BBQ near Union Station

[reality check]

Is Spring St. BBQ the closest BBQ near Union Station?

[mr mouther]

i think spring st. smokehouse is just fine for that part of town. it may not have the "charm" of BBQ kiing, but the food is consistently more cared for.
Also, I think their roasted veggie side is one of the few perfect things i've had asa side at a bbq place - they're very spicy AND they're vegetables! it's like i get to feel good and be good!
i've had the pulled pork sandwich w/ spicy sauce a couple times and while it didn't blow me away w/ amazing flavor, it wasn't that many notches below woody's or philips and is severeal notches above in terms of convenience

[nosh]

Nick's up on Spring not too far north of Union Station is known for superlative ham, has a big U-shaped counter and a few tables, and is a favorite cop hangout. They used to do BBQ a day or two a week, Wednesdays and either Tues or Thurs too. Not great, but superior to BBQ King (overpriced, long waits) and Spring Street (have never heard a good word about it).

Does Nick's still do this? I remember them offering tri-tip and a couple of other choices as a lunch special.

[Hershey Bomar]

Horrid. Stay far away.

[Ollie]

I second that comment! Far Far away! Slow Slow Slow Slow Slow as mollasses Service!

[cls]

BBQ King is pretty close on Ceasar Chavez just East of Figueroa

[Mattapoisett in LA]

I think so.

if you need a review, albeit and old one here it is:

http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/...

Take Care

P.