Hot Off the Presses: Dinosaur BBQ Delivery and Super Bowl Specials

So from time to time I receive press releases about goings on in the area. I don’t get them often, but when I do I try and post it up so the masses can check these things out. And since they are press releases, I figured I’d use some catchy phrase to designate it as such.

Hot off the presses? Eh… I could do better.

If you’ve ever wanted to eat at Dinosaur BBQ but didn’t because it was too busy, well no worries… in addition to their take out service, they are now delivering. It just started this week – 15 dollar minimum and a 10% delivery charge for your order. Perfect if you’re planning to throw a Super Bowl party, which they have specials for.

The details are below.

NEWS RELEASE
DINOSAUR BAR-B-QUE INTRODUCES DELIVERY AND
OFFERS SUPER BOWL SUNDAY SPECIALS

(Troy, N.Y.)  Just in time for the big game, Dinosaur Bar-B-Que is introducing delivery services as well as offering two Super Bowl Sunday specials. Both meals are available for delivery or pick-up from the Troy location.

Dinosaur’s delivery service launched this week all specials (including the Super Bowl Sunday specials) and regular meal orders are available from 12 noon – 9 p.m. for customers in a 10 mile radius.  There is a $15 minimum order and a 10% delivery charge (for the driver).  To place an order, simply call (518) 308-0400.

To kick off the delivery program and to celebrate America’s largest unofficial eating holiday, Dinosaur is offering two Super Bowl specials (for both delivery or pick-up):

The Pig & Wings Tailgate Special (feeds 20 guests) includes special cut ribs with jumbo smoked chicken wings. Three homemade sides and cornbread are included. Possible sides include Bar-B-Que Beans, fresh cut fries, mac & cheese, maple whipped sweet potatoes, collard and mustard greens, chopped salad and/or Harlem potato salad.  The Pig & Wings Tailgate Special is available for $229.00.

The Touchdown Special (feeds 8 to 12 guests) includes special cut ribs with bone in chicken (1/2 white, ½ dark). Two homemade sides and cornbread are included. Possible sides include Bar-B-Que Beans, fresh cut fries, mac & cheese, maple whipped sweet potatoes, collard and mustard greens, chopped salad and/or Harlem potato salad.  The Touchdown Special is available for $12.95 per person

Each order comes with disposable pans, paper plates and serving utensils. Call 518-308-0400 or email patti.nealon@dinosaurbarbque.com to place an order.

# # #

About Dinosaur Bar-B-Que

Founder John Stage began Dinosaur Bar-B-Que with two partners as a mobile concession unit doing motorcycle shows, fairs, and festivals throughout the Northeast. After establishing a quick service lunch/dinner bar-b-que joint in Syracuse in 1988, Dinosaur Bar-B-Que opened its doors in Rochester, Harlem and Troy, NY.  Dinosaur Bar-B-Que opened its first out-of-state location in Newark, NJ, followed by a Stamford, CT location, both in 2012. In addition to lip-smacking restaurant and catering experiences, Dinosaur Bar-B-Que’s offers a full line of products including specialty sauces and rubs, apparel, merchandise, books and gift cards. For additional information, visit  www.dinosaurbarbque.com.

No. 83

He doesn’t look a day over 73. Here are some shots from my grandfather’s birthday party this past weekend.

Mustang BBQ’s Pulled Pork Sandwich

I have issues with messy food, but when it tastes good, I let the messy slide.

Oh, Memorial Day?

I celebrated. Just me… and the grill.

Cooking the Tree of Life: Swine and Dine

Wednesday night was the start of the Cooking the Tree of Life series. It was my first time at this event, and it did not disappoint. Any time you can tie science and food is good in my book. I arrived late, so I’m not sure what happened before then. When I got there, Chef Tony Destratis was answering questions about pork belly.

I missed the pork belly!

Capital Q Smokehouse (Albany, NY)

I was up in the Capital Region last week on a super secret mission… or not. When secret activities were said and done, I played the role of awesome girlfriend and drove M to work. Since I was already in the area, I drove down to Ontario Street for a Capital Q lunch.

Pulled Pork Sandwiches

On Saturday M and I went over to one of his co-worker’s house to celebrate her daughter’s first birthday. It was a small gathering, made up for family members and co-workers… and me.

This co-worker,(H), really takes M’s vegetarian diet into consideration and makes sure there is plenty for him to eat… and drink. It was actually through her we discovered Colebrook Wines- a wine that some people may question, but our taste buds like it, so we’ll stick with it. There was a mixed salad, pasta salad, and baked ziti for M to choose from, and he ate them all. For the meat eaters in the group, there was a tray of pulled pork.

I’m still working on my appreciation of it. I actually didn’t eat any at the party, but made myself a few mini sandwiches when we got back to the apartment (H always makes sure we don’t leave the house empty handed). I really need to find out where she got the food from, because this meat was delicious. And compared to the pork I had at the Pig Out, this was loads better.

All I know it’s in Niskayuna… so for those of you that live out there, maybe you’re familiar with the place that sells really good pulled pork. And if you do… please tell me?

Troy Pig Out

View Full Album

 

On Saturday, M and I took a trip downtown to see what Troy Pig Out was all about. If it wasn’t so hot I would have wanted to stick around a little longer. We did a quick lap of the vendors and contestants area. I was too busy going around ooh and ahhing, so picture taking duties fell on M.

 

I finally settled on a pulled pork sandwich from Hickory Barbeque and Smokehouse. The pork was topped with coleslaw and sweet pickles, which went well together. I’m not a big fan of either slaw or sweet pickles, but I gobbled those two up… and wanted more. The meat was okay, but it seemed slightly dry. If I had added more sauce, it would have made for a really tasty meal.

Engagement Party

Saturday afternoon I found myself driving down to South Jersey for an engagement party. The bride-to-be I've known since we were toddlers, and I rarely pass up a chance to visit.

The cake was fantastic. Definitely buttercream icing, and the cake I'm guessing was a chocolate chiffon. I asked where they got the cake from, but I forget which bakery. Somewhere in Voorhees, NJ.

As great as the cake was, the barbeque surpassed it. Pork and chicken skewers and Korean style ribs. To guarantee that you got to try some, you had to stand by the grill. Which I did. Several times. I really should have asked how they marinated the meat- not one tough piece.

No clue what kind of beer was served. It was in a keg, and bearable. I stuck mainly to the sangria, both red and white. It was good, but perhaps a little weak. I kept drinking it and didn't feel a thing. Or maybe I finally got my tolerance back.

I passed up on the flip cup and beer pong, because really... it's not cool to do that stuff in front of family.

This is why I grill with the husks on. ick.

Rib Night at Ikea

Remember in my last post I mentioned something about my phone taking no-so-great pics? Well, here's another example of it's not-so-greatness. Mags and I went over to Ikea Wednesday night to grab some dinner. I was set for the $2.49 meatball meal, but apparently that is only on Tuesdays. So I went with the night's special, while Mags got the salmon dish.