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Mr.Big 05-13-2015 03:18 PM

Burke's Bar-B-Que
 
Is Burke's Bar-B-Que on 466A any good? Thanks.

rdhdleo 05-13-2015 03:20 PM

e've been there a few times and thought it was pretty good.

dewilson58 05-13-2015 03:36 PM

We were disappointed.

marianne237 05-13-2015 04:59 PM

If you like a "dry rub" this might appeal to you. We've been there twice, but prefer
Oak Wood because of the sauces.

TheVillageChicken 05-13-2015 05:32 PM

Bar-B-Que joints should be illegal if they are not in Texas, Memphis, or St Louis. No, I did not overlook the Carolinas.

Jayhawk 05-13-2015 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by TheVillageChicken (Post 1059798)
Bar-B-Que joints should be illegal if they are not in Texas, Memphis, or St Louis. No, I did not overlook the Carolinas.

But you did overlook the #1 BBQ city in all the land. I don't make up the facts. I just report them.

:BigApplause:

TheVillageChicken 05-13-2015 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Jayhawk (Post 1059801)
But you did overlook the #1 BBQ city in all the land. I don't make up the facts. I just report them.

:BigApplause:

Agree, should have included KC...number one?....hmmm, I'm sticking with Texas

sunnyatlast 05-13-2015 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Jayhawk (Post 1059801)
But you did overlook the #1 BBQ city in all the land. I don't make up the facts. I just report them.

:BigApplause:

Been there done that. And sauce does not a smokehouse make.

dbussone 05-13-2015 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by sunnyatlast (Post 1059810)
Been there done that. And sauce does not a smokehouse make.


Sunny - I think we can call out #1 on the list in a heartbeat - Memphis.

Jayhawk 05-13-2015 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by sunnyatlast (Post 1059810)
Been there done that. And sauce does not a smokehouse make.

Like I said, I only report the facts. :mmmm:

KC smokes its competition in list of America's best ribs joints | Local News - KMBC Home

KANSAS CITY, Mo. —Kansas Citians know that the city has some of the best barbecue in the country, but a new list is helping to back that up.

The Daily Meal has created a list of the 35 best barbecue places in America and Kansas City landed four of the top 10 spots.

joldnol 05-13-2015 06:09 PM

it's all subjective but Lexington BBQ is second to none

dbussone 05-13-2015 06:20 PM

Per this article Memphis is #1:
http://travel.usnews.com/features/Am...st_BBQ_Cities/

Austin comes in 1st in some surveys, and Lexington in another.

kcrazorbackfan 05-13-2015 06:30 PM

Living in the South, I have eaten a LOT of BBQ in my lifetime (at least once and sometimes twice a week) - from hole in the walls to the major chains - Sonny's at LSL has some of the best pulled pork and ribs I've ever eaten; I'm eager to try Oakwood when I get there full time next week.

And as a true BBQ connoisseur, a pulled pork sandwich ain't nothing unless you pile slaw on it. :mmmm:

dbussone 05-13-2015 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by kcrazorbackfan (Post 1059843)
Living in the South, I have eaten a LOT of BBQ in my lifetime (at least once and sometimes twice a week) - from hole in the walls to the major chains - Sonny's at LSL has some of the best pulled pork and ribs I've ever eaten; I'm eager to try Oakwood when I get there full time next week.



And as a true BBQ connoisseur, a pulled pork sandwich ain't nothing unless you pile slaw on it. :mmmm:


Amen. About time you were on your way. Welcome.

Mr.Big 05-13-2015 06:52 PM

Thanks for the responses. I have eaten Bar-B-Que in Memphis, the Carolinas, and many other places, but must say that some of the best is at a place called Ridgewood Bar-B-Que in Bluff City, Tennessee. This place is about 10 miles from Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, Tennessee. If you are ever close, give it a try.

joldnol 05-13-2015 06:55 PM

Burkes ain't fancy but it's ok especially for the price.

kcrazorbackfan 05-13-2015 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by dbussone (Post 1059847)
Amen. About time you were on your way. Welcome.

I am getting so pumped about being there FT and I know my wife is ready to get back. I played golf for the last time here Monday after work and had to throw on a sweatshirt and a toboggan because it was so :cold:. I am so looking forward to the sunshine, the warmth and "Florida's Friendliest Retirement Hometown".

Bizdoc 05-13-2015 08:31 PM

We really like Burke's. If you are looking for fancy, it isn't. It is a nice, family run business with good food and pleasant staff. It isn't as good as the places in Memphis, but still very good. If you like gloppy sauce, you probably won't like Burke's.

jchase 05-14-2015 07:43 AM

Who likes eating off paper plates and plastics forks? I don't!

Villager Joyce 05-14-2015 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by jchase (Post 1060029)
Who likes eating off paper plates and plastics forks? I don't!

Thanksgiving and Christmas meals should be served on your finest dishes (in our case that means our restaurant quality melamine). Anything cooked on a grill should be served on paper plates. If you have company and want to be fancy-smancy, you use the plastic paper plate holders. I don't like plastic flatware. We use our stainless.

Beachdad 05-21-2015 06:57 PM

Considering 1) That we've never had a bad meal at Oakwood, 2) It's reasonable, fast, and always hot and good and 2) since Oakwood is now getting national attention, with only 5 locations (and all within an hour drive of TV), it definitely gets our vote. While sauce does not make a smokehouse, sauce does not disqualify a smokehouse, either -- and Oakwood is a great smokehouse!

