Feb 18, 2016, 4:51 am
Consolidated "BBQ" thread
Jan 9, 2015, 10:53 am
#676
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We sent someone out to stand in line at Franklin's once, and it was a 3 hour wait. The brisket was definitely good, but 3 hours is just too long to wait.
Jan 9, 2015, 1:22 pm
#677
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that's a good tip to know, I might just do that on the next trip there. thanks.
Jan 9, 2015, 3:56 pm
#679
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http://www.mystatesman.com/news/ente...3620358.735375
He lists Stiles Switch at #6. I would personally drop Micklethwait down to #6 and re-arrange the top 5 to be:
1. Franklin
2. LaBarbecue
3. Brown's
4. J. Mueller
5. Stiles Switch
Jan 9, 2015, 5:27 pm
#680
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I also ate at Kreuz, and absolutely loved the smoked boneless prime rib and the pork chops. To finish off my BBQ pilgrimage to Lockhart, I got the moist brisket from Smitty's, which was great, and beef ribs from Chisholm Trail. I don't think I ate anything other than BBQ leftovers for the next couple of days.
The pit man at Kreuz (where they don't use sauce) told me that in his opinion the best sauce in the area was at City Market in Luling (15 miles south of Lockhart near the I-10); I got some and it was outstanding.
Feb 23, 2015, 6:17 pm
#681
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For all of you San Francisco BBQ fans, make sure you don't miss out on this one. I'll definitely be waiting in line for my brisket!
Franklin's pop up store
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Feb 24, 2015, 7:02 am
#682
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+1. But the argumentation is just so doggone much fun - given that gathering the evidence is part of the argumentation.
City Barbecue (started in Columbus OH, now spreading out to Indy, Louisville and Raleigh) is my personal favorite, and I've spent most of my adult life sampling 'cue in Kansas City (love Gates & Sons), Memphis, the Carolinas, Texas and Alabama. Each regional specialty is great, but City BBQ's advantage is that they don't lock into any one region - they have Carolina-style pulled pork, Memphis-style ribs, and Texas-style brisket. Try their smoked chicken leg quarter, though, for a very special treat.
City Barbecue (started in Columbus OH, now spreading out to Indy, Louisville and Raleigh) is my personal favorite, and I've spent most of my adult life sampling 'cue in Kansas City (love Gates & Sons), Memphis, the Carolinas, Texas and Alabama. Each regional specialty is great, but City BBQ's advantage is that they don't lock into any one region - they have Carolina-style pulled pork, Memphis-style ribs, and Texas-style brisket. Try their smoked chicken leg quarter, though, for a very special treat.
Mar 2, 2015, 6:49 pm
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Mar 2, 2015, 7:09 pm
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Ate at Stiles in Austin last weekend. I wasn't too impressed with their brisket but their smoked turkey and their Jalapeno Cheddar sausage were excellent. The biggest surprise of the night though was their corn casserole...that was truly amazing.
Mar 2, 2015, 8:07 pm
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Jan 11, 2016, 11:08 am
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The Pecan Lodge - Dallas, TX
Great space in this trendy up and coming neighborhood just off downtown which has outdoor and indoor seating. They also have numerous beers on tap. Perfect menu and everything we ordered was delicious. Great ribs, brisket and pulled pork plus, burnt ends! The mac & cheese was also outstanding.
Great space in this trendy up and coming neighborhood just off downtown which has outdoor and indoor seating. They also have numerous beers on tap. Perfect menu and everything we ordered was delicious. Great ribs, brisket and pulled pork plus, burnt ends! The mac & cheese was also outstanding.
Jan 12, 2016, 9:03 am
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Oh, this dang thread again - makes my mouth water thinking about some of these places. My next trip is to Boston, KC, and Las Vegas. I know what KC has to offer, but what about Las Vegas - is there any place there that is competitive with the best places elsewhere? Definitely not going to be hitting the cheap buffets, but I can't recall ever hearing Las Vegas and barbecue in the same sentence.
Jan 12, 2016, 4:34 pm
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Oh, this dang thread again - makes my mouth water thinking about some of these places. My next trip is to Boston, KC, and Las Vegas. I know what KC has to offer, but what about Las Vegas - is there any place there that is competitive with the best places elsewhere? Definitely not going to be hitting the cheap buffets, but I can't recall ever hearing Las Vegas and barbecue in the same sentence.