Was given a recommendation by Torey Haas, to go check out this newly relocated BBQ joint, previously named Pappy Reds. Hidden off Chattahoochee Ave in Atlanta, Ga, this BBQ experience has been around for 25+years. They pride themselves with their traditional old southern methods of slow cooking using hickory wood. I gotta say, I’ve tried a number of BBQ places from Athens, GA down to Macon, GA and this definitely is in my top 5. Here’s some information about them from their “about us” section and then follows what was ordered for lunch, enjoy!

Red was our late grandfather who passed on his recipes on to us.  He was redheaded and quite the character, but he was always known to us as our Pappy, hence the name of our restaurant.  Pappy was a great influence in our lives both “on and off the field”.  He showed us the art of cooking barbeque pork the “Old Southern Traditional Way over Hickory Wood Slow & Fresh”.  We are Atlanta Natives of 190 years and our BBQ Restaurant and Recipes have a long history.   Red’s homemade sauce recipe has 95 years of tradition, which speaks for itself.  The Brunswick Stew is homemade with only the finest ingredients.

A few shots of the establishment’s outside. You’ll know you’re there when you see the large neon pig and the plane, yes you read correctly, wedged on the roof top.

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John Wayne and Torey Haas.

Torey Haas is a a local director in Atlanta, Ga who’s one of the few I know that has been able to pursue their dream. Be sure to check out his facebook page: Monsterbuster Entertainment for upcoming films.

Pimento Cheese sandwich on Jalapeno bread ordered by Torey Haas. He’s actually known about Pappy Red for years but with the one in Alpharetta having had closed down. He didn’t think he would get to eat their food again… Then the other month, he was very pleased to find out a new location right near his office. This and the Broccoli Casserole was what he ordered.

Broccoli Casserole

The rest below was what I had… (lol, yeah, I kind of overdid it for lunch – but!! it was all in the name of reviewing as much of their food as I could handle)

BBQ Pork sandwich on Jalapeno bread

Wow, I’ve never had Jalapeno bread before and I have to say, it works amazingly with the various BBQs that are served with it. Something about that hickory smoke paired with the jalapeno aromatics. Genius! And I’m sure reading the word “jalapeno” the first thing that comes to mind is the hotness level. The only thing from the jalapeno that is apparent in the bread is the flavor not the spice. Worse case, if you’re still uncertain, they do have white bread; but seriously, the Jalapeno bread is worth a try – the mildest of mild.

BBQ Ribs with white bread

Something about that slow hickory smoke that makes those little riblets so tender/fall off the bone amazing. If it wasn’t for my chipped tooth, I think I would have started gnawing on the bones themselves. (which in referencing the chipped tooth factor, I was a bit timid to the thought of eating BBQ; just shows how tender the meat really is)

BBQ Brisket, sliced, on Jalapeno bread

Again.. that bread!! Such a fan. Here we have the sliced brisket from a freshly smoked specimen. Man, I love end cuts. What was especially nice was that they made sure it was extra fatty (not something I’m sure a nutritionist will like to read. heh) but gawd!! this thing was so amazing! I highly recommend taking advantage of their bottled sauces found at each table.

Not sure when I’ll have the chance to go back, but really want to try out next time their brunswick stew, smoked wings, and desserts. Can only hope I’ll have the opportunity to go a second round with PR’s B B Que.

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PR’s B B Que

Mon – Sat 11am – 8pm

999 Chattahoochee Ave., NW
Atlanta, GA 30318
4043500008

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