A review is a structured editorial regarding a specific visit to a joint. In addition to the commentary, each joint is given ratings for main fare, other fare, and atmosphere.
Everything rated above average. Pork, Sauce, and Atmosphere were my favorites! MAIN FARE: Brisket – Good texture and flavor. Tender… nice. Pork – Oh, now this is good stuff! Pork Burnt Ends – OK, but oversmoked = bitter. Rib – Exterior is a bit tough, but inside is tender and smokey! Hot Link – First …
<<Note: Harvey’s closed after serving lunch on June 21st, 2001. The BBQ Tours Crew was there.>> MAIN FARE: Rib (baby back) – This is a good rib. Not too crusty on the outside. Salt is prominent in rub with a hint of spice. Good flavor in the meat. Nice texture and not too fatty… I’m …
MAIN FARE: Rib – a little ‘oversmoked’, but otherwise good flavors. Luscious texture! Brisket – Big chunks. Smoky and flavorful. Nice texture and moist, but just a bit chewy. Sausage – Pork made special in Fredricksburg. Good. OTHER FARE
MAIN FARE: Cabrito – Oh, this is GOOD! It makes up for the cabrito disaster across the street at Coopers. The texture is somewhat coarse, but the meat just melts in the mouth… Rib – Got the end of the rack again. There’s still alot of meat on the bone. Coarse texture with a bit …
MAIN FARE: Chop – Oh, man. Here we go again… another gargantuan pork chop. Wow, this is a great chop! Juicy and flavorful – total winner here. Brisket – Nice flavors here. Cooked directly over mesquite coals… I like it. Sirloin – Mmmmmmmm. The texture is like velvet… it just melts in your mouth. Again, …
<<Note: It looks like this business has changed hands since our visit. As of Jan 2013, it is listed as "Bar-B-Q Shak" run by Robert and Penny Payne.>> MAIN FARE: Brisket – Nice smoke ring. Good texture with the fat melting into the meat (fully rendered). Moist… this is good! Rib – End rib… how …
MAIN FARE: Moist/Fatty Brisket – This is a good slice-o-brisket! Very flavorful… fat has rendered and makes this mighty tasty. Lean Brisket – Nice texture. Good flavor. It is tender, but with a bit of a chew on the finish. Turkey Sausage <<not rated>> – Firm and tightly packed. 100% boneless, skinless turkey used here. …
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<<Note: Cartwright’s has closed>> MAIN FARE: Brisket – Nice flavor & good texture, but maybe a little dry. Good. Ribs – very smoky. Tender and pulls off the bone. A little chewy. Pork Loin – Nice color & smoke ring. Tender. Gosh, this is good meat (only pork loin so far this year). Sausage – …
MAIN FARE: Pork Chop – Oh my. Juicy. Good flavor. On par with Kreuz: Better up front, but meat is a little chewy on the finish. Lean – Very good, but maybe a bit too firm today (similar to Mueller’s)? Moist/Fatty – Marbled mix of meat and fat. Better than Kreuz. Sausage – Good flavor, …
MAIN FARE: Ribs – What can I say? These are GREAT ribs… maybe best of the tour! Outstanding. Brisket – Lean. Got an end piece… kinda like burnt ends. Still good. Lots of flavor in this meat . Tried again and it was better, but not up to their highest standard. Sausage – Good flavor …
