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Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
Craving Barbecue
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Date: February 14, 2011 08:36AM
Well Guys and Gals, Where is the Best bar-b-q place in this area?
Don't say red hot and blue that place is terrible,
I had a friend that worked there and he said don't eat it
Don't say red hot and blue that place is terrible,
I had a friend that worked there and he said don't eat it
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
slubdawg
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Date: February 14, 2011 09:20AM
I love BBQ and try it whenver I can, although I definately am not an expert. That said, I do think Dixie Bones in Woodbridge is very good. I tired the place in Chantilly on Willard Road, and thought it was average, at best.
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
Jimmy James
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Date: February 14, 2011 09:37AM
ok, I consider myself a BBQ enthusiast...i have gone to every bbq joint/shack/restaurant/roadside catering in northern VA....There is only one BBQ place that sticks out among all others....that place is REDDY's BBQ. It's a family owned business, they used to sell out of their roadside-catering truck, but now have moved indoors. Its located on 29 as you are leaving Centreville heading towards Gainesville.
Typically they are open on friday afternoons and all day saturday and sunday.
-Best BBQ in NOVA
-Good Prices
-sometimes a cute chick works there.
-just started serving cold beer too!
-the owner Kenny and his wife are great people
They are closed down for the winter season but will open up any weekend within the next couple weeks.
http://www.reddysbbqco.com/
Typically they are open on friday afternoons and all day saturday and sunday.
-Best BBQ in NOVA
-Good Prices
-sometimes a cute chick works there.
-just started serving cold beer too!
-the owner Kenny and his wife are great people
They are closed down for the winter season but will open up any weekend within the next couple weeks.
http://www.reddysbbqco.com/
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
Ralph Pootawn
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Date: February 14, 2011 09:39AM
Willard's in Chantilly
Boss Hog's in McLean
Famous Dave's in Oakton (best store)
Dixie Bones in Woodbridge
Reddy's BBQ side of Rt 29 just before Gainesville (only open on weekends)
Boss Hog's in McLean
Famous Dave's in Oakton (best store)
Dixie Bones in Woodbridge
Reddy's BBQ side of Rt 29 just before Gainesville (only open on weekends)
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
BBQ lover
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Date: February 14, 2011 09:53AM
Having lived in Alabama, and NC, there is ONLY one place that I will go to eat BBQ around here. Dixie Bones in Hoodbridge. Sundays all you can eat buffet is a dream come true.
The ribs are amazing, but you cannot get them on the buffet. It is an Alabama BBQ house which is a combo of Memphis and Carolina bbq's. I highly recommend it.
The ribs are amazing, but you cannot get them on the buffet. It is an Alabama BBQ house which is a combo of Memphis and Carolina bbq's. I highly recommend it.
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
More Complete
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Date: February 14, 2011 09:55AM
Have not tried Reddy's but if your looking for North Carolina style, Carolina Brothers in Ashburn is out of this world good and cannot be beat IMHO.
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
justsayin
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Date: February 14, 2011 09:56AM
Willard's rocks.
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
like2eat@theY
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Date: February 14, 2011 10:27AM
Willards sucks
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
Kimo
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Date: February 14, 2011 10:30AM
There was a place past Beacon Mall, past the old Multiplex Cinema, called the Rib Rack... bit of a drive, but the onion rings and ribs were soooo worth it...
I moved away, so I don't know if it still there...
I moved away, so I don't know if it still there...
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
TheMeeper
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Date: February 14, 2011 10:36AM
Rocklands in Arlington is pretty good. That being said, I think Red Hot & Blue is pretty good too. It's all sorta the same, IMO.
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
mike
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Date: February 14, 2011 11:08AM
BBQ world in Burke has really good BBQ.
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
BBQofficionado
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Date: February 14, 2011 11:17AM
I luv me my Willard's when I am by the Expo Center, hits the spot every time.
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
Ralph Pootawn
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Date: February 14, 2011 11:47AM
BBQofficionado Wrote:
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> I luv me my Willard's when I am by the Expo
> Center, hits the spot every time.
Everything on their menu is great, especially the KC Burnt Ends sandwich. OMG
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> I luv me my Willard's when I am by the Expo
> Center, hits the spot every time.
Everything on their menu is great, especially the KC Burnt Ends sandwich. OMG
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
Wino2010
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Date: February 14, 2011 11:59AM
The BBQ Banditos food truck that roams around Arlington has really good Carolina BBQ. Their Mexican Cemitas are excellent too.
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
More Complete
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Date: February 14, 2011 12:31PM
mike Wrote:
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> BBQ world in Burke has really good BBQ.
Are you kidding? Maybe it's changed but I went there years ago and it was awful.
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> BBQ world in Burke has really good BBQ.
Are you kidding? Maybe it's changed but I went there years ago and it was awful.
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
lur king
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Date: February 14, 2011 12:41PM
Willards..since its so close to home.
Carolina Bros. in Ashburn since its close to my shop.
Dixie Bones in Woodbridge - Best of all three but a hike for me.
Looks like I need to try Reddys. Thanks
Carolina Bros. in Ashburn since its close to my shop.
Dixie Bones in Woodbridge - Best of all three but a hike for me.
Looks like I need to try Reddys. Thanks
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
fuzzymunkey
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Date: February 14, 2011 01:29PM
Kimo Wrote:
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> There was a place past Beacon Mall, past the old
> Multiplex Cinema, called the Rib Rack... bit of a
> drive, but the onion rings and ribs were soooo
> worth it...
>
> I moved away, so I don't know if it still there...
It was good but it's not there anymore.
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> There was a place past Beacon Mall, past the old
> Multiplex Cinema, called the Rib Rack... bit of a
> drive, but the onion rings and ribs were soooo
> worth it...
>
> I moved away, so I don't know if it still there...
It was good but it's not there anymore.
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
Piggly
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Date: February 14, 2011 02:02PM
Carolina Bros in Ashburn is the best.
