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26 hours in Austin TX

MNEggerandStuff
MNEggerandStuff Posts: 239
edited August 2018 in EggHead Forum
Long time lurker but avid reader.  I arrive Monday around 2pm and have until Tuesday at 1pm to satisfy BBQ cravings.

Where to go and when?

To answer some of the age old questions:

Rutland is awesome
Flameboss 300 Rules
Even though I have a Smokeware Cap, I prefer the daisy wheel
ohh and, even though I am going to Texas, beans in Chili
Green or go home
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  • TEXASBGE2018
    TEXASBGE2018 Posts: 3,831
    With 1 day the only place to go is Franklins.


    Rockwall, Tx    LBGE, Minimax, 22" Blackstone, Pizza Party Bollore. Cast Iron Hoarder.

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  • GrateEggspectations
    GrateEggspectations Posts: 11,544
    MNEggerandStuff said:
    Long time lurker but avid reader.  I arrive Monday around 2pm and have until Tuesday at 1pm to satisfy BBQ cravings.

    Where to go and when?

    To answer some of the age old questions:

    Rutland is awesome
    Flameboss 300 Rules
    Even though I have a Smokeware Cap, I prefer the daisy wheel
    ohh and, even though I am going to Texas, beans in Chili
    Green or go home
    Call me a heretic, but I’ve never understood the appeal of the smokeware cap (minus maybe the rain water prevention).
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  • BugFreak72
    BugFreak72 Posts: 246
    Do not go to The Landing Strip by the airport. That is all.
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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 36,720
    BugFreak72 said:
    Do not go to The Landing Strip by the airport. That is all.
    If like most other landing strips, the preferred cut is the runway but given the patrons may have been surfing here they could be looking more adventurous with the Muhle razors and their exquisite attention to priming details.  Beauty is in the eye of the beholder...  =)
    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period. CHEETO (aka Agent Orange) makes Nixon look like a saint.  
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  • MNEggerandStuff
    MNEggerandStuff Posts: 239
    i was hoping for a dinner and then a lunch.  I thought I've seen some other recommendations besides Franklin's but I couldn't remember what they were.

    ohh and while not an awful suggestion, smoked beaver is not what I had in mind :)
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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 36,720
    edited August 2018
    @MNEggerandStuff a post late here but welcome aboard and enjoy the journey.  Above all, have fun.
    Roger all, here's top-notch (at least around 20 months ago) place for lunch: 
    La Barbeque 2027 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702  Brisket is right up there and when I was there, no line to speak of.  Opened at 11 AM- I was there mid week at 10:45 and was second in the queue. 
    And here is the best for little to no wait (and perhaps better than Franklin's)  brisket source in the greater Austin area:
    Valentina's
    11500 Manchaca Rd, Austin, TX 78745

    I am sure the local Austinite's (or whatever the appropriate descriptor) will be along.  They are truly spoiled and can likely steer you to some great off the radar places.  Enjoy your brief visit. 

    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period. CHEETO (aka Agent Orange) makes Nixon look like a saint.  
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  • jamesj
    jamesj Posts: 36
    Not sure where you are from but Austin has In-n-Out burgers and my personal favorite P-Terry's, not BBQ but good, P-Terry's is local, they have about 10, Uchi is a great sushi place, get the before 5 so when they pen you can get a seat
    Large BGE  Houston TX
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  • MNEggerandStuff
    MNEggerandStuff Posts: 239
    I'm from Minneapolis and i hit up the in and out's when i'm in California, double double FTW!

    I'm looking for BBQ spots in Austin as I never get there and don't want to waste the two meals while I'm there.

    ohh and more answers to age old questions :

    Rockwood and stlcharcoal over everything else
    lamb>beef>pork>duck
    Sauce should add flavor, not make up for a lack of it
    Texas>Kansas>NC>SC in terms of BBQ

    :)
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  • Eggdicted_Dawgfan
    Eggdicted_Dawgfan Posts: 1,910
    Valentina’s brisket tacos. Do it.
    Snellville, GA


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  • jamesj
    jamesj Posts: 36
    I always tell people to take the 20 minute drive to Lockhart, 3 famous BBQ spots within 1 mile, Smittys, Blacks, Krauze.  Not sure if you will have a car. 
    Large BGE  Houston TX
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  • The Cen-Tex Smoker
    The Cen-Tex Smoker Posts: 23,179
    BugFreak72 said:
    Do not go to The Landing Strip by the airport. That is all.

    ha ha. Very nice. 
    Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX
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  • The Cen-Tex Smoker
    The Cen-Tex Smoker Posts: 23,179
    Come on down. Valentina’s or Stiles Switch for lunch and Loro for dinner. Im around Tuesday. Ill meet you for one or the other if you like. 

    Loro is an an unconventional choice but you can get franklin brisket with Tyson coles food. It’s an amazing place. Tyson is the owner of one of the best sushi places in America (Uchi) and Uchiko which is amazing as well. He and Aaron teamed up to open this place and it’s really cool. 
    Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX
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  • Terrebandit
    Terrebandit Posts: 1,750
    jamesj said:
    I always tell people to take the 20 minute drive to Lockhart, 3 famous BBQ spots within 1 mile, Smittys, Blacks, Krauze.  Not sure if you will have a car. 
    It Spelled Kreuz Market.  That's my fav.  
    Dave - Austin, TX
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  • Hook_emHornsfan_74
    Hook_emHornsfan_74 Posts: 1,505
    Brisket taco at Valentina’s might be the best taco ever. 
    Midland, TX XLBGE
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  • 20stone
    20stone Posts: 1,961
    The Cen-Tex Smoker said:
    Come on down. Valentina’s or Stiles Switch for lunch and Loro for dinner. Im around Tuesday. Ill meet you for one or the other if you like. 

