Buck's Barbeque Co.

[SHOOTER12 8789]

On 1/14/2020 at 4:02 PM, pepper brooks said:

wait a minute....WTF?  It appears all is well, a walk in dies and it's curtains for good the next day?  I'm so sorry, Champ.  I know you put your heart and soul into this thing.  I'm shocked this is happening with all the positive press, awards, accolades, etc and lack of any edible bbq down there before you moved in.  Keep us updated. If you get to cooking back in town I am there.  

Yes I am confused also. I took it as the walk-in had died and they would just be closed until they could get it repaired or replaced. Now Im seeing all these condolences as if it's permanent?

I didn't know whether it was some surly hucksterism or what.

[SHOOTER12 8789]

On 1/19/2020 at 7:39 AM, Incredulity said:

It’s obviously easy to be an expert from the outside.  But this^^^^

Take some time get your head right and then apply what you have learned here.  Sounds purely like a capital shortfall, that can be fixed.

 

No shame in taking your shot and missing.

 

Yep, most people don't have the balls to pursue their dream.

[SHOOTER12 8789]

On 1/19/2020 at 6:07 PM, ChampKind said:

 

That’s fair. I’m a bit sensitive at the moment bc there are a lot of experts out there who want to tell me I didn’t do enough marketing, or didn’t secure enough capital, or had the wrong concept, or whatever. I’ll apologize for the meltdown and withdraw from further commentary. Nothing left to say about it.

 

The sensitivity is very understandable.  When I closed my restaurant, which I built myself from the ground up, I was attacked by everyone including multiple slam jobs in the local paper.

Fuck em all champ. You know you put your heart and soul into it.

[SHOOTER12 8789]

On 1/22/2020 at 5:50 PM, SydneyCarton said:

Only emotionally. 

I think that covers a lot of us here who have been to his place and were pulling for him.  Champ's damned good people.

[Hank_Hill 18519]

13 hours ago, Carl Spackler said:

Hate to see any quality operation go down like this.  I would suggest coming out to SoCal and opening up a place in this BBQ wasteland -- you could practically print money out here IMO.  But I know that's just a BBQ wet dream on my part, so I will simply wish Champ the best of luck in all his future endeavors.

Probably have to have already printed some money to even begin opening anything out there, which seems to have been the primary issue here

[RPM 26237]

With the rise of "ghost kitchens" for delivery, I wonder if that would be a viable route. It would cut the overhead tremendously and Champ has the cred to build a new customer base. Whatever he chooses, I hope he knows Surly is behind him.

[tx 3 putt 76474]

6 minutes ago, RPM said:

With the rise of "ghost kitchens" for delivery, I wonder if that would be a viable route. It would cut the overhead tremendously and Champ has the cred to build a new customer base. Whatever he chooses, I hope he knows Surly is behind him.

Damn now that’s an idea 

[Errestaurants 2570]

I'm willing to be part of the resurrection. I have my ideas of a successful enterprise. If champ is wanting to give this another try and we truly have some Surly backers other than me let's do it.

[deft 6800]

Jesus Christ guys, listen to the man. He wants to be done. Deep down, if in the future he wants to come back again, he’ll let us know.

[Landomatic 3813]

18 hours ago, RPM said:

With the rise of "ghost kitchens" for delivery, I wonder if that would be a viable route. It would cut the overhead tremendously and Champ has the cred to build a new customer base. Whatever he chooses, I hope he knows Surly is behind him.

 

18 hours ago, tx 3 putt said:

Damn now that’s an idea 

Is there really a rise in that though?  I wasn’t sure what it was so I googled it and saw some stuff that would indicate they are struggling.

[SydneyCarton 47933]

I second the notion to leave the guy alone, and I think I suggested we let this thread go. If the guy has a change of heart, he'll let us know. Right now we should let him heal and figure out what he wants to do with his life next, in the BBQ world or not. 

[RPM 26237]

1 hour ago, Landomatic said:

 

Is there really a rise in that though?  I wasn’t sure what it was so I googled it and saw some stuff that would indicate they are struggling.

I was just going by the Chron story that was posted the other day. That's my only reference.

[Jerry Callo 8670]

Congrats on the new gig, Champ!

 

[kt-horn 56]

Congratulations on taking over Doziers

[pepper brooks 579]

atta boy! will be out there soon.  glad you're back in the game!

[Okie State 3789]

Just saw the news. Can't wait to try it.

[ChampKind 1314]

Congratulations on taking over Doziers

Thanks. Just a clarification...I didn’t take over anything except assuming the role as GM and pitmaster. There are new owners (as of April 2019), and I’m just a hired gun who was brought in to get them caught up with the rest of the bbq world. I’m looking forward to getting back to old school bbq and letting someone else worry about the ownership stuff

[kt-horn 56]

Make sure to invite the head guy from the Katy/Ft Bend foodies facebook group, Jim Leeper, out to eat. His group has over 39,000 people. If he likes your meats he will get the word out.

[HouTex 1851]

I have family near Dozier’s so this is great news. The article suggests you are staying with pecan. IMO, that’s the right call for that place. The oak police will not approve.

[ChampKind 1314]

I’m off social media (except for twitter and this forum), so if someone else could lend an assist with the Jim Leeper dude that would be appreciated.