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
bbq
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Date: February 14, 2011 02:05PM
The McRib sandwich at McDonald's.
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
Pressed Meat
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Date: February 14, 2011 04:47PM
Oh Shit, now your talkin the Mac Rib at Mac Donalds now thats good BBQ. There is nothing better than the faux rib bone pressed meat patty. Im lovin it.
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
xkxkxk
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Date: February 14, 2011 05:01PM
Willard's is pretty good, I like their sauces. There are so many different types of barbecue that it's hard to pick one place that's really good and has a good variety.
Whole Foods Fair Lakes is quite good - the Kansas City pulled pork is usually delicious, they pull it right off when you order it.
Whole Foods Fair Lakes is quite good - the Kansas City pulled pork is usually delicious, they pull it right off when you order it.
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
Wrinkle
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Date: February 14, 2011 07:01PM
More Complete Wrote:
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> mike Wrote:
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> > BBQ world in Burke has really good BBQ.
>
> Are you kidding? Maybe it's changed but I went
> there years ago and it was awful.
I was there about a year ago. It still sucks. Awful, awful BBQ.
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> mike Wrote:
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> > BBQ world in Burke has really good BBQ.
>
> Are you kidding? Maybe it's changed but I went
> there years ago and it was awful.
I was there about a year ago. It still sucks. Awful, awful BBQ.
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
second_willards
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Date: February 14, 2011 07:34PM
If you are going for pulled BBQ and good sides, Willards in Chantilly is really good and the prices are great!
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
6X
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Date: February 14, 2011 07:45PM
Beacon Mall, Root #1
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Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
justsayin
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Date: February 14, 2011 07:51PM
I heard red hot and blue was pretty good.
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Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
Pigly
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Date: February 14, 2011 08:01PM
The problem with Willards and Carolina Bros is you can't get fries.
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
jimmy james
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Date: February 14, 2011 09:03PM
I cant believe so many people like Willard's BBQ.....GROSS....once you try Reddy's you will understand the concept of real tasty, real american BBQ...DONE RIGHT.
and their side dishes are dang tasty too!
but to each their own...
and their side dishes are dang tasty too!
but to each their own...
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
Root #1, Back in the Day
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Date: February 14, 2011 09:15PM
Where is it at?
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Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
whiterussian
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Date: February 14, 2011 10:57PM
BBQ World is pretty OK. I was by there this past week around lunchtime; it smelled so good on that cold day that I stopped in. It was better than most I've tried in FFX, but if you are excpecting VA or NC or SC BBQ you will be disappointed. That said, its good for a BBQ jonesin'.
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
Hayfield Farm Gun Club
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Date: February 14, 2011 11:08PM
IMO, the #1 question to rate a barbecue restaurant is: can the meat stand on its own? Sides are important, too. Does the restaurant prepare their own? And are they tasty, or just plate filler?
Dixie Bones is probably the best in the area. The barbecued pork and brisket is smokey, moist and delicious, even without sauce. Their sides (and deserts) are superb.
It's a shame that Ben's Whole Hog closed down. When Ben was still the owner and pit master, that place was truly amazing and could compete with the best 'cue. I had some seriously amazing meals when Ben was still around. I also had a couple horrible meals when the new owners took over.
Willards? I don't understand the hype, other than the fact that it's the only barbecue out in that part of the county. The meats cannot stand on their own without drenching them in sauce. And their sides are just awful. For example, their collards are sweeter than a can of Mountain Dew!
Dixie Pig was a great landmark, but their barbecue was pretty poor. They served what I call gas station barbecue.
Shane's Rib Shack. Yes, it's a franchise, but their barbecue and ribs are consistently good. And they get bonus points for offering SC-style mustard-based sauce.
Reddy's sounds intriguing. I will have to try it.
Dixie Bones is probably the best in the area. The barbecued pork and brisket is smokey, moist and delicious, even without sauce. Their sides (and deserts) are superb.
It's a shame that Ben's Whole Hog closed down. When Ben was still the owner and pit master, that place was truly amazing and could compete with the best 'cue. I had some seriously amazing meals when Ben was still around. I also had a couple horrible meals when the new owners took over.
Willards? I don't understand the hype, other than the fact that it's the only barbecue out in that part of the county. The meats cannot stand on their own without drenching them in sauce. And their sides are just awful. For example, their collards are sweeter than a can of Mountain Dew!
Dixie Pig was a great landmark, but their barbecue was pretty poor. They served what I call gas station barbecue.
Shane's Rib Shack. Yes, it's a franchise, but their barbecue and ribs are consistently good. And they get bonus points for offering SC-style mustard-based sauce.
Reddy's sounds intriguing. I will have to try it.
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
Watson
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Date: February 15, 2011 02:07AM
definately BBQ World in the Burke shopping center with walmart. sure maybe nobody is ever in there, and it tastes dry and terrible, and its a general mystery as how they've been in business for at least 13-14 years, but its a true survivors story that tastes better than the finest of BBQ anywhere else.
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
Jeff clubb
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Date: February 15, 2011 02:32AM
oy, Bar B Que World in Burke yo man that place is mediocre at best. WalMart Shopping Center ,right?
How long ago did that place change ownership? dude ain't even American how would he know real bar b que
How long ago did that place change ownership? dude ain't even American how would he know real bar b que
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
whiterussian
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Date: February 15, 2011 10:42PM
Thanks, Jeff clubb -- I believe the dude in BBQ World is African, and who cares; I would rather have him than most of the bogus chain crap in FFX. BTW, work on spell check, I'm not sure you are even American after reading your post. oy? yo?, etc.
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
Maybe they are commonly owned
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Date: February 15, 2011 11:35PM
Watson Wrote:
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> definately BBQ World in the Burke shopping center
> with walmart. sure maybe nobody is ever in there,
> and it tastes dry and terrible, and its a general
> mystery as how they've been in business for at
> least 13-14 years, but its a true survivors story
> that tastes better than the finest of BBQ anywhere
> else.
