Fort Worth, TX

vthokie98

Hey all.  First time commenting since joining the forum.  Long time lurker and have learned quite a bit since joining.  Anyway, I'm heading to Ft. Worth, TX with the wife to visit her family next week and figured I'd ask the forum for some advice.  So I'll be looking for some rubs, wood chunks and any other green egg/bbq items I can't get up here in Northern VA.  Anyway, anything you all can suggest would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Mike

jabam

Can't help you with Ft Worth....but welcome aboard!

bluebird66

Welcome aboard!

Acn

When I was in Texas last April I stopped at HEB and brought back several bottles of Franklins sauce.

burnithot

Korger has rib eyes on sale 4.99 a pound now and I believe albertsons has .99 a pound pork butts 
Give me a better idea on what you are looking for 

kkdpt

I'm sure you could order anything you want but Barbeque galore shops carry the meat church rubs in store, central market in Fort Worth has the Franklin Texas bbq sauce in stock.  The Costco in Fort Worth had prime packers for 2.89 recently if you want to haul some meat back!

vthokie98

Sweet.  Thanks for the suggestions.  I'm looking for more rubs and dry goods and maybe wood for smoking as I'm stopping through charlotte, nc on my way back and won't be able to transport meat.

Hotch

I would make a trip to The Ceramic Grill Store. Tom is just North of Ft Worth in Denton TX.
Give him a ring and let him know you are going.

vthokie98

NICE!!  I wasn't aware the ceramic grill store was in that area.  I'll have to make a trip there.  any other places i should check out?

Hotch

Joe T Garcia's and the Stock Yards on the North Side.

burnithot

In south lake they have a nice BBQ store called BBQ outfitters and premier grilling is a nice store but prolly alittle far from Ftw it's in Dallas area they both have 
lots and lots of rubs 
the sucklebuster store is just east of Ftw they have a huge selection of there stuff (suckle buster) 

Carolina Q

If I ever go anywhere near a HEB store, I'm buying 2-3 pounds of this stuff! It's almost 7 bucks for 4 oz here! Though if I buy a pound, it's "only" $12.44. Most places don't even know what it is! NVa is probably no better.

stlcharcoal

Head up the interstate 20 minutes to Denton to go to the Ceramic Grill Store.  It's like Toys r Us for an egg owner.

There was an oil and vinegar store in the stockyards that was cool.  Plenty of places around there with $2000 cowboy hats and see boots made out of every creature known to man.  

The fountains downtown were quite a sight, but hit the bathroom first or you'll be in pain.

Highlight of the trip for me was the self guided tour of the US Mint just north of town.  Absolutely fascinating.  I spent about 90 minutes therr before it closed for the day, but easily could have stayed another hour or two.

I was leaving out of Love Field, so I had a few hours to burn in Dallas.  Dealy Plaza was an interesting visit. 

vthokie98

AWESOME!  Thanks for the continued suggestions.  We will be there almost a week and should have a day or 2 to ourselves so I'll definitely be hitting up some of these places.  

Hotch

Carolina Q said:

If I ever go anywhere near a HEB store, I'm buying 2-3 pounds of this stuff! It's almost 7 bucks for 4 oz here! Though if I buy a pound, it's "only" $12.44. Most places don't even know what it is! NVa is probably no better.

Next time we go to Austin I will pick up a few for you!!

And me.

Hook_emHornsfan_74

Fiesta brand rubs are really good.  Should be able to get them at most grocery stores?

The Cen-Tex Smoker

Acn said:

When I was in Texas last April I stopped at HEB and brought back several bottles of Franklins sauce

Sadly no HEB up in Ft Worth but their fancy Flagship Central market does have a Fort Worth location. They do carry the franklin's stuff down here so I assume they may have it there too. It's been sold out at my store for a few weeks.

The Cen-Tex Smoker

Hotch said:

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Carolina Q said:

If I ever go anywhere near a HEB store, I'm buying 2-3 pounds of this stuff! It's almost 7 bucks for 4 oz here! Though if I buy a pound, it's "only" $12.44. Most places don't even know what it is! NVa is probably no better.

Next time we go to Austin I will pick up a few for you!!

And me.

you guys let me know and I'll drop you some in the mail.

The Cen-Tex Smoker

stlcharcoal said:

Head up the interstate 20 minutes to Denton to go to the Ceramic Grill Store.  It's like Toys r Us for an egg owner.

