Lewis Barbecue, Charleston, SC

tarheelmatt

Anyone near the area hit up Lewis's new place? Think they opened yesterday.  Outside curb appeal looks awesome.  

DoubleEgger

I'm generally wary of BBQ joints with curb appeal. Something just ain't right about it. 

tarheelmatt

DoubleEgger said:

I'm generally wary of BBQ joints with curb appeal. Something just ain't right about it. 

For sure, though I'm not sure Charleston market would go for places we know and love.  

DoubleEgger

tarheelmatt said:

DoubleEgger said:

I'm generally wary of BBQ joints with curb appeal. Something just ain't right about it. 

For sure, though I'm not sure Charleston TOURIST market would go for places we know and love.  

FTFY

Eggcelsior

A place serving beef in Charleston seems weird as hell, unless it's hash. It's always an afterthought to the star of the show, whole hog.

DoubleEgger

Curb appeal like "classy" or like "watched waaay too much HGTV"?

tarheelmatt

Eggcelsior said:

A place serving beef in Charleston seems weird as hell, unless it's hash. It's always an afterthought to the star of the show, whole hog.

Kinda what I'm thinking too.  In the land of the hog, this guy's wanting to go beef.  

I'd try it.  I'm thinking it would probably be as close to Franklin's as I'll ever get though.  

SmokeyPitt

It looks like a nice place.  




It looks like they are definitely pushing the beef.


Perhaps a tad trendy looking but the outdoor seating area looks like a good place to get some grub on and knock back some beers.  According to the interweb they have local beers and cocktails.  Also according to the interweb it was a 2 hour line on opening day.  

tarheelmatt

We gone have to round up the militia and get rid of that mural.  

tarheelmatt

SmokeyPitt said:

It looks like a nice place.  




It looks like they are definitely pushing the beef.


Perhaps a tad trendy looking but the outdoor seating area looks like a good place to get some grub on and knock back some beers.  According to the interweb they have local beers and cocktails.  Also according to the interweb it was a 2 hour line on opening day.  

I have been following him on Facebook, since I read he spit from Texas and was opening something in SC.  

The Cen-Tex Smoker

DoubleEgger said:

I'm generally wary of BBQ joints with curb appeal. Something just ain't right about it. 

don't be on this one. He was Franklin's pitmaster when he was called "the best bbq in the world". It does look fancy but this is old school 100% oak fired Tx style bbq. 

The Cen-Tex Smoker

tarheelmatt said:

SmokeyPitt said:

It looks like a nice place.  




It looks like they are definitely pushing the beef.


Perhaps a tad trendy looking but the outdoor seating area looks like a good place to get some grub on and knock back some beers.  According to the interweb they have local beers and cocktails.  Also according to the interweb it was a 2 hour line on opening day.  

I have been following him on Facebook, since I read he spit from Texas and was opening something in SC.  

He's legit. Period.

The Cen-Tex Smoker

tarheelmatt said:

Eggcelsior said:

A place serving beef in Charleston seems weird as hell, unless it's hash. It's always an afterthought to the star of the show, whole hog.

Kinda what I'm thinking too.  In the land of the hog, this guy's wanting to go beef.  

I'd try it.  I'm thinking it would probably be as close to Franklin's as I'll ever get though.  

might be just like Franklin's.

tarheelmatt

The Cen-Tex Smoker said:

tarheelmatt said:

SmokeyPitt said:

It looks like a nice place.  




It looks like they are definitely pushing the beef.


Perhaps a tad trendy looking but the outdoor seating area looks like a good place to get some grub on and knock back some beers.  According to the interweb they have local beers and cocktails.  Also according to the interweb it was a 2 hour line on opening day.  

I have been following him on Facebook, since I read he spit from Texas and was opening something in SC.  

He's legit. Period.

That's what I read.  Am I right by saying he held a helping hand with Franklin's brisket success from the "Brisket Room" or something like that? 

beteez

With Rodney Scott & Sweatmans nearby he better bring his A Game

tarheelmatt

The Cen-Tex Smoker said:

tarheelmatt said:

Eggcelsior said:

A place serving beef in Charleston seems weird as hell, unless it's hash. It's always an afterthought to the star of the show, whole hog.

Kinda what I'm thinking too.  In the land of the hog, this guy's wanting to go beef.  