Well, if those are the criteria, then I will nominate BBQ Country in downtown Vienna, and it will beat BBQ World hands down!
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> definately BBQ World in the Burke shopping center
> with walmart. sure maybe nobody is ever in there,
> and it tastes dry and terrible, and its a general
> mystery as how they've been in business for at
> least 13-14 years, but its a true survivors story
> that tastes better than the finest of BBQ anywhere
> else.
Well, if those are the criteria, then I will nominate BBQ Country in downtown Vienna, and it will beat BBQ World hands down!
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
HomeBoy
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Date: February 15, 2011 11:38PM
Place ribs in crockpot and barely cover with sauce of your choice.
Cook on low for 6-7 hours. Remove with tongs and place on platter.
If you want the outside crispy slather with sauce and place under
broiler until desired effect. (I like mine slightly burned on the
outside:) Remaining sauce gets cooked down in saucepan until very
thick. Pour/dip as you please. Have plenty of paper towels to wipe
hands. Eat cold for breakfast next morning and chase with 16oz. can
of Schlitz Malt Liquor before work.:)
Cook on low for 6-7 hours. Remove with tongs and place on platter.
If you want the outside crispy slather with sauce and place under
broiler until desired effect. (I like mine slightly burned on the
outside:) Remaining sauce gets cooked down in saucepan until very
thick. Pour/dip as you please. Have plenty of paper towels to wipe
hands. Eat cold for breakfast next morning and chase with 16oz. can
of Schlitz Malt Liquor before work.:)
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
Watson
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Date: February 15, 2011 11:41PM
@jeff club: I said specifically in my post that it was in the wal-mart shopping center. forget not being american, I dont think you can even read. You must have gotten someone (mother, seeing eye dog, some kind of caretaker etc) to have mustered that post.
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
Snapple
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Date: February 15, 2011 11:48PM
THe Herndon Optimist Club has good NC-style pulled pork once a year at the Herndon Festival, although I haven't been there in a few years so I'm not sure they still do it.
The cafe at the Herndon golf course has some decent pulled pork too: http://jjdeli.com/
The cafe at the Herndon golf course has some decent pulled pork too: http://jjdeli.com/
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
Eater of BBQ
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Date: February 16, 2011 12:12AM
Maybe they are commonly owned Wrote:
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> Well, if those are the criteria, then I will
> nominate BBQ Country in downtown Vienna, and it
> will beat BBQ World hands down!
Is that place still around? I used to go there years ago. It was decent stuff, but I always felt bad for the people working there. Usually depressingly empty.
American BBQ near Belvoir is an interesting place. ( http://americanbbq.com/ ) It's way overpriced and the BBQ is run of the mill, but there's something charming about the kind of place you can go in, grab a beer or six from the cooler and shoot the shit with people as you wait for your BBQ.
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> Well, if those are the criteria, then I will
> nominate BBQ Country in downtown Vienna, and it
> will beat BBQ World hands down!
Is that place still around? I used to go there years ago. It was decent stuff, but I always felt bad for the people working there. Usually depressingly empty.
American BBQ near Belvoir is an interesting place. ( http://americanbbq.com/ ) It's way overpriced and the BBQ is run of the mill, but there's something charming about the kind of place you can go in, grab a beer or six from the cooler and shoot the shit with people as you wait for your BBQ.
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
G
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Date: February 16, 2011 12:47AM
Kimo Wrote:
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> There was a place past Beacon Mall, past the old
> Multiplex Cinema, called the Rib Rack... bit of a
> drive, but the onion rings and ribs were soooo
> worth it...
>
> I moved away, so I don't know if it still there...
+1 on the Rib Rack reference, I have pics from back in the early 90's when we used to go there on Tuesdays for the all-you-can-eat ribs... I think now it's a Mexican restaurant.
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> There was a place past Beacon Mall, past the old
> Multiplex Cinema, called the Rib Rack... bit of a
> drive, but the onion rings and ribs were soooo
> worth it...
>
> I moved away, so I don't know if it still there...
+1 on the Rib Rack reference, I have pics from back in the early 90's when we used to go there on Tuesdays for the all-you-can-eat ribs... I think now it's a Mexican restaurant.
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Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
TheMeeper
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Date: February 16, 2011 08:12AM
Eater of BBQ Wrote:
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> RE: BBQ Country in downtown Vienna
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> It was decent stuff, but I always felt bad for the people working there. Usually depressingly empty.
I liked that place back in the late 90s. But I stopped in there was 2 summers ago was pretty disappointed. It was around noon on a Saturday and I was the only person in there. The pulled pork sandwich was kinda bland and the bun wasn't fresh. The mac & cheese, served lukewarm, tasted like the instant kind made from a box. It was also a hot humid day, and it felt like they didn't have the AC on. Maybe it was just an bad day for them but I really got the impression they were cutting corners.
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> RE: BBQ Country in downtown Vienna
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> It was decent stuff, but I always felt bad for the people working there. Usually depressingly empty.
I liked that place back in the late 90s. But I stopped in there was 2 summers ago was pretty disappointed. It was around noon on a Saturday and I was the only person in there. The pulled pork sandwich was kinda bland and the bun wasn't fresh. The mac & cheese, served lukewarm, tasted like the instant kind made from a box. It was also a hot humid day, and it felt like they didn't have the AC on. Maybe it was just an bad day for them but I really got the impression they were cutting corners.
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
519
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Date: February 16, 2011 10:20AM
I went to Bubba's last night and as cute as the place was,it could not make up for their horrible and overpriced food.I had the chopped beef brisket and my husband had the smoked pulled chicken and it was just nasty.The chicken tasted like it was watered down and the brisket just had a funny taste.I would go here again only if I was trying to lose friends...sorry Bubba you are not the one for me.
