Salvage BBQ opens Sunday: Here’s the menu

Real hush puppies in Maine?

Can this Southern girl just say, “Hallelujah?”

That’s going to be the first thing I try at the long-awaited opening of Salvage BBQ & Smokehouse, the latest project from Portland restaurateur Jay Villani.  After months of renovations, the restaurant will finally open Sunday at 5 p.m.

Here’s Villani in the gutted space, before contractors went to work:

Located at 919 Congress St., Salvage BBQ initially will be open Tuesday through Sunday for dinner (including take-out) starting at 5 p.m. Lunch will be added later.

The restaurant  has an open kitchen, family seating, and a full-service bar custom built by Villani – with Maine microbrews on tap.

Here’s a peek at the menu (prices subject to change):

BY THE POUND

Pulled pork – 14

Pork spare ribs – 15

Sausage mild or hot- 6 each

Brisket – 17

Beef spare ribs – 19

Half chicken – 13

Whole chicken – 20

SANDWICHES w/ sauce, slaw & pickles

Pulled pork – 8

Brisket – 9

TRAYS w/ choice of 2 sides, bread & pickles – prices vary

SIDES single 2, pint 6, quart 10

Slaw

Potato salad

Pinto beans

Mac n cheese

Hush puppies

Greens

Smoked fried corn – 5ea

PIE

Slice – 5

Whole – 25

Parking is located behind the restaurant on Gilman Street, and on the street throughout the neighborhood.

For more information, call (207) 553-2100 or go to the Salvage facebook page.