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aHas anyone been to a great barbecue restaurant lately? Add a review, a link, or the contact information here!
Mississippi:
Leatha's, outside Hattiesburg. Like going back in time. Ribs are worth traveling for.
Texas:
Austin has the best barbecue--and atmosphere!--at The Salt Lick. It's actually outside of Austin in Driftwood. There are five pits with bbq, picnic tables to seat 800, and pretty scenery in the Texas hill country. Pork ribs or brisket, you just can't go wrong!
North Carolina:
If you're looking for bbq that has that true Eastern NC flavor, you can find it at Bubba's Barbecue. Aside from their acclaimed pork (it's pit-cooked whole-hog) and sauces, one of the real treats of eating at this restaurant is Bubba himself, who often talks among the patrons and keeps everyone laughing through their meal:
Bubba's Barbecue
4400 Sunset Road
Charlotte, NC 28216
(704) 393-2000
Memphis:
One of the most-recommended BBQ restaurants in TN is Corky's. If you get a chance to taste their authentic Memphis BBQ, go for the ribs--their specialty:
Corky's Ribs & BBQ
5259 Poplar Ave
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 685-9744
The only thing like it in the world. The best DRY RIBS you'll ever taste, and an atmosphere that is completely unique. The Rendezvous is located in an alley in downtown Memphis across the street from the Peabody Hotel. If you're staying in downtown Memphis, you simply must visit the Rendezvous. If you're not into ribs, try the Yardbird (BBQ Chicken). It'll do - believe me. One word of warning, if some of your party doesn't really want barbecue ribs, chicken, or pork loin, then go somewhere else. The menu is very specialized and damn good. Watch out for speeding waiters. The ribs are available via FedEx worldwide.
Charles Vergo's Rendezvous
Memphis, TN 38103
Kansas City:
Everyone's heard of the namesake sauce from this Kansas City restaurant, but not everyone has tried the real thing. KC Masterpiece offers authentic Kansas City barbecue in beautiful Overland Park, KS. To better understand the KC Masterpiece name, you can read the history of the development of this world-known sauce on the walls while waiting for your food:
KC Masterpiece
10985 Metcalf Ave
Overland Park, 66210
(913) 345-1199
Gates (So revered by locals that you can't easily get in the door during the weekday lunch hour in any of the dozens of locations throughout KC area)
Allegedly John F. Kennedy believed that Gates was the best bbq restaurant at his time. Most local Kansas City citizens would agree that this is still true today. Their sauce is not so heavy on sugar as is the case with KC Masterpiece and has a bit more of a noticeable pleasant aroma to it.
Their Locations
Arthur Bryant's
Their walls are adorned by a twentieth century who's who's list of celebrity and political patrons enjoying the signature dish of smoked beef drenched in succulent KC style sweet tomato based tangy sauce with fries and some sandwhich bread all wrapped together in unbranded brown butchers paper. It's un-pretentious atmosphere. That's what Kansas City barbeque is all about.
Their Locations
Bellevue, Washington:
Yea, it's weird, I know, but a Southern family transplanted to this Northwest town made one of the best (and only) bbq joints in the area, called Dixie's Barbecue.Barbecue. It's in an old auto-repair store, and at lunch time can have really long lines, but it's worth the wait. The owner often wanders around the place offering you a chance to "Meet the Man," which is code for really really really really hot barbecue sauce. Unless you can tolerate sky-high schofield units, stay away. (Those who survived proudly buy the "I met "the Man" bumperstickers.)
Kansas City, MoGates is the best bbq resturaunt in the usa but don't take my word for it take John F. Kennedy's.SF Bay Area, California :
Bonehead's Texas BBQ, LLC, is the brainchild of a Silicon Valley salesman who chose to do something he loved rather than continue to put up with the daily commute. As a hobby, Dave Roberson (aka Duroc) has been smoking for friends, family, churches, and large groups for 25 plus years. His first smoker was made from a 55-gallon drum, a stolen grocery cart, (he says someone else stole it, he just didn't know where to return it to—yeah, right, Dave) and a couple of lawn mower tires. Yep, he's a real bubba!
Learn more about Bonehead's Texas BBQ at www.boneheadsbbq.com or email at info@boneheadsbbq.com, (866)722-1828
Mississippi:
Leatha's, outside Hattiesburg. Like going back in time. Ribs are worth traveling for.
Texas:
Austin has the best barbecue--and atmosphere!--at The Salt Lick. It's actually outside of Austin in Driftwood. There are five pits with bbq, picnic tables to seat 800, and pretty scenery in the Texas hill country. Pork ribs or brisket, you just can't go wrong!
