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My Joe Dimagio streak at Truth is over.  I'd say 35 or so consecutive visits where I was not disappointed (i.e. got happily fatter) came to an end.  Got my usual brisket and pulled pork and both were Rudy's quality (which isn't bad to me, just not worth waiting in line or paying a premium for like you do at Truth).

This will continue to be my go-to bbq place but sad that the streak didn't hit 56.  I hope this was just a hiccup and not some change in quality or pitmasters or something.

On 10/19/2021 at 9:49 PM, Hornbeliever said:

My Joe Dimagio streak at Truth is over.  I'd say 35 or so consecutive visits where I was not disappointed (i.e. got happily fatter) came to an end.  Got my usual brisket and pulled pork and both were Rudy's quality (which isn't bad to me, just not worth waiting in line or paying a premium for like you do at Truth).

This will continue to be my go-to bbq place but sad that the streak didn't hit 56.  I hope this was just a hiccup and not some change in quality or pitmasters or something.

Did you tell them?  
 

I’ve noticed that at most places that I frequent and are also well respected (I know, mutually exclusive and what not) that if a meal is not up to standards, they will re-serve you with no questions asked.  
 

Just smile and be cordial and polite while saying the meal is not good when compared to previous visits and you get a do-over.  

On 10/21/2021 at 6:14 AM, deadshank said:

Did you tell them?  
 

I’ve noticed that at most places that I frequent and are also well respected (I know, mutually exclusive and what not) that if a meal is not up to standards, they will re-serve you with no questions asked.  
 

Just smile and be cordial and polite while saying the meal is not good when compared to previous visits and you get a do-over.  

Thought about telling them but at this high a quality start rate, I figured one L isn't worth complaining about.  2 L's in a row, I for sure would say something.  

  • 2 weeks later...
On 11/3/2021 at 2:14 PM, Mack Tripper said:

The cheeseburger at Feges is really good, as in one of the best in town. 

Long point or Greenway?  I will corroborate (or not) soon if you say long point.

I’ll probably get flamed, but Brisket House on Augusta was very solid on my last visit. 3 meat plate and 2 sides for 20 bucks. Beef rib for $20 a pound. Those prices are tough to beat, and there’s never a line. And they’re open for dinner. 
 

My recs: 

- They put the meat on top of the pickles and onions. This is bizarre and gross. Order the pickles and onions on the side. 
- Great moist brisket. Extremely pedestrian regular brisket. Order the moist. 
- Regular sausage is better than the spicy. 
- Good green beans. Great creamed corn. 
- Their smoker is indoors. Your clothes and hair will reek like smoke afterwards. I usually go after work outs when I have to change and shower anyway. 

  • 1 month later...
On 10/19/2021 at 9:49 PM, Hornbeliever said:

My Joe Dimagio streak at Truth is over.  I'd say 35 or so consecutive visits where I was not disappointed (i.e. got happily fatter) came to an end.  Got my usual brisket and pulled pork and both were Rudy's quality (which isn't bad to me, just not worth waiting in line or paying a premium for like you do at Truth).

This will continue to be my go-to bbq place but sad that the streak didn't hit 56.  I hope this was just a hiccup and not some change in quality or pitmasters or something.

Perhaps try J bar M over on Leeland that recently opened.  I have sampled it 4 times in the 3 weeks that have been open, and will put them at the top of the houston bbq heap right now.  it has been consistent in it's excellence so far.  

all the john mueller memories has me craving a beef rib, who has the best beef ribs in houston ?

all the john mueller memories has me craving a beef rib, who has the best beef ribs in houston ?

You know, it’s been a long fucking time since I have ordered one in Houston. I would say Truth or Tejas.
  • 2 weeks later...

So that Pipers BBQ place closed? Not particularly surprised, several better options inside the loop.

32 minutes ago, Patricio Swayze said:

So that Pipers BBQ place closed? Not particularly surprised, several better options inside the loop.

Are they pivoting to a burger place? I believe it said Pipers Burgers on the sign. 

Are they pivoting to a burger place? I believe it said Pipers Burgers on the sign. 

Yeah, seems they are. There are a few burger joints in the immediate area.

The owners of Pipers, also run Preslees, they seem really stupid when it comes to understanding the demographics of their neighborhood.

 

The owners of Pipers, also run Preslees, they seem really stupid when it comes to understanding the demographics of their neighborhood.
 

Haha yep, that is how I saw that Pipers had closed. Someone had posted the sign on reddit. Jackasses.
1 hour ago, Ted Lange said:

The owners of Pipers, also run Preslees, they seem really stupid when it comes to understanding the demographics of their neighborhood.

 


glad I’ve never been 

I’m not really sure what Preslee’s is trying to be, but it is always packed. Pretty hard to mess up a bar with a big patio in that location. 
 

It’s astonishing that Chinese restaurant held on for so long. 

I’m not really sure what Preslee’s is trying to be, but it is always packed. Pretty hard to mess up a bar with a big patio in that location. 
 
It’s astonishing that Chinese restaurant held on for so long. 

Trying? I’d say they are succeeding at being idiots.
1 minute ago, Patricio Swayze said:


Trying? I’d say they are succeeding at being idiots.

I think they’re basically a bar with good queso. That’ll get it done with 99% of Texas women. 

I won't eat at any fucking place that advertises their politics (whatever those politics are) like that.  No matter how good the food or experience is, rewarding stupidity is stupid.

  • 3 months later...

