DanielK Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 They *did* have a smoker at the old strip mall location, which I also thought a bit unusual. I'm hoping they were able to arrange for one at the new location, rather than smoking off-site and bringing the cue in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 They *did* have a smoker at the old strip mall location, which I also thought a bit unusual. I'm hoping they were able to arrange for one at the new location, rather than smoking off-site and bringing the cue in. Huh. I was under the impression that the ribs were cooked off-site at the old location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillvalley Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Disappointed that they weren't able to land in DC proper, as they had hoped, but thrilled to hear they will be back in business. An odd location - where are they going to put a smoker there - but when they were on they had the finest ribs in the area. Between bureaucracy and rent prices this was not in the cards. I'm sorry to hear it is going to take eight weeks to open; a lot happens in two months. This is a family business who deserves support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tfbrennan Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Locate right next to Ikea or Costco on Rt1, and call it a day. Well, Kerry listened, and located near a Costco, just the one off the Beltway near 202. If people spot it as they go to or from Costco or Wegmans, he'll do fine. I do wonder how often people go grocery shopping and also pick up lunch or dinner on the way home. I like to hunt and gather in separate missions for some reason. Having enjoyed his ribs and brisket early on at his former location, though, I will do both there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ad.mich Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 Whoa - so now that shopping center has a Mad For Chicken and KBQ? I am envisioning an epic chicken and ribs combo come football season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkstar965 Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Anyone have any updates on KBQ and Woodmore? We're now 16 weeks past the point when 8 weeks was advertised and, while that's totally unsurprising given....well that always happens to everyone trying to open anything in this town...we need KBQ back! Anyone live nearby and maybe see a sign? Literal or figurative? The facebook page to which DanielK linked months ago doesn't seem to be up anymore and Kerry's website doesn't have anything new. The developer's site doesn't list KBQ as "coming soon" like it does MadFox. Bad sign? Need. great. ribs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookluvingbabe Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 They have their liquor license but are waiting on a building permit. Per their Facebook page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillvalley Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 KBQ is that close to opening but has run out of money. They have an indiegogo campaign going on to raise funds. This is a great family who deserves your support. Reopening the restaurant has been harder than they expected and it would be a shame for them not to be able to finally open its doors. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Reopened over the weekend, according to their Facebook page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookluvingbabe Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Reopened over the weekend, according to their Facebook page. Seriously good news. Now to find time to get over there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Reopened over the weekend, according to their Facebook page. Daniel, you should write them and advise them to open up their (closed) Facebook page - there's no good reason for a business website to be closed to the public eye (or at least none that I know of). I tweeted you here; I'm not sure how I missed this earlier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Reports on Chowhound are not good - all of them mention dry 'cue and no smoke evident. Anyone been since the move? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pool Boy Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 We had some as carryout about 3 weeks ago. They were not bad (we had ribs), but a bit on the dry side I agree. Willing to wait and see if/how they improve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 KBQ was closed from Sep, 2012 - Apr, 2014. That's 17+ months for a mom-'n-pop business which is crushing. This is great barbecue that could probably use as much business as they can get. Kerry Britt did not forget how to smoke ribs during the interim; they just need to get their groove back. I might head there next weekend to give them my support. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deangold Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 I had a nice meal there with very good ribs. The ribs have a nice chew but not much bark. The seasoning was a little underdone and is not the classic Texas salt & pepper rub, but my standard for BBQ is Tennessee BBQ. The service was particularly pleasant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pool Boy Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 I had a nice meal there with very good ribs. The ribs have a nice chew but not much bark. The seasoning was a little underdone and is not the classic Texas salt & pepper rub, but my standard for BBQ is Tennessee BBQ. The service was particularly pleasant. I prefer some good bark, too. More importantly, I prefer a lot of smoke. Buz & Ned's in Richmond has an amazing amount of smoke in its ribs - I'd like to see where KBQ is on this front because I have not been back since they re-opened. Need to fix that soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deangold Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 Distinct smoke flavor, not overly so. I wouldn't be surprised if there is more than hickory in the smoke box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkstar965 Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 Any other recent updates on this? Especially as related to the dryness complaints upthread from 8-9 months ago? Didn't realize until recently he'd reopened and loved this place in its previous incarnation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 Closing their doors on Tue 12/20 at 2p, according to their Facebook page, posted just an hour ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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