Salt Lick BBQ 18300 FM Rd 1826
Driftwood,TX78619
(512) 858-4959
North Carolina:
If you're looking for bbq that has that true Eastern NC flavor, you can find it at Bubba's Barbecue. Aside from their acclaimed pork (it's pit-cooked whole-hog) and sauces, one of the real treats of eating at this restaurant is Bubba himself, who often talks among the patrons and keeps everyone laughing through their meal:
Bubba's Barbecue
4400 Sunset Road
Charlotte, NC 28216
(704) 393-2000
Memphis:
One of the most-recommended BBQ restaurants in TN is Corky's. If you get a chance to taste their authentic Memphis BBQ, go for the ribs--their specialty:
Corky's Ribs & BBQ
5259 Poplar Ave
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 685-9744
The only thing like it in the world. The best DRY RIBS you'll ever taste, and an atmosphere that is completely unique. The Rendezvous is located in an alley in downtown Memphis across the street from the Peabody Hotel. If you're staying in downtown Memphis, you simply must visit the Rendezvous. If you're not into ribs, try the Yardbird (BBQ Chicken). It'll do - believe me. One word of warning, if some of your party doesn't really want barbecue ribs, chicken, or pork loin, then go somewhere else. The menu is very specialized and damn good. Watch out for speeding waiters. The ribs are available via FedEx worldwide.
Charles Vergo's Rendezvous
52 S. Second Street 523-2746
Memphis, TN 38103
Kansas City:
Everyone's heard of the namesake sauce from this Kansas City restaurant, but not everyone has tried the real thing. KC Masterpiece offers authentic Kansas City barbecue in beautiful Overland Park, KS. To better understand the KC Masterpiece name, you can read the history of the development of this world-known sauce on the walls while waiting for your food:
KC Masterpiece
10985 Metcalf Ave
Overland Park, 66210
(913) 345-1199
Gates (So revered by locals that you can't easily get in the door during the weekday lunch hour in any of the dozens of locations throughout KC area)
Allegedly John F. Kennedy believed that Gates was the best bbq restaurant at his time. Most local Kansas City citizens would agree that this is still true today. Their sauce is not so heavy on sugar as is the case with KC Masterpiece and has a bit more of a noticeable pleasant aroma to it.
Their Locations
Arthur Bryant's
Their walls are adorned by a twentieth century who's who's list of celebrity and political patrons enjoying the signature dish of smoked beef drenched in succulent KC style sweet tomato based tangy sauce with fries and some sandwhich bread all wrapped together in unbranded brown butchers paper. It's un-pretentious atmosphere. That's what Kansas City barbeque is all about.
Their Locations
Bellevue, Washington:
Yea, it's weird, I know, but a Southern family transplanted to this Northwest town made one of the best (and only) bbq joints in the area, called Dixie's Barbecue.Barbecue. It's in an old auto-repair store, and at lunch time can have really long lines, but it's worth the wait. The owner often wanders around the place offering you a chance to "Meet the Man," which is code for really really really really hot barbecue sauce. Unless you can tolerate sky-high schofield units, stay away. (Those who survived proudly buy the "I met "the Man" bumperstickers.)
Kansas City, MoGates is the best bbq resturaunt in the usa but don't take my word for it take John F. Kennedy's.SF Bay Area, California :
Bonehead's Texas BBQ, LLC, is the brainchild of a Silicon Valley salesman who chose to do something he loved rather than continue to put up with the daily commute. As a hobby, Dave Roberson (aka Duroc) has been smoking for friends, family, churches, and large groups for 25 plus years. His first smoker was made from a 55-gallon drum, a stolen grocery cart, (he says someone else stole it, he just didn't know where to return it to—yeah, right, Dave) and a couple of lawn mower tires. Yep, he's a real bubba!
| A Bona Fide Bonehead After the downsizing of the electronics industry, he was disgusted with commuting 3 to 4 hours each day, not knowing from one day to the next if he would still have a job. Unable to find suitable employment—he was encouraged by his friends and family to open a BBQ restaurant or at least start catering. So, armed with a smoker, a fine sense of humor, and a pot full of recipes developed from his Texas roots, he sat out to conquer the world one rib at a time. Get to know Dave, his family, and employees—you're gonna like these folks. They're friendly, courteous, generous, and good lookin'! You'll know Dave 'cause when he wears shorts he looks like he's ridin' a chicken! Gitcha sum! |
Learn more about Bonehead's Texas BBQ at www.boneheadsbbq.com or email at info@boneheadsbbq.com, (866)722-1828
