Just the Basics June!!
June 3
Razor - 1947 Gillette Super Speed
Blade -
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Soap - Stirling Iced Pineapple
Brush - Stirling Two Band Synthetic
Post - Alum
I went on a scouting mission for the meet-up tonight. Tried a new BBQ joint down the road from where we went last year and gave it a shot. It's called Salt and Smoke. More in a minute.
Shave this evening was the same as last night with just a change in soap and brush. I chose the Stirling Iced Pineapple since it is, after all, Menthol Monday, and used the basic Stirling synthetic brush. Great lather with that great menthol and pineapple scent and I went three full passes. Last night's butchery was, happily, not repeated as I am more awake and alert with a day off under my belt. Finish was BBS and the alum was quiet. A highly satisfying and proper shave if ever there was one.
Now, as to Salt and Smoke.......it failed to impress. At least enough for me to ask any of you to eat there. It's a dry-rub recipe (boo, hiss, already out of the running in my personal book) and their "most popular" sauce is, I believe, KC Masterpiece in a generic bottle. (boo, hiss, more boos and hisses). The brisket wasn't bad, I will give them that. I ordered the burnt ends on the brisket and they were actually well cooked. Black and crispy on the bark with nice juicyness underneath. Oh that the ribs were the same. The ribs weren't bad, just overcooked with the dry rub and not nearly as meaty as a true STL rib should be. Sides underwhelmed for both of us. We had pie at the end. Apple and Pecan. Meh. The atmosphere was great with outside dining along historic Main Street but it looks like Hendrick's remains the top choice for the Saturday night feast. I'm going to get to Sugarfire before then just to confirm that. It's a tough job but somebody has to be willing to sacrifice. I proudly offer myself in service of the 30DC.
Have a great Tuesday!!
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