A look at the new Dinosaur Bar-B-Que in Troy
One week to go...
The Dinosaur Bar-B-Que in Troy isn't officially open for a week, but things were hopping over there Tuesday.
We dropped by to watch them hang the new chandelier, created by Camille Gibeau and Greg Tkal of Silver Fox Salvage in Albany. While we were there we got a sneak peak at the new place (still in progress) and the food.
The dining room is shaping up nicely, but the walls are still a little bare for a Dinosaur. They're usually covered with fun signs, posters and paintings.
"That's my job tomorrow," says owner John Stage. Stage says he's going to hang some local art on the wall -- paintings of musicians by Commander Cody and some prints of the Collar City. "There are so many talented artists in the Capital Region. We want to hang some of their work."
The Dinosaur tries to bring a little local flavor to the walls of all of its locations.
They also like to create a signature dish for each location. For Troy, Stage says they're trying a home made beef and pork Texas hot link-style sausage. "I'm looking forward to it. It's always been a dream of mine to make my own sausage."
All this week the kitchen and wait staffs are doing run-throughs, pretending to be patrons, seating people, trying the food and serving BBQ to a few lucky "guinea pigs." Right now Stage says they're on track to open on Wednesday but "we'll probably be putting the last screw in the wall as we open."
Here's a little of what we saw today. We only wish your computers had smell-o-vision.
Welcome!
Seating practice
Omnomnom
The bar back was salvaged from Syracuse:
Seats with a view:
Raising the fabulous chandelier:
Silver Fox Salvage owns At The Warehouse, which has advertised on AOA.
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I might have to move to Troy. *stomach rumbles in agreement*
... said Litt1eMinx on Nov 2, 2010 at 4:58 PM | link
I love the "seats with a view" - such a shame that the riverfront anywhere in the Captial Region is such a dump.
... said John Walker on Nov 2, 2010 at 5:14 PM | link
I can hardly wait! My mouth is salivating just looking at the food. Best wishes to the Dinosaur for a successful opening.
... said Cathy on Nov 2, 2010 at 5:15 PM | link
Just had some Dinosaur-BBQ in Rochester over the weekend, can't wait to get it around here!
... said Diana on Nov 2, 2010 at 5:23 PM | link
I think I gained 5 lbs just looking at the food pictures! There goes my diet!
... said Jessica R on Nov 2, 2010 at 5:24 PM | link
I live within _smelling_ distance. I'm afraid what this is going to cost me every week.
... said Joel on Nov 2, 2010 at 7:24 PM | link
I'm within nose range, too, and it suddenly occurs to me that Dinosaur is gonna be more valuable as a take-out option (for extreme locals like me) than as a sit-down. Here's the Syracuse take-out menu. If the Troy prices are similar, my annual patronage might look like eleven take-outs to one dine-in. Hadn't seen that till now.
LQ
... said Lou Quillio on Nov 2, 2010 at 9:08 PM | link
really want to move to troy now...
... said Lauren on Nov 2, 2010 at 10:08 PM | link
Sweet Fancy Moses, that plate with the egg looks heavenly.
... said Alison on Nov 3, 2010 at 10:07 AM | link
Do they take reservations? If so, do they have a phone number yet? There's nothing on the Dino BBQ site right now.
I imagine it is going to be really busy the first few days
... said Paul on Nov 3, 2010 at 10:18 AM | link
BBQ? check. Water views? check. Well stocked bar? check.
Local theme(s)? check. Local, original music? If November's (early) live music schedule is any indication, the joint will be rockin'.
... said Andrew Gregory on Nov 3, 2010 at 10:26 AM | link
This is going to kick the butt of that Pig that has the ridiculous sign along 787 telling the Dino to bring it on!
... said Bob on Nov 3, 2010 at 10:49 AM | link
Rubbin' Butts Rules!!!!
... said Al J. on Nov 3, 2010 at 11:12 AM | link
@paul If it's anything like the one in Syracuse it's going to be really busy all the time. I tend to eat at odd hours and every time I've been to Dinosaur I've had to wait. Getting takeout is the way to go, especially since you can go sit down in the park in Troy.
... said Jeff on Nov 3, 2010 at 11:16 AM | link
This is so great for Troy and the Capital district. Their food is tasty, good atmosphere, it may well bring those food lovers back the collar city. Best of luck Dino. I have worked in Troy for 17 years and next to Ryan's Wake, this is the best thing that's come here.
... said john on Nov 3, 2010 at 1:07 PM | link
@ Paul - the Syracuse location doesn't take reservations, and I'm assuming it's the same for the others.
I assure you the food is still worth the wait.
... said Beeswax, Not Yours INC. on Nov 3, 2010 at 2:53 PM | link
wtf how can I be a guinea pig there? I tried calling but no number. I got a hold of the other branches but no info. PLEASE let us be guinea pig now, we'll pay!
... said LUCY on Nov 3, 2010 at 3:07 PM | link
So many restaurants have failed in that PERFECT location. I just hope Dinosaur knows how to do it right, and by the look of those photos, they just might. If they succeed, it will be a great thing for Troy and a terrible thing for my waist line. Awesome.
... said Leah the Nosher on Nov 3, 2010 at 3:25 PM | link
What, no framed portrait of majority owner Socialst George Soros in the lobby???
... said THAT Bob on Nov 4, 2010 at 1:11 PM | link
This is pretty exciting. The food looks fantastic and the restaurant is shaping up nicely. Can't wait to check it out.
... said Michael Henry on Nov 5, 2010 at 12:16 AM | link
Benny and I have been to the Dinosaur Barbeque in Syracuse many times. Great music, food and atmosphere. Can't wait until it opens!!!
... said Mikey on Nov 5, 2010 at 2:14 PM | link