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[monty]

Joe,

I cannot think of any words more appropriate on the eve of your new adventure than,


Buon Fortuna,
Mi Paison!

Best wishes and I will make plans to shoot down your way soon!

Cheers!

 

[vulcan75001]

Joe..
Your place looks really great...I know you and your wife have put up a long and courageous fight with all the BS and hoops ya had to go thru...and ya

WON .
.congrats and good luck on your opening tomorrow...
We will be heading north on vac. next weekend..the 21st..don't know if our travel time will coincide with your being open...maybe on the return trip...will try to get things scheduled so a visit can be made...

GOOD LUCK and BEST WISHES...

 

[ron50]

Joe:

Good luck on the inspection and on the grand opening.

Bud:

We want pictures!!!

 

[monty]

We gotta know, Joe!

How's everything!

Looks like I will have to wait till August to head down.

Cheering you and the Missus on!

"Cheers X Millions"!

 

[deejaydebi]

Just found the pictures ... Awsome! I can't wait to come out.

So now I guess we wait with baited breath to hear the news ...

Dear heavenly father let it be good news ...
in Jesus name
Amen

 

[hawgheaven]

I don't know about the rest of you, but I am REALLY anxious to hear how the opening went and if Bud spilled the ribs...

 

[bud's bbq]

Smoken' Joe's is officially open!!! Had the great pleasure of visiting with Joe and his great family and staff on Tuesday night. While not officially open to the public, Joe was kind enough to welcome me to a preview. Upon walking in the door, I announced that I was from the health department - Joe's Son had eyes bigger than saucers!!!

We have all read the chronicles of Joe's challenges and travails in retrofitting this old Korean restaurant into a chic, trend setting BBQ and Blues cafe. What a great job: from the troublesome duct work to hand crafted bar to overall beautiful decor.

But it is really about the food. Joe and his newly hired staff were just sitting down to a complete menu of his offerings. Brisket that was tender and savory and bursting with flavor; ribs cooked spot on - not falling off the bone but very tender and rubbed just right. The pulled port was incredible as well as great slaw, potato salad and a dirty rice like none I have ever had. Joe made all of the rubs and sauces from scratch. His signature sauces are to die for and should be bottled and sold internationally.

On a personal note, sincere thanks to Joe and Wendy and your family and staff. One could not have felt more welcomed and comfortable. After a few minutes, I was one of the family!!

 

[hawgheaven]

Thanks Bud... that's just too cool you got to be there!

 

[short one]

Bud, thanks for the post and great pics. Sounds like it will be on the must stop list if I ever get that way.

Good luck Joe.

 

[monty]

Thanks, Bud, for giving "Smoken' Joe's" its first review!

I am sure there will be many more, including mine next month!

I would like everyone to take a moment and think about what has happened here.

Joe, Wendy, all I can say that matters is that you two have pulled off a minor miracle!

Red tape, the previous tenant's callous disregard for safety, and who knows what more!

I would like all the SMF Familiy to join me in wishing you two the greatest success, a much more smooth path and may nothing ever upset your love for each other!

Cheers!

 

[msmith]

Joe I wish you the best of luck and I'm glad to see you have it finally open. Ive been reading your posts and haven't said anything until now. You and your family have put a lot of blood, sweet, and tears into this and now its time to reap the rewards. I give you a big salute and wish you many happy days of enjoyment and prosperity.

 

[deejaydebi]

Heading out to Salem and Marblehead this weekend for a cemetary tour I'm hoping I can find Smokin' Joes. I searched the whole thread and couldn't find the address!

Well there's always the up comming Mini Gathering ....


BUMP BUMP BUMP!

 

[monty]

Hey, Debi!

I believe that Smoken Joe's will be found in the 300 Block of Washington Street. 351 Washington if memory serves me, or was it 391? You'll find it not far from St. Elizabeth's Hospital!

I know I have not paid much attention lately....but a mini gathering? Fill me in, please!

Cheers!

 

[ron50]

Bud:

Thanks for the photos!

Joe:

Best of luck. I can't wait to be a customer!

 

[deejaydebi]

Thanks Monty!

I am trying to urge the great folks of SMF to support our beloved brother by heading down for a grand opening gathering at Joes place.

 

[deejaydebi]

I did a google search of Smoken' Joes BBQ and found this schmuck that should be sued for his "review" I don't know who he is but he really P#$$ed me off! He claims to have been there opening night and was not nice.

Reminds me of that awful Simon Cowel guy! Just plain mean! If I find this guy I'll give him a fat lip!

 

[Dutch]

I don't know why this wasn't done along time ago-since this thread has it ardent followers, I'm making this thread a *sticky*.

 

[ultramag]

Congrats Joe and once again I wish all the success one man can stand from the Show-Me state! I hope your place is all you and your family wish it to be.

 

[monty]

NOT to worry, Debi!
The Boston Schmucks are like that!
They go into a place on day one when the staff is green and the service is a bit stilted and proclaim the place a flop!

I am certain that the reviews will change before long. Joe is in the game to stay and he has the "Right Stuff" to make it happen!

I managed restaurants in that area before I really decided what I wanted to do with my life and I can tell ya the Boston crowd is a tough crowd to convince!

I am planning a mid August run into Boston. Just a quick shot in and back home. Got a farm to tend.

Cheers!

 

[deejaydebi]

Monty I don't know where this guy comes from he reviews all of New England ad doesn't seen to like anyone. He did at least say the folks were new but eager to please I guess that something. I guess I'm just a bit sensitive when someone picks on people I care about - I'm a very protective Mom ya know! My poor kid couldn't even cross the street alone until he was about 12 and we lived on a street with speed bumps

Let us know when you head to Joes and we'll try to meet up!

A farm is more than a full time job. When I was a kid I hated that we could never go anywhere - I miss it, but I do like the freedom I have now.