Sticky Lips - Rochester

I went up to Rochester this weekend. No, we forewent the Garbage plate experience. Instead we opted for some delicious southern BBQ. In Rochester (I know this because I went to college there), there are 2 places that are very well known for BBQ. Dinosaur BBQ is the big one, which 'everyone' knows about... so popular that it has a chain in Syracuse and there is also one in Harlem, New York. But Sticky Lips is the lesser "well known" - yet great in every aspect.

I've eaten at both, and I can tell you... to each their own.

At Stickylips, my friend Christine and I shared the "Billy Holiday Plate" - which consisted of Chicken (leg&thigh), pulled pork, beef brisket and a slab of ribs. We decided to get the "dry-rub"- which is when they rub the slab of ribs with some type of garlic/peppery spices. (I think in turn, this was a bad decision.. the ribs ended up tasting really dry, not my cup of tea). We also got a side of Sweet Potato Fries (a plus, because Dinos' BBQ does NOT have this) and another side of Chili. Everything was pretty good. The pulled pork was a little dryer (I honestly think Dinos BBQ does a better job with the ribs and the pulled pork). But the chicken here at Sticky Lips were UNBELIEVABLE. Super tender, super soft, perfectly spiced. It was great. Everything else was pretty decent too. The sauce they have there is really good. They have their own specialty sauces and they do carry a spicy one, that most people generally like. But, since I'm not a fan of spicy foods, the original tasted great to me!

The atmosphere is really nice too, it's got a bar/family resturant vibe. The waiters/waitresses are very kind, patient and friendly. They have a really great 'sweet tea' drink too. And each table cloth comes with puzzles and word games for little kids (like us) to play.

SO, as my friend Alex says, ""succulent and juicy chicken [but] sub par pulled pork" That pretty much sums it all up.

**** on a random note, i'm going to start giving it a rating system, since it would be more viable to some people**** so here it is:

Taste: 4/5
Atmosphere: 5/5
Cost: Range about $12-25 / plate