{"id":58078,"date":"2018-05-02T00:00:14","date_gmt":"2018-05-01T16:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/?p=58078"},"modified":"2019-12-09T12:56:50","modified_gmt":"2019-12-09T04:56:50","slug":"holy-smokes-poblacion-makati","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/holy-smokes-poblacion-makati\/","title":{"rendered":"Holy Smokes in Poblacion does slow cooked BBQ like no other"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Some people have a thing for fried chicken, others prefer a good ol’ hamburger. Then there are those who love barbeque. Let’s talk about that.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Located in Poblacion, Holy Smokes is a Texas-style barbeque joint<\/strong> that serves everything from smoked brisket to ribs to sausages and pulled pork. Inspired by Franklin Barbeque in the States, their no frills casual service of lining up to choose your meats and sides is where the fun begins.<\/p>\n
Updated<\/strong>: Check out the Top 10 Most Loved Restaurants in Makati this month!<\/pre>\n
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The simple interiors are chock-full of wooden accents that are appropriately reminiscent of a barn restaurant. You’d appreciate the mix and match seating styles<\/strong> because that’s exactly how the eating goes: mixing and matching your meats to your sides.<\/p>\n
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Big flavors in simple packages<\/strong>\u2014no frills barbeque is what you’ll find at Holy Smokes. Pitmaster Juano Gutierrez handles the meat while chef Red Espiritu makes the in-house BBQ sauces, chili, bar chow, and sides. He’s also one of the minds behind Holy Smokes’ chicken recipe which is out of this world.<\/p>\n
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Sweet Potato Tots<\/h2>\n
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As far as bar chow goes\u2014sweet potato tots, chili lime wings, jalapeno poppers, tacos, and chili fries\u2014Holy Smokes is doing it right.<\/p>\n
Poutine<\/h2>\n
Hand cut fries, cheese curds, gravy, green onions, and chopped brisket<\/em><\/p>\n
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Beef Brisket (USDA)<\/h2>\n
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To get their signature taste, the meats at Holy Smokes are smoked for 12-16 hours using local fruit woods<\/strong>. That’s a lot of loving for a long time.<\/p>\n
Read more<\/strong>: 10 Best Places to Enjoy Tender Slow-Cooked BBQ in Manila<\/pre>\n
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Beef Ribs<\/h2>\n
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Fun Fact:<\/strong> The owners' favorites are the beef ribs, chicken, and creamed corn.<\/pre>\n
Half Chicken<\/h2>\n
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As far as combining your meats to the sides, the owners recommend pairing the chicken with Cajun rice and creamed corn; beef ribs with brioche, pickles, and onion. It’s also worth trying the meats first without the BBQ sauces<\/strong>, then adding more little by little.<\/p>\n
Homemade Bacon<\/h2>\n
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Fun Fact:<\/strong> The name Holy Smokes is based on an expression from the old Batman series.<\/pre>\n
Sides<\/h2>\n
 L-R: Cilantro creamed corn, chili con carne, potato salad, cajun rice.<\/em><\/p>\n
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After you’ve licked your fingers and trays clean, wash things down with turtle, apple, or pecan pie ala mode. You won’t regret it<\/strong>. If you drop by Holy Smokes for dinner on Tuesday to Saturday, it’s worth staying for happy hour at 9-11pm. Beers go for P50 each and select bar chow at 20% off.<\/p>\n

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\nMatilde cor Jacobo St, Poblacion, Makati
\n(0917) 503-6544<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
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