Back in October Kenny’s was briefly mentioned when we discussed the best BBQ in the city. But I thought it deserved its own proper review. Kenny’s is located at 732 Maryland Ave, NE. Any particular favorites from this spot?  What’s the best – pork, chicken or beef?

Speaking of BBQ Tom Siestma wrote last week in the GOG:

“Hill Country, the big barn of a barbecue joint in New York, is coming to Washington, courtesy of its founder, Bethesda native Marc Glosserman. While the self-service restaurant is still a year away from opening in Penn Quarter (at 410 Seventh St. NW), some of us are already licking our lips in anticipation of a slab or two of the signature dry-rubbed, slow-smoked brisket and ribs.”


A reader combines my love of fire escapes and bbqs. He writes:

“Saw this on the side of an apartment building in Columbia Heights yesterday, and thought you might be interested. I guess if you don’t have a backyard but really want to barbecue, this is a sweet way to do it!”

I love it.


There are many fans of the Rib Pit on 14th Street in Columbia Heights. But we’ve never discussed where to find the best bbq in the city. I think my favorite is Kenny’s (pictured above) located on Maryland Ave. near Capitol Hill. So where is the best bbq you’ve had in the city?

Kenny’s has the bonus of a pretty sweet city sign:


This is a beautiful built in bbq. So tell me, what’s the advantage of a built in one like this over you know a Weber grill or something like that? C’mon you bbq fanatics, school me a bit in this sweet art.


Anyone been to the Rib Pit on upper 14th St. I’m encouraged by all the wood in the window…


Well, I’m not sure if it is every night and I’m not sure if it is good but it is a new development. Unfortunately they continue to use substandard signage… Has anyone tried their bbq night?