As you know, M and I are originally from the Syracuse area before our big city callings.  Our parents still live in the ‘Cuse so we visit quite often (for our Mom’s amazing cooking of course.)  One thing that Syracuse is known for is a barbeque joint called the Dinosaur Bar-B-Que.  Both M and I took our boyfriend’s (now M’s husband) to Dinosaur on their first visits to Syracuse and of course it was a big hit to both.  Every time we go to Syracuse my boyfriend wants to go the Dinosaur BBQ.  What is funny is that they just opened one in Newark, NJ and have had one in Harlem for awhile, yet we only go to the original in Syracuse.

If you have ever seen the episode of Man vs. Food where Adam is in Syracuse – he goes to the Dinosaur BBQ and orders the Pork Sket Sandwich (pulled pork, beef brisket, coleslaw,  cheddar cheese, and pickled jalapeños.)  The last time I was there- I ordered this and it was soooo good but very huge.  Over time, I have come up with a Dinosaur eating strategy so I don’t overdo it and go into a ribs/pulled pork coma (which has happened many times!)  Whatever I order I only eat half and package the rest to bring home.  The food always reheats easily and taste just as good the next day.

Here is the outside

We ordered some Wango Tango Wings as a starter- Sorry the photography is so bad.  I was using my iPhone because I didn’t want to whip out my huge camera in the bar (plus the bar is pretty dark.)

Here are all their sauces they keep on the table.   They sell these in the grocery store and they are so good.  My favorite is the Sensuous Slathering Sauce, which is their barbeque sauce.   I often bring home a bottle or two when I visit my parents.

Moist Towelettes are a must after those wings!

This is the Carolina Pulled Pork Sandwich with a side of their Macaroni Salad.  It’s the most delicious smoked pulled pork with Sensuous Slathering Sauce topped with their special recipe of coleslaw.  As you can tell from the picture-  it is extremely messy and I can’t emphasize enough the tastiness ( I apologize for the picture quality again!)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Here is a look at the bar and you can see my boyfriend’s Mets hat.  This area is usually packed with people waiting to be seated  (We went to lunch at 11:30 to avoid the wait.)

See you again soon Dino!

Have you ever been to any of the Dinosaur Bar-B-Ques?  What is your favorite thing to order there?