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
ElZilcho
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Date: March 02, 2011 01:13AM
Whole Foods in Fair Lakes actually has some really good BBQ. They have a Smoke House restaurant thing inside. The sliced brisket is amazing! Pulled pork, pulled chicken, ribs, good stuff. But the best part is the awesome craft beers available on draft :)
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
jeff clubb
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Date: March 02, 2011 03:16AM
BBq World in vienna use to be part of a chain back over a decade ago, another store was out in centreville. Was pretty d9mn good for awhile but as time went on stores started to close and the vienna store was sold off years ago. quality went downnhill. don't know how the place stays in business it seems so empty when i pass by. I think may have been a falling out between father and son over how to run BBQ World and thus its downfall. I think the son might still run a BBQ place somewhere west of Fairfax County these days. I'm thinking Warrenton but might be wrong
Bubba's of Merrifield has also gone down hill in last couple of years. the owners seem to have turned the place over to new arrivals to run. same thing seemed to have occurred at Willards out in chantilly and Rocklands in suburban alexandriawas pretty d8mn good till same thing happened with new arrivals but the quality was not as big a drop as the others
Bubba's of Merrifield has also gone down hill in last couple of years. the owners seem to have turned the place over to new arrivals to run. same thing seemed to have occurred at Willards out in chantilly and Rocklands in suburban alexandriawas pretty d8mn good till same thing happened with new arrivals but the quality was not as big a drop as the others
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
aly_d
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Date: March 02, 2011 11:04PM
BBQ Country in Vienna is disgusting. The Town Hall should include a warning about that place in their "Welcome Packet". I was pissed that my neighbors let me go there and after I told them we went, they acted all surprised that we didn't know it was to be avoided. How would I know? I just moved here. In all fairness, though, I should have known it was bad news when I noticed that one of their side offerings was egg rolls.
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
aly_d
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Date: March 02, 2011 11:08PM
One more thing - if you ever make it down to Richmond, you've GOT to go to Buz and Ned's. Best BBQ I've ever had and I miss it so much. Their meat is awesome - the best ribs I've ever had. Plus their collards make you think you've died and gone to heaven. Their potato salad is the bomb - made with sour cream instead of mayo. They serve sweet potato fries sprinkled with cinnamon sugar and they will gladly pour you an Arnold Palmer.
http://buzandneds.com/
http://buzandneds.com/
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
Buster
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Date: March 03, 2011 12:38AM
I've always heard that the best BBQ in the eastern U.S. is at Pierce's Pitt BBQ in Lightfoot, VA (near Williamsburg off of I-64).
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
bbq
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Date: March 03, 2011 08:07AM
What about Johnny Mac's on RT.1? Never eaten there personally, but they advertise NC stlye Q on their sign. I suspect a bucket of Curly's from Giant in the back. Does anyone remember Pig N Chick on 29 by the Hunter's Lodge back in the day?
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
slubdawg
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Date: March 03, 2011 08:48AM
Buster Wrote:
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> I've always heard that the best BBQ in the eastern
> U.S. is at Pierce's Pitt BBQ in Lightfoot, VA
> (near Williamsburg off of I-64).
Pierce's used to be great, but it grew so much that it the quality seemed, to me anyway, of not being quite as good as it was years ago. But maybe that's just my age showing.
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> I've always heard that the best BBQ in the eastern
> U.S. is at Pierce's Pitt BBQ in Lightfoot, VA
> (near Williamsburg off of I-64).
Pierce's used to be great, but it grew so much that it the quality seemed, to me anyway, of not being quite as good as it was years ago. But maybe that's just my age showing.
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
drivingdown64
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Date: March 03, 2011 09:22AM
>>I've always heard that the best BBQ in the eastern U.S. is at Pierce's Pitt BBQ in Lightfoot, VA (near Williamsburg off of I-64).
I used to drive to Wburg for business meetings a lot and you can smell the simmering meat as you drive past on the Interstate.. always meant to stop there but never got around to it. Maybe next time.
I used to drive to Wburg for business meetings a lot and you can smell the simmering meat as you drive past on the Interstate.. always meant to stop there but never got around to it. Maybe next time.
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
schmedrake
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Date: March 03, 2011 12:44PM
Dixie Bones. And also Shane's in Alexandria.
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
Pinhead the Cenobite
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Date: March 03, 2011 12:56PM
jeff clubb Wrote:
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> BBq World in vienna use to be part of a chain back
> over a decade ago, another store was out in
> centreville. Was pretty d9mn good for awhile but
> as time went on stores started to close and the
> vienna store was sold off years ago. quality went
> downnhill. don't know how the place stays in
> business it seems so empty when i pass by. I think
> may have been a falling out between father and son
> over how to run BBQ World and thus its downfall. I
> think the son might still run a BBQ place
> somewhere west of Fairfax County these days. I'm
> thinking Warrenton but might be wrong
>
> Bubba's of Merrifield has also gone down hill in
> last couple of years. the owners seem to have
> turned the place over to new arrivals to run. same
> thing seemed to have occurred at Willards out in
> chantilly and Rocklands in suburban alexandriawas
> pretty d8mn good till same thing happened with new
> arrivals but the quality was not as big a drop as
> the others
BBQ World or BBQ Country? There is one somewhere on the east side of town. From what people tell me, they do a lot of cater orders - that keeps them going.
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"...your suffering will be legendary even in Hell!"
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> BBq World in vienna use to be part of a chain back
> over a decade ago, another store was out in
> centreville. Was pretty d9mn good for awhile but
> as time went on stores started to close and the
> vienna store was sold off years ago. quality went
> downnhill. don't know how the place stays in
> business it seems so empty when i pass by. I think
> may have been a falling out between father and son
> over how to run BBQ World and thus its downfall. I
> think the son might still run a BBQ place
> somewhere west of Fairfax County these days. I'm
> thinking Warrenton but might be wrong
>
> Bubba's of Merrifield has also gone down hill in
> last couple of years. the owners seem to have
> turned the place over to new arrivals to run. same
> thing seemed to have occurred at Willards out in
> chantilly and Rocklands in suburban alexandriawas
> pretty d8mn good till same thing happened with new
> arrivals but the quality was not as big a drop as
> the others
BBQ World or BBQ Country? There is one somewhere on the east side of town. From what people tell me, they do a lot of cater orders - that keeps them going.
