Consolidated "BBQ" thread
Jan 9, 2009 | 1:53 am
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As I said... I think this deep wanting is nostalgia... not the best in the world... but the price is right- and so is the sauce-
Kind of like when I go to Cali... I head to In N Out... not the greatest burger in the world... but still a good treat once in a while...
Kind of like when I go to Cali... I head to In N Out... not the greatest burger in the world... but still a good treat once in a while...
Jan 9, 2009 | 2:51 am
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A bit north of Santa Maria, there's Rancho Nipomo Deli & BBQ...which is a trifle closer to SLO. Or if you are flying into LAX, there's the Santa Maria BBQ Company just North of the airport in Culver City.
Jan 12, 2009 | 6:19 pm
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Being in Memphis, I can assure you that this "cuisine" is the lifeblood of the mid-south. As it is the only truly exceptional food in Memphis, it makes for extraordinary weight control problems as well. Never trust a thin bar-b-que chef!
Jan 14, 2009 | 1:00 pm
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Steph3n somehow forgets to mention the Carolinas, where they make ^ REAL barbecue. ^ (If it's spelled "BBQ" it ain't the real thing.) 
Gimme some eastern NC red sauce or SC mustard sauce over a big mound of slow-cooked pulled pork, and I will be in tastebud heaven until the plate is licked clean.
Gimme some eastern NC red sauce or SC mustard sauce over a big mound of slow-cooked pulled pork, and I will be in tastebud heaven until the plate is licked clean.
Jan 16, 2009 | 8:03 am
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Jan 16, 2009 | 4:27 pm
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SC mustard sauce is incredible.
Here in Cincy, we have a place on Hamilton Ave. Pit to Plate. Great barbecue and all of the best home made sauces. Cincy old timers love Montgomery Ribs and also Walts. I hate the wet sweet sauce slathered ribs at both places.
From an earlier post Arthur Bryant's is indeed wonderful.
That's the joy of BBQ.....great regional variances from dry rub in Memphis to the great local joints in North and South Carolina to Texas BBQ. Another great place is Fat Mat's Ribs Shack and Blue's Joint in Atlanta.
Here in Cincy, we have a place on Hamilton Ave. Pit to Plate. Great barbecue and all of the best home made sauces. Cincy old timers love Montgomery Ribs and also Walts. I hate the wet sweet sauce slathered ribs at both places.
From an earlier post Arthur Bryant's is indeed wonderful.
That's the joy of BBQ.....great regional variances from dry rub in Memphis to the great local joints in North and South Carolina to Texas BBQ. Another great place is Fat Mat's Ribs Shack and Blue's Joint in Atlanta.
http://www.lostmountainbbq.com/
Simply the best 'cue I've ever had in Georgia and if you like brisket it's the best brisket I've ever had - beats the pants off most texas brisket I've ever had at that! When I say 'cue I'm referring to pulled pork as that's the only thing defined as 'cue here in GA.
Jan 16, 2009 | 6:24 pm
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Every other city has the second best BBQ!!!
Jan 18, 2009 | 4:28 pm
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Jun 16, 2009 | 12:57 pm
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recent visit to Austin in May
1. Iron Works: had the beef ribs. quite good but if you're looking for falling-off-the-bone meat, they aren't that. I tried their regular sauce and at first didn't really care for it but the more I ate, the better it tasted so I ended up taking a jar home. Their hot sauce wasn't hot at all - wonder if they misfilled the bottles. I would definitely go back
2. Salt Lick: had to settle for the airport location. The brisket sandwich was good. Nice change from the usual airport fare but as a BBQ joint, hmm.
going on a BBQ pilgrimage to KC next month. Can't wait!! My plans are Bryant's, Fiorella's, Gates and Oklahoma Joe's across the river.
2. Salt Lick: had to settle for the airport location. The brisket sandwich was good. Nice change from the usual airport fare but as a BBQ joint, hmm.
going on a BBQ pilgrimage to KC next month. Can't wait!! My plans are Bryant's, Fiorella's, Gates and Oklahoma Joe's across the river.
Jun 16, 2009 | 1:51 pm
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Jun 16, 2009 | 2:16 pm
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While you're in Kansas City try the burnt ends at LC's. Here's their website, here's a review.
Jun 16, 2009 | 3:23 pm
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Man, you people are killing me. California is too health conscious. We're not exactly swimming in good BBQ places. Especially where I live. Luckily, a Lucille's BBQ opened up here. Maybe not the best ever (but still quite good), but the alternatives are the prepacked stuff like at Costco or Walmart. I'm serious too. It's all Mexican, Italian, or Sushi around here. Sadly, only the Mexican stuff is good (which is weird cuz I'm pretty far from Mexico).