Texas MeatUp - Spring Edition Dates Set For April…Yippy Ki Yay!

[MBMorgan]

Any thoughts yet re: likely dates for a fall meatup in TX? I think I’m in a bit of a pickle as far as getting to Rockdale in April goes. Of course.

[CaptainMike]

I think PJ was waiting until after this month's get together and getting everyone's input before announcing the Fall dates.

[Panhead John]

Correct.

[MBMorgan]

Well, skitt (Norwegian, not English, so no AR rules violation) has happened so I’m forced to cancel my April travels. That said, I’m thinking that September or October just might be a good time to see everyone’s ugly mugs.

[Jfrosty27]

I’m afraid life has gotten in the way for me too and I will not be able to make it. I’m really bummed. Maybe in the fall. Sorry folks. 👎☹️

[CaptainMike]

Dang.

[texastweeter]

I'll be stuck in NYC...

[CaptainMike]

Lookie here, y'all:

https://texas-barbecue.com/texas-barbecue-top-25-2022/

[CaptainMike]

Uncle Bob I was hoping Miller's would have been on that list as well, they were every bit as good as any I tried.

[Troutman]

What’s that they say about opinions and belly buttons?

[Uncle Bob]

CaptainMike, considering who they've rated as "also ran" there's probably some gamesmanship vs. Texas Monthly going on here.................at least they gave Brett a fair shake.

[Panhead John]

Thanks Mike, pretty interesting and a few surprises. Good read, although a few of the pictures they used left me scratching my head. If you’re giving ONLY ONE photo next to the name and description of each restaurant, I think I could do a little better than these 2.

Franklin’s BBQ picture



Rossler’s Blue Cord Barbecue picture.


Really? 😂

Oh, one more thing…notice anything here? It’s bad enough they misspelled the name once, but twice?…..right next to their sign picture! 🙄

[Huskee]

Carol Burnet Bean?

[CaptainMike]

Yeah, the Franklin's one was definitely lame. The "line" at Snow's is pretty much the same, but they chose to go with a great picture of Tootsie. Makes one wonder...

[Texas Larry]

We’re planning to be back in for a fall meatup.

[CaptainMike]

Me too!

[Troutman]

There was one place ranked high on the list above located here in Katy that’s been a local hidden gem called Daddy Duncan’s. They’re still a food truck operation but the put out some excellent ‘cue. Glad they got some recognition!!

Also wanted to mention the top winner on the list, Kelley’s Hill Country BBQ in Whimberly, is at a gorgeous location in the Hill Country we’re looking at for a possible fall meatup. More on that later on 👍👌

[CaptainMike]

Would love to check out the Hill Country.

[Soonerpop]

I’ll not be a +1, just me. Also, I’ve had something come up for the weekend, but I’ll be there Thursday night, eat barbecue on Friday, then motor home. Looking forward to it.

[Panhead John]

As long as we get to see your smiling face! But, you’re gonna miss the Friday Night Pillow Fights. I will be looking to defend my crown against that dastardly Uncle Bob! It should be quite a match. Thinking about wearing my good luck Snoopy PJ’s. I’m undefeated while wearing those.

[Soonerpop]

Yep, leaving before the pillow situation gets out of hand. That’s one of the reasons I’m exiting early. I’m afraid it would provide scenes I can’t unsee.

[CandySueQ]

After Uncle Bob 's pitmaster value, I'm 50/50 as to whether I'm going to make the 'Dale meat up. I was certain I wasn't going before. Y'all I shutter to say that I don't eat BBQ much, especially commercial BBQ. So it isn't the thrill of going to Central Texas Q-joints that will bring me to Rockdale. It'll be all about meating your faces, face to face. I'll let you know my status on Monday...

[CaptainMike]

If you tap out of this one I hope you will make the Fall Meatup.

[58limited]

Hope you can make it! We don't eat BBQ for every meal, some (or all) of us will be eating at a local Tex Mex restaurant while we are there.