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"...your suffering will be legendary even in Hell!"
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
Jimmy James
()
Date: March 04, 2011 01:21PM
Everyone,
Reddy's BBQ opened back up for the season. They start serving at 2 pm today.
getcha some.
Reddy's BBQ opened back up for the season. They start serving at 2 pm today.
getcha some.
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
pit boss
()
Date: March 04, 2011 01:34PM
My backyard. I got a secret recipe and none ya'll is gettin any. So, suck it. I read this thread yesterday and got a hankerin for some. It'll be ready by the time I get home from work. Enjoy driving all around looking for some mediocre cue.
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
Calling BS
()
Date: March 04, 2011 02:42PM
pit boss Wrote:
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> My backyard. I got a secret recipe and none ya'll
> is gettin any. So, suck it. I read this thread
> yesterday and got a hankerin for some. It'll be
> ready by the time I get home from work. Enjoy
> driving all around looking for some mediocre cue.
"It'll be ready by the time I get home from work"
A) You left your smoker unattended which means you're an idiot (or you're using some electric POS)
B) Someone else is keeping an eye on your smoker which means it isn't really "your" recipe
C) You're slow-cooking in the oven, which if you call that BBQ you're an uber-douche.
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> My backyard. I got a secret recipe and none ya'll
> is gettin any. So, suck it. I read this thread
> yesterday and got a hankerin for some. It'll be
> ready by the time I get home from work. Enjoy
> driving all around looking for some mediocre cue.
"It'll be ready by the time I get home from work"
A) You left your smoker unattended which means you're an idiot (or you're using some electric POS)
B) Someone else is keeping an eye on your smoker which means it isn't really "your" recipe
C) You're slow-cooking in the oven, which if you call that BBQ you're an uber-douche.
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
pit boss
()
Date: March 04, 2011 02:52PM
Calling BS Wrote:
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> pit boss Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > My backyard. I got a secret recipe and none
> ya'll
> > is gettin any. So, suck it. I read this
> thread
> > yesterday and got a hankerin for some. It'll
> be
> > ready by the time I get home from work. Enjoy
> > driving all around looking for some mediocre
> cue.
>
>
> "It'll be ready by the time I get home from work"
>
> A) You left your smoker unattended which means
> you're an idiot (or you're using some electric
> POS)
> B) Someone else is keeping an eye on your smoker
> which means it isn't really "your" recipe
> C) You're slow-cooking in the oven, which if you
> call that BBQ you're an uber-douche.
If my old lady throwin a couple of logs in throughout the day makes it part her recipe, so be it. I trimmed it, seasoned it and hand picked the wood blend. Either way, I'm eatin better than you.
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> pit boss Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > My backyard. I got a secret recipe and none
> ya'll
> > is gettin any. So, suck it. I read this
> thread
> > yesterday and got a hankerin for some. It'll
> be
> > ready by the time I get home from work. Enjoy
> > driving all around looking for some mediocre
> cue.
>
>
> "It'll be ready by the time I get home from work"
>
> A) You left your smoker unattended which means
> you're an idiot (or you're using some electric
> POS)
> B) Someone else is keeping an eye on your smoker
> which means it isn't really "your" recipe
> C) You're slow-cooking in the oven, which if you
> call that BBQ you're an uber-douche.
If my old lady throwin a couple of logs in throughout the day makes it part her recipe, so be it. I trimmed it, seasoned it and hand picked the wood blend. Either way, I'm eatin better than you.
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
pit boss
()
Date: March 04, 2011 02:54PM
Calling BS Wrote:
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> C) You're slow-cooking in the oven, which if you
> call that BBQ you're an uber-douche.
Yeah, cause most people have an oven in their BACKYARD?!?!
better luck next time, mo-mo-mo-moron
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> C) You're slow-cooking in the oven, which if you
> call that BBQ you're an uber-douche.
Yeah, cause most people have an oven in their BACKYARD?!?!
better luck next time, mo-mo-mo-moron
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
jimmy james
()
Date: March 04, 2011 03:26PM
pit boss.....go fuck yourself. nobody likes you. we dont care that "none yall is gettin some" of your self proclaimed above "mediocre cue." and we certainly arnt going to "suck it" ..,,,enjoy your cue, dude.
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
pit boss
()
Date: March 04, 2011 03:31PM
jimmy james Wrote:
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> pit boss.....go fuck yourself. nobody likes you.
> we dont care that "none yall is gettin some" of
> your self proclaimed above "mediocre cue." and we
> certainly arnt going to "suck it" ..,,,enjoy your
> cue, dude.
I don't need you to like me, JJ. Have fun on your trip to Gainsville. While you're sittin in traffic, I'll be downin a cold one and lickin my fingers.
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> pit boss.....go fuck yourself. nobody likes you.
> we dont care that "none yall is gettin some" of
> your self proclaimed above "mediocre cue." and we
> certainly arnt going to "suck it" ..,,,enjoy your
> cue, dude.
I don't need you to like me, JJ. Have fun on your trip to Gainsville. While you're sittin in traffic, I'll be downin a cold one and lickin my fingers.
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
D
()
Date: March 04, 2011 05:19PM
All American BBQ on Telegraph Rd (almost to Rt 1) near Ft Belvoir.
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
plate of shrimp
()
Date: March 04, 2011 06:11PM
D Wrote:
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> All American BBQ on Telegraph Rd (almost to Rt 1)
> near Ft Belvoir.
Ehhhh.... they are okay. Very overpriced for what they are. Their friday night barbecues are a great idea, but poorly executed, expensive, and dried out.
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> All American BBQ on Telegraph Rd (almost to Rt 1)
> near Ft Belvoir.
Ehhhh.... they are okay. Very overpriced for what they are. Their friday night barbecues are a great idea, but poorly executed, expensive, and dried out.