Patricio Swayze is going to be sad. Pitmaster Willow Villarreal and chef Jasmine Barela are leaving J-Bar-M in EaDo. Sounds like ownership wants to go in a different direction regarding light night food and bar service.

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3 hours ago, mycox said:

Patricio Swayze is going to be sad. Pitmaster Willow Villarreal and chef Jasmine Barela are leaving J-Bar-M in EaDo. Sounds like ownership wants to go in a different direction regarding light night food and bar service.

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https://houston.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/04-14-22-jasmine-barela-willow-villarreal-chefs-leave-j-bar-m-barbecue-eado/

 

owner sounds like a huge dick

Damn, never made it over, guess I never will

Pretty damn good lunch today at Pinkerton. My dads favorite place …

 

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Pretty damn good lunch today at Pinkerton. My dads favorite place …

 

  • 2 weeks later...

Ended up at J bar M on lunch for Friday.  It was convenient.   The space and back yard are great lots of parking too.  Food?  $26 for a 2 meat combo.  I did brisket and ribs. It was solid but not anywhere near $26 good.  On a scale of Pinkerton to Pappas, it’s closer to Pappas BBQ.  Def better, but not near Pinkerton like quality.  I’d go back for a sandwich and beers on the patio tho. 

Your scale should be Tejas/Truth as the top end

Ended up at J bar M on lunch for Friday.  It was convenient.   The space and back yard are great lots of parking too.  Food?  $26 for a 2 meat combo.  I did brisket and ribs. It was solid but not anywhere near $26 good.  On a scale of Pinkerton to Pappas, it’s closer to Pappas BBQ.  Def better, but not near Pinkerton like quality.  I’d go back for a sandwich and beers on the patio tho. 


They lost their pitmaster Willow. Without him they are likely just some other middle of the herd bbq place with a ton of overhead. I won’t go back without Willow.


Your scale should be Tejas/Truth as the top end


This is correct.

Truth 2-meat combo with soda is $32.  I go there a decent amount and it is living right on the edge of the absurd-amount-for-lunch category.

Excellent but that's getting nuts.

Truth 2-meat combo with soda is $32.  I go there a decent amount and it is living right on the edge of the absurd-amount-for-lunch category.
Excellent but that's getting nuts.

Just get two meats. Not the combo.
2 hours ago, Patricio Swayze said:


Just get two meats. Not the combo.

That tater casserole and corn pudding is too good to pass up.  Go big or go home

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  • 10 months later...

Pinkerton's got the best of me. But I put up a fight.

 

 

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I hate to say it, but I don’t see myself going back to Pinkerton’s unless someone else is paying. I am happy a Longhorn is being successful.

Been taking my kid to ninja warrior place near spring branch and seen Aunt Pookies BBQ many times. Anyone tried it?  Better or worse than Rudy's?

5 minutes ago, Hornbeliever said:

Been taking my kid to ninja warrior place near spring branch and seen Aunt Pookies BBQ many times. Anyone tried it?  Better or worse than Rudy's?


had many lunches there. Bbq chicken was my goto. Sandwiches are damn solid (burgers too)

never had a bad meal but never strayed from those two 

On 3/23/2023 at 6:19 PM, Patricio Swayze said:

I hate to say it, but I don’t see myself going back to Pinkerton’s unless someone else is paying. I am happy a Longhorn is being successful.

The big question is when do we go somewhere good when YOU’RE paying?

The big question is when do we go somewhere good when YOU’RE paying?

I’ll have my people contact your people.
1 hour ago, deadshank said:

The big question is when do we go somewhere good when YOU’RE paying?


we better cancel that surprise party for @Patricio Swayze at Pinkerton’s 🥺🥺🥺

Lunch at Pinkerton’s today
 
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It’s your money.

I am going to see if I can try that place in Spring tomorrow.
7 minutes ago, Patricio Swayze said:


It’s your money.

I am going to see if I can try that place in Spring tomorrow.


Someone else picked, I’m just tagging along

Grant must have broiled Patricio Swayze's brisket or pissed in his beer. I have never seen someone so adamant about not going to a reputable BBQ place. I think he would rather eat at Goode BBQ than Pinkerton’s.

Grant must have broiled Patricio Swayze's brisket or pissed in his beer. I have never seen someone so adamant about not going to a reputable BBQ place. I think he would rather eat at Goode BBQ than Pinkerton’s.

Definitely would not go to Goode over Pinkerton’s. You must not remember all the drama from the old site.

I was all in on Pinkerton’s right after they opened. Met Grant several times. Very nice guy and great pitmaster. The food was great. I would tell everyone to go there offline and on. I had to convince a group of guys that were real close with Mac to try it out. It was a secret lunch they didn’t want him to know about. Mac talked shit about Grant up until he helped his ass out when his to be opened spot in the Heights was flooded. Then all of the sudden Mac loved Grant. Finally, some pencil dick on the old site was railing on Grant because he had the fucking audacity to open a restaurant with the help of his family. Again, I defended Grant and Pinkerton’s. I continued to go there for a few more years but then I had back to back terrible meals. Not talking “meh, that was ok”. BAD. it happens. Took some time off went back, and while it was better, it wasn’t nearly as good as a few other places in town but cost just as much. Again, took a couple years off from visiting. Went back for a sandwich because those are hard to fuck it. This was last year. Again, for the price I paid I could have gone down the road to Truth and been much happier.

It’s no ill will towards Grant, but at the very least, the Houston location fell off hard.

The end.

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