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  1. joed617

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    Sheesh Debi, You sound like my wife <laugh> she's 1/2 italian, I tell her that's the better half :) The brunt of the hard work is done, been cleaning the place up for pics today. The wife has been framing pictures and arrainging the seating. Most all the large tools have been taken out of the...
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    Monty, Due to this messed up city our entertainment license was knocked down. The old one said we could have entertainment until 10:30pm. We went through all the town meetings and were approved for a 12am license. But the city denied it and we had to file an appeal soooo My wife when in today...
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    The smoker is vented under the kitchen exhaust hood and you do get the smell of smoke in the dinning area. Not an over powering smell but a nice sweet smoking meat smell. As usual the building inspector didn't show up so I'll have to wait until tuesday because the city workers get monday off...
  4. joed617

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    Hey Monty!! One thing for sure is that even the best plans have draw backs <inspections> Out of our control and have to rely on the city workers. We passed the plumbing inspection yesterday and called for the finale building inspection for today <we'll see if he shows up> and then...
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    Hi Ron, I can't believe this thread has gotten so much interest. We are nearing the end here and hopefully will be open by the end of the month. Joe
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    Monty, I hope all is well with you. Market Street and Washington street is the 4th most traveled intersection in Massachusetts. It takes me about 15 minutes in traffic to get there. We passed the electrical inspection today, Had a surprise visit from the health inspector who told us that we've...
  7. joed617

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    WOW, The town is talking and we have a good buzzzzzzzz going .. Here is one pic they placed in "Pigtrip.net" along with a picture of the front of the store .. and this article.. (06/02/07) Coming Soon: Boston BBQ Last weekend I did some legwork to investigate the soon-to-open Smoken' Joe's...
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    Just a quick update: Final electrical inspection is on the way!! Plumbing will wrapped up this week and ready for final inspection also. Building inspection should be soon after and then the fire inspection and the health inspection. <so many inspections> We did break down and used the smoker...
  9. joed617

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    HI Phil, did you see the link to our house band? Or you can google "Shirley Lewis" .. he has won some cool awards .. I actually woke up ay 5:30 am today and went back to sleep until 8am .. something I haven't done in a long time .. BTW we put the banner up yesterday.. <the comming soon banner>...
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    The place is in Brighton, Massachusetts.. I'll post the street address as we get closer to opening day ... and maybe will have pics tro post also .. I just bought the wife a new camera .. :) Joe
  11. joed617

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    Thanks Debi, I'll check'em out .. we do have some great micros here .. I checked and am a member of "Beer Advocate. com" .. Hope to see ya soon .. We didn't get home until 12 lastnight and I've been up since 5:30 .. started yesterday at 7:30 .. long hours but I see the light at the end of the...
  12. joed617

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    Hey Monty, I don't think I want to involve any other body parts though .. lol .. we are having a cleaning party this weekend .. Mom is comming down <she's 81, and will be the supervisor> But I know she'll be cleaning something .. she is a fiesty one and a great sence of humor .. We ordered 16...
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    Come on by Hawgheaven, would be nice to meet you also .. I'll be posting the address soon.. Joe
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    gypsyseagod, We can't get Fat Tire out here I e-mail the company and they don't ship it east of mississippi. I'll look into shiner bock.. I have a sample of "Dale's pale Ale" and a few others .. will let ya know what happens. Joe
  15. joed617

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    Hey Teacup.. I like the New Castle brown ale also .. never had Gillians .. I have tried this beer called "Sweaty Betty" and liked that also .. been sampeling beer alot in the past few weeks.. we'll be more into micro breweries .. and some of the regular beers. Joe
  16. joed617

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    We're getting closer to opening! The window is back in and the plywood is down, Plumbing is almost completed and the electrical work is done, New hood, vent and make up air is working, ansul system is hooked up but not tested yet. All the stainless steel is installed on the walls. I still have...
  17. joed617

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    Carl, My heart and prayers go out to you and your family. God Bless, Joe
  18. joed617

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    Debi!!!! Who doesn't hate driving in Boston .. lol .. Will be good to meet you as well as others from here. Thanks for spreading the word. I know you brew your own beer so you will like this. We have had a few companies <micro breweries> come in and we'll be having some cool beers that...
  19. joed617

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    Cheech the man, Yer welcome for the update, I haven't been on much because of the crunch and being over worked. <and the pay stinks at this point, non existent> My advice to anyone who wants to open a place never buy an asian restaurant .. they cook with peanut oil and soy sauce and for some...
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    Hey Shellbellc, Lets see as far as the menu we have .. from memory we'll have atb's, chicken wings, tenders, bbq nachos, catfish fingers. fried chicken, steak, burgers, ribs <both beef and pork>, pulled pork, brisket, fries, onion rings. sides will consist of garlic red smashed pototato's...
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