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Pioneer Pit Beef
Lot's of places better than Chaps!
Beefalo Bob's. Pioneer, Express Pit Beef to name my fav 3.
Pho around Landmark & Edsall Road
Any suggestions for a great bowl of Pho around the landmark or Edsall road area?
King Rib
They have a stand on the waterfront.
But they never seem to be open for business.
Anybody been?
Homestyle Foods Sausage
Had the pleasure of eatting a sausage from a company called Homestyle Foods Southern Style
Smoked Pork Sausage Links - Hot. A friend of mind had a package of them. It was mind blowing good.
Now here is my delima: Their web page says they sell to Giant / Food Lion/ Wal-Mart / Sam's club.
Have any of the local hounds found these at any local area stores?
Thanks!
They are hot, natural cased, and damn good!
Pork Barrel BBQ
Well I checked em out today with a few co workers. Most of whom are Q lovers. The ribs were very very good. Saint Louis style half a slab was way too much for me. The sauces both South Carolina style and their homemade were both very good too. The Slaw was killer good for those that got it. We arrived at noon time and there was a steady crowd coming and going getting take out. Some few were eating inside. I will say the brisket is not worth ordering IMHO. Too dry. I don't think they know how that type of meat is cooked right. But those that got the pulled pork raved. I like the lay out and the roll of paper for a plate. Dairy Godmother is down the street so we also loaded up on Frozen Custard. Great area for strolling and eating. We will be going back for more ribs. Very satisfied on this end. [ Silently saying my high blood pressure prayer]
Smoked Turkey
Got any pointers on where is the DC / Baltimore area can I find a whole smoked turkey?
They used to carry them at Sam's club's and WalMarts, but neither have any after Thanksgiving.
Thanks!
Where to buy USDA Prime on the cheap?
Mybutcherandmore, agreed, you can't go wrong with Mike.
Chaps Pit Beef - Not Impressed
I live in DC and considering the drive, Pioneer is by far the best. Beefalow Bob is a very close second, and I mean very very close.
Viener Schnitzel
I have a friend that mentioned Viener Schnitzel.
Not having had that, where in the D.C. area can I find a good to excellent traditional offering?
Thanks!
Authentic Greek Gyro in Maryland/DC/NOVA?
On the gyro topic, what do you think of the Greek Deli on 19th Street N.W.?
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Greek Deli
1120 19th St NW Frnt 1, Washington, DC 20036
JFX Market Question
I've been several times looking for fresh Lima beans and black eye'd peas last month.
Has the bean guy started selling them yet?
BBQ--looking for the best
If you go up to the JFX for the pit beef, we do too, you will be surprised, maybe not, that a better Pit Beef, Baltimore Style sandwich is available at Beefalow Bob's on Sundays down on Mountain Road.
Pit Beef sandwiches in the Baltimore metro area?
Ditto for Steve ~ Awesome!
And yep Pioneer is the best, although, Beef a low Bob, Off Mountain Road is very good too, and open on Sunday.
BBQ--looking for the best
Often popular places have real deal folks do the cooking, then vacuum pack, or freeze it in portions. Customers come in, and they Microwave it to thaw, then hit the grill, or microwave it to serve. You just know those lounging around the cash register have no clue. If I see a steam table, and stuff just simmering, I just bail. There are others that just try to mix yesterdays unsold with fresh they have on hand. Or you get what they could not sell, till you walked in.
When you find a hot, fresh rocking Q spot, howl! Us hounds will get there before they sell out, or bring in the smile bots.
BBQ--looking for the best
Totally agree, with you both. But the rule is, build it up, not haystack style, it is an investment after all, so sell it off and let the next guy carry on. That is once we get all ready to head back we find new cooks, and changed Q.
We have all been down that road a time or so. But like good hounds, we keep looking. The rule of the Fate's holds true! Get it while you can.
Bobby Flay’s Burger Palace to open August 16
I had the pleasure of stopping at one in SC a few months ago.
I love their hot dogs, and the drinks.
Buy the time I got up to Virginia, I stopped at Buzz & Ned's.
BBQ--looking for the best
Very funny, but least we forget, BBQ historically is always ruled by the Q fates who mandate the mystical rule "If you like it, "Best" will be transformed into "OK" once you spout the words: Best BBQ I ever had in script. Once that phrase is mentioned, the clock starts and "Best" begins to turn into "OK". Bragg too much it can sink below "OK". [This is the build up the reputation, then sell out rule]
The fates are rather fickle though, and from time to time the spirit of "best" do return ofttimes to former Q temples for a brief reprise. Remember the rules, enjoy it while it last. Great BBQ wont last long. If it is hitting, and respected hounds rave, run, don't walk. Good is quite a compliment these days in this area. And Ok too.
YMMV
Bobby Flay’s Burger Palace to open August 16
Yeah, I know. I hit em up when ever in San Diego/LA/ or SF area's.
Now only if we had a Sonic in the DC Metro area?
BBQ--looking for the best
Two reasons, if you live in the DC metro area: Gas prices, and the place is in Cockeysville, MD. North of Baltimore. [Often called Just too far away. Same for Buzz & Ned's down in Richmond.
I love the good stuff, and when in those area's do hit em up. Same for Chubby's. But a game day, or Saturday/Sunday or after work casual 100+ mile round trip for BBQ leaves the sane to nosh on lessor but available options.
BBQ--looking for the best
Whelp, a lot of these places start off with a bang, crazy good Q.
almost like they have a killer Memphis in May team that is hired on to put the place on the map. But, like KBQ, I was one of their biggest cheer leaders, they turn into a crew of warm up artist. I noticed the ribs, killer, now were ho hum, then crap. The FD's & RHB's all work like McDonald's, nothing out of the ordinary, but consistent. So, yeah, the KBQ is truly missed. If any body has found any place close to how they USED to be, post please!
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KBQ
12500 Fairwood Parkway, Bowie, MD 20720
Pollo Fuego
I have gone by two Sunday in a row to find the chairs up on the tables, and no answer to a phone call. donno
