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Disappointing meal at Redbones
While visiting Boston from out of town recently, we went to Redbones for dinner because my husband had been there previously while on a business trip and he raved on and on about the food. We were sadly disappointed this time around. Like the person above, our food arrived almost instantly and was cold--obviously not freshly prepared. My pulled pork was swimming in the cold juice from the black beans that come with it, ruining the taste. The ribs were overcooked and tough to chew. The sides were bland. Does this place have a Jekyll and Hyde personality? Can it really be that hit or miss?
Big W's Worth the Schlep
Danbury Road in Brewster is also known as Route 6. Route 22 and Route 6 intersect in downtown Brewster and then 22 heads up towards Pawling while 6 heads east into CT. Once getting off of 684 onto Route 6, head east about 2 or 3 miles, and you'll be at JB's. You won't regret going.
Big W's Worth the Schlep
My husband and I like the ribs at JB's much better--just our personal taste I guess. I find JB's pulled pork highly superior to Big W's too--just the right balance of flavor in the sauce, while W's seems too heavy. The sides are awesome.
It's also a plus that JB's is much closer to us than Big W's, and we find the service friendlier too.
JB's Bar BQ in Brewster (NY)
I much prefer JB's to Big W's. Ribs, brisket and pulled pork aren't as smoky, the sides are tastier, and the staff at JB's is much friendlier than at Big W's. Both places are small, order at the counter type places, but JB's wins by a mile. And Big W's is out in the middle of nowhere--at least Brewster is still part of civilization.