And its very important to maintain the tradition of Dozier’s. Changes will be largely limited to improving the cook process and the quality of the end product. We may offer some new, updated sides at some point. But that’s about it

[Landomatic 3813]

42 minutes ago, kt-horn said:

Make sure to invite the head guy from the Katy/Ft Bend foodies facebook group, Jim Leeper, out to eat. His group has over 39,000 people. If he likes your meats he will get the word out.

Also that Daniel Vaughn guy.  Invite him...he has a list going that you should get on.

[elfenix 34190]

14 minutes ago, Landomatic said:

Also that Daniel Vaughn guy.  Invite him...he has a list going that you should get on.

[NoName 16329]

 

1 hour ago, ChampKind said:

 

Thanks. Just a clarification...I didn’t take over anything except assuming the role as GM and pitmaster. There are new owners (as of April 2019), and I’m just a hired gun who was brought in to get them caught up with the rest of the bbq world. I’m looking forward to getting back to old school bbq and letting someone else worry about the ownership stuff

 

congrats Champ, seriously. glad you are still in the game!

[Both Tacos 1805]

Glad you are back in the game and in the role that you like.

[Scheiss Meister 8399]

I need to grab my brother and go to Bass Pro soon.  Sounds like a stop in Fulshear is in order, too.  Congrats, @ChampKind!

[Hank_Hill 18519]

Well this has been a roller coaster, congrats!

[dcbc 14441]

3 hours ago, ChampKind said:

 

Thanks. Just a clarification...I didn’t take over anything except assuming the role as GM and pitmaster. There are new owners (as of April 2019), and I’m just a hired gun who was brought in to get them caught up with the rest of the bbq world. I’m looking forward to getting back to old school bbq and letting someone else worry about the ownership stuff

This is great news!  We used to have a ranch west of Fulshear and would stop at Dozier's all the time back in the late 70s early 80s.  Great to hear you'll be manning the pits and putting out great BBQ there!

Edited February 18, 2020 by dcbc

[TonyTexas 10483]

Champ, have you cooked on an Oyler?  Do BBQ masters consider them an artist’s tool or is it a more commercial convenience?

[RPM 26237]

WTFG @ChampKind ! 

[Both Tacos 1805]

Champ, have you cooked on an Oyler?  Do BBQ masters consider them an artist’s tool or is it a more commercial convenience?

An Oyler can put out some good bbq and one that can be left unattended for an overnight cook. Not sure about how it does a hot-n-fast style that Champ may like.

[Eastwood 4394]

Dozier's is on my way to family, so I go by there at least once a month. Anywhere that has you running the pit gets my business. Looking forward to it.

[ChampKind 1314]

An Oyler can put out some good bbq and one that can be left unattended for an overnight cook. Not sure about how it does a hot-n-fast style that Champ may like.

I had to turn in my hot/fast card. Oyler only knows low and slow. But there’s more than one way to skin a cat

[Braff Zacklin 13431]

Congrats on the new gig, @ChampKind. Way to land on your feet.

[Both Tacos 1805]

I had to turn in my hot/fast card. Oyler only knows low and slow. But there’s more than one way to skin a cat

I've smoked with one when helping out a local bbq restaurant and liked it.

[tx 3 putt 76474]

[tx 3 putt 76474]

best news I've seen all week. I've had the pleasure of meeting / talking with Champ many times and he's damn high quality people. As soon as I get over this corona lite flu, im headed over to katy 

[hornian 5205]

1 hour ago, tx 3 putt said:

best news I've seen all week. I've had the pleasure of meeting / talking with Champ many times and he's damn high quality people. As soon as I get over this corona lite flu, im headed over to katy 

Stay at Lackland, you corona virus carrier. 

[GreenspointTexas 9568]

Bad.ass. Need to get out to Fulshear sometime in the future

[NOMAAA 1696]

F yeah.  Happy for you champ

[tx 3 putt 76474]

54 minutes ago, hornian said:

Stay at Lackland, you corona virus carrier. 

send me a bbq'd turkey sandwich. dont forget the artisan pickles !!!!!

Edited February 19, 2020 by tx 3 putt

[Iceman 2650]

The people of Katy and Fulshear...

[RPM 26237]

23 minutes ago, tx 3 putt said:

send me a bbq'd turkey sandwich. dont forget the artisan pickles !!!!!

[Heisenberg 162]

Best of luck at Dozier’s, Champ.  This is great news.  I’ve always liked that place, it was in my regular rotation for years when I worked in Sugar Land.  I’ll be returning very soon.

[DoobieWah 1414]

I have been out to Doziers within the last couple of months. We always pick up some sage sausage, bacon, jerky, etc. 

Will you be handling the case goods also or just the bbq?

I'll hang up and listen. 

 

[ChampKind 1314]

I have responsibility for the entire operation

[thunderlounge 7764]

So glad to hear you've already found a new family to join, Champ.

Hopefully these folks will treat you right, and history can be written. Best of luck with it!

[Iceman 2650]

Would love to have heard the interview...

" tell me about a time when you had to deal with a bunch of assholes."

" oh those are just my friends..."

[UTPhil2006 3795]

18 hours ago, tx 3 putt said:

best news I've seen all week. I've had the pleasure of meeting / talking with Champ many times and he's damn high quality people. As soon as I get over this corona lite flu, im headed over to katy 

Let me know when you go

[McFly 606]

Congrats, Champ, but how are the tortillas there?

[pops 6975]

Glad you decided to quit being a bitch. Good luck going forward.