This is the first Trinity Alumni event that I have attended in the past several years. Attendance was six people, half the number that RSVPed. We met at The Strand Smokehouse, 25-27 Broadway, Queens, NY.
They smoke their own meats out back. I realize that I do not have photos of their incredible staff. The basketball playing Greek at the grill was friendly and willing to talk and share all about the process. The bar tender i did not spend as much time with, but she was polite and helpful. The cashier also was friendly, smiling, and very helpful when i did my to-go order.
First think you see as you enter the building is the bar on the left.
They have a large selection of draft beers, moonshine drinks, and other house specialties.
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Further up stage left beyond the bar is the grill and meat station. Most of the meat is sold by the pound. Ribs are half or whole racks. Sides are priced accordingly.
We had: Beef Ribs, Spare Ribs, Baby Back Ribs, Brisket, Pork Loin, Kielbasa, Fried Mac and Cheese Balls, Cornbread, and Guac and chips.
There are several sauces to choose from:
At one point a band started to play live music. Thank God that did not last long, as we were there to talk and visit with each other.
The meats were good is not exactly fall apart done. The mac and cheese ball was great, the house pickles are sweet if you like that, and the cornbread was a bit smooth for my taste. i like it a little more rustic.
I REALLY need to remember to take the photos with the real camera and not the camera in the phone, as these are really crappy.
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