy in Puyallup. The savory scent of a smoker knocked on my nose as we barreled down the road. We both looked at each other and I decided at that moment that the BBQhunter would return before too long to try this place out. That day was today as Wookie, Her Majesty, Daylight and I ran up to Mt. Rainer and back. What a beautiful day for a ride and what a great way for the BBQhunter to end on. This fine afternoon also had the smoker in operation with the sweet perfume of smoldering wood kicking out copious quantities of smoke. After looking at the menu I decided on the pulled pork sandwich combo that included beans and one other side of choice. I chose the macaroni salad and for 50 cents more had a scoop of slaw put on the sandwich. I also had a super cold iced tea and an equally as big and icy water. I believe Daylight ordered pretty much the same and Her Majesty and Wookie had the brisket.
Taste: Well, I'm here to tell ya folks that the pulled pork was smokey and tender. Just a wee bit too much sauce. Not over powering by any stretch, but just a little in the way of really tasting the meat. The bun was a typical hamburger bun with sesame seeds. Not my favorite choice for serving up BBQ, but it was a sizable sandwich. The beans were good, but tasted a little too much like Bushes beans that you get out of the can. The real winner on this plate was the macaroni salad, done up with small shells and spiced up with what I think might have been seasoning salt. Very smooth, creamy and delicious. I've seen on TV how southerners sometimes get a scoop of slaw on the sandwich and thought it went pretty darn good too. I'll score you 8 out of 10 stars for this category and that is only because of the bun and beans. My riding and dining partners thought everything was great.
Value: Nothing wrong here. I can't remember for sure and they do not have a website to check this on, but I believe my combo plate went for 6 dolla fitty cent. That is not a misprint (just a not so subtle try at slang). $6.50 for a pretty big sandwich, a BIG scoop of salad and beans, and all the iced tea and water I could stuff down my neck. I believe the bill for all of us came to around 36 bucks (thanks Wookie!). 9 easily deserved stars.
Staff: Well, this is kinda hard to judge as we pretty much were left alone except for when the food was delivered to the table. The two staff in attendance this afternoon were polite enough whilst the orders were made and then pretty much left us on our own afterwords. Our gentle teasing and questions did not even raise an eyebrow with them. We pretty much had the run of the place to ourselves. Maybe it was the sight of 4 dehydrated bikers left them a little aloof this day. Who knows, but I'm only gonna score you a 7.
Ambiance: If you are a John Deer fanatic besides an eater of some pretty good BBQ than this is THE place for you. John Deer bric-a-brac was the theme decoration here. A couple of other whimsical decorations and a great tee-shirt (that wasn't for sale; what the heck is up with teasing us like that?) were the other items to look at besides the DVD of some ultimate fighting being played on the big screen. At least my back was turned to it so I would't have to watch it. Not a bad look, just not my idea of a BBQ joint. 6 stars.
Friends: Yeah, I admit it. I would take my buddies to this place because when it comes right down to it, its the food that is the real ticket here. I bet you will see my friends and I again. If I understand it right, I believe Wookie put you at the top of his list for "local" eateries to visit. 9 stars.
Overall I award Po-Boy and Bar-B-Q 8 stars out of 10. Pretty good for a resaurant. You folks up in Puyallup have a BBQ joint that you can be proud of. So count me for having yet 1 more BBQ place in my top 10 and who knows, maybe I'll darken your doorstep in the not so far future.
Later...
Taste: Well, I'm here to tell ya folks that the pulled pork was smokey and tender. Just a wee bit too much sauce. Not over powering by any stretch, but just a little in the way of really tasting the meat. The bun was a typical hamburger bun with sesame seeds. Not my favorite choice for serving up BBQ, but it was a sizable sandwich. The beans were good, but tasted a little too much like Bushes beans that you get out of the can. The real winner on this plate was the macaroni salad, done up with small shells and spiced up with what I think might have been seasoning salt. Very smooth, creamy and delicious. I've seen on TV how southerners sometimes get a scoop of slaw on the sandwich and thought it went pretty darn good too. I'll score you 8 out of 10 stars for this category and that is only because of the bun and beans. My riding and dining partners thought everything was great.
Value: Nothing wrong here. I can't remember for sure and they do not have a website to check this on, but I believe my combo plate went for 6 dolla fitty cent. That is not a misprint (just a not so subtle try at slang). $6.50 for a pretty big sandwich, a BIG scoop of salad and beans, and all the iced tea and water I could stuff down my neck. I believe the bill for all of us came to around 36 bucks (thanks Wookie!). 9 easily deserved stars.
Staff: Well, this is kinda hard to judge as we pretty much were left alone except for when the food was delivered to the table. The two staff in attendance this afternoon were polite enough whilst the orders were made and then pretty much left us on our own afterwords. Our gentle teasing and questions did not even raise an eyebrow with them. We pretty much had the run of the place to ourselves. Maybe it was the sight of 4 dehydrated bikers left them a little aloof this day. Who knows, but I'm only gonna score you a 7.
Ambiance: If you are a John Deer fanatic besides an eater of some pretty good BBQ than this is THE place for you. John Deer bric-a-brac was the theme decoration here. A couple of other whimsical decorations and a great tee-shirt (that wasn't for sale; what the heck is up with teasing us like that?) were the other items to look at besides the DVD of some ultimate fighting being played on the big screen. At least my back was turned to it so I would't have to watch it. Not a bad look, just not my idea of a BBQ joint. 6 stars.
Friends: Yeah, I admit it. I would take my buddies to this place because when it comes right down to it, its the food that is the real ticket here. I bet you will see my friends and I again. If I understand it right, I believe Wookie put you at the top of his list for "local" eateries to visit. 9 stars.
Overall I award Po-Boy and Bar-B-Q 8 stars out of 10. Pretty good for a resaurant. You folks up in Puyallup have a BBQ joint that you can be proud of. So count me for having yet 1 more BBQ place in my top 10 and who knows, maybe I'll darken your doorstep in the not so far future.
Later...
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