There was an oil and vinegar store in the stockyards that was cool.  Plenty of places around there with $2000 cowboy hats and see boots made out of every creature known to man.  

The fountains downtown were quite a sight, but hit the bathroom first or you'll be in pain.

Highlight of the trip for me was the self guided tour of the US Mint just north of town.  Absolutely fascinating.  I spent about 90 minutes therr before it closed for the day, but easily could have stayed another hour or two.

I was leaving out of Love Field, so I had a few hours to burn in Dallas.  Dealy Plaza was an interesting visit. 

all good advice but Denton is an hour. Still worth the drive to see Tom though.

The Cen-Tex Smoker

burnithot said:

In south lake they have a nice BBQ store called BBQ outfitters and premier grilling is a nice store but prolly alittle far from Ftw it's in Dallas area they both have 
lots and lots of rubs 
the sucklebuster store is just east of Ftw they have a huge selection of there stuff (suckle buster) 

That's the best store around. The original here in Austin is my home shop. It's a full retail establishment but they are good guys and carry the right stuff.

I think it's about a half hour from Ft. Worth. it's kind of in between Dallas and Ft worth

The Cen-Tex Smoker

go eat at coopers BBQ in the stockyards. Do not eat breakfast beforehand. It's not the best Q in TX but it's really good and a fun place to go. get the beef rib and the pork chop. get a Little brisket, little sausage, shiner bock and you are good to go.

Oh yeah- get everything dipped in the pit sauce. you won't be sorry.

stlcharcoal

The Cen-Tex Smoker said:

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stlcharcoal said:

Head up the interstate 20 minutes to Denton to go to the Ceramic Grill Store.  It's like Toys r Us for an egg owner.

all good advice but Denton is an hour. Still worth the drive to see Tom though.

Yeah, that's true.  I was at Bell Helicopter at Alliance, so I was already halfway there I suppose.

The Cen-Tex Smoker

stlcharcoal said:

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The Cen-Tex Smoker said:

stlcharcoal said:

Head up the interstate 20 minutes to Denton to go to the Ceramic Grill Store.  It's like Toys r Us for an egg owner.

all good advice but Denton is an hour. Still worth the drive to see Tom though.

Yeah, that's true.  I was at Bell Helicopter at Alliance, so I was already halfway there I suppose.

yep- that's pretty close from there.

Navymom

If you get up to Denton and are hungry I recommend Bet The House BBQ. And don't believe how long GPS says it will take you to get to Denton, it'll take much longer. If you go up I35 there is a Cabelas on the way if that interests you.

PlanoPokes79

Ceramic grill store if you can but in north ft worth town of colleyville, foreman's general store, better than chain stores like BBQ outfitters. Have a great visit. Go to north main BBQ in euless if you get a chance, best q in ft worth.

burnithot

Hotch said:

I would make a trip to The Ceramic Grill Store. Tom is just North of Ft Worth in Denton TX.
Give him a ring and let him know you are going.

I had to look these guys up after you had mentioned this looks like a great store online will be making the trip up there real soon thanks for this info 
however when I called and talked to them about prices of the big green egg (looking for a large) they do not sale the big green egg grill they sell the premio grills 
would you happen to know the difference between the too. all she said the difference is one made in Mexico other in us 

texaswig

Heim craft bbq in Fort Worth is getting a lot of buzz lately. If you go get the bacon burnt ends. You can thank me later. ☺

vthokie98

Thanks again all for the suggestions.  We will be sure to hit up as many as we can while we are down there!!

The Cen-Tex Smoker

burnithot said:

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Hotch said:

I would make a trip to The Ceramic Grill Store. Tom is just North of Ft Worth in Denton TX.
Give him a ring and let him know you are going.

I had to look these guys up after you had mentioned this looks like a great store online will be making the trip up there real soon thanks for this info 
however when I called and talked to them about prices of the big green egg (looking for a large) they do not sale the big green egg grill they sell the premio grills 
would you happen to know the difference between the too. all she said the difference is one made in Mexico other in us 

They are great folks and make many of the best aftermarket accessories that we use. Primo is just another type of ceramic cooker. 

Mickey

Carolina Q said:

If I ever go anywhere near a HEB store, I'm buying 2-3 pounds of this stuff! It's almost 7 bucks for 4 oz here! Though if I buy a pound, it's "only" $12.44. Most places don't even know what it is! NVa is probably no better.

I will be atHEB in about 5 mins. 
Call me: 254.630.8399

blasting

welcome