Brown Shuga Soul Food

In the Spring, a young man's fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love.  That's what Tennyson said anyway.  To be frank, I don't have the best track record with love, and I'm not so sure I qualify as a young man any longer.  It doesn't really matter I guess, since we didn't really HAVE a Spring this year.  Regardless, it's Summer now, and this not-so-young man's fancy has turned to thoughts of barbecue. Pulled pork to be specific.  Right now there's no shortage of pulled pork to be found, even from street vendors.  On our way to the most recent Boise Urban Market, the roommate and I passed a little shack on Chinden called Brown Shuga Soul Food.  These places always seem to jump into my path when I'm already on my way to eat somewhere else, but I made note of this one and knew I would return before too long...

Boise Soul Food Extravaganza

This is a long one, kids.  I hope you've set aside some time...

If I remember the promotional info correctly, this is the 18th year for the Boise Soul Food Extravaganza, said to be the biggest in the Northwest and the second oldest of its kind in in the country.  All I knew is that if I wasn't going to be at the Warlock Pinchers reunion shows in Denver or camping with my family this weekend, I at least wanted some decent food.  My weakness for street food is well-documented, and fairs and festivals are a prime (if overpriced) place to get it.

Brother Brown's BBQ, I'm hoping their restaurant in Caldwell is still open