Category Archives: Barbecue

Lubbock, Texas notes

Posted on 2020/02/25 by .

Hill BBQ is perhaps the best I have had — ever. It is open Thursday and Saturday only, get the burnt ends and beef ribs. Next in line is Evie Mae’s, better known on the barbecue circuit, but still mostly … Continue reading →

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Sloppy Mama’s Barbecue and Catering

Posted on 2019/09/14 by .

Sloppy Mama’s Barbecue and Catering, web site, 5731 Lee Highway, Arlington, VA, 703-269-2718, closed Mondays. (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Google | Arlington Now | Washingtonian | Trip Advisor | Ylp] A more authentic barbecue joint than … Continue reading →

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Texas Jack’s

Posted on 2016/04/18 by .

Texas Jack’s, web site, 2761 Washington Blvd., Arlington, VA, 703-875-0477 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Google+ | WaPo | Washingtonian | TripAdvisor | City Paper | Ylp] They actually serve West Texas barbecue, El Paso style. Thick … Continue reading →

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Iron Age

Posted on 2015/03/07 by .

Iron Age, preliminary web site, 6023 Centreville Crest Lane, Centreville, VA, 517-403-9743 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Ylp | Don Rockwell | TripAdvisor] Korean barbecue, with a nod in the Asian fusion direction, as the place emphasizes … Continue reading →

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DCity SmokeHouse

Posted on 2015/01/31 by .

DCity SmokeHouse, web site, 8 Florida Avenue NW, Washington, DC, 202-733-1919, they open at noon (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Google | WaPo | Washingtonian | HungryLobbyist | City Paper | Ylp | Don Rockwell] This is … Continue reading →

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Pork Barrel BBQ

Posted on 2012/09/08 by .

Pork Barrel BBQ, web site, 2312 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, Del Rey, VA, 703-822-5699 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Washingtonian | Trip Advisor | Don Rockwell | Yelp] The ribs are decent in the flavor department, but … Continue reading →

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John Brown Smokehouse

Posted on 2012/02/25 by .

John Brown Smokehouse, web site, 25-08 37th Avenue (Crescent Street), Long Island City, Queens, NY, 718-361-0085 [NY Mag | NY Daily News | PigTrip | Yelp] photo credit: Dougtone Set in the middle of nowhere, these are the best burnt … Continue reading →

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Hill Country

Posted on 2011/08/20 by .

Hill Country, web site, 410 7th Street NW, Washington, DC (at D Street NW), 202-556-2050 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Google | WaPo | Washingtonian | Don Rockwell | Yelp | Gayot] This is a tough place … Continue reading →

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Barbecue Heaven is in Lockhart, Texas

Posted on 2007/03/22 by .

Smitty’s Market, web site, 208 South Commerce, Lockhart, TX, 512-398-9344 [Marginal Revolution | Yahoo | Austin Chronicle | emerils.com] Check out the photos. My vote goes to Smitty’s, in Lockhart, Texas. Lexington Barbecue wins “most overrated.” Thanks to Arnold Kling … Continue reading →

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Riedel’s

Posted on 2006/06/15 by .

Riedel’s, 4221-B Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC, 202-966-4567, I believe they are not open for weekend lunches (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) White cloth napkins, say no more. Update June 15, 2006: A commenter says it’s closed. … Continue reading →

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