I'd try it.  I'm thinking it would probably be as close to Franklin's as I'll ever get though.  

might be just like Franklin's.

That's what I was thinking since he was with Franklin for a long time. 

The Cen-Tex Smoker

tarheelmatt said:

The Cen-Tex Smoker said:

tarheelmatt said:

Eggcelsior said:

A place serving beef in Charleston seems weird as hell, unless it's hash. It's always an afterthought to the star of the show, whole hog.

Kinda what I'm thinking too.  In the land of the hog, this guy's wanting to go beef.  

I'd try it.  I'm thinking it would probably be as close to Franklin's as I'll ever get though.  

might be just like Franklin's.

That's what I was thinking since he was with Franklin for a long time. 

That's John Lewis on the left in the Trailer before there was a Franklin BBQ restaurant. This is when Franklin exploded. John had a hand in it for sure. I can tell you that I think Aaron's brisket is consistently better but John's food is out of this world. If you don't like his brisket, you don't like brisket. Everything he does is top notch though. try it- you will not be sorry.

tarheelmatt

The Cen-Tex Smoker said:

tarheelmatt said:

The Cen-Tex Smoker said:

tarheelmatt said:

Eggcelsior said:

A place serving beef in Charleston seems weird as hell, unless it's hash. It's always an afterthought to the star of the show, whole hog.

Kinda what I'm thinking too.  In the land of the hog, this guy's wanting to go beef.  

I'd try it.  I'm thinking it would probably be as close to Franklin's as I'll ever get though.  

might be just like Franklin's.

That's what I was thinking since he was with Franklin for a long time. 

That's John Lewis on the left in the Trailer before there was a Franklin BBQ restaurant. This is when Franklin exploded. John had a hand in it for sure. I can tell you that I think Aaron's brisket is consistently better but John's food is out of this world. If you don't like his brisket, you don't like brisket. Everything he does is top notch though. try it- you will not be sorry.

Cool, thanks.  

It's about a 4.25 hr trip there for me.  We've been itching to get down to Charelston to see my wife's family.  Maybe I'll nudge the wife on doing this now.  

The Cen-Tex Smoker

Eggcelsior said:

A place serving beef in Charleston seems weird as hell, unless it's hash. It's always an afterthought to the star of the show, whole hog.

yeah but I'm sure Charleston needs a new whole hog place like we need another brisket place. I would love to have a Charleston style bbq joint open here. Something different. Especially if someone came in with Lewis' chops.

DoubleEgger

The Cen-Tex Smoker said:

DoubleEgger said:

I'm generally wary of BBQ joints with curb appeal. Something just ain't right about it. 

don't be on this one. He was Franklin's pitmaster when he was called "the best bbq in the world". It does look fancy but this is old school 100% oak fired Tx style bbq. 

Is he cooking here or is this a name only venture? 

jpb49

I rode by the place yesterday and the line was wrapped around the building and down the parking lot.  Heard the wait was around 1.5 hours.  Hopefully the hype will pass soon and I can go by and give it a shot.  

Eggcelsior

The Cen-Tex Smoker said:

Eggcelsior said:

A place serving beef in Charleston seems weird as hell, unless it's hash. It's always an afterthought to the star of the show, whole hog.

yeah but I'm sure Charleston needs a new whole hog place like we need another brisket place. I would love to have a Charleston style bbq joint open here. Something different. Especially if someone came in with Lewis' chops.

He would have done better with a Gullah restaurant, based on Charleston history. I have the feeling that his clientele will be hipster transplants and college kids whose parents are in town. He He must have some legit weed to come up with this business plan.

Good luck to him, either way.

tarheelmatt

DoubleEgger said:

The Cen-Tex Smoker said:

DoubleEgger said:

I'm generally wary of BBQ joints with curb appeal. Something just ain't right about it. 

don't be on this one. He was Franklin's pitmaster when he was called "the best bbq in the world". It does look fancy but this is old school 100% oak fired Tx style bbq. 

Is he cooking here or is this a name only venture? 

DoubleEgger said:

The Cen-Tex Smoker said:

DoubleEgger said:

I'm generally wary of BBQ joints with curb appeal. Something just ain't right about it. 

don't be on this one. He was Franklin's pitmaster when he was called "the best bbq in the world". It does look fancy but this is old school 100% oak fired Tx style bbq. 

