October 18, 20214 yr 3 hours ago, utee94 said: And regardless of whether or not people still like him around here, his BBQ was top notch on the two occasions I had to try it. Well, lying to investors typically doesn't go over very well.
October 18, 20214 yr 3 minutes ago, Chewbacca said: Well, lying to investors typically doesn't go over very well. I've never invested in any BBQ people in Austin and therefore never been lied to. I've heard rumors of that happening but unless someone wants to come clean with ALL of the details, it's nothing but internet bullshit to me. All I can judge by, is how it tastes.
October 18, 20214 yr I've never invested in any BBQ people in Austin and therefore never been lied to. I've heard rumors of that happening but unless someone wants to come clean with ALL of the details, it's nothing but internet bullshit to me. All I can judge by, is how it tastes. I don’t have a dog in this fight but am friends with a couple of dudes that were. They were not happy and from what they told me, I would have been pissed too. But it’s not my place to tell the story. I will say, his bbq was good. And it looks like Daniel Vaughn also agrees with my take on it. Good but there are several other places in Houston and the state that are better.
October 18, 20214 yr I've never invested in any BBQ people in Austin and therefore never been lied to. I've heard rumors of that happening but unless someone wants to come clean with ALL of the details, it's nothing but internet bullshit to me. All I can judge by, is how it tastes. It’s been a few months since I’ve eaten at Dozier’s (it was very good) but I drove by there the other day and the outside picnic area with covered tables is nice and it was fairly crowded when I went by. Fulshear/Cinco Ranch area seems to be growing. He’s in a good spot.
October 18, 20214 yr 20 minutes ago, utee94 said: I've never invested in any BBQ people in Austin and therefore never been lied to. I've heard rumors of that happening but unless someone wants to come clean with ALL of the details, it's nothing but internet bullshit to me. All I can judge by, is how it tastes. Do you really not pay attention multiple posters were fucked over by him in the shaggy days
October 18, 20214 yr 13 minutes ago, Patricio Swayze said: I don’t have a dog in this fight but am friends with a couple of dudes that were. They were not happy and from what they told me, I would have been pissed too. But it’s not my place to tell the story. I will say, his bbq was good. And it looks like Daniel Vaughn also agrees with my take on it. Good but there are several other places in Houston and the state that are better. This is what everyone keeps saying. And not that I care about the details, I really really REALLY do not. But as long as this is the only thing that keeps being said, without any direct evidence and without rebuttal from champ, then it's really nothing more than internet bullshittery. No offense intended to you or anyone you know, but it's essentially irrelevant.
October 18, 20214 yr Just now, BurntOrange&White said: Do you really not pay attention multiple posters were fucked over by him in the shaggy days They're talking about Champ not John.
October 18, 20214 yr We need a fucking moratorium on the Champ Kind discussion. Who fucking cares at this point?
October 18, 20214 yr 1 minute ago, SizzleChest said: We need a fucking moratorium on the Champ Kind discussion. Who fucking cares at this point? i brought it up since it sounded like doziers was going to be on the list. i like jim and was just making an off the cuff remark. my bad.
October 18, 20214 yr 1 minute ago, NOMAAA said: i brought it up since it sounded like doziers was going to be on the list. i like jim and was just making an off the cuff remark. my bad. negged Just kidding.
October 18, 20214 yr Popular Post It's cute that they can pretend that there are 6 places in the state that are better than Franklin. Edited October 18, 20214 yr by kevwun
October 18, 20214 yr I hope Coopers uses this as a wakeup call.....as in someone says - Maybe we should taste what we've been serving? I don't get to TX often enough and when I do it's rare that I have the time to hit any of these spots (other than in Houston maybe / I've been to Truth a few times), but Coopers used to be a nice respite from what I get where I now call home. The brisket and ribs aren't edible and certainly not for the price. On my last trip to Llano, I picked up dinner from Dairy Queen down the street because I've finally decided that it's not just an "off day" that I've experienced over and over. Congrats to all the honorees.
October 18, 20214 yr 11 minutes ago, utee94 said: They're talking about Champ not John. The Surly Days I ate at his place in Galveston. It was very good, particularly the sides. I felt like the brisket suffered from being on an actual plate. I feel like it just pulls the heat out of it if that makes sense. We were there after the lunch hour and the place was empty. I announced I was from the internet and he came out and spoke to us. Gave us some big red ice cream. Thanks to whichever of the investors paid for that. No dog in that hunt, but I imagine I'd be pissed too.
October 18, 20214 yr 47 minutes ago, utee94 said: I've never invested in any BBQ people in Austin and therefore never been lied to. I've heard rumors of that happening but unless someone wants to come clean with ALL of the details, it's nothing but internet bullshit to me. All I can judge by, is how it tastes. I only know what I read here. And if there is one thing I've learned at Shaggy/Surly, it's that you should not invest in a BBQ business.
