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Our first stop on the North Carolina Tour… and its Rib Day at Stephensons!  My favorites here were the brunswick stew and hush pups, with the pork not too far behind.  MAIN FARE: Pork – Moist… almost ‘wet’.  A little outside brown & fat mixed in – flavorful. Brunswick Stew – Thick and tasty.  … Continue reading Smoke Daddy’s Review of Stephensons Barbecue

The prime rib and banana pudding were my favorites here (although prime rib is cheating a bit in barbecue).  The rib and brisket were not far behind, and the atmosphere on the patio was terrific! MAIN FARE: Brisket – Sliced with a bit of the high side.  Very little or no rub on the crust…… Continue reading Smoke Daddy’s Review of Hard Eight Barbeque

<<Update: this place was bought out by Tumbleweed BBQ in 2006.>> My favorite items were the beans, followed by the ribs & brisket, with the jalapeno sausage not far behind.  This roadside barbecue stand is producing some solid product. MAIN FARE: Brisket – Moist & tender.  Good smoke ring and flavor.  Falls (or flakes) apart… Continue reading Smoke Daddy’s Review of Texas Barb-B-Q and Catering

I would come back for the homeade sausage and potato salad.  Or I might just try a plate of their soul food: Pork chop; mustard greens; corn casserole; and cornbread. MAIN FARE: Brisket – Good Smoke. Fat trimmed off the slices.  This is a "stand-up" style brisket: firm & lean.  Slices turn out to be… Continue reading Smoke Daddy’s Review of Smittys Bar-B-Q

This place had promise from outside appearances, but fell flat once inside.  If I were to visit again, I’d choose something other than bbq (maybe the fried fish). MAIN FARE: Brisket – They don’t separate the point from the flat, so you get both fatty and lean in most slices.  Meat is ok, but there… Continue reading Smoke Daddy’s Review of Lemons Bar-B-Q

Even re-heated, the rib was Big O’s best meat offering.  The brisket was good, and the regular sauce worked on both meats. Leave some room, because the desserts were excellent.  Next time, I’ll either get there on Friday for the ribs, or try the steak on Saturday. MAIN FARE: Brisket – Light on rub, and… Continue reading Smoke Daddy’s Review of Big Os

My favorites were the brisket and jalapeno-cheese cornbread.  And the rib wasn’t far behind! MAIN FARE: Brisket – Mesquite. Smoky, with good texture.  Very light rub.  Lean cut.  Very good.  Fatty is also very good. Rib – Short with flat rib bones… baby/loin backs.  Wet.  Well done… fat has rendered, and its been steam-panned.  Bark… Continue reading Smoke Daddy’s Review of Squares Bar-B-Que Express

<<Update: Harold Christian suffered a stroke in May 2011, and the restaurant was closed at the end of July 2011.>> Overall, my favorites here were the Hot water jalapeno cornbread and atmosphere.  The brisket led the way for the meats, which were all above average. MAIN FARE: Brisket – Good texture, cut, and flavor.  Mild… Continue reading Smoke Daddy’s Review of Harolds Pit Bar-B-Q

My favorites were the jalapeno popper, "My Way" country style ribs, and our desserts.  The brisket and rib were also both very good! MAIN FARE: Brisket – Great texture, tenderness, moisture.  Well-cooked and fully rendered.  Nearly melts in the mouth.  Mild smoke, and its been held/ovened… no crispness to the bark/crust/outside brown. Rib – Sweet… Continue reading Smoke Daddy’s Review of Big Boys Barbecue

<<Update: This joint burned in March 2011, and has closed>> The brisket, pork rib, atmosphere, and pork chop were all very good to outstanding.  The beef rib was cooked right, but over-rubbed.  Sides were standard fare. MAIN FARE: Brisket – Fatty and lean are both "ON" today!  Good texture and great flavors… yum. Rib –… Continue reading Smoke Daddy’s Review of Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que