Two meals times two people=4
Well Known Texas BBQ Restaurants: Is It Worth The Price?
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Two meals times two people=4
Another thing not noted here is that BBQ isn't easy to do well.
We all know that, but no-ones mentioned it. Long cook times, huge volumes and your business can be pranged by a bad review. Constant excellence required. It's so much more serious than a back yard brisket with a few people over and you can say to them it's done when it's done.
I just had a look at that video and you really can see the effort and the dedication. I'd love to work in a place like that for a year or two, no joke... but they can't pay me even half what I'm on now.
Is it expensive? Yes, but it's worth it.
Cheers!
Bill
We all know that, but no-ones mentioned it. Long cook times, huge volumes and your business can be pranged by a bad review. Constant excellence required. It's so much more serious than a back yard brisket with a few people over and you can say to them it's done when it's done.
I just had a look at that video and you really can see the effort and the dedication. I'd love to work in a place like that for a year or two, no joke... but they can't pay me even half what I'm on now.
Is it expensive? Yes, but it's worth it.
Cheers!
Bill
Yep....when you see what goes on in the kitchen behind the closed doors of a place like that, you realize how much work it is to put out that much food.
And like you said....quality food. Gotta be good. Always.
Learning to BBQ
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I watched that video just the other day. Really enjoyed it. I didn't really have an appreciation for all the work that goes on behind closed doors to be able to open for three days.
I watched the video this week. There's a crazy level of work and dedication that goes into what Goldees is serving. I see no problem with the prices.
Yeah but it's the front porch so able see him cooking out in the yard!
This right here. I have a Youtube channel dedicated to visiting bbq joints all over and most owners I talk to are struggling to survive even at these high prices. Heck 4 outstanding joints around me had to close up shop recently and it had nothing to do with the quality of food they put out. I salute what those at Goldees are doing they cut ZERO corners and their food is worth the cost to me.
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Everything has gone up crazy these past 2 years! Wanna know what didn’t go up
My paycheck!
My paycheck!
seattlepitboss
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I always thought to get the best Texas BBQ you had to go to Lockhart. I've been there 5 times and could never get near Kreuz Market - always mobbed, even at 11AM. But the Black's in Lockhart is pretty darn good too.
seattlepitboss
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You know.....we don't have any BBQ places here in Florida that have people waiting in line to buy that I know of.
Wonder if that's just a Texas thing or do other states have long line BBQ joints?
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OneHump
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Little Miss in Phoenix charges about the same and it’s definitely worth it. There’s a pretty big difference between these places and your average BBQ joint. I’m headed to Goldees next month for their class, so we’ll see if I can improve my game to their standards.
I attended Harry Soo’s class over 10 years ago and I learned how to make comp BBQ. That wasn’t useful to me. Goldees appears to soak everything in tallow or butter, and who doesn’t like fat? I’m not doing that at home, but I do expect to come away with something.
I attended Harry Soo’s class over 10 years ago and I learned how to make comp BBQ. That wasn’t useful to me. Goldees appears to soak everything in tallow or butter, and who doesn’t like fat? I’m not doing that at home, but I do expect to come away with something.
I haven't been to the newer ranked ones but when we lived in Little Elm (pre-Hurtado) we went to Hutchins multiple times. I think their food is worth the prices but I also only went every so often and never waited longer than 20 or so minutes in line.
nikolausp
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I spent $263 at Goldee's yesterday, including Tax & Tip.
Awesome meats & sides! I talked to Jirby (Jonny) for a bit, really nice guy! Also said hi to Chuck.
Awesome meats & sides! I talked to Jirby (Jonny) for a bit, really nice guy! Also said hi to Chuck.
nikolausp
Knows what a fatty is.
Chuck (#1 ranked Goldee's pitmaster & brisket whisperer) is leaving Goldee's next year and opening up a BBQ Restaurant in Lockhart.
