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25 splendid photos inside St. Petersburg smokehouse Dr. BBQ

By on Wed, Dec 19, 2018 at 4:13 pm

St. Petersburg smokehouse Dr. BBQ is what happens when visionary restaurateurs Suzanne and Roger Perry get together with Ray "Dr. BBQ" Lampe to spin global flavors inspired by his travels. During a recent visit, CL Food Critic Jon Palmer Claridge was impressed by the finesse of the rustic, industrial decor. But he also found that Dr. BBQ's inventive menu was lacking in execution. Read our review here, and don't forget to check out Nicole Abbett's photos from inside the EDGE District space.

Photos by Nicole Abbett https://www.nicoleabbett.com/
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Stunt Pig, served with double-fried fries, is a sandwich of Dagwood proportions.
Nicole Abbett
Stunt Pig, served with double-fried fries, is a sandwich of Dagwood proportions.
Smoked pulled pork is piled with ribs, smoked sausage, bacon, roasted poblano, leek hay, purple slaw and melted pepper Jack — covered by Ray's original barbecue sauce — all between two buttery slices of Texas toast.
Nicole Abbett
Smoked pulled pork is piled with ribs, smoked sausage, bacon, roasted poblano, leek hay, purple slaw and melted pepper Jack — covered by Ray's original barbecue sauce — all between two buttery slices of Texas toast.
Ray "Dr. BBQ" Lampe's new restaurant with visionary restaurateurs Suzanne and Roger Perry spins global flavors inspired by his travels.
Nicole Abbett
Ray "Dr. BBQ" Lampe's new restaurant with visionary restaurateurs Suzanne and Roger Perry spins global flavors inspired by his travels.
Studded with Heath bar and candy banana chips, the appropriately named Epic Peanut Butter Pie is light and fluffy in a house-made crushed Oreo crust topped with whipped cream, chocolate and caramel.
Nicole Abbett
Studded with Heath bar and candy banana chips, the appropriately named Epic Peanut Butter Pie is light and fluffy in a house-made crushed Oreo crust topped with whipped cream, chocolate and caramel.
The Perrys understand atmosphere. They have a clear sense of the visual message they're trying to convey.
Nicole Abbett
The Perrys understand atmosphere. They have a clear sense of the visual message they're trying to convey.
The rustic, industrial restaurant is two stories high with a mezzanine and trophy case for some of Lampe's many awards.
Nicole Abbett
The rustic, industrial restaurant is two stories high with a mezzanine and trophy case for some of Lampe's many awards.
Opposite the mezzanine is a stunning bar with an impressive array of oversize Edison pendants hanging from a grid of beams.
Nicole Abbett
Opposite the mezzanine is a stunning bar with an impressive array of oversize Edison pendants hanging from a grid of beams.
In addition to exuding great style, the bar is also well-stocked with a substantial assortment of spirits and cocktails.
Nicole Abbett
In addition to exuding great style, the bar is also well-stocked with a substantial assortment of spirits and cocktails.
It's a handsome, comfortable room.
Nicole Abbett
It's a handsome, comfortable room.
25 splendid photos inside St. Petersburg smokehouse Dr. BBQ
Nicole Abbett
Under the watchful eye of chef Anthony Masters and pitmaster Lee Jasper, the Dr. BBQ menu is extensive.
Nicole Abbett
Under the watchful eye of chef Anthony Masters and pitmaster Lee Jasper, the Dr. BBQ menu is extensive.
The half rack of St. Louis ribs with purple slaw and Atomic Fireball Applesauce.
Nicole Abbett
The half rack of St. Louis ribs with purple slaw and Atomic Fireball Applesauce.
Customers can choose to dine downstairs or up top.
Nicole Abbett
Customers can choose to dine downstairs or up top.
25 splendid photos inside St. Petersburg smokehouse Dr. BBQ
Nicole Abbett
25 splendid photos inside St. Petersburg smokehouse Dr. BBQ
Nicole Abbett
Bonus: The second level also features its own patio.
Nicole Abbett
Bonus: The second level also features its own patio.
25 splendid photos inside St. Petersburg smokehouse Dr. BBQ
Nicole Abbett
25 splendid photos inside St. Petersburg smokehouse Dr. BBQ
Nicole Abbett
25 splendid photos inside St. Petersburg smokehouse Dr. BBQ
Nicole Abbett
As for the first-floor patio, it offers plenty of seating options, too.
Nicole Abbett
As for the first-floor patio, it offers plenty of seating options, too.
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