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Hincemm
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In reply to schmendeler • 10:11a, 10/18/21
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schmendeler said:
Hincemm said:
Goldee's is right next to my office, so I'd like to hit them on Friday. Anyone have an idea how early to get there? Will 1045 suffice?
Lol
you're not helping. i figured i'd have some grace with it being a friday...so?
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In reply to Hincemm • 10:20a, 10/18/21
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Hincemm said:
schmendeler said:
Hincemm said:
Goldee's is right next to my office, so I'd like to hit them on Friday. Anyone have an idea how early to get there? Will 1045 suffice?
Lol
you're not helping. i figured i'd have some grace with it being a friday...so?
Check out the line when you get to work on Friday (there's a good chance there will be one already). That will tell you.
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10:25a, 10/18/21
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Clayton, Glad you guys offer Barbacoa on the menu- user name checks out.
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10:29a, 10/18/21
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agree with the top 10

outstanding list and I'm pissed at myself for not going to Goldee's before this broke. I live in FW and have been wanting to go try it.
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10:34a, 10/18/21
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I went to Interstellar yesterday based on this thread. Their brisket cuts were oddly thin. They gave a good amount of meat, just felt like eating shaved brisket. Flavors of the tacos were good. Have to give them another shot since they came in at #2.
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In reply to TXAG 05 • 10:45a, 10/18/21
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Pit Room not making the list is ridiculous.
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In reply to Matsui • 10:50a, 10/18/21
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I'm pissed at myself for not going to Goldee's before this broke. I live in FW and have been wanting to go try it.
Same. Actually bought a puppy out in that area about 9 months ago and drove past it and told my wife that it looked like a **** hole. I'm a dumbass.
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In reply to Koldus131 • 10:53a, 10/18/21
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The brisket at Heim is just not up to par for me when considering its competition in the area. I think it's dropped since they expanded pretty heavily. They are killing it though which is great for them.
yep, too much new competition. In my opinion they're brisket tends to have good texture but not enough smoke or flavor.

The thing that makes them so great is they were the first place I ever saw make top 50 worthy BBQ, but ALSO offer a good restaurant experience. Great sides, great cocktails, beer and whiskey selection. They also have a phenomenal burger

That's why they're killing it with 3 locations now. I can't take the fam somewhere that just has meat, beans and potato salad.
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In reply to '03ag • 10:58a, 10/18/21
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I can't take the fam somewhere that just has meat, beans and potato salad.
What.... why not? Guess I'm lucky- fam loves the bbq experience and will eat just a slab a brisket if need be.
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In reply to Koldus131 • 11:06a, 10/18/21
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It was a great great morning. Showed up at Goldee's at 10 and got to visit with all of the owners. (Minus Dylan) for about 30 minutes, plus Esaul and Dustin from 2M were there and got to visit with them as well.

I've been to Goldee's 3x before but all when it was To-Go only, never when you could go inside to the cutting block. This was up there with Burnt Bean as the best BBQ meal I've had in 2021. Still not sure I'd put it as my personal number 1, but you won't find me arguing when the list comes out tomorrow. Great guys.

Is that cheese grits on the upper right?
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In reply to lazuras_dc • 11:10a, 10/18/21
I won't eat potato salad either.

Beans are hit or miss, but even if they have good ones, it's not a satisfying side for me. And while some are good, the beans at most of these places are trash.

But I have 2 kids under 5 and side that isn't a French fry gets a ton of side eye. I'm just glad they'll eat the BBQ.
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In reply to Hincemm • 11:18a, 10/18/21
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Hincemm said:
Goldee's is right next to my office, so I'd like to hit them on Friday. Anyone have an idea how early to get there? Will 1045 suffice?


Try 8 am lol
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In reply to Tanya 93 • 11:18a, 10/18/21
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Yes!
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In reply to agcrock2005 • 11:19a, 10/18/21
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Matsui said:
I'm pissed at myself for not going to Goldee's before this broke. I live in FW and have been wanting to go try it.
Same. Actually bought a puppy out in that area about 9 months ago and drove past it and told my wife that it looked like a **** hole. I'm a dumbass.