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
Spacy
()
Date: March 05, 2011 12:09AM
Has anyone mentioned Copper Canyon yet?
It's in PWC but not very far from FFX.
I ate there once, and it was okay.
(I don't feel like enough of a BBQ expert to really rate any of these places.)
http://www.yelp.com/biz/copper-canyon-grill-centreville
It's in PWC but not very far from FFX.
I ate there once, and it was okay.
(I don't feel like enough of a BBQ expert to really rate any of these places.)
http://www.yelp.com/biz/copper-canyon-grill-centreville
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
Richard
()
Date: March 05, 2011 11:11AM
Can someone help this Canadian dude out- I do NOT like BBQ that has a strong vinegar? taste. What kind of BBQ is that and what exactly is Carolinian BBQ?
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
eh
()
Date: March 05, 2011 02:02PM
Richard Wrote:
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> Can someone help this Canadian dude out- I do NOT
> like BBQ that has a strong vinegar? taste. What
> kind of BBQ is that and what exactly is Carolinian
> BBQ?
Eh, go back to, eh, Canada, eh and eat your moosburger, eh. ya fuckin canuck, eh.
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> Can someone help this Canadian dude out- I do NOT
> like BBQ that has a strong vinegar? taste. What
> kind of BBQ is that and what exactly is Carolinian
> BBQ?
Eh, go back to, eh, Canada, eh and eat your moosburger, eh. ya fuckin canuck, eh.
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
x
()
Date: March 06, 2011 02:27PM
Pit Boss, U ROCK! Never mind the haters,
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
I'm not eesh
()
Date: March 06, 2011 04:02PM
Jimmy James Wrote:
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> Everyone,
>
> Reddy's BBQ opened back up for the season. They
> start serving at 2 pm today.
>
> getcha some.
I drive by there every night on my way home. I think people need to realize it's on Rt. 29 about 2-3 miles before you reach Gainesville heading south on 29. They're only open on weekends.
The smoker is a red trailer with chromed exhaust pipes to let out the excess smoke. Looks like a good operation.
I just need to wait until the weather warms up a wee bit more before I stop because I won't be eating the stuff in my car and trying to drive at the same time.
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> Everyone,
>
> Reddy's BBQ opened back up for the season. They
> start serving at 2 pm today.
>
> getcha some.
I drive by there every night on my way home. I think people need to realize it's on Rt. 29 about 2-3 miles before you reach Gainesville heading south on 29. They're only open on weekends.
The smoker is a red trailer with chromed exhaust pipes to let out the excess smoke. Looks like a good operation.
I just need to wait until the weather warms up a wee bit more before I stop because I won't be eating the stuff in my car and trying to drive at the same time.
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
I'm not eesh
()
Date: March 06, 2011 04:07PM
Spacy Wrote:
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> Has anyone mentioned Copper Canyon yet?
>
> It's in PWC but not very far from FFX.
>
> I ate there once, and it was okay.
> (I don't feel like enough of a BBQ expert to
> really rate any of these places.)
>
> http://www.yelp.com/biz/copper-canyon-grill-centre
> ville
Copper Canyon is located in Centreville as you've indicated, which is clearly in Fairfax County, not PWC. The last time I was at that place, it was called Red Rock Canyon (not the same as the other Red Rocks in Centreville). Red Rock Canyon served steaks, chicken and an awesome home-made pot pie served in a cast iron skillet.
I guess now that both the name and menu have changed, I'll probably never head back there.
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> Has anyone mentioned Copper Canyon yet?
>
> It's in PWC but not very far from FFX.
>
> I ate there once, and it was okay.
> (I don't feel like enough of a BBQ expert to
> really rate any of these places.)
>
> http://www.yelp.com/biz/copper-canyon-grill-centre
> ville
Copper Canyon is located in Centreville as you've indicated, which is clearly in Fairfax County, not PWC. The last time I was at that place, it was called Red Rock Canyon (not the same as the other Red Rocks in Centreville). Red Rock Canyon served steaks, chicken and an awesome home-made pot pie served in a cast iron skillet.
I guess now that both the name and menu have changed, I'll probably never head back there.
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
I'm not eesh
()
Date: March 06, 2011 04:09PM
Richard Wrote:
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> Can someone help this Canadian dude out- I do NOT
> like BBQ that has a strong vinegar? taste. What
> kind of BBQ is that and what exactly is Carolinian
> BBQ?
Carolina-style BBQ tends to be more of a vinegar-based BBQ. The other being Memphis-style or Texas-style will tend to be more of a smoky, sauce based BBQ. I prefer the latter. Not much of a Carolina BBQ fan myself. But, I still won't say no to BBQ.
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> Can someone help this Canadian dude out- I do NOT
> like BBQ that has a strong vinegar? taste. What
> kind of BBQ is that and what exactly is Carolinian
> BBQ?
Carolina-style BBQ tends to be more of a vinegar-based BBQ. The other being Memphis-style or Texas-style will tend to be more of a smoky, sauce based BBQ. I prefer the latter. Not much of a Carolina BBQ fan myself. But, I still won't say no to BBQ.
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
jimmy james
()
Date: March 06, 2011 04:18PM
reddy's is inside that old building now...its nice inside, so you dont have to eat & drive.
open friday afternoons through sunday....
open friday afternoons through sunday....
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
Spacy
()
Date: March 06, 2011 08:39PM
bbq Wrote:
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> What about Johnny Mac's on RT.1?
Dunno, but it gets positive reviews on Yelp.
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> What about Johnny Mac's on RT.1?
Dunno, but it gets positive reviews on Yelp.
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
Noj
()
Date: March 07, 2011 09:25AM
I was down in Fredericksburg this weekend and drove by a BBQ placed called Allman's. Has anybody been there?
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
Traffic Report
()
Date: March 07, 2011 09:51AM
Rocklands is pretty good. There is one in Alexandria and one in Arlington
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
Taylor
()
Date: March 07, 2011 08:31PM
I tried "Willard's" today based on the recommendations of some of you. I gotta say, that shit was AWESOME!