October 18, 20214 yr 1 minute ago, Chewbacca said: I only know what I read here. And if there is one thing I've learned at Shaggy/Surly, it's that you should not invest in a BBQ business. It's apparently fun until all your money suddenly disappears, along with a trailer and a walk-in full of perishable food.
October 18, 20214 yr 11 minutes ago, Chewbacca said: I only know what I read here. And if there is one thing I've learned at Shaggy/Surly, it's that you should not invest in a BBQ business. Ha! Amen, brutha. Words to live by.
October 18, 20214 yr 37 minutes ago, SizzleChest said: It's apparently fun until all your money suddenly disappears, along with a trailer and a walk-in full of perishable food. Curious if you are one of the guys who had money invested with either/both of them? Because you always seem a little overly defensive about it all.
October 18, 20214 yr 3 minutes ago, Landomatic said: Curious if you are one of the guys who had money invested with either/both of them? Because you always seem a little overly defensive about it all. Ha, no I was not. I have great empathy for those that did invest and a steep disdain for people who take other people's money to operate a business and then fail to be transparent. Also, when you vocally support people who turn out to be shitty, is that being overly defensive? What's your problem with it anyway? It keeps getting rehashed here, and aside from the occasional sarcastic remark, I don't really discuss it.
October 18, 20214 yr 1 hour ago, Reagan1k said: I hope Coopers uses this as a wakeup call.....as in someone says - Maybe we should taste what we've been serving? I don't get to TX often enough and when I do it's rare that I have the time to hit any of these spots (other than in Houston maybe / I've been to Truth a few times), but Coopers used to be a nice respite from what I get where I now call home. The brisket and ribs aren't edible and certainly not for the price. On my last trip to Llano, I picked up dinner from Dairy Queen down the street because I've finally decided that it's not just an "off day" that I've experienced over and over. Congrats to all the honorees. as long as people keep lining up to buy what they are selling I don't see them being very motivated to change just to make a list. unless they have a pitmaster with a massive ego to stroke, and we all know those don't exist 😉
October 18, 20214 yr 25 minutes ago, Hank_Hill said: Never heard of Leroy and Lewis, newish? they started in 2017. It's great. I'm a little surprised by their ranking, though. Particularly since they have a very limited menu of traditional barbecue (no ribs) and only serve brisket on the weekends. But everything they do make is excellent, particularly their smoked beef cheeks.
October 18, 20214 yr 3 minutes ago, SizzleChest said: Ha, no I was not. I have great empathy for those that did invest and a steep disdain for people who take other people's money to operate a business and then fail to be transparent. Also, when you vocally support people who turn out to be shitty, is that being overly defensive? What's your problem with it anyway? It keeps getting rehashed here, and aside from the occasional sarcastic remark, I don't really discuss it. Gotcha. You described your being "overly defensive" better than I did. You supported/defended them when things were good and then when things weren't, you always just kind of seem like you don't want anyone to talk about it. So, I thought you might have been an investor. Honestly, I never understood the love on here for either one of them.
October 18, 20214 yr 5 minutes ago, Landomatic said: Gotcha. You described your being "overly defensive" better than I did. You supported/defended them when things were good and then when things weren't, you always just kind of seem like you don't want anyone to talk about it. So, I thought you might have been an investor. Honestly, I never understood the love on here for either one of them. I'd also rather just talk about BBQ than old drama. I'm not that complicated. On that note, just back from Terry Black's which was a great salve for the Monday Longhorn blues. Brisket and pork ribs, solid as usual. Edited October 18, 20214 yr by SizzleChest
October 18, 20214 yr 23 minutes ago, Patricio Swayze said: Do I need to adjust my sarcasm meter? Nerp. I did leave Austin in 2017 though.
October 18, 20214 yr Nerp. I did leave Austin in 2017 though. Ah ok. Well, someone answered you up thread. I posted photos a few times in the BBQ thread. Most definitely worth checking out.
October 19, 20214 yr 1 hour ago, irishtexan said: they started in 2017. It's great. I'm a little surprised by their ranking, though. Particularly since they have a very limited menu of traditional barbecue (no ribs) and only serve brisket on the weekends. But everything they do make is excellent, particularly their smoked beef cheeks. I hear ya, but Snow's only serves brisket one day per week. They only serve ANYthing one day per week.
October 19, 20214 yr 24 minutes ago, utee94 said: I hear ya, but Snow's only serves brisket one day per week. They only serve ANYthing one day per week. Tootsie has a weekday job.
October 19, 20214 yr 58 minutes ago, Deej said: Tootsie has a weekday job. Yes.... Which doesn't really have anything to do with irishtexan's reservations about placing L&L so high because they only serve brisket on Sat/Sun, while Snow's has been up to #1 and is only open 1 day per week.
