Big W's Roadside Bar-B-Q

"A half-pound of brisket tumbles from its bun. All those falling-off shreds are especially delicious."
Michael Stern






"Warren Norstein knows his way around a brisket. It is a joy to watch him slice it and pile the meat high on a bun."
Michael Stern



"This is a "sandwich" of pulled pork and, yes, there's some white bread underneath that mountain of pork. We love the variety of tastes and textures - soft, creamy textured inner chunks, and crusty, smoky surface chunks."
Bruce Bilmes and Susan Boyle



"These were easily the finest ribs we've had outside of the barbecue belt."
Bruce Bilmes and Susan Boyle



"Corn pudding is a stout side dish that requires serious excavation."
Michael Stern



"Cracklin's, too rich to eat all by themselves, are an inspired garnish for mashed potatoes."
Michael Stern



"Clockwise from the top: beans, slaw, sauce, and rice."
Bruce Bilmes and Susan Boyle



"The medium-size pulled pork sandwich is really very large, and so overstuffed that it is virtually impossible to lift like a regular sandwich. The pork benefits immensely from Big W's excellent spicy sauce."
Michael Stern



"Formerly a roadside smoker, Big W's now is brick-and-mortar with indoor tables and booths."
Michael Stern



"A peek at the ribs during their eight hour smoking operation. The pork shoulder, for the pulled pork, smokes overnight. The chickens smoke for 5-6 hours."
Stewart Wurtzel