Smoke Daddy's Review of Lil Jakes Eat It AN Beat It

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Nothing below average here.  My favorites were the brisket, burnt ends, and atmosphere.

MAIN FARE:

• Brisket - Thick slice, across the grain.  Smoky and tender ... fall apart tender.  Very good.
• Burnt Ends - Smoky, but nearly as tender as the brisket.  Moist. A little more of the rub flavor comes through here. Simple rub - maybe just salt & pepper? Very good.
• Rib - Nice job on the smoke flavor, meat, and rub balance. Fully rendered, but firm texture... maybe cooked a tad hot?
• Pork - Definitely butt.  Don't get as much smoke flavor here, and not much spice from the rub either.  

OTHER FARE:

• Beans - Sweet & soft, with just a hint of spice on the finish. Standard, but good.
• Potato Salad - Using new potatoes. Mayo-based. Good.
• Cole Slaw - Crunchy and fresh. Not too creamy & not too much vinegar.  Has a very subtle spice on finish. 
• Sauce - Chock full-o-spice. Similar in 'punch' to Bryant's, but no grit.  Bold, with a good spice.

ATMOSPHERE:

• Small brick structure
• 5 picnic tables out front
• Small diner feel on inside (less than 20 seats) - Thus "Eat it AN Beat it"
• Homeade, vertical smoker pits
• Cooks his briskets in water - unique method!