Is he cooking here or is this a name only venture? 

He's cooking and slicing from what I gather. 

https://instagram.com/p/BHNpjZ_DG2m/embed/

Bshults1

DoubleEgger said:

The Cen-Tex Smoker said:

DoubleEgger said:

I'm generally wary of BBQ joints with curb appeal. Something just ain't right about it. 

don't be on this one. He was Franklin's pitmaster when he was called "the best bbq in the world". It does look fancy but this is old school 100% oak fired Tx style bbq. 

Is he cooking here or is this a name only venture? 

According to his website, he's listed as the pitmaster 

tgs2401

MENU

LEWIS BARBECUE

************

• Prime Beef Brisket
  $21/lb
• Beef Short Ribs (Sat. only)
  $22/lb
• Pulled Pork
  $18/lb
• Pork Spare Ribs
  $18/lb
• Turkey Breast
  $18/lb
• Texas Hot Guts (Housemade Sausage)
  $5/link

Sandwiches

• “El Sancho”
  $11
• Brisket (chopped or sliced)
  $10.50
• Pulled Pork or Turkey
  $9
• Sausage
  $8

Sides

• Single/$2.50 Pint/$8 Quart/$12
• Buttermilk Potato Salad
• Creamy Lemon Slaw
• Green Bean Salad
• Cowboy Pinto Beans
• Green Chile Corn Pudding
  $3.50

tarheelmatt

tgs2401 said:

MENU

LEWIS BARBECUE

************

• Prime Beef Brisket
  $21/lb
• Beef Short Ribs (Sat. only)
  $22/lb
• Pulled Pork
  $18/lb
• Pork Spare Ribs
  $18/lb
• Turkey Breast
  $18/lb
• Texas Hot Guts (Housemade Sausage)
  $5/link

Sandwiches

• “El Sancho”
  $11
• Brisket (chopped or sliced)
  $10.50
• Pulled Pork or Turkey
  $9
• Sausage
  $8

Sides

• Single/$2.50 Pint/$8 Quart/$12
• Buttermilk Potato Salad
• Creamy Lemon Slaw
• Green Bean Salad
• Cowboy Pinto Beans
• Green Chile Corn Pudding
  $3.50

Dang!  

I've never experienced Tx Q, but are these prices around the same?  

If so these folks I see post these plates/trays on Instagram, etc, are worth about $50!  

Eggcelsior

18/lb for pulled pork in Charleston?!?!? 

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA 

He is on drugs.

The Cen-Tex Smoker

DoubleEgger said:

The Cen-Tex Smoker said:

DoubleEgger said:

I'm generally wary of BBQ joints with curb appeal. Something just ain't right about it. 

don't be on this one. He was Franklin's pitmaster when he was called "the best bbq in the world". It does look fancy but this is old school 100% oak fired Tx style bbq. 

Is he cooking here or is this a name only venture? T

He is cooking there only. This is his baby. he has part ownership of a trailer operation in Austin but he's been out of the operations side of that for over a year.

The Cen-Tex Smoker

tarheelmatt said:

tgs2401 said:

MENU

LEWIS BARBECUE

************

• Prime Beef Brisket
  $21/lb
• Beef Short Ribs (Sat. only)
  $22/lb
• Pulled Pork
  $18/lb
• Pork Spare Ribs
  $18/lb
• Turkey Breast
  $18/lb
• Texas Hot Guts (Housemade Sausage)
  $5/link

Sandwiches

• “El Sancho”
  $11
• Brisket (chopped or sliced)
  $10.50
• Pulled Pork or Turkey
  $9
• Sausage
  $8

Sides

• Single/$2.50 Pint/$8 Quart/$12
• Buttermilk Potato Salad
• Creamy Lemon Slaw
• Green Bean Salad
• Cowboy Pinto Beans
• Green Chile Corn Pudding
  $3.50

Dang!  

I've never experienced Tx Q, but are these prices around the same?  

If so these folks I see post these plates/trays on Instagram, etc, are worth about $50!  

They are the same. It ain't cheap.

tarheelmatt

Neat read.  

http://www.tastingtable.com/dine/national/lewis-barbecue-john-lewis-charleston-franklin-austin

tarheelmatt

And his story 

http://lewisbarbecue.com/story/