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BBQ Revue is a perennial favorite, so we figured it would be a good idea to stop by for a benchmark as the 2009 tour winds down. Located in an old Frisch’s on Madison Rd. next to Madison Bowl, BBQ Revue has been churning out high-quality barbecue for many years. From the smoker around back to the large pig in front of the entrance, the place screams BBQ. The aroma of smoked meat that greets you upon opening the door is enough to knock the most die-hard vegetarian off the wagon.
With the mood set, it was time for some serious BBQ eating. First off, BBQ Revue serves up the best back ribs in Cincinnati. Good ribs can be had elsewhere, but all pale in comparison. The ribs at BBQ Revue are full of smoky flavor and just the right kind of chewy, but it’s the rub that really sets them apart. The rub has a little black pepper kick to it that accents the other flavors that permeate deep into the meat, making for an almost otherworldly wallop of flavor that hits you with every bite. The accompanying sauce is vinegar based and thin, perfectly complementing the complex flavor of the ribs. BBQ Revue also is a standout in the mac-n-cheese department. Unlike most mac-n-cheese you find at other BBQ joints, at BBQ Revue the macaroni hasn’t had all its texture baked or boiled out of it, and the oh-so-creamy cheese blend maintains interest beyond the first few bites. The chicken is excellent, but the pulled pork and brisket are merely average.
With one day left on this year’s BBQ Tour it seems likely BBQ Revue will be maintaining its stranglehold on “best Cincinnati ribs” for another year.
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