I gather that (Non-Memphis) Tennessee BBQ (i.e. pulled pork, vinegar-based sauce) is similar to Carolina BBQ, but I've never been to the Carolinas.
If you are in or around Nashville, Whitt's has several locations. East of Nashville, there are several Burr's restaurants, I've visited this one: Burrs Old Fashioned BBQ (615) 758-5499 2736 E Division St, Mt Juliet, TN http://local.yahoo.com/details?id=24505887 <http://local.yahoo.com/details?id=24505887&lsrc=results&p=Barbecue+Restaura nts&csz=Lebanon%2C+TN> &lsrc=results&p=Barbecue+Restaurants&csz=Lebanon%2C+TN I think there are one or two other Burr's. In Austin, TX, Phil already mentioned the places in nearby Lockhart, but in Austin itself I always liked the following: Sam's Barbecue http://www.austinchronicle.com/gyrobase/Guides/Location?oid=oid:45854 Ruby's (a bit non-traditional, but very good: I loved the chopped beef) http://rubysbbq.com/ Stubb's in downtown Austin isn't the best, but I am obligated to mention it, because the waitress called me "honey" and always gave me free cobbler or banana pudding every time. (Now we have Stubb's sauces way up here near D.C.) _____ From: Action Request System discussion list(ARSList) [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rick Cook Sent: Friday, June 13, 2008 11:46 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [ARSLIST] OT: BBQ tour ** My son just graduated from HS, and will leave for the Marines in October. Sometime between now and then, he and I are going to drive cross-country on a BBQ tour. We'll start and end in Seattle, but we intend to hit all of the areas of the country famous for BBQ: Texas, Louisiana, the rest of the South, North Carolina, Memphis, Chicago, and Kansas City. We're still planning the specifics, and here's where all y'all come in: I would love to know THE places to go in your part of the country (assuming it's one I mentioned above - this will be almost entirely SOUTH of the Mason-Dixon line) for outstanding BBQ, whether they're famous or a hole-in-the-wall. We'll stay away from big chains for the most part (we have Famous Dave's up here), unless it is a local/regional one with a good local reputation. Thanks in advance for sharing! Rick __Platinum Sponsor: www.rmsportal.com ARSlist: "Where the Answers Are" html___ _______________________________________________________________________________ UNSUBSCRIBE or access ARSlist Archives at www.arslist.org Platinum Sponsor: www.rmsportal.com ARSlist: "Where the Answers Are"
