July 21, 2008
Cheap Eats: SoulFire
There's something very summery about barbeque, but when the weather is so hot and humid, the last thing you want to be doing is tending the grill or the smoker. That's where SoulFire in Allston comes along.
The meat is expertly cooked and left unsauced so you can add your favorite from their line-up of sauces - the sweet sauce was this Bostonist's favorite. The pulled pork sandwich ($6.95) was piled high with tons of shredded meat, including some delicious little burned bits. Lone ribs ($2.75) can be purchased as a snack or added to a meal, and they are beautifully smoky and juicy.
Sandwiches come with one side and pickles, while entrees come with two sides, pickles, and cornbread. The collard greens are some of the best in the city, and the mac and cheese is the kind of homestyle stuff you wish mama could make.
SoulFire is open Monday-Thursday 11:30am-10:00pm, Friday and Saturday 11:30am-11:00pm, and Sunday noon-10:00pm.
For more local food writing from Pam Aghababian, check out Cave Cibum.
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I am good friends with the owner of this restaurant. He's very talented and passionate about BBQ and has done tons of research to hone his recipes. He also loves soul music and the soundtrack in Soul Fire is always hopping.
Great review!
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Good stuff! They also have a couple of decently-sized TVs to watch sports, but beware, they do close early, and if you want to drink you must purchase a full meal to go with it, per their liquor license.
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LOVE that place. The Spaghetti Western (Mac-n-cheese and chili) is my own personal favorite, but it's all good.
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Absolutely LOVE SoulFire and it's right down the street from me. I'm totally having the pulled pork dinner with coleslaw and mac & cheese for dinner. Also, via campusfoods, you can get it delivered.
Yum!