Tale of the Tape: Percy Street Barbecue

Percy Street Barbecue is open and is ready to serve you Texas style barbecue on South Street.

The Management Team

• Michael Solomonov
  • Acclaimed chef of Zahav
  • Partner with Steven Cook at Xochitl
  • Former executive chef at Marigold Kitchen

• Steven Cook
  • Partner in Zahav and Xochitl
  • Former executive chef at Marigold Kitchen
• Executive Chef and partner Erin O’Shea
  • Former executive chef at Marigold Kitchen
  • Brought modern southern cooking to Marigold

The Space

• Former Crescent City at 9^th and South
• Designed by Elisabeth Knapp who also designed Xochitl and Zahav
• Seating for 150
• Simple
• Church pew seating
• Exposed lighting
• Lights over bar hang in gallon jugs suspended by pulley hooks

The Food

• Two 4,000 pound smokers
• Signature menu item is the brisket
• Other highlights:
  • Burnt Ends
  • Spare ribs
  • Pork belly
  • Half and full chickens
• Order by the half or full pound
• Prices for the meat is  between $10 and $19
• Sides $3 to $10 and include:
  • German potato salad
  • Collard greens
  • Pinto beans
• Served nightly till 10pm
• Look for late night and lunch menus coming soon
• Menu in PDF

The Drink

• 6 taps
• Beer is draft only
• Order by the pint, half or full gallon
• Exclusive beverages:
  • Yards Root Beer
  • Sly Fox Rauchbier (a smoky number)
• Specialty cocktails
  • Cherry Cola – Beam Rye, Cherry Heering, DiSarrono, Cola
  • FM 423 – Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Peach Juice, Sweet Tea

Percy Street Barbecue
901 South Street
215-625-8510

For more on Percy Street Barbecue check out the following links:

What to Eat at Percy Street Barbecue [Grub Street]
Meat Your Maker [Daily Candy]
Percy Street Barbecue pictures and menu [Meal Ticket]