New bbq restaurant opening in Pittsburgh

Evil-g · Jun 19, 2018

We have a new bbq restaurant opening here which says in their words a Franklin inspired Texas bbq restaurant. They went to Houston to get their pit. I called them out for not having Franklin inspired pricing. Here’s a sample of the menu.

The menu will feature oak and cherry wood-smoked meats, rubbed with the restaurant’s signature blend. The meats are priced by the pound and include:

Beef Brisket $28
Turkey $20
Sausage $16
Jerk Chicken $16
Pork $20
Ribs $28

Vs.

https://franklinbbq.com/menu

Now they are a bit fru fru and the price is the price. I just think they are bit expensive. What say you brethren

bschoen · Jun 19, 2018

$28/lb for brisket? Their cows must chit unicorns.

LloydQ · Jun 19, 2018

$28 per pound for ribs????

Evil-g · Jun 19, 2018

bschoen said:
$28/lb for brisket? Their cows must chit unicorns.

LloydQ said:
$28 per pound for ribs????

I am so hoping they mean per slab and that brisket better be damn good. They make no mention where they source or brand of meat either.

AussieMatt · Jun 19, 2018

We'll be in Pittsburgh in September...we won't be having BBQ.

sudsandswine · Jun 19, 2018

Buy brisket @ $4/lb, lose 30% weight when trimming, then another 50% after cooking, you'd be around $10/lb break even (not counting rub and fuel), then the typical "multiply your costs times 3" I hear thrown out for restaurants, I could see how you'd arrive at that number. It seems high to me, and I probably wouldn't pay it, but whatever.

Evil-g · Jun 19, 2018

AussieMatt said:
We'll be in Pittsburgh in September...we won't be having BBQ.

Really, we’ve got to hook up if you have the time.

Evil-g · Jun 19, 2018

sudsandswine said:
Buy brisket @ $4/lb, lose 30% weight when trimming, then another 50% after cooking, you'd be around $10/lb break even (not counting rub and fuel), then the typical "multiply your costs times 3" I hear thrown out for restaurants, I could see how you'd arrive at that number. It seems high to me, and I probably wouldn't pay it, but whatever.

They just got back to me that the rib price should be $20. All others stand as they are.

Evil-g · Jun 19, 2018

Prices at my favorite bbq restaurant Spilly’s BBQ

Brisket Sandwich $10.75

1/2 Chicken with Coleslaw
Choose a a side: Baked Beans, Cornbread, Mac and Cheese, Coleslaw, Meaty Beans (+ $0.75)
$9.75

Pulled Pork Sandwich
With coleslaw.
$8.75

Brisket Chili
$5.75

Feed the Gang
Piggy Family
Feeds 6-9. 2 lbs. Pulled pork, 2 large sides and 8 buns. Choose a a side: Baked Beans, Cornbread, Mac and Cheese, Colesl...More
$56.00

Racks and Slabs
Feeds 3-5. 3 half rib racks, 3 half chickens and 2 large sides. Choose a a side: Baked Beans, Cornbread, Mac and Cheese,...More
$54.00

Office Sliders
Feeds 8-10. 1 lb. pulled pork, 1 lb. brisket, 1 lb. pulled chicken, 3 large sides and 12 slider buns. Choose a a side: B...More
$82.00

AussieMatt · Jun 20, 2018

Evil-g said:
Really, we’ve got to hook up if you have the time.

We go over for our Anniversary every year...but there's nothing stopping me from coming any other time, we're only about 1 1/2 hours away.

Beer/Meat/Victory · Jun 20, 2018

I'm guessing you aren't trying to call them out by name, but if it's the place I'm thinking of then I would think they are just trying to take their established clientele from the other restaurant they own and give them a high end BBQ option....either that or it's just a pet project of the chef. I've read a couple articles about the guy and from what I remember he believes Texas BBQ comes from the type of Pit's they use and thats the reason he traveled to get one. I'm sure plenty of folk here could argue that point.

I've been in Pittsburgh since 2007, and have yet to have BBQ that comes close to home (Texas) on a consistent basis. Ill believe it when I see it/taste it.

Czarbecue · Jun 20, 2018

What pit did he get? I'm wary of any bbq joint who do not show off their smoker.

Jrogers84 · Jun 20, 2018

Evil-g said:
Prices at my favorite bbq restaurant Spilly’s BBQ

Brisket Sandwich $10.75

1/2 Chicken with Coleslaw
Choose a a side: Baked Beans, Cornbread, Mac and Cheese, Coleslaw, Meaty Beans (+ $0.75)
$9.75

Pulled Pork Sandwich
With coleslaw.
$8.75

Brisket Chili
$5.75

Feed the Gang
Piggy Family
Feeds 6-9. 2 lbs. Pulled pork, 2 large sides and 8 buns. Choose a a side: Baked Beans, Cornbread, Mac and Cheese, Colesl...More
$56.00

Racks and Slabs
Feeds 3-5. 3 half rib racks, 3 half chickens and 2 large sides. Choose a a side: Baked Beans, Cornbread, Mac and Cheese,...More
$54.00

Office Sliders
Feeds 8-10. 1 lb. pulled pork, 1 lb. brisket, 1 lb. pulled chicken, 3 large sides and 12 slider buns. Choose a a side: B...More
$82.00

This place would be my favorite too with that pricing! :thumb:

Beer/Meat/Victory · Jun 20, 2018

Czarbecue said:
What pit did he get? I'm wary of any bbq joint who do not show off their smoker.

http://www.post-gazette.com/life/dining/2017/08/01/The-Smoke-Whisperer-Spork-Pit-opens-in-Bloomfield-to-cook-up-Austin-Texas-style-barbecue/stories/201708010116

Here's some answers. Guess Ill have to save my coin and try it some day...or just buy a whole packer for the price of a meal.

Evil-g · Jun 20, 2018

Beer/Meat/Victory said:
http://www.post-gazette.com/life/dining/2017/08/01/The-Smoke-Whisperer-Spork-Pit-opens-in-Bloomfield-to-cook-up-Austin-Texas-style-barbecue/stories/201708010116

Here's some answers. Guess Ill have to save my coin and try it some day...or just buy a whole packer for the price of a meal.

That’s the place. There is another place downtown called pork n beans with outrageous prices which I can kind of understand as they are downtown.

Rib Rub · Jun 20, 2018

I stumbled on a page that said Franklin BBQ pits coming soon! That is interesting.

Czarbecue · Jun 21, 2018

He went with Houston Smokers? Seems odd to not choose an A list builder if you’re going to spend that type of money. All of the welds look decent though.

sliding_billy · Jun 21, 2018

I might consider a stop once it has settled in a bit and if I am back home in Pittsburgh (and the reviews are good).

Evil-g · Jun 21, 2018

Czarbecue said:
He went with Houston Smokers? Seems odd to not choose an A list builder if you’re going to spend that type of money. All of the welds look decent though.

I doubt he’s a Brethren which might explain that, but hey he got his pit from Texas so that should make good Texas bbq.

Rockinar · Jun 21, 2018

$22K for that smoker. They got ripped off. Could have got a Moberg or Evie Maes for half that. A 500 gallon Moberg on skids is only like $8,000.

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