A BBQ Joint in a Former Bathroom? Looks like it

[hiddenboston]

So it looks like the former executive chef of the now-closed Pho Republique in the South End has a rather, um, interesting plan in the works. He is hoping to open a BBQ joint in a building at Salem Willows that used to be the men's restroom.

And no, I'm not kidding.

And yes, if it comes to be, I'll be the first one in line. :-b

[MC Slim JB]

Banq's exec chef was Ranveer Brar. DoBoever was exec chef at Pho Republique, but that was quite a while ago. Victor Sodsook ran that kitchen for at least Pho's last five or six years (and I think the food improved under him quite a bit, especially, not surprisingly, the Thai-flavored dishes).

http://mcslimjb.blogspot.com/

[passing thru]

that sounds great. one needs a little barbecue to go with one's chop suey sandwich.

[threedogs]

It's been years since I've been back there (and I live quite close, sad to say), but as I remember, the rest rooms were in the middle of the grassy area. If this is the spot, then it would be a terrific place for BBQ.

Correction - anyplace there would be terrific. (good?) BBQ + the ocean + Salem Willows... perfect.

[OLDCHEF]

He was chef at ginger park /banq not pho

[drewinmrblhd]

Salem is lacking in any Barbque joints and I think this can only improve the atmosphere at the Salem Willows. Ocean front dining at its best.

[ScubaSteve]

here's more:
http://www.salemnews.com/punews/local...