Hahaha that's hilarious actually
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11:26a, 10/18/21
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Honorable Mentions are up: https://www.texasmonthly.com/bbq/our-50-bbq-honorable-mentions/
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In reply to Koldus131 • 11:33a, 10/18/21
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Yes!
Are they good?

I may be coming to Texas for a week or so in the spring
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11:43a, 10/18/21
Had the pleasure of attending a class yesterday in Lockhart put on by Mill Scale. Had a great time! That's Jonny White

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11:45a, 10/18/21
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I didn't notice Pecan Lodge didn't make Top 50. They must have ticked off Daniel!
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In reply to Dalhousietrio • 11:46a, 10/18/21
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Nice! I almost went but just have too much going on this fall and needed to be at home for at least one weekend this quarter. But I've been kicking myself ever since I passed it up.
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In reply to BSD • 11:47a, 10/18/21
Beef ribs were amazing!
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In reply to Dalhousietrio • 11:49a, 10/18/21
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Now you're just being mean.
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12:02p, 10/18/21
From surrounding area within about one hour or less

Fargo's
1775
Blue Moon
make honorable mention

Top 50

LJs
Blood Bros

in top 10

Truth (although Houston location)
Snows
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In reply to Koldus131 • 12:18p, 10/18/21
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Koldus131 said:
Hincemm said:
Goldee's is right next to my office, so I'd like to hit them on Friday. Anyone have an idea how early to get there? Will 1045 suffice?


Try 8 am lol


I figured. And now realizing my stupidity in the first place. I'll drive by on the commute. Anyone want me to bring them something?
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In reply to Ol Jock 99 • 12:23p, 10/18/21
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It made the Honorable Mentions list, though it was Top 10 two lists ago, right?
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12:26p, 10/18/21
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Y'all think the line at Snow's will be less than previous years bc of the drop in rank?
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In reply to lazuras_dc • 12:27p, 10/18/21
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Y'all think the line at Snow's will be less than previous years bc of the drop in rank?


Not after Netflix got a hold of them.
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In reply to lazuras_dc • 12:27p, 10/18/21
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My guess would be yes, though I suspect just about everyone gets a tick up in business the next couple weeks.
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In reply to Ol Jock 99 • 12:30p, 10/18/21
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Ol Jock 99 said:
I didn't notice Pecan Lodge didn't make Top 50. They must have ticked off Daniel!
They sold out after the 2013 rankings (I believe) when they were ranked #2 behind Franklin's. They opened their "new" building and it was like herding cattle. Quality went to **** but their bank account skyrocketed I'm sure. They just monetized the ranking, which is understandable. I feel like that's what Heim has done as well.
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In reply to Tanya 93 • 12:53p, 10/18/21
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If you like grits yes
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In reply to Boat Shoes • 12:54p, 10/18/21
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Boat Shoes said:
lazuras_dc said:
Y'all think the line at Snow's will be less than previous years bc of the drop in rank?


Not after Netflix got a hold of them.


I've heard you have to get to Snow's at like 2 or 3 AM if you want food thanks to the Netflix thing. Crazy.
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1:09p, 10/18/21
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Bunch of A&M connections on this list.

Truth, Teddy's, L&L, Snow's, Brett's.

I'm sure there are more I'm missing, feel like John Brotherton probably roots for the Ags.
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1:26p, 10/18/21
Does anyone have the entire list? I tried looking at the Texas Monthly site, and already used up my two free articles.
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In reply to HTownAg98 • 1:33p, 10/18/21
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Jimmy Ho put out a handy spread sheet.
thesmokingho spreadsheet
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In reply to TXAG 05 • 1:36p, 10/18/21
Roegel's is legit...Blood Brothers is miles ahead of Pit Room. Arby's brisket sammich is ahead of Pit Room as far as I'm concerned.
Pitter Patter
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1:46p, 10/18/21
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Pit room was not great in my opinion. Never got the love they received.
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