BBQ Question

[HonestChieffan]

I have 20 folks coming into OP for 2 nights in a few weeks. I dont go to OP unless I am forced to and have not kept up on the BBQ joints...They are staying on College Blvd. I know Haywards would be an easy one to send them to. But wondered where you experts would suggest?

[cookster50]

Originally Posted by Fire Me Boy!

To each his own. I thought Jack Stack's ends were mediocre at best. They were nothing more than 1-inch cubed pieces of brisket. They're supposed to be tough, chewy, smoky... Jack Stack's were not on either occasion I've purchased them.

I'd agree with FMB. Though he likes Bryants, and the one time I had Bryants burnt ends, it was the worst BBQ I've ever had.

[R&GHomer]

Originally Posted by Dartgod

OK Joe's is good, but with 20 people, he would be better off at Jack Stack. OK Joe's doesn't have waiters to take and bring your order. You have to stand in line and place your order, then wait for it to take to your table. Unless they do something different for large groups?

Good point. I would go with Jack Stack with that many people.

[Fire Me Boy!]

Originally Posted by cookster50

I'd agree with FMB. Though he likes Bryants, and the one time I had Bryants burnt ends, it was the worst BBQ I've ever had.

I like Gates burnt ends better than Bryant's. Bryant's sauce is kinda weird - an acquired taste, I'm sure.

[Demonpenz]

Jack Stack has nice inside too. So if you have some prissy ones that don't like Delta blues whiskey stained indoors. Last time I was at Oklahoma joes I had the Zman which was some short of cut meat I think roast beef with melted cheese toasted bun with onion rings in it. It was awesome

[Dartgod]

Originally Posted by Fire Me Boy!

I always asked for mine "lean"... then they'd actually take care not to give you a big ol' hunk of fat.

Heh. I shouldn't have to ask.

[Fire Me Boy!]

Originally Posted by Dartgod

Heh. I shouldn't have to ask.

I can appreciate that.

I've never had an issue, and only seen one really fatty sandwich come out of there. I started doing it mainly because I didn't want to take the chance.

[evolve27]

I've been reading about this cheesy corn, what the hell is it besides the obvious? n00b alert

[RockChalk]

Originally Posted by evolve27

I've been reading about this cheesy corn, what the hell is it besides the obvious? n00b alert

basically what it says....it's corn in a cheese sauces with little slices of ham mixed in

again...

[Demonpenz]

The seasoned fries are awesome at Oklahoma Joe's I always pimp out BB's Lawnside BBQ it is run down but it has fine food and music every night. There was the meet platter which can feed two for like 11 bucks and I had the burnt ends for 7 bucks. My sister, her bf, and I all ate for 22 bucks or so. BB's isn't like nice but it is freaking good, and you get alot of sweet atmosphere as there are a million old blues posters that smell musty on the wall. Like I said though Bb's has blues bands nearly every night

[evolve27]

Originally Posted by Demonpenz

The seasoned fries are awesome at Oklahoma Joe's I always pimp out BB's Lawnside BBQ it is run down but it has fine food and music every night. There was the meet platter which can feed two for like 11 bucks and I had the burnt ends for 7 bucks. My sister, her bf, and I all ate for 22 bucks or so. BB's isn't like nice but it is freaking good, and you get alot of sweet atmosphere as there are a million old blues posters that smell musty on the wall. Like I said though Bb's has blues bands nearly every night

That meat platter sounds like a steal. Gonna have to try it.

[Fish]

Originally Posted by Demonpenz

The seasoned fries are awesome at Oklahoma Joe's I always pimp out BB's Lawnside BBQ it is run down but it has fine food and music every night. There was the meet platter which can feed two for like 11 bucks and I had the burnt ends for 7 bucks. My sister, her bf, and I all ate for 22 bucks or so. BB's isn't like nice but it is freaking good, and you get alot of sweet atmosphere as there are a million old blues posters that smell musty on the wall. Like I said though Bb's has blues bands nearly every night

I live relatively close to BB's, and I agree. The food isn't the greatest by BBQ standards, I think their regular sauce is too sweet, but the atmosphere is top notch. I love the Blues, so any place that offers Blues/BBQ/Boulevard is gonna be on my list.

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I've heard them before, and they're pretty good.

[Fish]

I'd also take a minute to pimp LC's BBQ. Underrated if you asked me. Nice spicy sauce...

[DaKCMan AP]

Originally Posted by RockChalk

basically what it says....it's corn in a cheese sauces with little slices of ham mixed in

again...

[Alphaman]

I rank KC BBQ like this:

1) Gates
2) LC's
3) Bryant's
4) Jack Stack

I've never had OK Joes. I've lived in Texas and Tennessee. All 4 of the above would be head and shoulders above anything I had in those states.

IMHO, if you want to send your friends for the best "restaurant" feel and the best sides, then Jack Stack is probably the place. However, if you want to send them to a BBQ joint with the best BBQ I'd send them to Gates. I don't care for a restaurant feel with my BBQ.

[Dartgod]

Originally Posted by Alphaman

I rank KC BBQ like this:

1) Gates
2) LC's
3) Bryant's
4) Jack Stack

I've never had OK Joes. I've lived in Texas and Tennessee. All 4 of the above would be head and shoulders above anything I had in those states.

IMHO, if you want to send your friends for the best "restaurant" feel and the best sides, then Jack Stack is probably the place. However, if you want to send them to a BBQ joint with the best BBQ I'd send them to Gates. I don't care for a restaurant feel with my BBQ.

I know everyone is entitled to their opinion, but I don't understand how anyone can rank Gates above Jack Stack. Bryant's and OK Joe's I get (I've never tried LC's but hope to soon), but Gates is way below the others IMO.