AND….we are back to New England, folks, on that www.ribbqnews.com Readers and Patrons never ending quest for the MOST DELECTABLE BBQ ! I would venture to say that the necessary research for this indomitable quest is both DELICIOUS as well as ENTERTAINING! Last week, we found ourselves in Boston, MA in GREAT need of flavorful BBQ Fare. With a quick glance at Social Media, it became readily apparent that “SWEET CHEEKS Q” would be a WINNING CHOICE for BBQ GOODNESS.
–Sweet Cheeks Q is located at:
1381 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02215
1-617-266-1300
*In The Fenway Triangle
Sweet Cheeks Q offers Dining Hours, Take-Out, Events and Catering as well as Delivery! Or if you prefer: “Pull up a chair and stay a while! We’re excited to offer both indoor and outdoor seating weather permitting. Book your table now at www.resy.com or by calling Sweet Cheeks Q!”
IG: @sweetcheeksbbq
“Boston born BBQ and southern kindness north of the Mason Dixon by Chef and Owner” @tiffanifaiso
www.sweetcheeksq.com
Chef and Restauranteur Tiffani Faison of Sweet Cheeks Q, Fool’s Errand, Orfano, Dive Bar, Tiger Mama, Tenderoni’s and Bubble Bath has made a name for herself “nationwide for her dynamic personality, culinary prowess, and fierce work ethic. Under ‘Big Heart Hospitality,’ her Boston based restaurant group, she creates restaurants that are warm, inspired, and instantly lovable.” www.sweetcheeksq.com Although some of Chef Tiffani Faison’s Restaurant Ventures have opened and subsequently closed, her FOOD reviews have remained STELLAR with each eatery undertaking. Tiffani Faison IS indeed an American celebrity Chef! She has served as a judge on Food Network’s television series “Chopped,” and she is a four-time James Beard Award Finalist for BEST CHEF: NORTHEAST, for the years 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2022. Tiffani was the winner of Season 3 Tournament of Champions, a reality cooking competition television series broadcast by Food Network, created and hosted by Guy Fieri. Tournament of Champions www.foodnetwork.com features alumni of other Food Network Competitions series, competing in a single-elimination tournament for a Grand-Prize, in a blind-judged competition. Tiffani was also 1 of 2 Finalists on the first season of BRAVO’s reality show “TOP CHEF,” www.bravotv.com/top-chef and returned in Season 8 to compete on “TOP CHEF ALL-STARS.” Tiffani won “TOP CHEF HOLIDAY SPECIAL,” then competed in the spin-off show, “TOP CHEF DUELS,” placing 2nd. Tiffani was named “BOSTON’S BEST CHEF,” by Boston Magazine in 2022.
www.bostonmagazine.com and by this time, Tiffani Faison was known as “A FIERCE FIREBRAND.”
Born in Bremerhaven, Germany, Tiffani has said that above all else, she has loved her mother’s cooking. “I learned how to cook with my heart from my mom,” states Tiffani; “My mom did this incredible home-style food. I loved her cooking more than anyone’s.” Tiffani attended theCambridge School of Culinary Arts from 2002-2003 and was then employed as chef de partie under Daniel Boulud at his signature, Michelin Star restaurant in The Wynn, Las Vegas, and she also worked at Tao Asian Bistro at The Venetian in Las Vegas. After Season 1 of TOP CHEF aired, and Chef Tiffani placed 2nd, with her “VILLIAN-ESQUE” TV personality reputation as “A Bit%H” proceeding her, Tiffani took a summer position at the Straight Wharf restaurant in Nantucket, MA. In 2007, she was the executive chef at Famed Chef Todd English’s (former) brasserie, “RICHE,” in New Orleans, Louisiana. Tiffani says, “Todd English taught me the brass tacks. Working with him was kind of IMMERSION BY FIRE, quite frankly. He taught me all the basics: how to season, how to make pasta, gnocchi, how to work with a light hand and heavy discipline.”
Tiffani has said that her favorite cookbook of all-time is “The Joy of Cooking…because it all works!” Furthermore, in regard to making favorite dishes as home cooks, Tiffani advises; “The best dishes force you to slow down and do 1 thing really well. Sometimes people get caught up in trying to do too much, making 4 things for a 4-course dinner, and get frustrated. Find 1 thing you’ll enjoy- like pork-chops or steak. A well-seasoned piece of meat will teach you timing, seasoning, and how to pay attention to your food. When you don’t have a million other things going on, you can watch the caramelization, what happens to the fat, how the meat relaxes when it rests. YOU CAN LET THE FOOD TALK TO YOU.” www.foodandwine.com
Chef Tiffani Faison opened Sweet Cheeks Q in 2011—during the very early stages of Fenway’s revitalization. Drawing “inspiration from her love of Southern BBQ and extensive travels in Texas, Sweet Cheeks Q became an instant hit for its laidback Southern Charm and addictive offerings!” Namely, Heritage Pulled Pork, Brisket, Buttermilk Fried Chicken, and THE INFAMOUS BISCUITS WITH HONEY BUTTER! Shortly after opening, Sweet Cheeks Q garnered a 3 Star review from The Boston Globe https://www.bostonglobe.com and Sweet Cheeks Q has been awarded “Boston’s Best BBQ” numerous times by Boston Magazine. Nationally, FORBES https://www.forbes.com deemed Sweet Cheeks Q’s Biscuits “THE BEST BISCUITS IN THE WORLD!” Most importantly, Chef Tiffani Faison has created a restaurant that is both a Fenway District neighborhood gem and a dining destination attraction. Gathering guests from near and far, Sweet Cheeks Q satisfies all who are seeking Boston’s BEST ‘Q!
