Consolidated "BBQ" thread
Jan 31, 2007 | 9:19 pm
#288
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live in pittsburgh
but most don't wanna do the work. They want to turn the gas on and
cook, but with barbecue it just doesn't work that way to be good
got one for you
mitchsbarbecue.com
give it a whirl
Apr 19, 2007 | 7:37 am
#289
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Best BBQ In the U.S.
Going off of the other "Best..." threads, I thought I would start a clone about one of my favorite foods, BBQ.
I have to go with Louie Mueller BBQ in Taylor, TX, right outside of Austin (map)
They have most of the BBQ favorites, but I usually stick with the brisket and sides. They give you a "taster" while you wait at the counter. It is the juiciest, most perfectly cooked brisket I have ever had. They give you BBQ sauce, but it isn't needed.
If you go on Saturday make sure you get there before 2pm or they will be sold out and about to close.
It's a great place if you're in the Austin area, if you're in Houston it could be a day trip.
So where are your favorite places for BBQ?
I have to go with Louie Mueller BBQ in Taylor, TX, right outside of Austin (map)
They have most of the BBQ favorites, but I usually stick with the brisket and sides. They give you a "taster" while you wait at the counter. It is the juiciest, most perfectly cooked brisket I have ever had. They give you BBQ sauce, but it isn't needed.
If you go on Saturday make sure you get there before 2pm or they will be sold out and about to close.
It's a great place if you're in the Austin area, if you're in Houston it could be a day trip.
So where are your favorite places for BBQ?
Apr 19, 2007 | 9:58 am
#290
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I thought you were talking about BBQ -- what's the mention of "brisket" all about? Everyone knows BBQ is composed of pork.
But the best BBQ in the US is in Lexington, NC. End of story. Most BBQ per capita of any place in the world.
But the best BBQ in the US is in Lexington, NC. End of story. Most BBQ per capita of any place in the world.
Aug 27, 2008 | 6:02 pm
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Aug 27, 2008 | 9:42 pm
#293
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Carolina Bar-B-Q
213 Salisbury Rd
Statesville,NC
Phone 704 873-5585
I don't know how to post links but if you Google this you can find it. Perhaps next time when we get together I'll post in Community Buzz in case anyone is in the area & would like to join. By the way last time SS255 flew all the way from LAX to join us & she wasn't dissappointed.
Last edited by coachrowsey; Aug 27, 2008 at 9:44 pm Reason: correct spelling
Aug 28, 2008 | 2:55 pm
#295
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Well I can give you the one we do some of our FFOCUS do's at as well as some of us in the CLT area eat there every month or so. It is maybe 45min driving time from Clt airport going north of I77 at exit 49B. Name of the place is
Carolina Bar-B-Q
213 Salisbury Rd
Statesville,NC
Phone 704 873-5585
I don't know how to post links but if you Google this you can find it. Perhaps next time when we get together I'll post in Community Buzz in case anyone is in the area & would like to join. By the way last time SS255 flew all the way from LAX to join us & she wasn't dissappointed.
Carolina Bar-B-Q
213 Salisbury Rd
Statesville,NC
Phone 704 873-5585
I don't know how to post links but if you Google this you can find it. Perhaps next time when we get together I'll post in Community Buzz in case anyone is in the area & would like to join. By the way last time SS255 flew all the way from LAX to join us & she wasn't dissappointed.
We also go to Carter Brothers BBQ in High Point, NC and find it excellent also.
Aug 28, 2008 | 3:09 pm
#296
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My vote goes to Salt Lick outside Austin for Best Brisket and Best atmosphere.
I am a firm believer that the more the place looks like it's going to fall over, the better the BBQ, and for that reason, and because I always eat myself sick, Best Ribs goes to Cattle Drive, southeast of Houston.
Admittedly not the best in the USA, but they are plenty delicious enough for an Honorable Mention, and will most likely be catering my wedding, is Sagebrush in Grand Lake, CO.
I am a firm believer that the more the place looks like it's going to fall over, the better the BBQ, and for that reason, and because I always eat myself sick, Best Ribs goes to Cattle Drive, southeast of Houston.
Admittedly not the best in the USA, but they are plenty delicious enough for an Honorable Mention, and will most likely be catering my wedding, is Sagebrush in Grand Lake, CO.
Aug 28, 2008 | 10:43 pm
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Well I can give you the one we do some of our FFOCUS do's at as well as some of us in the CLT area eat there every month or so. It is maybe 45min driving time from Clt airport going north of I77 at exit 49B. Name of the place is
Carolina Bar-B-Q
213 Salisbury Rd
Statesville,NC
Phone 704 873-5585
I don't know how to post links but if you Google this you can find it. Perhaps next time when we get together I'll post in Community Buzz in case anyone is in the area & would like to join. By the way last time SS255 flew all the way from LAX to join us & she wasn't dissappointed.
Carolina Bar-B-Q
213 Salisbury Rd
Statesville,NC
Phone 704 873-5585
I don't know how to post links but if you Google this you can find it. Perhaps next time when we get together I'll post in Community Buzz in case anyone is in the area & would like to join. By the way last time SS255 flew all the way from LAX to join us & she wasn't dissappointed.
Aug 29, 2008 | 6:32 am
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I have to disagree. I visited Dreamland this week and was underwhelmed. Ribs weren't cooked well...the sauce was nice, but the food itself didn't inspire. Comparing these to Rendezvous in Memphis, it's not even close...meat fell off the bone.