Smoked Out

After much agonising,we decide to begin with Grilled BBQ Spicy Chicken Wings and the Chargrilled Tenderloin,and Wurstel Skewers. In a very short time,the platters appear like a shotgun barrel,loaded and smoking. The wings,an all-time American barbeque classic,are Ninja-like in their spiciness. With their smooth beer glaze,they lull you into congratulating yourself on your flame-resistant Dilli palate before the chilli kicks in with Jackie Chan-like precision,leaving you panting and reaching out for more. The skewers,with alternating chunks of tenderloin and sausage are a symphony,the beef and pork as harmonious as Bach and Beethoven.

The selection of our mains is another nail-biter,which is all for the good,helping us perhaps lose some of the weight we’ve undoubtedly just put on. After much soul-searching,we decide on the Pulled Pork and Sweet Mango Pickle Burger and a half rack of Pit Roasted Chilean Pork Ribs. We’re making quite the pigs of ourselves,but by this point we’re past caring. The ribs appear first,deceptively resembling a piece of bark covered in moss. Unlike a piece of wood,however,this can be broken up with fingers,and when one sees the gorgeously layered meat concealed within,well,it can only match up to the taste of the ribs themselves. As for the burger,we only wish we had the skills of Homer to give an adequate description. The bread and pulled pork (meaning it’s slow cooked to the apex of its tenderness) simply melt in one’s mouth in a glorious medley of flavours.

We thought we didn’t have room for dessert but out of curiosity ordered the Banoffee Pie. This was probably the best decision we’ve made in a while. Eating this dessert makes you produce noises that would have the Censor Board rushing for ‘A-rating’ certificates. This is the finest example of banoffee pie in the city.

Meal for two: Rs 2,500 (including taxes,excluding alcohol)

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