As owner and Head Chef of Texas-style BBQ restaurant Sweet Cheeks Q, Chef Tiffani Faison has curated a SCRUMPTIOUS BBQ Menu and has been invited as a culinary expert guest on TV Shows such as NBC TODAY, CBS This Morning, and AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN! BESIDES her Bucket of Biscuits with honey butter, Chef Tiffani Faison’s mouth-watering BBQ Dishes include such delicacies as:
–The Defibrillator: “Stacked so HIGH it is practically a skyline…White BBQ fried chicken. Sliced Prime Brisket. Pimento Cheese. Texas-style hot links. Crispy pork belly. Fried pickles. Hot honey. All cradled between 2 buttery griddled brioche buns.”
And all of the usual BBQ Suspects: CHOPPED prime BRISKET with BBQ sauce, Smoked Wings, Pulled Pork, Pulled Chicken, Nachos, Buttermilk Fried Okra, Black eyed peas, Mac-N-Cheese, Sliced Prime Brisket, Chopped Salad, BBQ Beans, Broccoli Cheese Casserole, Coleslaw, Collard Greens, Potato Salad, A MILLION SAUCES, including: White BBQ Sauce, Cheese Sauce, Buttermilk Ranch Sauce, Jalapeno Ranch Sauce, Nashville Hawt Sauce, Hot Honey, Honey Mustard, and House-Made BBQ Sauce…by the ½ pint, the pint, OR The Bottle! AND OH-S0-MUCH-MORE LUSCIOUS, SAVORY, AND TANTALIZING BBQ FOODSTUFFS!
The Dessert Selection is DELIGHTFUL…
- –Giant Nutter-Butter Cookie: A Giant peanut butter oatmeal cookie sandwich filled with peanut butter mousse…Serves 2- 4 people!
- –Take Me Out to the Ballgame Brownies
- –Layered Banana Cream and Oreo Pudding
- –Nutella Silk Pie
- –Salted Caramel Pretzel Brownies
- –Chocolate Silk Pies
- –S’Mores Brownies
- –Dessert selections change seasonally, however, heavenly treats are ALWAYS in the rotation!
….And an ABSOLUTE MUST-TRY COCKTAIL IS:
- –“THE DOLLYWOOD!”- This exquisite cocktail has been on Sweet Cheeks Q Bar Menu since the inception of the restaurant! It is expertly made with:
- –Tito’s Vodka, House-Made Limoncello, Elderflower, and Prosecco…Sip. Sip. Repeat.
Sweet Cheeks Q describes, “No event is too large, too small or too cheeky…Here at Sweet Cheeks Q, we take pride in helping you throw events that your guests and family will love. We provide a range of options: from roof deck barbecues, to office lunches and celebrations, birthday parties, and anything in between. Our (Catering) Team will plan everything you need with orders packed hot and fresh for delivery or pick-up. Our goal is to leave you wanting to plan your next order with us!” For Private Events, “Our location offers a fun alternative to formal dining rooms and standard venues. Indoors or outdoors, we offer family-style meals, buffets with interactive stations, and cocktail receptions. Any style event is available from corporate team-building events, weddings, and rehearsal dinners. We take pride in creating unique and unforgettable memories for our guests at every turn.” For the Cocktail Bar Menu, the Catering Menu and the Private Events Menu you may refer to the Sweet Cheeks Q website, as well as contacting Sweet Cheeks Q with any inquiries via email at: ev****@*****************ty.com
Sweet Cheeks Q invites you to “COME HUNGRY, LEAVE CHEEKY!” “BBQ, COCKTAILS, AND GOOD VIBES JUST STEPS AWAY FROM FENWAY!” “BBQ and Baseball-name a better duo!” “The Sox are back at Fenway, the Grads are tossing their caps, and Sweet Cheeks is right where you need us—SMOKIN’, SLINGIN’, and CELEBRATIN’ –whether you are pre-game feasting or post-grad
toasting, we’ve got the ‘Q to carry you through!” Upcoming Sweet Cheeks Q Events include: “Line Dancing and BBQ Nights,” Friday Nights from 9:30 PM- 1 AM, 21+, $15 tickets available to purchase on Eventbrite, and the ticket price includes dance lessons and a BBQ Snack Buffet!!! *Info on www.sweetcheeksq.com website…As well as, “Tuesday Night Trivia Nights,” Trivia Starts at 7:30 PM and you may reserve your table at www.resy.com
AND DON’T FORGET TO SAVE ROOM FOR THAT EPIC GIANT NUTTER-BUTTER COOKIE….JUST LIKE FENWAY PARK AND BIG PAPI…IT’S LEGENDARY!