I know some here in this thread have downed it, and maybe the quality varies from day to day. All I can say is that the food was incredibly good. Just the smell of the bar-b-que wafting on the air made me quicken my roll across the parking lot. It just got better once I was inside. The corn-bread was sweet, moist and "grainy" in just the right way. The "KC Burnt Ends Sandwich" was smoky, flavorful, complex and delicious. Lastly, the staff was friendly and accommodating and the decor was perfect.
Just one Man's opinion, but I urge anyone who hasn't been there to give it a try. :)
I know some here in this thread have downed it, and maybe the quality varies from day to day. All I can say is that the food was incredibly good. Just the smell of the bar-b-que wafting on the air made me quicken my roll across the parking lot. It just got better once I was inside. The corn-bread was sweet, moist and "grainy" in just the right way. The "KC Burnt Ends Sandwich" was smoky, flavorful, complex and delicious. Lastly, the staff was friendly and accommodating and the decor was perfect.
Just one Man's opinion, but I urge anyone who hasn't been there to give it a try. :)
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
Parker's
()
Date: March 08, 2011 06:36AM
The long time bar b que place in mc Lean is gone. Same shopping center as the Color wheel. Replaced by a resaurant called "McLean 1900" Next door soon to open a place called "McLean Tavern" That barb que place musthave been there at least 30 years.
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
Dixie Bones Terrible
()
Date: March 08, 2011 09:15PM
Holy Shit is DIXIE BONES terrible.
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I had high hopes based on recommendations of those I know plus a lot of the good posts in this thread so I stopped there tonight at 6pm. What a farking let down. If this place is indicative of the other "good" places in this thread I feel bad for the BBQ eating public around. Famous Daves has better food and I hate FD's.
**
Not one single dish was above mediocre. We did a wide taste test to make sure and give the place a fair shot but no dice. I've had better Que @ Sweet Lucy's in Philadelphia.
**
I had high hopes based on recommendations of those I know plus a lot of the good posts in this thread so I stopped there tonight at 6pm. What a farking let down. If this place is indicative of the other "good" places in this thread I feel bad for the BBQ eating public around. Famous Daves has better food and I hate FD's.
**
Not one single dish was above mediocre. We did a wide taste test to make sure and give the place a fair shot but no dice. I've had better Que @ Sweet Lucy's in Philadelphia.
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
BBQyum
()
Date: March 11, 2011 01:24AM
I second Pierce's Pitt in Williamsburg. Yummy!
Next best thing -- buy Pierce's BBQ sauce at Harris Teeter and apply to pork.
Next best thing -- buy Pierce's BBQ sauce at Harris Teeter and apply to pork.
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
Ralph Pootawn
()
Date: March 11, 2011 07:18AM
Noj Wrote:
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> I was down in Fredericksburg this weekend and
> drove by a BBQ placed called Allman's. Has
> anybody been there?
Allman's is a classic "landmark" in Fredericksburg. I ate it growing up, but it really isn't that special. I can make better pulled pork sandwiches in my crock pot at home, and I never really liked their sauce.
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> I was down in Fredericksburg this weekend and
> drove by a BBQ placed called Allman's. Has
> anybody been there?
Allman's is a classic "landmark" in Fredericksburg. I ate it growing up, but it really isn't that special. I can make better pulled pork sandwiches in my crock pot at home, and I never really liked their sauce.
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
Mark
()
Date: March 17, 2011 09:37PM
Ben's Whole Hog was the absolute standard--the Wine Advocate listed it as one of the ten best meals of 1999. Willards sucks, can't taste any smoke in the meat. Dixie bones is good, as is Bubbas (very lean). Ruddys has good meat, but sauce is mediocre. Pierces absolutely sucks, BBQ for wannabees (I have been to Oklahoma Joes, Arthure Bryants, etc., Pierces sucks). The very best in this area is in La Plata, MD, Johnny Boys ribs.
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
KK
()
Date: March 18, 2011 08:53AM
Went to Capital BBQ, "Capital Q", near the Verizon Center recently, and I thought it was very good. IMHO much better than Willards, and better the Dixie Bones. Probably one of he better ones I've had in the area.
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
Bob in Southeast Loudoun
()
Date: March 18, 2011 09:02AM
Try the Pit Stop at Gilberts Corner (15 and 50) on the weekends. Dude makes pulled pork sandwiches, ribs, and chicken, with home-made potato salad and slaw. Great roadside bbq.
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
tgod
()
Date: March 18, 2011 09:32AM
carolina bros bbq in ashburn i the best bbq around hands down the meats just falls off the bones
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
More Complete
()
Date: March 18, 2011 11:19AM
tgod Wrote:
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> carolina bros bbq in ashburn i the best bbq around
> hands down the meats just falls off the bones
I agree. Carolina Brothers does it right!
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> carolina bros bbq in ashburn i the best bbq around
> hands down the meats just falls off the bones
I agree. Carolina Brothers does it right!
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
Full of crap
()
Date: March 18, 2011 01:17PM
Mark Wrote:
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> Pierces absolutely sucks, BBQ
> for wannabees (I have been to Oklahoma Joes,
> Arthure Bryants, etc., Pierces sucks).
If you were any sort of cue afficianado, you wouldn't even bring up those two places and compare them to Pierce's Pitt. Kansas City BBQ and Carolina-style BBQ are completely different things - Kansas City is SO much more reliant on their sauces (not saying that's necessarily a bad thing) and are significantly better at ribs and rib ends than pulled pork.
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> Pierces absolutely sucks, BBQ
> for wannabees (I have been to Oklahoma Joes,
> Arthure Bryants, etc., Pierces sucks).
If you were any sort of cue afficianado, you wouldn't even bring up those two places and compare them to Pierce's Pitt. Kansas City BBQ and Carolina-style BBQ are completely different things - Kansas City is SO much more reliant on their sauces (not saying that's necessarily a bad thing) and are significantly better at ribs and rib ends than pulled pork.
