Mosey on down to a Southern smokehouse

NEW RESTAURANT

Meat Smith

167-169 Telok Ayer Street

Tel: 6221-2262

Open for lunch and dinner Mon to Sat: 11.45am to 2pm; 5.30pm to 11pm

IT'S a wonder they don't post an ambulance outside Meat Smith - a dedicated emporium of meat that is an open invitation to "Come on in, y'all - have a nice heart attack and don't you worry 'bout keelin' over before payin' 'cause ya already done paid at the self-service counter when you's walked in."

Welcome to serial restaurateur Loh Lik Peng's latest venture - a veritable gym workout for foodies who exercise their jaws to loud, pulsating music and emerge with a dire need for a green juice and the sound of Tibetan monks chanting.

But Meat Smith makes no apologies for what it is: a meatlover's hangout that gets its influence from the American South - with its emphasis on barbecued and smoked meats, in-your-face flavours and a raucous, fun-loving vibe that's fuelled by the heavy blues soundtrack and range of cocktails on offer. Throw all thoughts of flavour harmony and balance, creative plating or controlled portions out of the window. You are fully obli…