we must have gotten lucky. We called out less than a week out from our visit. Wanted to do a pre-order for saturday, but they were all allotted. We were able to get one on Sunday.

It was kinda fun. Long line. Walk right on past, up the stairs, and into the "back" door. Walk in. Get order. as they pack it up, we got samples of sausage. Then we walked out with a bunch of meat. All before the place even opened.

If you have a large group to feed, it's woth a shot.

Dinosaur Bar-B-Que - New York, NY

Being a North Carolinian who's traveled to Kansas City and Texas for BBQ recently, I was really skeptical about this place. However, I kept an open mind and ended up really liking it. It's in Harlem on 125th Street and 12th Avenue (two blocks from the 1 train at 125th street station). The building is quite nice although very loud (the bad music they play doesn't help). Amazing, amazing beer selection is the best part. Annoyingly, they won't seat you until your whole party is there (even if you have 5 of 6 like we did) and service isn't the best. However, the food is very good. I split a rack of ribs with four sides with someone ($29.99) and also sampled the pulled pork. Everything was tasty (good BBQ sauces too) and far better than I expected for being in New York ^

Had the opportunity once again to have dinner at the famous Ridgewood Barbeque in Bluff City, TN last night. Here was their barbeque platter, half pork, half beef.



It is so big, 2 people usually share it. They also give you a big bowl of homemade coleslaw and dinner rolls (with which many people make BBQ sandwiches). I split this one with FlyerTalker me4yankees, who also took the pic.

One more vote for Dinosaur BBQ - I was working in Rochester for several months and tried to stop by at least once per week.

Also a big fan of Honkeytonk BBQ in Chicago - best in the city I found in 15 years.

We had ours last Thursday and it won't be the last time we do this. I just have to be mindful of all the rules and set it up three weeks in advance.

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Hmmm...probably have to go with the burnt ends platter at LC's as my #1 choice. Crown Ribs at Jack Stack with sides of beans and cheesy corn get honorable mention. I've always liked Oklahoma Joe's but ever since it's been heavily featured on Food Network, etc. and proclaimed as one of the top 15 (12?) restaurants in the world, I've stayed away. Lines are too long.

For Texas 'cue, I flew into SAT and out of AUS one weekend and made a Black's trip in the middle. I was very impressed...wish I had had the time to stick around and sample the other two or three places in Lockhart as well...

Oh my... I was just at Black's last night. Incredible links, perfect brisket, and the single greatest beef rib I have ever eaten in my life. Maybe the greatest meat, period. Moist, smoky, complex, burnt edges... there are no words.

Love all of those places, but I'm sorry to hear that Oklahoma Joe's has become the Franklin BBQ of KC.

Black's is definitely my favorite Lockhart BBQ place. ^

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Had really good Q at Black's on my last trip back in May. Best I've ever had from them. Brisekt was the best. Better than Kruez on that trip and better than City Market in Luling on that trip. But not Franklin or JMueller level.

FWIW, Full Custom Gospel BBQ recently awarded Louie Mueller 6 stars. Only the third place to get that many. One of my favorite places. IMHO, best atmosphere. And really great BBQ. You just have to like black pepper. They make a great beef rib, too.

Went to Arthur Bryants in KC today for the first time. I was skeptical but thought it justified the hype. Wish I had more right now. Amazingly good, IMO

I miss that place, and I've only been there once. Something you never forget.

I hear you, I went last year and absolutely loved it. The burnt ends...oh man. I'd give a lot for a plate of them right now!

CMK10 if you making it to my retirement party we are doing bbq. I can't promise(or pretend) it's the best but it's good.

www.hillbillysbbqsteaks.com

One more thing there is a thread in the US forum if you're in Clt on 6Oct

Hey man, I don't care if we eat McDonalds, the point is coming to celebrate YOU! Are you leaning towards the Gastonia location or the other one listed?

It will be the one in Lowell right off 85 South Lowell Mcadinville exit. I spelled it wrong to lazy to look it up