could not resist, had to order. Comes this WED! YUM

This thread warms my heart. I have been in Seattle for three years. There are lots of great things here, but I have yet to meet great BBQ (or catfish or crawfish) on the highways and byways of Puget Sound. I am thankful to fly into MEM several times a year, where I can get good BBQ right in the airport. Thanks for keeping this thread alive. http://www.flyertalk.com/dining/ftdi...orum/smile.gif

I second that church BBQ in Huntsville, TX

Thought, my favourite spot is in New Braunfels, TX, half an hour north of San Antonio.
Dont ask me for the name, you drive Gruene Road, pass through that Gruene Village and just before the road goes down to the river is on the left side a restaurant with some female name. YUM

Well, my package from Salt Lick came the other day. Here is my take on Salt Lick.

Brisket: VERY tender, good flavor but did not have the smoke punch I like.

Ribs: Good, but then I have my bias to Chicago ribs

Links: Excellent flavor, my favorite meat from Salt lick. If the texture had been firmer this would be my favorite link anywhere.

Sauce: Just OK, IMO it tasted like frech dressing with black pepper. When warmed it was a better sauce as the vinegar came out.

Try the Habanero sauce next time. But, get ready to drink the Mississippi shortly thereafter. http://www.flyertalk.com/dining/ftdining_forum/wink.gif

We'll be going back to a family reunion in East Texas the third week in October. Can't wait to revisit Bob's BBQ on Hwy 79. I'll try to remember to come back and give an update when we return.

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Grew up near Lockhart, TX. No doubt about it - Kreuz is the best in country, even after the family split. Some of the atmosphere is lost in the new building, but the BBQ is still the best.
Have not lived in TX for 30 years but return to Austin annually for family events. Always plan a trip to Lockhart.
Prior to Seattle, lived in NC for 8 years. Anything served with an ice cream scoop cannot possibly be BBQ. http://www.flyertalk.com/dining/ftdi...orum/smile.gif

I will now retreat to my flame proof bunker. http://www.flyertalk.com/dining/ftdi...orum/smile.gif

LOL http://www.flyertalk.com/dining/ftdi...orum/smile.gif

Charlotte, NC-Sonny's BBQ is not bad, part of a chain. Favorite hole in the wall BBQ place is Rogers BBQ.

Statesville, NC-Carolina BBQ
Shelby, NC-Bridges BBQ Lodge

Best ribs-Sticky Fingers, in Wilminton, NC
Columbia, SC, Chattanooga, TN, Charleston & Mt. Pleasant, SC.

For a different style of BBQ, try Maurices in the Columbia, SC area

Hey rocknrun, welcome to Flyertalk http://www.flyertalk.com/dining/ftdi...orum/smile.gif

Thanks for the post.

Dateline Memphis: Tonight, I had ribs at the Isaac Hays restaurant in Peabody Place. I gotta say they (and the fried green tomatoes) were pretty darn good.

In El Paso TX

State Line
And The BBQ Company

Real good stuff http://www.flyertalk.com/dining/ftdi...um/biggrin.gif

R.O.’s BBQ in Gastonia, NC has been mentioned, but Saveur magazine states that sandwiches are memorable, “but it’s the R.O.’s slaw that’s truly habit-forming. Invented in 1947, this mayo and ketchup based concoction, with a nice pepper and ginger kick, is far more saucy and interesting than traditional coleslaw.” Anyone been?

Have to agree with GSW. I grew up in Memphis, too, and when I'm too lazy to make pulled pork myself I mail order it from Corky's(7 pounds, 2 bottles of sauce) next day delivery about $90.00. But I'd still rather find a bunch of people and go to the Rendezvous for ribs and a couple of sandwiches to go for the ride home.

For Lexington Style in NC, I highly recommend Country BBQ in High Point and Greensboro, for BBQ that is equal to THE Lexington BBQ in Lexington. Also if you happen to be around near breakfast NOBODY beats their tenderloin biscuit. A slab of tenderloin as big as 2 decks of cards, slight garlic kick to the breading, and so tender it melts in your mouth.
Located in High Point on Fairfield Rd, one block off of S. Main St., In Greensboro on West Wendover Ave, 1 mile east of I-40
For BBQ ribs, both beef and pork, the best in our area (High Point and Greensboro) is Carter Brothers (they have lexington style chopped pork also but the ribs are what they are famous for) This is the thick molasses/tomato/tangy sauce and the meat just falls off leaving a clean bone. Wonderful sides here too including home made potato salad, baked beans, etc besides the regular slaw and hush puppies. CASH ONLY (but they do have a teller machine inside the one on Hwy 68) Unfortunately both of these places are closed on Sunday, as just writing about them is getting my appetite up.
Located in High Point on North Main across from Home Depot, In Greensboro Near the intersection of Hwy 68 and Wendover Ave, behind Biscuitville.
Cindi

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Best ribs and dinner in general, Rogers BBQ in Clearwater Florida.

Best BBQ Sandwich, US 31 BBQ in Muskegon Michigan.

I live in Alaska, so thank goodness I travel often enough to get my BBQ fix, 'cause we sure don't have much of a selection up here (with the exception of Catfish Haven in Anchorage!)