Blessed by a warm summer day Pecos Pit Bar-B-Que opened with a ribbon cutting by primary owner Gerry Kingen and Seattle City Councilimember Lisa Herbold. The new restaurant will open officially on June 22.

The opening was all about congratulations for the team that for the last three years has been planning this store opening, which they hope will be the first of thousands. "We think this is a concept that has a lot of potential, " said Kingen.

Samples went fast with the crowd who snacked on beef brisket and pulled pork sliders served with hot Bar-B-Que sauce (of course), and what they call Cowboy Caviar.. a mix of corn and beans with spices.

Pecos Pit will offer one beer only, Smoking Hot Pale Ale (brewed for Pecos exclusively by Pikes Brewing), a single cocktail called Two Lips Lemonade (made with moonshine) with mint and lemons, plus shots of moonshine in house, but also an array of soft drinks.

The menu offers wood smoked chopped port butt, chopped or sliced beef brisket or sliced chicken sandwiches in 8oz, 4oz and 2oz sizes with mild, medium or "damn hot" bar-b-que sauce. Options allow you to add onions, cheese, extra sauce, cole slaw, pickles and more.

Also available are russet or sweet potatoes, a salad with Pecos pit touches, and something they call the Walkaround Bowl, which consists of cheddar cheese, beans, and coleslaw.

Side dishes include Potato Salad, Pecos Pit Beans, Cowboy Caviar (black-eyed peas, tomatoes, corn, and avocado), Coleslaw and chips.

Bulk pork, beef or chicken are available too.