Had dinner, night before last, in St. Louis (well, actually Olivet), at the Sugarfire Smokehouse. Excellent loin back ribs, delicately smoked, needing no sauce. The pork belly hushpuppies were excellent (slivers of smoked, uncured pork belly in the batter). The potato salad was made on the premises and, wonder of wonders, the potatoes were neither under- nor overdone. Dessert was a slice of Crack Pie, and it was addictive. While I need to check out Bogart's Smokehouse for the best in St. Louis, I have to say this relatively new joint is right up there.
In Omaha, today, and driving to Denver, tomorrow. Will be visiting craft charcuteries in Denver and when i return to Omaha on Monday. Maybe another stop at Sugarfire in St. Louis on the way home. Bogart's is not in the cards for this trip, since it is only open 11-4, and will be closed when I pass through. Sigh.