The McRib Is Back: Rob Has the Final Word
After first being introduced forty years ago amidst amazing hoopla, the McDonald’s McRib sandwich is back for one of its periodic rollouts as they continue the cliched strategy of limited availability. Still the endless images on TV eventually piqued my curiosity. Now normally the only reason I ever go to Mickey D’s is for a […]
Scenes We’ll Hopefully See Again Soon: the Beef Ribs at It’s All Good BBQ in Spicewood
Things have become vastly and tragically different in the Austin area lately due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Simple thoughts that we took for granted like “let’s have lunch” have become memories. But in the presence of all the mandated social distancing and health worries, local restaurants have stepped up to provide safe and health-conscious takeout […]
Scott Roberts Leads Salt Lick from BBQ to Wine
I had an enjoyable meeting last week with The Salt Lick BBQ honcho Scott Roberts. We tasted some astonishingly good new dishes like bison ribs and (yes, you’re reading this this correctly) smoked tofu. But the biggest takeaways for me were the wines from Salt Lick Cellars. The Tempranillo was exceptionally balanced with great mouth […]
The Secret to Great Moist Brisket? Rudy’s Country Store and Bar-B-Q has the Solution!
There’s a reason why Rudy’s Country Store and Bar-B-Q sells so much moist brisket. It’s flat out delicious. But why is it so good? The answer lies in correct time and methods of smoking, their proprietary rub, and in the simple yet fundamental act of slicing. Haven’t tried it yet? Then what the heck are […]
Rudy’s Bar-B-Q
11570 Research Blvd. Austin, TX 78705 (512) 418-9898 & 2451 S. Cap of Texas Hwy. Austin, TX 78746 (512) 329-5554 2400 IH-35 N. Round Rock, TX 78681 (512) 244-2936 & 7709 RR 620 Austin, TX 78726 (512) 250-8002 Sun-Thu: 10:30am-9pm Fri-Sat: 10:30am-10pm (Hours Vary per Location) — REVIEW rudys.com Prices and selection vary by […]
PoK-e-Jo’s
4109 Capital of TX Hwy. Ste. #100-R Austin, TX 78704 (512) 440-0447 & 9828 Great Hills Trail Austin, TX 78759 (512) 338-1990 & 1000 E. 41st St. Austin, TX 78751 (512) 302-1200 2121 Parmer Lane Austin, TX 78727 (512) 491-0434 & 1202-C N. IH-35 Round Rock, TX 78681 (512) 338-7578 REVIEW pokejos.com
Smoke’n Hops
3799 East US 290 Dripping Springs, TX 78620 (512) 655-3069 Mon-Sun: 11am-Midnight smokehops.com
County Line
6500 Bee Cave Rd. Austin, TX 78746 (512) 327-1742 & 5204 FM 2222 Austin, TX 78731 (512) 346-3664 Sun-Thu: 11:30am-9pm Fri-Sat: 11:30am-9:30pm REVIEW countyline.com HILL MENU LAKE MENU
