Hole in the Wall BBQ's Beef Brisket is hand-sliced to order, featuring smoked beef with a pronounced bark and visible smoke ring.[13][5] The kitchen emphasizes carefully trimmed meat that is rubbed, then smoked low and slow for up to 16 hours, resulting in slices that balance lean and fatty portions.[13] On the plate, the brisket offers a mix of smoky crust and tender interior, with enough structure to hold together while still yielding easily under the fork.[13][5] Longtime customers and write-ups often reference this brisket as the signature item that keeps the downtown shop busy at lunchtime.[13][5]