Beachdad 05-22-2015 08:47 AM

We prefer Oakwood... their ribs are always great!

mikeandnancy1112 05-22-2015 09:27 AM

We haven't eaten their barbecue yet but the breakfast is great! If you clip the Monday coupon you get free coffee, and their breakfast is only $2.99. You get two eggs, meat, and bread. We split an order of hash browns too.

justjim 05-22-2015 09:47 AM

Burkes got off to a rough start. Use the "search engine" ----couple of previous threads. They have a great location but I don't care for their ribs---pulled pork just okay.

Southern Illinois has great BQ and the best pulled pork sandwiches with chow on them. Pulley's Marion, IL. If you are there sometime for a great Sandwich.

Bogie Shooter 05-22-2015 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by justjim (Post 1063740)
Burkes got off to a rough start. Use the "search engine" ----couple of previous threads. They have a great location but I don't care for their ribs---pulled pork just okay.

Southern Illinois has great BQ and the best pulled pork sandwiches with chow on them. Pulley's Marion, IL. If you are there sometime for a great Sandwich.

Wouldn't this be quite a drive to get BBQ?

looneycat 05-22-2015 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr.Big (Post 1059726)
Is Burke's Bar-B-Que on 466A any good? Thanks.

the food is served cafeteria style, the choices are limited. for the most part good, but can be 'inconsistent' from one time to next. it is worth a try to see what you think.

JanandFran 05-22-2015 05:46 PM

Heard it's not good. Friends went and said it was terrible. Better options around, like Sonny's..

joldnol 05-22-2015 08:29 PM

you can always try Woody's on 301 near the turnpike exit

NIPAS K-9 05-22-2015 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr.Big (Post 1059726)
Is Burke's Bar-B-Que on 466A any good? Thanks.

Texas stockyard bbq on 441/27 south of 466 on right very good

dotti105 05-22-2015 09:11 PM

I personally do not care for Sonny's at all. The chain was lousy in Utah and it is lousy here.

Oakwood is very good, in our opinion. Burke's was pretty good the one time we went there. It is always crowded with construction workers at lunch. That is a pretty good sign. The locals know where to go.

The best BBQ we have ever had is "12 Bones" in Asheville, NC. They only serve lunch and the line forms about 45 minutes before they open. Never disappoints!!

jerseyvillager 05-23-2015 11:17 AM

Bar-b-Q
 
Anyone who thinks Burke's, Sonny's or Woody's is good eating surely needs to re-evaluate. Oakwood is way out in front.

Mathmarm 05-23-2015 11:28 AM

We tried Oakwood once, a couple of years ago. The portions were small and the ribs were nothing special. (in my humble opinion) Not worth waiting in line for. We are not tempted to try again.

gatherer47 05-23-2015 12:22 PM

I'm in the like Oakwood club-have big portions and flavorful ribs-didn't like Burke's,Sonny's,or Texas Stockyards-we all have our own preferences

joldnol 05-23-2015 06:58 PM

I took my own advice and went to Woody's today....thumbs up as an alternative.

missypie 05-23-2015 09:14 PM

We bought a Traegar smoker and we're in hog heaven

mmac321 05-24-2015 07:28 AM

Taste of Lake
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_AbbiI2ILM

kstew43 05-24-2015 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Mathmarm (Post 1064209)
We tried Oakwood once, a couple of years ago. The portions were small and the ribs were nothing special. (in my humble opinion) Not worth waiting in line for. We are not tempted to try again.

we felt the same way, small portions and plastic dishes kinda reminded us of Morrisons....
we perfer Sonnys.

NavyNJ 05-24-2015 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by dotti105 (Post 1064020)
I personally do not care for Sonny's at all. The chain was lousy in Utah and it is lousy here.

Oakwood is very good, in our opinion. Burke's was pretty good the one time we went there. It is always crowded with construction workers at lunch. That is a pretty good sign. The locals know where to go.

The best BBQ we have ever had is "12 Bones" in Asheville, NC. They only serve lunch and the line forms about 45 minutes before they open. Never disappoints!!


Dotti: I don't think the Sonny's you had in Utah was related the chain that operates in the Southeast (MS, AL, GA, LA, KY, FL, NC, SC). We used to go to a Sonny's in MD, but it was just a local joiint, not part of the chain.

dotti105 05-24-2015 11:36 PM

Sonny"s
 
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Originally Posted by NavyNJ (Post 1064970)
Dotti: I don't think the Sonny's you had in Utah was related the chain that operates in the Southeast (MS, AL, GA, LA, KY, FL, NC, SC). We used to go to a Sonny's in MD, but it was just a local joiint, not part of the chain.

The Utah chain has the same menu, same sign, logos etc. I feel certain it is the exact chain. When I saw it in LSL, I had a involuntary "eye roll". "not here, Please not here!" We just never go. Thank goodness we haven't had social events planned there.

I just looked at the chain online and it does just show the southern locations. I wonder if they are franchised and and are done individually. that might explain it!

joldnol 05-26-2015 08:16 AM

no Sonny's west of La. or north of Kentucky. Strictly in the South (Florida born and based chain)


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