Yes!! I love ordering on my way and it's ready as I pull up. Chris has been crushing it there.
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Mark Fairchild said:
inconvenient truth: Howdy, WOW! I had not idea that there were BBQ wars. I like BBQ, but lately it has become so EXPENSIVE that it is almost not worth it, I know what everyone says about the cost of meat and all, and I do have the $'s, but spending $50-$75 for BBQ lunch or waiting hours in line, just not my thing anymore. Your mileage may vary.
Interesting. Others posted similar sentiments some time back, particularly about the rising cost of barbecue, and were told this probably isn't the right thread for them, and outright dismissed. Now more people seem to agree with that sentiment, which makes me think prices really are getting out of control.
agcrock2005 said:Backyard Gator said:agcrock2005 said:RED AG 98 said:CDub06 said:inconvenient truth said:
who knew there was so much drama in bbq
Every family in Lockhart for starters
Is your MIL named Cindy?
Related, this was pretty interesting story on a coupe of those
https://www.kxan.com/family-beef/
That is a good documentary. Terry Black's kids do NOT like their uncle. Lol.
I mean, did you like Kent Black after watching that doc?
He just walks around wearing an outfit claiming he's a pit master, he plays a role without actually doing anything.
My MIL used to do accounting for the Black's (they lived in Lockhart for 20 years) and she loves the twins and hates Kent so that tells me all I need to know. That's what I kept thinking everytime I saw him wearing that shirt. He doesn't cook **** and never has.
Agcrock, is your MIL named Cindy?
Martin Cash said:
Agcrock, is your MIL named Cindy?
No, but I've heard that name. I think there were 3 or so ladies that worked together for them.
Checked out corkscrew today. By far cheapest Michelin star restaurant I've been too.
It was good - but not sure it was better than snows.
It was good - but not sure it was better than snows.
Brisket looks a bit dry.
Took the boys (16 and 20 YO) to Snows and Franklin a few weeks ago. We've done them back to back days several times over the last few years.
Got to Snows at 445 and we were 76th in line. Got to Franklin on Sunday at 5:59 and we were first.
Snows was solid as always but Franklin took the prize this time. Pork steak at Snows is normally my favorite but was a bit dry. The beef rib at Franklin stood no chance. Love that my kids prefer waiting in line for BBQ to waiting in line at amusement parks.
Did I mention that beef rib didn't stand a chance?
Got to Snows at 445 and we were 76th in line. Got to Franklin on Sunday at 5:59 and we were first.
Snows was solid as always but Franklin took the prize this time. Pork steak at Snows is normally my favorite but was a bit dry. The beef rib at Franklin stood no chance. Love that my kids prefer waiting in line for BBQ to waiting in line at amusement parks.
Did I mention that beef rib didn't stand a chance?
Honestly, it wasn't - that was a lean piece on top of
MichaelJ said:
Honestly, it wasn't - that was a lean piece on top of
Got it!
MichaelJ said:
Checked out corkscrew today. By far cheapest Michelin star restaurant I've been too.
It was good - but not sure it was better than snows.
Lived 20 minutes away for years before moving out of state. Miss that place.
Would 100% return - just not sure what sets them apart as far as the Michelin guide is concerned
Brix BBQ in Fort Worth closing August 13
Apparently the owner just wants to move on? If you've had your restaurant for only two years and you're already tapping out, I'm guessing barbecue really isn't your passion.
Apparently the owner just wants to move on? If you've had your restaurant for only two years and you're already tapping out, I'm guessing barbecue really isn't your passion.
MichaelJ said:
Checked out corkscrew today. By far cheapest Michelin star restaurant I've been too.
It was good - but not sure it was better than snows.
Been to Corkscrew 4-5 times, always very solid, but never mind blowing, but hard to beat if you are up there in the sticks.
Backyard Gator said:
Brix BBQ in Fort Worth closing August 13
Apparently the owner just wants to move on? If you've had your restaurant for only two years and you're already tapping out, I'm guessing barbecue really isn't your passion.
From the owner's FB post. Sounds like he just wants out of bbq. With the high costs of beef, I can totally understand wanting to get into another concept.
Quote:
While we love the BBQ World, we have decided it's time to move on. As the restaurant landscape has changed, so have my passions, family life, career, and what's important to me. I still love to cook and serve others and plan to continue to do that through my private dining concept, Tallow.
Is this the end of Brix Barbecue? I don't know, probably. Though I can tell you it won't be the last time you eat something from me.
