- Cuisines: American, Barbecue
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NileGuide Expert Says:
Try the pulled pork, made of slow-smoked Berkshire hog, and--for an extra indulgence--the deep-fried Oreos.
Description:
It stands "Righteous Urban Barbecue," but when was barbecue an urban thing -- not to mention righteous? But the name is cool; and after tasting some of the barbecue that comes out of the restaurant's custom-made, New York City Health Department-approved smoker, righteous is an apt description. RUB is co-owned by Kansas City pit master Paul Kirk, who has won seven World Barbecue Championships and is a member of the Barbecue Hall of Fame. The smoked turkey and barbecued chicken are the best I've had -- moist inside with a distinctive smoked flavor -- and the ribs, St. Louis-style, were delicate and crispy, yet tender and meaty. The "burnt ends," the fatty part of the brisket, were a bit tough. The best way to get a taste of all of RUB's barbecue is the humongous "Taste of the Baron," where a little of everything is piled high on a platter. The restaurant is cramped and loud and the prices urban (meaning high), but the food at RUB will provide all the comfort you need.
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User Reviews for RUB ((Righteous Urban Barbecue)
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MEAT LOVERS PARADISE
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This may not be the fanciest restaurant in NYC, but who wants fancy when eating food dripping with BBQ sauce? My preference here is the pulled pork sandwich which is tasty in and...
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- posted on 05.07.12
- by MikeDana2
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Great spot for BBQ
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Had their Burnt End Dinner, (for lunch), with one of their draft beers. It was excellent, as were the side dishes.
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- posted on 04.30.12
- by artyhues
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Good and fast
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No complaints, very large servings. Visit here whenever in town. very close to the (1) (2) train station.
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- posted on 02.27.12
- by Sumday27
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Never Again
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First, let me say that I have NEVER felt compelled to right such a negative review in my life!!! I threw my order OUT when I got home! This is the first and LAST time I will go this...
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- posted on 06.21.11
- by by GEN at Citysearch
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Great BBQ
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They call this an urban barbeque restaurant but I think that what you get here is Rich Home Down Southern BBQ Flavors. So delicious. Actually, I am not clear on what urban BBQ means...
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- posted on 06.07.11
- by by SamSamP at Citysearch
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- tel: (212) 524-4300
Address:
- 208 W. 23rd St
- Btwn Seventh and Eighth Aves
- New York, NY 10011
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Hours:
- Mon-Thu 11:30am-11pm Fri-Sat 11am-12am Sun 11:30am-10pm
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