Pot Liquor - Contemporary American Smokehouse – was created as an authentic Southern-style barbeque restaurant with a contemporary twist.
Restaurateurs Flip Arbelaez and Doug Bell felt that the development of Pot Liquor CAS’ name was to have a symbolic meaning of true southern American authenticity from a colloquial perspective. The rich, savory broth that remains in the pot after collard, turnip or mustard greens are boiled together with smoked meats, bones or salt pork, exemplifies a traditional dish and a common terminology in the American South. The term literally represents tastiness in tradition!
Our focus on the food at Pot Liquor is as much about classic regional barbeque as it is about our takes on traditional Southern fare. The entire menu reflects what we consider to be the best of the best around the country in terms of barbeque style and also some of the fantastic ingredients and preparations found throughout the Southern United States.
Pot Liquor CAS offers an expansive selection of barbeque cuisine with elements from the traditional barbecue regions including Kansas City-Style Burnt Ends, Carolina Pulled Pork, Texas-Style Beef Brisket, and Memphis-Style Dry Rubbed Spareribs.
The menu features Southern favorites – Pork Rinds and Stuffed Trotters, and signature items such as Grilled Prawns with Boudin Noir, Skirt Steak Over Ox-Tail Ragu and Fried Catfish Benedict. Fresh salads, as well as daily vegetarian and vegan specials, will also be offered, including Pot Liquor’s signature side dish Collard Greens.
Flip and Doug have been friends for a decade and a half, and in that length of time have collectively developed reputation, technique, prowess and proficiency in the culinary arts and hospitality industry. Together they have comprised in launching Authentic Kitchen Alliance LLC with its dedication to the best that hospitality may offer along with the most authentic portfolio of concepts soon to be revealed. Pot Liquor Contemporary American Smokehouse is their brainchild and debut, their audition to the American public!