Fredo's Phillys - and Bar-B-Que!
I was at Fredo's earlier this week (usual order - can't get enough of that cheesesteak with cheese and onions - gooey and messy decadence!) and found out that Dan's going to be bringing in Louisiana BBQ on Fridays and Saturdays. (No idea if it's all day or just in the evening, though - probably a good idea to call.) Apparently the beef and pork is smoked for 12-hours - I assume that's a good thing, since I'm not 'Que afficianado.
Anyway, I grabbed a menu and here's a brief synopsis:
All dinners include baked beans, potato salad, bread
1lb. Rib Dinner - $13.50 for pork, $11.50 for beef
Chicken Dinner - $9.00 for white meat, $8.00 for dark meat
2 Link Sandwich (hot or mild) - $5.00, Dinner - $7.75
Sides (8oz) - $3.00 for baked beans, $3.00 for potato salad, $2.50 for bbq sauce
Desserts (12oz) - $4.00 for peach cobbler or banana pudding
1/2 slab of ribs (no sides) - $15.00 for pork, $12.00 for beef
Full slab of ribs (no sides) - $26.00 for pork, $23.00 for beef
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Fredo's Phillys
720 N Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA 91104
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bigtums
Sep 17, 2007 12:41 PM
So this weekend Mr.Tums went to Fredo's to get himself a sandwich (so nice of him to go without me!). I told him to check out the BBQ and he reported back.
He said that Dan (that's his name right?) said that the whole thing is on hold right now. I guess the person doing the BBQ needs 3 people to help her out and he needs those 3 workers to cook up the sandwiches. So the only other way to do it would be for her to bring the food already cooked. So he's re-thinking the whole thing.
I think this is what Mr. Tums said, if I have this wrong (which I might) I wouldn't be surprised.
Bummer.
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re: bigtums
Yea I went over there on Sat to grab a few of the works and while I was waiting I chatted up with Dan about the whole BBQ thing.
Basically is like what Bigtums mentioned above. The BBQ lady found that she really needed about 3 people to help her with the BBQ and basically there just wasn't enough room for them and the pple running the grill for the Cheesesteaks in the kitchen. He said they're thinking of opening up somewhere close or just looking for another space they can do the BBQ.
In addition I found out that Dan's signed them up with a delivery service so in a couple of weeks expect to be able to phone in delivery orders given a minimum order price. Also, he's thinking of opening on Sundays at least for lunch and eventually full time once he can get a second manager up so he doesn't ahve to be there all the time ( he said he's training one now but doesn't expect to be able to take days off the restaurant for like 2 more months).
Anyways theres an update of any of you who were wondering.
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Just ate a pepper cheesesteak...yum-o! Too too bad it's such a trek for me (or maybe that's a good thing). Anyhow, Dan said the bbq lady won't be there today or tomorrow. In case anyone was jonesing for some bbq...
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re: wizardx
My DH noticed that someone from Chowhound put their name down on the clipboard, and Dan commented on how many of us go there. We probably went in a few minutes after you. Btw, I got the same thing last night, too! I know...I know 2 days in a row may be a bit much. But, they're so good! Of course, I couldn't resist those Tastykakes!
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bigtums
Aug 17, 2007 10:36 AM
I'm going to try to stop by and pick up a beef and pork dinner plate tonight. Although when Mr.Tums finds out that I went to Fredo's for the ribs he'll probably get upset that I didn't come home with a cheesesteak. He's no way near a foodie like me but he loves this place.
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rantsnravesnreviews
Aug 16, 2007 06:48 PM
I wonder who it is I hope not Robins, and maybe Canyon City. Maybe that guy who BBQ's up on N. Lake on the weekends, North of New York Drive. Anyone have the scoop?
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