    Loro is an an unconventional choice but you can get franklin brisket with Tyson coles food. It’s an amazing place. Tyson is the owner of one of the best sushi places in America (Uchi) and Uchiko which is amazing as well. He and Aaron teamed up to open this place and it’s really cool. 
    I could tag along as well. 
    (now only 16 stone)

    Joule SV
    GE induction stove
    Gasser by the community pool (currently unavailable)
    Scale (which one of my friends refuses to use)
    Friends with BGEs and myriad other fired devices (currently unavail IRL)
    Occasional access to a KBQ and Webber Kettle
    Charcuterie and sourdough enthusiast
    Prosciuttos in an undisclosed location

    Austin, TX
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  • MNEggerandStuff
    MNEggerandStuff Posts: 239
    Wow that's an awesome offer, I'll have monday dinner and tuesday lunch but I have a 1:30PM meeting on Tuesday so it would be an early or short lunch.

    I'll have to look up what tyson coles food is, I'll do that saturday AM :)
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  • The Cen-Tex Smoker
    The Cen-Tex Smoker Posts: 23,179
    Im around Monday and Tuesday. Call your shot and @20stone and I will show you around. Monday night at Loro would be fun 
    Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX
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  • MNEggerandStuff
    MNEggerandStuff Posts: 239
    let me look up these places and get back to you both tomorrow.


    Thanks to everyone for the input, this is an amazing forum!
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  • dmchicago
    dmchicago Posts: 4,519
    I could be available Monday night as well. 
    Philly - Kansas City - Houston - Cincinnati - Dallas - Houston - Memphis - Austin - Chicago - Austin

    Large BGE. OONI 16, TOTO Washlet S550e (Now with enhanced Motherly Hugs!)

    "If I wanted my balls washed, I'd go to the golf course!"
    Dennis - Austin,TX
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  • The Cen-Tex Smoker
    The Cen-Tex Smoker Posts: 23,179
    https://loroaustin.com/

    http://www.valentinastexmexbbq.com/

    http://www.stilesswitchbbq.com/

    https://uchiaustin.com/

    https://uchikoaustin.com/


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  • MNEggerandStuff
    MNEggerandStuff Posts: 239
    With so many people jumping in, Monday Night at Loro has to be the plan.

    What would be a good time to meet there?


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  • 20stone
    20stone Posts: 1,961
    Brisket appears to be available beginning at 5
    (now only 16 stone)

    Joule SV
    GE induction stove
    Gasser by the community pool (currently unavailable)
    Scale (which one of my friends refuses to use)
    Friends with BGEs and myriad other fired devices (currently unavail IRL)
    Occasional access to a KBQ and Webber Kettle
    Charcuterie and sourdough enthusiast
    Prosciuttos in an undisclosed location

    Austin, TX
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  • 20stone
    20stone Posts: 1,961
    edited August 2018
    After 6 is better for me, but I can be flexible
    (now only 16 stone)

    Joule SV
    GE induction stove
    Gasser by the community pool (currently unavailable)
    Scale (which one of my friends refuses to use)
    Friends with BGEs and myriad other fired devices (currently unavail IRL)
    Occasional access to a KBQ and Webber Kettle
    Charcuterie and sourdough enthusiast
    Prosciuttos in an undisclosed location

    Austin, TX
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  • MNEggerandStuff
    MNEggerandStuff Posts: 239
    I'm open, how fast does the brisket disappear?

    the menu looks like one of those give me one of everything please places....not sure how I'll narrow it down to three or four :)
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  • The Cen-Tex Smoker
    The Cen-Tex Smoker Posts: 23,179
    This is awesome. Brisket does not sell out here like Franklin. We are all good. 6pm at Loro? Later?
    Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX
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  • The Cen-Tex Smoker
    The Cen-Tex Smoker Posts: 23,179
    MNEggerandStuff said:
    I'm open, how fast does the brisket disappear?

    the menu looks like one of those give me one of everything please places....not sure how I'll narrow it down to three or four :)
    We will get a little of everything. Last time I went we got one of everything and 2 brisket. It’s all very good. 
    Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX
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  • The Cen-Tex Smoker
    The Cen-Tex Smoker Posts: 23,179
    And a shady flame boss and possibly wagyu beef parking lot deal possibly in the works as well. This is my kind of Monday. 
    Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX
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  • MNEggerandStuff
    MNEggerandStuff Posts: 239
    wagu in a parking lot?  is that like speakers from 2 guys in a van??
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  • MNEggerandStuff
    MNEggerandStuff Posts: 239
    Does 6pm Monday work for everyone?

    Are reservations needed?
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  • The Cen-Tex Smoker
    The Cen-Tex Smoker Posts: 23,179
    MNEggerandStuff said:
    Does 6pm Monday work for everyone?

    Are reservations needed?
    No Rez needed. It’s counter service. 6pm it is. 
    Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX
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