Perfect description
Wait, we're calling Spring "The Sticks"?
I think he was talking about Lexington for Snow's
MichaelJ said:
I think he was talking about Lexington for Snow's
No, I meant Spring.
Asking again. You consider that the sticks?
Partly joking, but yeah, I'm in Oak Forest/Garden Oaks and it's a pretty good haul up to Old Town Spring. I'm not going all the way up there when I have Pinkertons and Truth pretty close by.
Trying out Waylon J's BBQ in Austin tomorrow. It's supposed to be the legit. Texas Monthly already raving on it.
https://www.waylonj.com
https://www.texasmonthly.com/bbq/waylon-js-barbeque-austin/
https://www.waylonj.com
https://www.texasmonthly.com/bbq/waylon-js-barbeque-austin/
Hello gents,
I'm making my inaugural trip to Snow's this Saturday with 5 of my friends. This is for one of my best friends who is moving to Colorado end of this month, so he wants to knock this off his bucket list before he goes.
Any idea on what time to get in line? We're staying at an Airbnb in Lexington Friday night which is about a 15 minute walk from Snows. I've read we could be 100th in line by 5am. We all want the full experience instead of pre-ordering.
I'm making my inaugural trip to Snow's this Saturday with 5 of my friends. This is for one of my best friends who is moving to Colorado end of this month, so he wants to knock this off his bucket list before he goes.
Any idea on what time to get in line? We're staying at an Airbnb in Lexington Friday night which is about a 15 minute walk from Snows. I've read we could be 100th in line by 5am. We all want the full experience instead of pre-ordering.
Sounds like some time before 5 AM
This is not meant to be a negative comment about Snows or anyone else, but IMO one of the best things that has happened over the past 10-15 years of this Texas BBQ "revolution" is that there are several really solid, top quality BBQ joints in each of our metro areas where you can go for lunch or dinner without waiting in the really long lines.
The desire to shoot for the Top 50 List has resulted in a lot of the mid-level joints really stepping up their game.
Obviously, the negative results are the high prices and the super long lines at the elite places.
The desire to shoot for the Top 50 List has resulted in a lot of the mid-level joints really stepping up their game.
Obviously, the negative results are the high prices and the super long lines at the elite places.
To be fair, I think the higher prices have (mostly) been out of the owners' control.
Agreed
Last time I went to Snows (July 2023), we got there about a 4:45 and we were around #50 in line.
There were people who had slept there over night, some in campers & some on the ground.
There were people who had slept there over night, some in campers & some on the ground.
AggieLong said:
Last time I went to Snows (July 2023), we got there about a 4:45 and we were around #50 in line.
There were people who had slept there over night, some in campers & some on the ground.
I think it's so cool that there are folks who are willing to do that. That's not my thing but I can appreciate the anticipation and camaraderie of it all. Cheers. Have fun!
DiskoTroop said:AggieLong said:
Last time I went to Snows (July 2023), we got there about a 4:45 and we were around #50 in line.
There were people who had slept there over night, some in campers & some on the ground.
I think it's so cool that there are folks who are willing to do that. That's not my thing but I can appreciate the anticipation and camaraderie of it all. Cheers. Have fun!
Will never forget my sole trip to Franklin's in 2013. I was graduating from masters program and leaving Austin so I called up AustinAgChef (my cousin) and we both reluctantly went to face the line. What we realized is it a blast if you come prepared. People had card tables out playing dominos, ice chests with beer, chairs, etc. Our dumbasses just showed up and stood for 3 hours. It was really pretty cool. And I can't tell you how their food is now, but back then it was legit and worth the 3 hours!
agcrock2005 said:DiskoTroop said:AggieLong said:
Last time I went to Snows (July 2023), we got there about a 4:45 and we were around #50 in line.
There were people who had slept there over night, some in campers & some on the ground.
I think it's so cool that there are folks who are willing to do that. That's not my thing but I can appreciate the anticipation and camaraderie of it all. Cheers. Have fun!
Will never forget my sole trip to Franklin's in 2013. I was graduating from masters program and leaving Austin so I called up AustinAgChef (my cousin) and we both reluctantly went to face the line. What we realized is it a blast if you come prepared. People had card tables out playing dominos, ice chests with beer, chairs, etc. Our dumbasses just showed up and stood for 3 hours. It was really pretty cool. And I can't tell you how their food is now, but back then it was legit and worth the 3 hours!
It is a non-sporting event excuse for tailgating.
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