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On 5/17/2024 at 7:38 AM, billfromlaketravis said:

Their boudin is very legitimate. For $8 it’s like rounding up for hunger at most modern bbq joints.

I will have to dock you for the Lone Star Light. Their bartender is a trip. 

Mike is a great guy.  He started carrying Lone Star Light years ago because I asked him to during my drinking days.  Now it's probably the top seller on Thursday $2 beer day. 

Goode Company restaurants are really good outside of their BBQ restaurants.  Their BBQ is disgusting.

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On 5/27/2024 at 5:06 PM, The Ace of Aces said:

Hard not to root for the Goldees guys  

 

 

I miss the days when you could show up at 10:45 and be fourth in line for the 11am opening.  Same thing that happened when Aaron Franklin was named #1.  But still love the quality and experience at both of these places enough to frequent them.

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Two BBQ Reports from recent travels

The Pit Room - Houston Richmond location

Wagyu Beef Rib was out-fucking-standing.  It outclassed everything else on the plate. 

Brisket was not good, jalapeno-cheddar sausage felt like it needed more time on the smoker and the

Pork ribs were better than the brisket and sausage, but it was a different cut than most places so less juicy rib meat.

Would definitely eat that Beef Rib again, but I'd pass on everything else.  Very disappointed.

Stiles Switch - Austin

Fatty Brisket - good bark, very juicy, could easily pull it apart and was pretty damn good.  

Jalapeno Cheddar sausage - good snap on the sausage, but overall I'd say it was average

Turkey - pretty juicy for a turkey breast, not too much rub so not whole lot of flavor

Pork Ribs - outstanding, only ribs I've had better were Barb's and Pinkerton's (most favorite pork rib)

Beans were terrible; mac-n-cheese was better than average

Wanted to try Interstellar this time, but Stiles Switch was much closer. 

Planning another trip to Barb's in two weeks, hope to be in line early enough to try the lamb chops.

 

 

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5 minutes ago, LCHorn said:

I don’t know how anyone “frequents” Franklins unless they are retired

I am and when in Austin, I do.  But also enjoy Interstellar.

 

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Noticed today that Louis Mueller has added a dinner service.  Open until 7:30 Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.  

Not the type of establishment that is going to go under by adding a dinner service, but I'm always concerned about how a barbecue joint repurposes the end-of-day leftovers.  I have no problem with a chopped beef sandwich made with yesterday's brisket, but don't serve me day old sliced brisket, pork ribs, etc.  

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19 hours ago, LCHorn said:

I don’t know how anyone “frequents” Franklins unless they are retired…


back in his trailer days, you’d see half of shaggy bevo there on any given day for lunch 

it was crazy. Has many lunches there with great people 

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20 hours ago, Pablo said:

Two BBQ Reports from recent travels

The Pit Room - Houston Richmond location

Wagyu Beef Rib was out-fucking-standing.  It outclassed everything else on the plate. 

Brisket was not good, jalapeno-cheddar sausage felt like it needed more time on the smoker and the

Pork ribs were better than the brisket and sausage, but it was a different cut than most places so less juicy rib meat.

Would definitely eat that Beef Rib again, but I'd pass on everything else.  Very disappointed.

Stiles Switch - Austin

Fatty Brisket - good bark, very juicy, could easily pull it apart and was pretty damn good.  

Jalapeno Cheddar sausage - good snap on the sausage, but overall I'd say it was average

Turkey - pretty juicy for a turkey breast, not too much rub so not whole lot of flavor

Pork Ribs - outstanding, only ribs I've had better were Barb's and Pinkerton's (most favorite pork rib)

Beans were terrible; mac-n-cheese was better than average

Wanted to try Interstellar this time, but Stiles Switch was much closer. 

Planning another trip to Barb's in two weeks, hope to be in line early enough to try the lamb chops.

 

 


 

pit room’s beef rib and chicken tacos are top notch. Great sides 

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16 minutes ago, Jerry Callo said:

Noticed today that Louis Mueller has added a dinner service.  Open until 7:30 Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.  

Not the type of establishment that is going to go under by adding a dinner service, but I'm always concerned about how a barbecue joint repurposes the end-of-day leftovers.  I have no problem with a chopped beef sandwich made with yesterday's brisket, but don't serve me day old sliced brisket, pork ribs, etc.  

 

new pit room dinner service is non bbq items. Smart move, family grub menu. Bring the kids 

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14 minutes ago, tx 3 putt said:


back in his trailer days, you’d see half of shaggy bevo there on any given day for lunch 

it was crazy. Has many lunches there with great people 

Oh, no doubt we are at least owed a thanks in the meat smoking manifesto.  

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2 hours ago, Party_Taco said:

Just like in Anastasis’ house, Mum Fucks…

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That's a nice salet. I think I am going to make somethign similar to go with the beef ribs sitting on the smoker right now. 

