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Old Forge PA is the “pizza capital of the world”
End of discussion.
Also Maroni's in South Side, Scranton, is great.
Sorry, New York, you'll always be #2.
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End of discussion.
Also Maroni's in South Side, Scranton, is great.
Sorry, New York, you'll always be #2.
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There's some good BBQ in the area, you just have to know where to look. Texas Smoke out in NJ has been a fixture for a while.
The bigger problem is NYers don't support good BBQ places, whether because its not a huge thing here with all of the genre choices or they simply don't want to take the chance on a place they've never eaten fearing it sucks. There was one on SI that recently closed. The pitmaster there had won numerous competitions all over, including TX, and the food was excellent. Still didn't make it here. Part of that is that ALL great BBQ places are NON chain, and it's really rough for non chains in NYC.
Personally, I've been doing my own for decades. Started out with a cheap MasterBuilt smoker, but use a Traeger now.
The bigger problem is NYers don't support good BBQ places, whether because its not a huge thing here with all of the genre choices or they simply don't want to take the chance on a place they've never eaten fearing it sucks. There was one on SI that recently closed. The pitmaster there had won numerous competitions all over, including TX, and the food was excellent. Still didn't make it here. Part of that is that ALL great BBQ places are NON chain, and it's really rough for non chains in NYC.
Personally, I've been doing my own for decades. Started out with a cheap MasterBuilt smoker, but use a Traeger now.
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They have amazing potato salad. Its like hash browns or home fries. I love that they encouraged me to take a huge to go plate. Some people say there are better places in Austin but I really enjoyed Salt Lick the 2 times I went.
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This pizza envy is always sad to see...
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What? That’s crazy, small world
Tell them I said thanks for all the times I filled my fat belly and left satisfied haha
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Sad I tells ya. Also, why is the cheese so yellow?
In all seriousness though, you like what you like. It doesn't diminish the enjoyment for me that you like something different better.
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Charlotte here. I like midwood a lot, but most natives here will say nothing inside the city limits is good and you need to find some rat-hole halfway up the mountains to get "real" BBQ.
In general NC/SC BBQ > Texas BBQ, mostly because Pork is better for BBQ than Beef is.
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how is it possible that every single image of their food looks dryer than week old dog shit?
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Some say good BBQ doesn't need sauce.how is it possible that every single image of their food looks dryer than week old dog shit?
ever been to skylight inn bbq in ayden, nc? the hog sandwich!!! they have a real good bbq sauce.
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I’ve been there, the Salt Lick is amazingLine at Salt Lick BBQ outside Austin is 200 long at 11am on Saturdays
Because the cheese melts into the sauce. It’s amazing.
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how is it possible that every single image of their food looks dryer than week old dog shit?
Definitely not dry. Highly recommend the brisket and sausage.
I have no idea what Yelp people do when they take photos, but 99% of them end up making the food look like dogshit.
Thee difference is the seasonings used. Not meat. Texas uses more pepper based seasoning and dry rubs. NC is vinegar based and is not nearly as good.
And beef ribs (especially bison) are amazing. And brisket is king!
Aome pwople swear by Blacks which is near Austin as well. But for my money the food and ambiance is better at salt lick. Their seasonings and bbq sauce is the best. I cant wait till i am there again in November. I can taste it
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That's Provel cheese.. Half provolone half Velveeta. Do with that information as you wish.
However, no NYC pizzeria has even been envious of a pie with Provel on it.
I just googled Mr Bruno's. That Sicilian is right up my alley. Wish I was closer.
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Midwood’s original location in plaza mid wood is legit. Best brisket in the Southeast.
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I assume you got the all you can eat. The first time I went they encouraged us to take some home. I was so beyond full that I didn't take any home. Then I regretted that dumb move all weekend. The second time I went I didn't make that mistake again. Probably took home 3-5 pounds of ribs, sausage and their awesome home fry type potato salad.
Boris Zubov
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Since pizza talk keeps creeping into most of our hockey discussions & it's usually my fault, it's about time we have a dedicated place to talk about pizza & whatever else excites your palate. I know we had an Iron Chef thread, but let's make this one open to all cuisines that are either great restaurants that we've visited or meals cooked at home by our members. Try to list the name & location of the place you went to or if you feel generous your recipe if you made it yourself! Also don't forget to post your beverages of choice here. Always fun to see what everyone is drinking, especially local beers!
Since my GF's brother is in town from Florida this week, he wanted to go for pizza, so we're considering taking him to Ignazio's in Mystic or Luna Pizza here in West Hartford. I'll let him decide, as I've been to both....
Here's Luna...
Here's Ignazios...(they also do a Sicilian)
Since my GF's brother is in town from Florida this week, he wanted to go for pizza, so we're considering taking him to Ignazio's in Mystic or Luna Pizza here in West Hartford. I'll let him decide, as I've been to both....
Here's Luna...
Here's Ignazios...(they also do a Sicilian)
Boris Zubov
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BBQ isn't my favorite because so many places screw it up, but when it's good it's delicious. The better BBQ I've had were places that were rubbed & smoked....sauce on the side.
I know which thread I’m hanging out in the most this summer, lol.
