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Inside BBQ ASAP on Manchester

Barbecue competition trophies decorate the dining room of BBQ ASAP (15581 Manchester Road). This is a single room, bright and colorful, with seating for roughly three dozen arranged in an L shape around the counter where you order, and where the staff still grinds the ice for snow cones. Continue reading Ian Froeb's review: Fuel Up: A happy belly trumps an empty tank at BBQ ASAP. Photos by Jennifer Silverberg for the Riverfront Times.

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The "ASAP" is a beef-brisket sandwich slathered in spicy sauce and topped with hot link slices and crispy cole slaw.

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ASAP BBQ's ribs.

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The "Dip": beef brisket on garlic French bread with provolone and jus for dipping.

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"Burnt Ends," served with garlic bread and a choice of two sides. Here, they are crispy cole slaw and baked beans, made with sweet peppers and pulled pork.

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The "Southwest Club" will soon be available: It's smoked turkey breast, avocado, provolone and lemon-basil aioli on French bread.

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The pastrami Reuben.

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Sides from top left: baked beans, warm apple sauce, baked-potato salad, mac & cheese, sweet brisket beans and crispy cole slaw.

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ASAP BBQ's ribs.

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The "Islander" sandwich will roll out soon. It is pork with Caribbean seasoning, housemade mustard and BBQ sauces, dill pickles and provolone on a pretzel bun.

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Ballwin's BBQ ASAP.

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ASAP BBQ's ribs.

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Owners Jim and Mary Randall seen on a rare break at Ballwin's ASAP BBQ.

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ASAP cook Drew Scott prepares to cut a rack of ribs.

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Scott, Olivia and Kandi Wolf polishing off what remains of the cotton-candy ice cream.

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Owner Mary Randall with her nine-month0old grandson, Dominic. There are plenty of toys and games available for kids in the back of this family-friendly restaurant.

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