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Hey guys, sorry if this has been covered already - I didn't see it in the forums. I'm going from Ontario to Bonnaroo - flying out of Detroit, driving from BNA - and as you can probably imagine finding good BBQ up here in Canada sure as hell ain't easy. I would really like to incorporate at least one amazing BBQ stop on my way from Nashville to Manchester (and probably vice versa) and was hoping someone would be kind enough to supply me with a recommendation or two. If you can't think of a BBQ place but want to tell me about some other must-eat restaurant on the way I'm all ears. I like food. Hell, since I'm flying from/to Detroit if anybody has any eating recommendations for Detroit I wanna hear em too. Thank you kindly.
Nashville is more of a Hot Chicken Town than a BBQ town, try some Pepperfire, or Ms Hattie B's. Edley's on 12 south is my favorite BBQ joint at the moment, though a couple of food trucks are really good as well.
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Sir, I'm a BBQ snob. As most southerners are. Is there a specific style of BBQ you're looking for? I mean, I'd say pit cooked pulled pork with vinegar is the only type of BBQ that exists. Many others would disagree. Most people want sweeter sauces. Also- some people consider a dry rub on a rack of ribs, or even beef bris to be true bbq. I call it blasphemy- but if it's what you're looking for, more power to ya. Best advice I can give- keep it local (not a corporate place), and see what they call bbq. The local mom and pop places are usually way better on your wallet too!
Also, it's a tiny tiny bit out of the way, but Judge Beans in Brentwood is fantastic Texas style bbq. Their brisket is the stuff.
B&C BBQ in the Melrose/8th Ave area has killer bbq pork egg rolls and I love that they have 'grits of the day' - the buffalo chicken grits are awesome.
Sir, I'm a BBQ snob. As most southerners are. Is there a specific style of BBQ you're looking for? I mean, I'd say pit cooked pulled pork with vinegar is the only type of BBQ that exists. Many others would disagree. Most people want sweeter sauces. Also- some people consider a dry rub on a rack of ribs, or even beef bris to be true bbq. I call it blasphemy- but if it's what you're looking for, more power to ya. Best advice I can give- keep it local (not a corporate place), and see what they call bbq. The local mom and pop places are usually way better on your wallet too!
Careful sir, you are bordering on starting a full on BBQ war!
Sir, I'm a BBQ snob. As most southerners are. Is there a specific style of BBQ you're looking for? I mean, I'd say pit cooked pulled pork with vinegar is the only type of BBQ that exists. Many others would disagree. Most people want sweeter sauces. Also- some people consider a dry rub on a rack of ribs, or even beef bris to be true bbq. I call it blasphemy- but if it's what you're looking for, more power to ya. Best advice I can give- keep it local (not a corporate place), and see what they call bbq. The local mom and pop places are usually way better on your wallet too!
Careful sir, you are bordering on starting a full on BBQ war!
Long live Texas brisket!
I like Brisket just fine, but it is a pretty far stretch to call it BBQ. The first rule of good BBQ is starting with the right animal.
Nashville is more of a Hot Chicken Town than a BBQ town, try some Pepperfire, or Ms Hattie B's.
Yep BBQ is in West TN, and the REAL regional specialty here is Nashville Hot Chicken. Which is a very spicy fried chicken breast with pickles on top sitting on a piece of white bread. It is really really addictive, and has the bonus of clearing out your sinus's.
Nashville is more of a Hot Chicken Town than a BBQ town, try some Pepperfire, or Ms Hattie B's. Edley's on 12 south is my favorite BBQ joint at the moment, though a couple of food trucks are really good as well.
There is an Edley's in East Nashville now, too, and they have a really nice setup. I've already eaten there a couple of times, and last night (2 for 1 beers on Thursdays) they were actually doing a hot chicken sandwich that was delicious. Not sure if the hot chicken will be a permanent fixture on the menu or just an occasional special.
Yep BBQ is in West TN, and the REAL regional specialty here is Nashville Hot Chicken. Which is a very spicy fried chicken breast with pickles on top sitting on a piece of white bread. It is really really addictive, and has the bonus of clearing out your sinus's.
If we're talking hot chicken, The Scoreboard around Opryland has something called Satan's Tongue Hot Chicken. It's definitely hotter than the hottest Princes chicken. Plus, it isn't in the Dickerson Road hood and it has normal hours.
If we're talking hot chicken, The Scoreboard around Opryland has something called Satan's Tongue Hot Chicken. It's definitely hotter than the hottest Princes chicken..
Satan's Tongue sounds like some type of novelty like those hot sauces where the name describes how bad it will burn your anus.
