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Friday, July 17, 2009

Chow For Your Stomach's Consideration: Gert's Barbecue-on-Wheels

Posted by Bethany Jean Clement on Fri, Jul 17, 2009 at 3:32 PM

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Gert's is another brand-spanking-new mobile chow vendor (permitted and on the streets as of last weekend), and OH MY GOODNESS Gert's barbecue is GREAT—the perfect balance of smokey/salty/sweet. They're calling it Seattle-style; I'm going to go ahead and call it the best in the city. Also, Gert's sides are crazy-drivingly good, from the old-school macaroni salad to the green bean casserole (nicknamed "bean crack"—I'm guessing it's not vegetarian, though the people at Gert's refused to confirm my pork-sausage suspicions). Please note that this endorsement is based on a meal that Rodney from Gert's brought by the office; yes, free food, but you go and tell me if I'm wrong.

Find Gert's on Twitter—they're parked at 4801 Rainier Avenue South, next to the Bank of America, from 6-10 p.m. tonight and tomorrow night. A hot night and some ass-kicking barbecue: heaven.

Pictured: Gert's executive chef Donnell Jackson.

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hells yeah, want!

Posted by pissy mcslogbot on July 17, 2009 at 3:44 PM

I hope you're right. "Seattle Style" BBQ has not lived up to North Carolina style, Memphis style, or much else, for that matter. Much like "Seattle Style" pizza. Christ. We'll see. I'm definitely going to check it out. God I love pork. This actually made me join twitter.

Posted by seattlebikeguy on July 17, 2009 at 3:56 PM

There actually is an authentic Northwest Style barbecue, echoing the Salish people, it involves grilling Salmon over Alder wood for a subtle and light smoked flavor.

though i am all for any good barbecue no matter the form or the terms used to describe it.

Posted by vooodooo84 on July 17, 2009 at 4:06 PM

Why would they not tell you if their food was vegetarian? Isn't that illegal not to? You could be allergic to pork.

Posted by Tizzle on July 17, 2009 at 4:30 PM

They have to tell you the ingredients of their food. Good job, Gert! I was all for it until I read that part. Fuck!

Posted by Sam on July 17, 2009 at 11:58 PM

Calling any food 'best in the city' after one catered meal is shit-stupid and irresponsible.

Posted by HOT PUSSY

on July 18, 2009 at 5:02 AM

I'm beyond stoked that so many new mobile restaurants are opening up; I'm also sad that good ol' Q Fresh Christian Q was before his time and had a terrible time staying operational. His brisket and collard greens were absolute heaven and he'd always give me a free plate off BBQ chicken on my birthday. I miss Q, he was such a fantastic guy and worked so hard to get nowhere.

Posted by ingopixel on July 18, 2009 at 2:04 PM

its the top's go check it out!!! then tell us what you really think...

Posted by ml on July 20, 2009 at 8:48 AM