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jracpa Nov 25, 2012 03:41 PM

Brother Jimmy's Barbecue - New Brunswick

Has anyone tried this place yet? I think they opened in the last month or so.

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    ebchower Nov 25, 2012 05:55 PM

    More than a year ago, the Home News Tribune ran a story that the complex housing this restaurant was now open. I took a ride only to find that it was a hard hat area still well under construction. I left them some nasty comments for irresponsible reporting.

    They will probably be hurt by the NHL lockout since a lot of fans get the train in New Brunswick and it would be a place for them to go before or after the game.

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      jracpa Nov 25, 2012 06:03 PM

      I believe that it is now open, or at least the various signs and lights have been on. Have not stopped there yet, will have to do it one of these weekends.

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        ebchower Nov 26, 2012 06:27 AM

        Looks to be on the expensive side. Hamburgers are over $10. Hopefully it's better than Famous Dave's. I tried it once and would not go back.

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          ebchower Nov 27, 2012 04:28 PM

          I stopped in here tonight. Definitely a college hang out with a staff that seems to be comprised largely of students. I had the signature bbq burger which was really good. The buffalo wings were probably the largest and meatiest I've ever had. It was an appetizer but enough for a main course. I then got a coffee at the new Barnes & Noble next door. Two stories with little floor space allocated to books.

          Thanks for the heads up. And yes, it's way better than Famous Dave's.

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            jracpa Nov 27, 2012 06:19 PM

            Thanks for the review. I was in NYC today, came back by train to the New Brunswick station, down the stairs, looked right, saw that Brother Jimmy's was open, contemplated for a few seconds whether I should stop in, but decided to turn left and head for the car.

            Next time I will stop in.

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              chuck98 Nov 29, 2012 09:29 AM

              Looks like they're only open for dinner, does anyone know? Pretty surprising for a college town.

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        MarlboroMan Nov 25, 2012 05:10 PM

        I'm intrigued. Seems to be a small chain. Some unusual locations besides Manhattan and New Brunswick.

        Found a website.

        https://brotherjimmys.com/

        The ribs look really good.

        Some interesting AYCE specials.

        https://brotherjimmys.com/locations/n...

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