http://blogcritics.org/ A sinister cabal of superior bloggers on music, books, film, popular culture, politics, and technology - updated continuously. en Copyright 2002-2006 by the authors Wed, 9 Aug 2006 21:14:43 EDT http://backend.userland.com/rss Blogcritics.org custom software http://blogcritics.org/archives/2005/11/05/025823.php#comment-424048 Dave, Don't know if they're still there, or if they're still good, but when I lived in San Antonio, Tom's Ribs was pretty good, as was the Countyline, out on the Loop. ]]> 424048@blogcritics.org Wed, 9 Aug 2006 21:14:43 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2005/11/05/025823.php#comment-424039 Bob, Mikeska's is indescribably awful. I'm not sure if I posted my review on BC. Just rereading the review is traumatic. Louis Mueller's is not bad. Their sausage is quite good and their brisket is passable. I may have caught Vencil's ribs on a bad day. I'll have to go back and give them another try. But I'm glad we agree on the brisket. It's truly awesome. Dave ]]> 424039@blogcritics.org Wed, 9 Aug 2006 20:56:01 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2005/11/05/025823.php#comment-423894 You are right about Vencil's (Taylor Cafe) in Taylor, Texas. I work only a block from Vencil's, and it definitly is the favorite of the locals in a town that boasts some of the best, and best-known pits in the country. The better-known Louis Mueller's and Mikeska's cant touch Vencil's quality and taste. But, contrary to your comments, the ribs are the best I've ever eaten - when they are good. The briskit, which recently won a "best in Texas" against all comers, can sometimes be tough. You are right-on about the sauce, but just add some of the "hot sauce" on the table to it and it is transformed. A couple of years ago USA Today named Vencil's Briskit plate one of the "top 20 meals in the world." I think the ambiance - and the beer - got to them. ]]> 423894@blogcritics.org Wed, 9 Aug 2006 15:41:52 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2005/11/05/025823.php#comment-361960 THERE IS NO WRONG WAY TO EAT YOUR BBQ OR MEXICAN FOOD.DEPENDING ON WHAT PART OF THE COUNTRY YOUR FROM,THAT`S WHAT YOU`RE USED TO.I`M FROM SOUTH TEXAS.WAY SOUTH,RIGHT NEXT TO THE BORDER.ENCHILADAS ARE WRAPED IN TORTILLAS WHICH MAKES NO SENSE USING A SOPAPILLA TO EAT IT SINCE IT`S VERRY SIMILAR TO A TORTILLA.YET,IVE SEEN SOME USE IT ANYHOW,IVE ALSO SEEN CRACKERS USED,OR TORTILLAS.IT JUST DEPENDS ON YOUR OWN TASTE.NOW BBQ,THERES LOTS OF GOOD PLACES IN TEXAS LIKE VECIL MARES BBQ IN TAYLOR TX ORLOUIS C. HENLEY`S IN EAST TEXAS OR RICK ScHMIDT`S IN LOCKHART OR STUBB`S IN AUSTIN,TX. AND THE LIST JUST KEEPS ON GOING ]]> 361960@blogcritics.org Tue, 2 May 2006 15:43:18 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2005/11/05/025823.php#comment-275428 Matt, there's bad BBQ everywhere if you don't order the local specialty. Just go into any BBQ joint and order Pork Loin if you want something flavorless and tough. Dave ]]> 275428@blogcritics.org Sun, 20 Nov 2005 03:28:22 EST http://blogcritics.org/archives/2005/11/05/025823.php#comment-275205 I live in Central Texas, and I am spoiled with great BBQ all the time. I've NEVER had bad BBQ since I've lived here. In fact I don't think I have ever had "bad" BBQ. ]]> 275205@blogcritics.org Sat, 19 Nov 2005 14:11:34 EST http://blogcritics.org/archives/2005/11/05/025823.php#comment-274064 I'm not big on BBQ but your article is certainly tempting. ]]> 274064@blogcritics.org Wed, 16 Nov 2005 23:35:23 EST http://blogcritics.org/archives/2005/11/05/025823.php#comment-272250 If you want some real barbecue, go to Tennessee! ]]> 272250@blogcritics.org Sun, 13 Nov 2005 21:10:54 EST http://blogcritics.org/archives/2005/11/05/025823.php#comment-272246 In New Mexico, sopapillas are served to be eaten with enchiladas or saved to be eaten drizzled with honey later. If you want some real mexican food, forget Texas and Arizona and come to New Mexico. ]]> 272246@blogcritics.org Sun, 13 Nov 2005 21:09:51 EST http://blogcritics.org/archives/2005/11/05/025823.php#comment-271821 Only a very limited number of oldtimers still eat crackers with mexican food. And sopapillas are a desert food not something you eat with enchiladas. Dave ]]> 271821@blogcritics.org Sun, 13 Nov 2005 03:16:58 EST http://blogcritics.org/archives/2005/11/05/025823.php#comment-271808 Who on earth eats crackers with barbecue? Only a Texan!! They also eat crackers with enchiladas. Apparently they don't know about sopapillas. Best barbecue...Tennessee or Texas? Tennessee hands down! ]]> 271808@blogcritics.org Sun, 13 Nov 2005 02:22:11 EST http://blogcritics.org/archives/2005/11/05/025823.php#comment-267646 If you're in San Antonio you should head out west to Cooper's in Llano sometime. Have their pork chops. Awesome stuff. Dave ]]> 267646@blogcritics.org Sat, 5 Nov 2005 17:50:24 EST http://blogcritics.org/archives/2005/11/05/025823.php#comment-267634 Not really. I just had a taste at the Memphis Int'l Airport when I had a layover there. I just knew of its reputation, and my co-workers from San Antonio loves Memphis BBQ. ]]> 267634@blogcritics.org Sat, 5 Nov 2005 17:24:52 EST http://blogcritics.org/archives/2005/11/05/025823.php#comment-267630 Are you in Tennessee? Any recommendatons? Dave ]]> 267630@blogcritics.org Sat, 5 Nov 2005 17:04:33 EST http://blogcritics.org/archives/2005/11/05/025823.php#comment-267627 I hear fear of the apocalypse gives the meat an extra kick. ]]> 267627@blogcritics.org Sat, 5 Nov 2005 16:54:48 EST http://blogcritics.org/archives/2005/11/05/025823.php#comment-267616 Do I have to go to Tennessee to do a comparison. Ick. I hear Memphis has good BBQ, but it's going to be destroyed by a tidal bore after the giant earthquake. Dave ]]> 267616@blogcritics.org Sat, 5 Nov 2005 16:30:56 EST http://blogcritics.org/archives/2005/11/05/025823.php#comment-267601 Texas vs. Tennessee: Who's got the better BBQ? ]]> 267601@blogcritics.org Sat, 5 Nov 2005 15:48:58 EST