One Week of Heaven in 2011

Posted by The Editorial Desk / Wednesday, January 26th, 2011

Carnivores rejoice! “The Holiday That Time Forgot” is coming to the D.C. area once again after last year’s successful inaugural celebration. The festivities are scheduled to begin Sunday Jan. 30, but there will be six more chances to participate at restaurants around the region. The grand finale takes place on Super Bowl Sunday at someone’s home. Meat Week is actually in it’s sixth year of existence. Started in Tallahassee, Fla. in 2005, it has now grown to 16 other cities.  London has even joined in on the fun.

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Meat Week is essentially a perfect excuse to appreciate some of the finest barbeque this country has to offer. Honors are awarded at the end of the week for the best sauce, service, sides, atmosphere and best all-around. Elected captains are expected to tally the votes from attendees, but only those who have attended four or more of the restaurants are asked for their opinion.

Jenelle Dennis has accepted this responsibility, but she won’t be alone. Last year’s captain Mike Bober and David Gootzit are her First Mates. “We are all certified Kansas City Barbecue Society judges. The KCBS competition season starts in April and runs through November.  This is a great way to keep the love for all things BBQ in the off season,” she said. “We had great turnout last year and are anticipating an even greater one this year.”

Without further ado, I give you the schedule for Meat Week 2011.

Sunday 1/30- Urban Bar-B-Que Company/ Rockville, MD. / 6 p.m.

Monday 1/31- American Ice Company/ NW D.C./ 7 p.m.

Tuesday 2/1- Pork Barrel (Mango Mike’s) / Alexandria, VA. / 7 p.m. (RSVP)

Wednesday 2/2- PORC (Torries@Wilsons Restaurant) / D.C. / 7 p.m. (RSVP)

Thursday 2/3- Capital Q / Gallery Place-Chinatown / 7 p.m.

Friday 2/4- Rockland Barbeque & Grilling/ Glover Park-NW D.C./ 7 p.m.

Saturday 2/5- Mr. P’s Ribs & Seafood/ NE D.C. / 1 p.m.

Sunday 2/6- RSVP to jenelledennis@gmail.com for details

Some deals include…

All four Rocklands locations are offering “The Belly Buster”, which is a platter of two ribs, sausage, a quarter chicken and brisket for the special price of $9.99.  They normally sell it for $12.99.

The Pork Barrel at Mango Mike’s is offering an all-you-can-eat buffet for $19.95. This includes sliced brisket, pulled pork, corn pudding, mac ‘n cheese, cole slaw, baked beans, bread pudding and hush puppies.

More to come! Stay tuned to the official website for more details.

-Ryan Robertson

 

 

 

 

 

 

(image: Capital Spice)

 

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