Careful sir, you are bordering on starting a full on BBQ war!
Long live Texas brisket!
I like Brisket just fine, but it is a pretty far stretch to call it BBQ. The first rule of good BBQ is starting with the right animal.
It's ok, I understand your view since you're not in the brisket's motherland. The perfect brisket is something truly magical, the wonderful smoky char on the outside with just the right amount of fat marbled throughout. It just falls apart and melts in your mouth as you eat it. I will be the first to admit, there is a lot of bad brisket out there, even around here. It can easily be too lean, too dry, or just not that tasty. But when it's done right by some of the masters, oh boy is it amazing.
This isn't to say I don't love some pork BBQ either, in fact, I much prefer pork ribs to beef ribs. Beef ribs just can't hold a candle to some succulent pork ribs. And I do love pulled pork as well, it's always a delicious meal.
But to be fair, I'm sure the pulled pork down here doesn't compare to the pulled pork in places like TN and the Carolinas. Just like I'm sure the brisket over there is lacking compared to the brisket down here.
I guess I'll just say this, BBQ is amazing when it's done by people who are truly masters of their craft, regardless of the type or cut of meat. Let's all enjoy the gluttony in harmony
Post by FuzzyWarbles on May 17, 2013 10:25:48 GMT -5
Texas BBQ is all about the beef. I'd take the Memphis dry rub pork ribs over the beef ribs here any day though. Do people in Virginia really put cole slaw on their BBQ? It must not be too good if it is true. No way I'd ruin my BBQ that way.
Texas BBQ is all about the beef. I'd take the Memphis dry rub pork ribs over the beef ribs here any day though. Do people in Virginia really put cole slaw on their BBQ? It must not be too good if it is true. No way I'd ruin my BBQ that way.
We always stop at jack's on the way down... more of a tourist attraction than great bbq, but there are usually a lot of newbs in our group that have never seen downtown nashville.
Texas BBQ is all about the beef. I'd take the Memphis dry rub pork ribs over the beef ribs here any day though. Do people in Virginia really put cole slaw on their BBQ? It must not be too good if it is true. No way I'd ruin my BBQ that way.
Damn, I'm going to Papa Turney's today. What should I get?
And I'm sorry, but chicken hotter than Princes should not be legal.
Definitely splurge and spend the $15 on the combo plate. You get 2 sides, Ribs, Brisket, and Pulled Pork. And get it with the "hot" sauce. Dont worry, its not actually hot at all. You will get enough for 2 meals (2 for me, probably 3 for you).
Damn, I'm going to Papa Turney's today. What should I get?
And I'm sorry, but chicken hotter than Princes should not be legal.
Definitely splurge and spend the $15 on the combo plate. You get 2 sides, Ribs, Brisket, and Pulled Pork. And get it with the "hot" sauce. Dont worry, its not actually hot at all. You will get enough for 2 meals (2 for me, probably 3 for you).
Then come say hi to me at work across the street
Papa Turneys does a great job on the sides, a good job on the meat, but their sauce has always been the weak point for me. It is too sweet, and too sticky for my tastes.
Sir, I'm a BBQ snob. As most southerners are. Is there a specific style of BBQ you're looking for? I mean, I'd say pit cooked pulled pork with vinegar is the only type of BBQ that exists. Many others would disagree. Most people want sweeter sauces. Also- some people consider a dry rub on a rack of ribs, or even beef bris to be true bbq. I call it blasphemy- but if it's what you're looking for, more power to ya. Best advice I can give- keep it local (not a corporate place), and see what they call bbq. The local mom and pop places are usually way better on your wallet too!
Careful sir, you are bordering on starting a full on BBQ war!
Long live Texas brisket!
I intended no offense, good sir. As I said, I personally don't consider that to be BBQ. I just consider it a tasty beef dish. The same as when people are grilling burgers in their backyard and call it "having a bar-be-que"... Not my idea of BBQ, but whatever. BBQ is a touchy, colloquial subject. I'm not starting a war over it, but simply making sure he knows what he is asking here. I like specifics.
Post by glitterous on May 17, 2013 12:21:27 GMT -5
It's not BBQ and it is a tourist joint, but I love the Pancake Pantry in Nashville. Damn good breakfast food. 3 Crow Bar, on the other side of town, is a fantastic dive bar.
Post by ShortieSensei on May 17, 2013 12:55:22 GMT -5
I can't comment on the OP question cuz I don't know...
What I do know is that I'm so biased in favor of Carolina style pulled pork with a vinegar base with just a touch of hot sauce and cole slaw. I don't think any other type of BBQ will trump that, imo. I miss home lmao
