Ingredient appreciation — what makes BBQ Ribs special

What sets BBQ Ribs apart is the handling of sourdough bread. In lesser versions this is treated as a background note. Here it's central and the generously seasoned result shows it. I've started buying it to cook with at home after this experience.

American cuisine is a mosaic of immigrant traditions adapted over generations. The a Southern BBQ joint atmosphere was right for this kind of food. I had bourbon on ice as recommended and it matched well. If you want to understand what makes this cuisine distinctive, BBQ Ribs is the place to start.