Moe Cason looking to open BBQ restaurant in DM

[CloneGuy8]

Des Moines native, TV pitmaster Moe Cason hopes to open his first restaurant in River Bend

Cason eyes old North Des Moines city hall location in River Bend neighborhood, brags on his food, disses on other barbecue in metro as lacking soul.

www.desmoinesregister.com

If you don't know, Moe Cason is a pretty big name in the national BBQ scene, and is a native of Des Moines. I'm pretty happy to hear he's wanting to open a place up. Also throws some shade at other local BBQ places in the article.

 

[cyinne]

Dont recognize him without his bibs on.

 

[Cyclones_R_GR8]

I'd come over from Omaha to give it a shot.

 

[Stewo]

It's annoying how he talks **** on the other establishments. Smokey D's is legit. Cactus Bob's (not mentioned) is also legit. There is definitely good bbq in Des Moines, whether or not it lacks "soul".

 

[Clonefan32]

It's annoying how he talks **** on the other establishments. Smokey D's is legit. Cactus Bob's (not mentioned) is also legit. There is definitely good bbq in Des Moines, whether or not it lacks "soul".

Sounds to me like he's trying to drum up interest...

 

[Stewo]

Sounds to me like he's trying to drum up interest...

His food should do the talking.

 

[twojman]

Smokey D's is better than the BBQ I had in Memphis. I've had BBQ at a handful of places in KC, Smokey D's is better than all of them except Gates BBQ. Man I love Gates.

 

[NWICY]

Well at best it sounds like Nov 2022 before he moves into the building he wants. That's a long time to keep the hype train rolling.

 

[NorthCyd]

So is talking sh!t a thing amongst BBQ competitors, or is this guy just a d!ck who thinks you can't make good BBQ if you aren't black?

 

[motorcy90]

It's annoying how he talks **** on the other establishments. Smokey D's is legit. Cactus Bob's (not mentioned) is also legit. There is definitely good bbq in Des Moines, whether or not it lacks "soul".

when I worked at Smokey D's back in HS when the 2nd ave restaurant opened Moe would be in talking with Shad and Darren all the time, so to see him say this doesn't look great at all.

 

[Gonzo]

Zero interest in another BBQ place.

 

[cyinne]

Zero interest in another BBQ place except Hickory Park.

FIFY

 

[Clonefan32]

Well damnit, Moe Cason, now I'm hungry for Smokey D's. Thanks.

 

[JP4CY]

It's annoying how he talks **** on the other establishments. Smokey D's is legit. Cactus Bob's (not mentioned) is also legit. There is definitely good bbq in Des Moines, whether or not it lacks "soul".

Smokey D's for the price point of commercial BBQ is great. You just don't win Jack Daniels and American Royal if you're bad at BBQ. Competition BBQ uses really expensive producers like Snake River for briskets, so if Moe is using that as a comparison he's nuts.

Q39, Jack Stack, etc are better but cost more.

Smoky Ds, Whatcha Smoking, Flying Mango, Kued, Cornbred (in Ames) are all good at appropriate price levels.
Have heard good things about Big Play's new place.

 

[CloneGuy8]

I think you just have to find what each place does best. In my opinion, Smokey D's does fantastic pork so I always get pork from them. Unrvld has the best brisket around.

More good BBQ options makes me happy. Can't wait to try his place.

 

[Stewo]

So is talking sh!t a thing amongst BBQ competitors, or is this guy just a d!ck who thinks you can't make good BBQ if you aren't black?

That, or does it need to be located in an old building in a low income neighborhood? I'm trying to figure out where the soul comes from.

 

[BWRhasnoAC]

If he talks smack on Kue'd, we're gonna have to have a little talk.

 

[dmclone]

I'm going to stay that this never happens.

 

[JP4CY]

That, or does it need to be located in an old building in a low income neighborhood? I'm trying to figure out where the soul comes from.

Looking at the location, I don't know where people are expected to park.

 

[CycloneDaddy]

Looking at the location, I don't know where people are expected to park.

0% chance I try that place at night.