October 19, 20214 yr Just now, utee94 said: Yes.... Which doesn't really have anything to do with irishtexan's reservations about placing L&L so high because they only serve brisket on Sat/Sun, while Snow's has been up to #1 and is only open 1 day per week. To be fair, who in the fuck with a real life can give Snow's enough business on weekdays to make it profitable? Lexington isn't really on the way to anywhere.
October 19, 20214 yr Just now, Deej said: To be fair, who in the fuck with a real life can give Snow's enough business on weekdays to make it profitable? Lexington isn't really on the way to anywhere. Point well made, sir. I love Snow's, it's great. Haven't been lately because of the line and so many fantastic options nearby with little or no line, but Tootsie certainly has earned her place.
October 19, 20214 yr I totally get the argument that it's harder to be consistent making 1,000+ briskets 5 days per week versus 100+ 1 day per week. But is there more room for inconsistency for the pitmaster that only gets to do it once per week. Wouldn't the sweet spot for consistency be the pitmaster who cooks 15 briskets per day five days per week as opposed to the one who does it once per week. Is what Tootsie and L&L does more impressive because they don't do it as regularly?
October 19, 20214 yr 8 hours ago, Ag with kids said: Now...I just need some good BBQ in Corpus. It’s way better than it was 10-15 years ago. Butter’s is a 30 min drive to Mathis and Julian’s & Salty Oak are pretty decent in-town options.
October 19, 20214 yr 22 minutes ago, EZ$ said: It’s way better than it was 10-15 years ago. Butter’s is a 30 min drive to Mathis and Julian’s & Salty Oak are pretty decent in-town options. I live on the Island. Mathis is a 1 hr drive. But. I AM gong to try out these options. There's also one down Waldron that just got started. "Gotta Have It." I'll try it and report back.
October 19, 20214 yr 6 minutes ago, Ag with kids said: I live on the Island. Mathis is a 1 hr drive. But. I AM gong to try out these options. There's also one down Waldron that just got started. "Gotta Have It." I'll try it and report back. Nueces brewing is who you want for bbq
October 19, 20214 yr 6 minutes ago, GreenspointTexas said: Nueces brewing is who you want for bbq I'll try that...
October 19, 20214 yr 4 hours ago, irishtexan said: and only serve brisket on the weekends. Thanks for this. I live down the street now and have been meaning to try.
October 19, 20214 yr I'm glad that BBQ has exploded and decentralized; went to Cattle Ack a few years ago and it was absurd the line and wait. With 15 great options in each big city metro area, maybe you can keep a BBQ work lunch to 2 hours.
October 19, 20214 yr 5 hours ago, Deej said: Tootsie has a weekday job. Is she still working during the week? She's 86! (Better yet, I'll ask her when we go down there on 11/6.)
October 19, 20214 yr 6 hours ago, EZ$ said: It’s way better than it was 10-15 years ago. Butter’s is a 30 min drive to Mathis and Julian’s & Salty Oak are pretty decent in-town options. I can still remember when Joe Cotten’s in Robstown was the go-to place for BBQ close to Corpus. The one time I was there was probably close to 40 years ago. I don’t remember how good it was, but do remember that it was served on butcher paper. It’s kind of crazy that I remember that detail but can’t recall the quality of the meal.
October 19, 20214 yr 5 hours ago, Victor Lazlo said: I can still remember when Joe Cotten’s in Robstown was the go-to place for BBQ close to Corpus. The one time I was there was probably close to 40 years ago. I don’t remember how good it was, but do remember that it was served on butcher paper. It’s kind of crazy that I remember that detail but can’t recall the quality of the meal. I remember eating at Joe Cotten's many times back in late 80s and early 90s as a kid. I remember thinking it was good. But honestly, I am not sure I ever had really good bbq -- at least what really good Texas bbq is today -- until around 2010 or so. I remember thinking Rudy's in Leon Springs was the best I ever had back in early 90s.
October 19, 20214 yr It's really impressive how much better the BBQ in Texas has become in the last decade.
October 19, 20214 yr 22 hours ago, Patricio Swayze said: Yeah, some of the old guard that got caught slipping definitely deserved to be dropped. And there is some definite butthurt on social media by several that thought they deserved to be listed. Slipping or just not getting better?
October 19, 20214 yr 1 minute ago, closetohumping said: Slipping or just not getting better? The measuring stick is a lot higher than it was 10-15 years ago.
October 19, 20214 yr Franklin's response on social media was very gracious. Not that there's any shame in being the #7 joint in Texas. But it's a couple of spots down from the last two lists all the same. He responded like someone who has been in the end zone before and could be there again. Edited October 19, 20214 yr by dcbc
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