"The fried okra is worth every cent. Whole pods are sliced lengthwise and are encased in a crisp batter. This might be the best fried okra I’ve had at a Texas barbecue joint, er, restaurant."
"If you crave flaky crust, then fried pies are always a best bet because there's more crust to go around. Save room for dessert and these handheld treats with seasonal fillings."
"Besides the brisket sandwich and the burnt ends, the only real homage remaining to Kansas City barbecue are the saucy ribs. The latest version was the best with great tenderness and just enough sweetness to keep from overpowering the smoke."
"These are among the best ribs you can eat in America."
"The restaurant honors its namesake, with a focus on the Kansas City style of barbecue. To many fans this is the ultimate barbecue meat, and it's relatively hard to come by outside KC, but Vaughan is right — the Texan version at 18th & Vine is excellent, cooked to the perfect texture where it is tender but not mushy, and succulent juicy with a great fat-to-meat ratio and a delicious, slightly sweet bark, or crust, with some brown sugar in the rub."
"No matter the issues during dinner, the desserts will have you leaving with a smile. The fried apple pies were the sort of comfort food that makes a perfect pairing with barbecue."
on Apple Pie
"I could go on and on as just about everything I try is standout, including desserts, such as fried apple hand pies, the sweet fruit-filled version of an empanada and one of my favorite barbecue follow ups."
on Apple Pie
"Another great option is the standout pulled pork sandwich, served with equally delicious jalapeño cheddar grits."
on Pulled Pork
"The starring role in this sandwich goes to pulled pork that's slow-smoked for 12-14 hours using a blend of oak and hickory. Topped with tangy slaw, it's a major taste bud pleaser."
on Pulled Pork
"The fried okra lives up to its high praise with a crispy breading and no sliminess at all, a common fault."
on Fried Okra
"At this chic Maple Avenue joint for Kansas City-style barbecue, fried okra is a real standout. The veggie is sliced lengthwise, then coated in a batter seasoned with barbecue rub for a nice kick of flavor that pairs perfectly with the spot's excellent BBQ."
on Fried Okra