Mason Jar, NYC
I was craving BBQ and planned to go to a place on the Upper West Side (no, not Dinaosaur) but we finally changed course and looked up places Midtown. That is how we ended up at Mason Jar. BBQ, Bourbon and Beer are the three main items they serve there, but, although I love whisky and they have a wide selection, I was not in the mood for it. No, I wanted BBQ and Jodi who is vegetarian was a good sport about it (well as long as there is something on the menu for her: we both have to eat!). And there was: it did not take her long to decide to go there, especially after she saw the giant pretzel they have for appetizer. Served with a cheese sauce and some mustard, it was piping hot, but still a great way to start. The pretzel seemed to be freshly made, delightfully soft with the perfect amount of salt on it (no, a mouthful of salt is not good).
Jumbo soft pretzel at Mason Jar, NYC
Then, for her entree, Jodi chose their Aztec bowl that was composed of rice, black beans, mixed greens, cheddar cheese, cherry tomatoes, jalapenos (she asked without) and avocado.
Aztec bowl at Mason Jar, NYC
On my side, I opted for the BBQ tasting platter that was made of half rack of ribs, 6 oz brisket and 6 shredded pork. It was served with any 2 sides, so I picked the fries and the Mac and cheese. The meat was just ok: the brisket was good at first, the top being deliciously fatty and slightly burnt, but the bottom dry and tough. The ribs were unfortunately not falling of the bone and a bit dry and the pork was a bit boring…
BBQ tasting platter at Mason Jar, NYC
At least the fries were good and so was the creamy Mac and cheese.
Fries at Mason Jar, NYC
Mac and cheese at Mason Jar, NYC
So, overall, I was a bit disappointed by Mason Jar: the food was just ok for me and I had much better BBQ in the New York, Hometown BBQ in Brooklyn being on top.
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Mason Jar - 43 E 30th Street, New York 10016