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Consolidated "BBQ" thread
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Central Market was interesting- didn't have much time to look around though. Always like finding 'edible souvenirs' on my adventures
This was a disappointing experience, frankly. The baby back ribs were okay, but the brisket was terrible. It was in definite need of sauce, which actually made it even worse.
Ma Kettle did said she liked the turkey though and my nephew seemed happy with his proprietary sandwich (The Ex Wife, I believe they called it), but I think I'll take a pass going forward.
Ma Kettle did said she liked the turkey though and my nephew seemed happy with his proprietary sandwich (The Ex Wife, I believe they called it), but I think I'll take a pass going forward.
Too bad.
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Cool behind the scenes video at Franklin's in Austin here:
https://thescene.com/watch/bonappeti...t-bbq-in-texas
Working 24 Hours at the Best BBQ in the World
https://thescene.com/watch/bonappeti...t-bbq-in-texas
Working 24 Hours at the Best BBQ in the World
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Interesting discussion about North Carolina barbecue. This is dining buzz, however, so no reason to comment on the politicians involved.
http://www.newsobserver.com/opinion/...119551983.html
http://www.newsobserver.com/opinion/...119551983.html
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Interesting discussion about North Carolina barbecue. This is dining buzz, however, so no reason to comment on the politicians involved.
http://www.newsobserver.com/opinion/...119551983.html
http://www.newsobserver.com/opinion/...119551983.html
You'd think their handlers would tell them: unless you're actually an expert in this matter, don't talk about barbecue. And frankly, even if you are an expert, you might steer clear - as your opinion about it might alienate a large chunk of voters.
Sports is another topic where politicians often fake an interest in a local team, stadium, rivalry, or whatever...usually with poor results.
As for Carolina, I guess I had no idea that Charlotte didn't have any good 'cue. That's the main city in that state I'd have an interest in visiting, and sampling their vinegar-y sauced pulled pork with a side of homemade pups is something I'd want to try.
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I haven't been to Blacks in Lockhart for more than 30 years. I still have vivid memories of the drive from Austin in the spring with fields of blue bonnets along the road and the just stunningy good BBQ and the tank of sweet tea.
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Agree. That was a surprise.
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For Charlotte-FTers, I went to Bill Spoon's, Sauceman's, and Midwood.
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In addition to debates about barbecue styles, there also seems to be the parallel underlying debate: must a truly great BBQ joint be a grungy, smokey shack? Or can it be a "nice" restaurant? In KC, that'd be the LC's (east side, smokey shack that occasionally has "issues" with city inspectors) vs. Jack Stack (a place you'd comfortably take business clients for an upscale dinner). I happen to love both places.
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Have to report a very disappointing meal at Gates in KC on my last trip to the area. I am always ready to cut the BBQ restaurants some slack when it comes to the brusque, in your face method of ordering, but Gates takes that to a new level. As to the food, of the several things we had (chicken, burnt ends, beans, etc.) there was nothing that seemed on a par with the better restaurants we have been to in the area (Arthur Bryant's, Q39, Jack Stack, Joe's, Smokehouse, among others).
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Have to report a very disappointing meal at Gates in KC on my last trip to the area. I am always ready to cut the BBQ restaurants some slack when it comes to the brusque, in your face method of ordering, but Gates takes that to a new level. As to the food, of the several things we had (chicken, burnt ends, beans, etc.) there was nothing that seemed on a par with the better restaurants we have been to in the area (Arthur Bryant's, Q39, Jack Stack, Joe's, Smokehouse, among others).
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Gates doesn't even make my top 10. I'd say I'm in there 1-2 times a year because somebody I'm with has never been there, has heard they yell at you, and wants to yell back "beef on bun!"
OK, that's fun...once...but the barbecue is mediocre. Those people never bug me to go back again.
OK, that's fun...once...but the barbecue is mediocre. Those people never bug me to go back again.
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In addition to debates about barbecue styles, there also seems to be the parallel underlying debate: must a truly great BBQ joint be a grungy, smokey shack? Or can it be a "nice" restaurant? In KC, that'd be the LC's (east side, smokey shack that occasionally has "issues" with city inspectors) vs. Jack Stack (a place you'd comfortably take business clients for an upscale dinner). I happen to love both places.