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went to Sunbird last weekend

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brisket taco on the left, 903 green sauce above it, mel man (IYKYK) and their special of the day - the tex mex boudin ball

also got a lb of fatty to go and their street corn with brisket. both of which were amazing as leftovers

genuinely happy to see Bryan and co doing so extremely well there. it's absolutely the best BBQ in (actual) East Texas. couldn't be happier for them after the last 2 years the have had.

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On 5/30/2024 at 8:47 AM, GreenspointTexas said:

1701 and Redbird, but those are 20-30 min away

Went to Redbird because 1701 closes at 2. They were out of almost everything, but a decent chopped brisket sandwich. Terrific turkey. 
 

The staff was very kind. We told we were in town to pick up puppies, and they gave us about a pound of brisket trimmings.

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6 minutes ago, Jerry Callo said:

That's too bad.   It's a big space and they really didn't have enough notariety or signage to get people to stop just driving down I-35.

I think it may have to do with getting an insane offer, their location is prime prime real estate. He mentions new location as well. I don’t blame him for selling the land if that’s the case and it’s better than inviting some investor in that ruins your place and takes it from you as we’ve seen multiple times 

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Just now, BurntOrange&White said:

I think it may have to do with getting an insane offer, their location is prime prime real estate 

Absolutely.  They mentioned moving out of that space a few months ago.   I just hope they get another spot.   They have the best barbecue between Austin and San Antonio. 

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7 minutes ago, Jerry Callo said:

Absolutely.  They mentioned moving out of that space a few months ago.   I just hope they get another spot.   They have the best barbecue between Austin and San Antonio. 

Definitely. It was my favorite spot in new Braunfels or San Marcos. 

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On 5/31/2024 at 11:26 AM, C-Man said:

Anybody been to Goldee's lately? Thinking of making a run over with a group of buddies and trying to figure out our timing, likely for a Saturday.

Not in a few months. I'm still reading that it's best to arrive by 845 to eat by noon. 

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2 hours ago, Trey3216 said:

And if you go to Helberg, DO NOT -- and I repeat DO NOT -- skip the smoked chicken. It's fucking fantastic.

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26 minutes ago, C-Man said:

And if you go to Helberg, DO NOT -- and I repeat DO NOT -- skip the smoked chicken. It's fucking fantastic.

It’s some of the best chicken, of any varietal, that I’ve ever eaten.   

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On 5/28/2024 at 5:50 PM, Pablo said:

Two BBQ Reports from recent travels

The Pit Room - Houston Richmond location

Wagyu Beef Rib was out-fucking-standing.  It outclassed everything else on the plate. 

Brisket was not good, jalapeno-cheddar sausage felt like it needed more time on the smoker and the

Pork ribs were better than the brisket and sausage, but it was a different cut than most places so less juicy rib meat.

Would definitely eat that Beef Rib again, but I'd pass on everything else.  Very disappointed.

Stiles Switch - Austin

Fatty Brisket - good bark, very juicy, could easily pull it apart and was pretty damn good.  

Jalapeno Cheddar sausage - good snap on the sausage, but overall I'd say it was average

Turkey - pretty juicy for a turkey breast, not too much rub so not whole lot of flavor

Pork Ribs - outstanding, only ribs I've had better were Barb's and Pinkerton's (most favorite pork rib)

Beans were terrible; mac-n-cheese was better than average

Wanted to try Interstellar this time, but Stiles Switch was much closer. 

Planning another trip to Barb's in two weeks, hope to be in line early enough to try the lamb chops.

 

 

Wagyu beef rib was what, $90 a pound?

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On 4/13/2024 at 7:50 PM, gofuckyourself said:

B-Daddy's Barbecue in Helotes.

Brisket good to quite good. Green beans damn good. Mac and cheese and pintos good.

Brisket grilled cheese sammich slammed. Highly recommend.

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Had lunch at B-Daddy’s in Helotes today, the brisket, potato salad, and slaw were all really good.

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On 5/14/2024 at 8:58 AM, Tylerocks said:

It was a sad state of affairs back in the day, but Goode Co. was better than anything else in town.  I grew up on the west side of town and we would occasionally make it out to Dozier;s in Fulshear, but Goode Co was a few notches above the normal spots like Demeris or fucking Luther's 

 

Glad times have changed for all cities.  That Austin list is sad too.

Don't forget Otto's on Memorial!

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I love the near certain fact that Grohl could get into a deep obsessive argument with dozens of surlies about the best techniques for smoking meat and everyone would forget his fame in about 5 minutes.

Dude needs to post here.

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51 minutes ago, Mack Tripper said:

Don't forget Otto's on Memorial!

Damn, I’d forgotten about Otto’s. I lived a few blocks from there around 1990.

Supposed to have been one of George HW Bush’s favorites.

Tried it once, never went back.

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THey smoke the chicken and then when you order it, they flash fry it to crisp up the skin.  It's absolutely fantastic  
That's what Stiles Switch does with buffalo wings.  They are some of the best buffalo wings I've had.

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