Frankly, I think these guys *might* appreciate the publicity (who knows they were surprised to have me show up in there to get more than a take out menu,) but people need to know that they're working on New Orleans time. THIS IS NOT FAST FOOD, ALTHOUGH IT MAY BE GREASIER & GTREATER.Based on the ribs, I think it's worth it, y'all. -C

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-sara

I'm beginning to suspect you might be a fellow foodie from the south end? I love finding new spots in Burien, but usually they're of the Latin ilk. As a reformed vegetarian who married a chef & who's step-dad is a Texan, I have definitely been getting into the wonders of good ribs.

Finally checked out the Cedar River Smoke House in Renton this weekend & was nonplussed. The place has a smoky allure as soon as you open the door, so we ordered up some St. Louis style ribs with sides. Portions were healthy, sauces were semi-sweet & definitely reminiscent of a hickory bonfire (sides seemed to be bought en masse from a food service), but after a week's worth of chipotle-rubbed racks from the Queso y Vino dinner that Naomi whipped up? It didn't hold a candle to them.

So if you do indeed live in the realms of southern Seattle, check out the Sunday dinner offerings right in my backyard in Skyway at Taste of Louisiana. They've got a smoker going in the back of a sad little commercial complex, studded with casinos, but it is worth the trip.

I've never tasted soul food this good. They're SLOW (everything is prepared from scratch) but it's worth the wait in my book for ribs this good. What can I say–I now love meat–but my husband confirmed that these were something to live up to.

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-Catherine