![]() What’s the 49 all about? It’s the Highway that runs through Jonesboro down to Mississippi to form that famous crossroads at Highway 61. That was three years ago and, naturally, it’s been a monster hit that led to a second restaurant, a wood-fired pizza and pasta place called Pasta Ria 49. When I told him where that was going to be, he asked: Where’s Arkansas?’” Steele said, laughing. “He was working in San Francisco for Michael Mina and told me he wanted to work with me on my next project. He moved back to Jonesboro, Ark., and opened Que49 with Dana Lamel, a fine dining chef who’s worked with some of the most famous celebrity chefs on the planet. “Three years ago, I sold all my shares to my business partners and decided to retire,” he said. He’s tending to his latest dream project, this time with his daughter, Hannah, working alongside him. Steele’s teaching days are mostly over for now, though. Yes, Skip Steele showed up shortly after Notorious PIG opened to check out his protege’s handiwork. Notorious PIG via Instagram Back to the mentor for a hot minute The crew from Notorious PIG recently celebrated being named best barbecue in Missoula, Mont., with a. As a trained Memphis in May barbecue judge, I feel safe in saying that’s a pretty darned rare find, especially when you’re west of the Mississippi. In fact, the whole combo plate I tried was stacked with bites that made me smile and murmur: This stuff’s legit. I’ve eaten a whole lot of tri-tip in Paso Robles wine country and always found it tasty, but still too chewy. Especially on the tri-tip, which is a tough cut that turns tender cooked and sliced thin. Actually, the team uses a deli slicer and while this is a technique that might fire up barbecue purists, it works. Not surprisingly, it lights up those succulent slices of turkey.Īnd speaking of slices, Holmes and his crew go thin. Oh, and that crimson-hued vinegar sauce? They use Carolina’s Vinegar to mop the chickens, but it was so popular, it started appearing in bottles on the long picnic tables. ![]() ![]() From the traditional tomato-based, slightly sweet Kansas City-style to the slightly spicy mustard, it might be tough to settle on just one fave. And the deviled egg potato salad might remind you of something your Mamaw made.Īll the meat is served with sauce on the side and those condiments are also exceptional. Fire and Ice pickles deliver a crisp, refreshing note. No, they shine brightly, especially the baked beans finished in the pit positioned to catch the drippings from the slow-cooking meat. At Notorious PIG, that smoky star ingredients showcased on sandwiches and plates. Yup, it’s all about the meat, namely: pork pulled from a bone-in butt roast, beef brisket, tri-tip sirloin, turkey, chicken, ribs, burnt ends. Notorious PIG via Instagram Breaking down the menu Notorious PIG in Missoula, Mont., offers a range of sauces on the side with its pit-smoked meats. ![]()
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