Extreme
01-06-2010, 02:40 PM
I had a chance to stop by on a wed. mid afternoon and sample some bbq from this fine establishment.
The place is located on the shore of Crystal lake. It is a carry out only location but they are 20 feet from the bar next door and are on such good terms you can just carry your bbq over and enjoy with a nice adult style beverage with it.
It is an efficient size affair with a walk in cooler on one end and enclosed porch on the other. Between are a steam table, grille, and grittle with 3bay sink and service counter opposite of them.
The owner Steve Finch was working and enthusiastically showed me the place, You can tell there is a passion for the Q in this guy. He led me onto the porch area and there was the engine for this operation, A shinny new cookshack pellet cooker he fuels with the hickory pellets.
I had the sampler platter for 12$, all prices were very reasonable, I had the pork, brisket, ribs (spares) and rib tips. All were moist and delicious, Done to tender perfectioin with just the right hit of spice and smoke to accompany the juicy meats.
Bottom line, nice guy ~ nice place.
Up in Smoke BQ
102 N. Shore DR
Crystal, MI. 48818
1-989-235-6999
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http://maps.google.com/maps?oe=utf8&ie=UTF8&q=102+N+shore+dr.+crystal+MI+48818&fb=1&gl=us&hnear=102+N+shore+dr.+crystal+MI+48818&hl=en&view=map&cid=8178866783216908629&iwloc=A&ved=0CBQQpQY&sa=X&ei=0eVES5fMLYO8M57U3IUO
The place is located on the shore of Crystal lake. It is a carry out only location but they are 20 feet from the bar next door and are on such good terms you can just carry your bbq over and enjoy with a nice adult style beverage with it.
It is an efficient size affair with a walk in cooler on one end and enclosed porch on the other. Between are a steam table, grille, and grittle with 3bay sink and service counter opposite of them.
The owner Steve Finch was working and enthusiastically showed me the place, You can tell there is a passion for the Q in this guy. He led me onto the porch area and there was the engine for this operation, A shinny new cookshack pellet cooker he fuels with the hickory pellets.
I had the sampler platter for 12$, all prices were very reasonable, I had the pork, brisket, ribs (spares) and rib tips. All were moist and delicious, Done to tender perfectioin with just the right hit of spice and smoke to accompany the juicy meats.
Bottom line, nice guy ~ nice place.
Up in Smoke BQ
102 N. Shore DR
Crystal, MI. 48818
1-989-235-6999
LLink to map
http://maps.google.com/maps?oe=utf8&ie=UTF8&q=102+N+shore+dr.+crystal+MI+48818&fb=1&gl=us&hnear=102+N+shore+dr.+crystal+MI+48818&hl=en&view=map&cid=8178866783216908629&iwloc=A&ved=0CBQQpQY&sa=X&ei=0eVES5fMLYO8M57U3IUO