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
Mark
()
Date: March 19, 2011 09:34PM
No shit, douchebag, I was not comparing bbq styles, what sucks, sucks.
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
Spacy
()
Date: March 28, 2011 08:08AM
I've been to Sunset Grille for music about 5 times (all in the last 18 months) and I never realized they had BBQ. I wonder how it is?
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-C11hvWo9Iq4/TY5ikmSo1dI/AAAAAAAABpw/Z5n7lGLpP60/s1600/Sunset+Grille+March11.jpg
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-C11hvWo9Iq4/TY5ikmSo1dI/AAAAAAAABpw/Z5n7lGLpP60/s1600/Sunset+Grille+March11.jpg
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
here
()
Date: March 28, 2011 08:50AM
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
ION
()
Date: March 29, 2011 09:18PM
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
Pinhead the Cenobite
()
Date: April 04, 2011 05:48AM
we ate there last night, and I took the shit of the year just now. Good marbling throughout the mass - and speaking of mass. I must have dropped 2 pounds.
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"...your suffering will be legendary even in Hell!"
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"...your suffering will be legendary even in Hell!"
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
Larry KIng
()
Date: April 04, 2011 08:28AM
I've tried 'em all. Believe it or not - COASTAL FLATS HAS THE BEST BBQ ...
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
ksj
()
Date: April 04, 2011 05:04PM
I understand that it's not northern Virginia, but for my $, Capital Q next to Verizon center is the best.
If you have not been to Whole Foods Fair Lakes, you are missing out. Their "Kitchen Sink" special is more than enough for 2 ppl..for $15. Not to mention that there is a seclection of ~10 premium microbrewed beers on tap.
If you have not been to Whole Foods Fair Lakes, you are missing out. Their "Kitchen Sink" special is more than enough for 2 ppl..for $15. Not to mention that there is a seclection of ~10 premium microbrewed beers on tap.
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
Pinhead the Cenobite
()
Date: April 04, 2011 05:33PM
The BBQ at wholefoods is pretty good. We go there to get large quantities for cookouts and parties.
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"...your suffering will be legendary even in Hell!"
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"...your suffering will be legendary even in Hell!"
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
KC BBQ Fan
()
Date: May 15, 2011 04:54PM
The first and only Kansas City style BBQ place in NOVA is Moley Brothers BBQ! www.moleybrothersbbq.com
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
Pinhead the Cenobite
()
Date: May 15, 2011 05:00PM
Ate at Dixie Bones today after a nice trip to Ikea. Yum!!!
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"...your suffering will be legendary even in Hell!"
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"...your suffering will be legendary even in Hell!"
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
Ikea
()
Date: May 15, 2011 05:11PM
Is there crap any easier to put together?
Love Dixie Bones. Not in FFC but close.
Love Dixie Bones. Not in FFC but close.
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
Pinhead the Cenobite
()
Date: May 15, 2011 05:17PM
It is pretty simple. Word of advice - get an electric drill that has a correct hex "key" driver.
A lot easier than turning a hex key hundreds of times.
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"...your suffering will be legendary even in Hell!"
A lot easier than turning a hex key hundreds of times.
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"...your suffering will be legendary even in Hell!"
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
I Love BBQ
()
Date: June 13, 2011 12:00AM
jimmy james Wrote:
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> reddy's is inside that old building now...its nice
> inside, so you dont have to eat & drive.
>
> open friday afternoons through sunday....
Sadly, yesterday - Sunday June 11th, 2011, marked the last day for Reddy's BBQ to remain open. Apparently, the landlord wanted an occupant who would provide service more days per week - rather than the weekends, and upped the rent. All of this information was posted on a long note on their front door when you would go there.
Fortunately, I had my first and only meal there today - so I was able to taste how good their grub really was. The pulled pork BBQ was excellent - and the sides were, too. Great baked beans with two types of beans, bacon, etc.
As far as national chains go, I won't compare Reddy's to any of them. However, I've eaten at Bubba's BBQ before a few times in Falls Church. It happened to be quite a disappointment for me. Dry pork - too dry. The sides were boring, etc.
Reddy's ... you will be missed. Hopefully, you'll find another location to re-open near Gainesville soon. I do promise I'll eat more of your BBQ as I'll ensure I have more time in my day to stop and enjoy a fine meal.
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> reddy's is inside that old building now...its nice
> inside, so you dont have to eat & drive.
>
> open friday afternoons through sunday....
Sadly, yesterday - Sunday June 11th, 2011, marked the last day for Reddy's BBQ to remain open. Apparently, the landlord wanted an occupant who would provide service more days per week - rather than the weekends, and upped the rent. All of this information was posted on a long note on their front door when you would go there.
Fortunately, I had my first and only meal there today - so I was able to taste how good their grub really was. The pulled pork BBQ was excellent - and the sides were, too. Great baked beans with two types of beans, bacon, etc.
As far as national chains go, I won't compare Reddy's to any of them. However, I've eaten at Bubba's BBQ before a few times in Falls Church. It happened to be quite a disappointment for me. Dry pork - too dry. The sides were boring, etc.
Reddy's ... you will be missed. Hopefully, you'll find another location to re-open near Gainesville soon. I do promise I'll eat more of your BBQ as I'll ensure I have more time in my day to stop and enjoy a fine meal.
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
Realist&*
()
Date: June 13, 2011 09:02AM
Reddy's was a roadside place that got people all nostalgic but it was very overpriced. Paid 7 to 8 dollars for one small sized sandwich on a cheap hamburger bun. I'm not sorry to see it go.
I Love BBQ Wrote:
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> jimmy james Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > reddy's is inside that old building now...its
> nice
> > inside, so you dont have to eat & drive.
> >
> > open friday afternoons through sunday....
>
>
> Sadly, yesterday - Sunday June 11th, 2011, marked
> the last day for Reddy's BBQ to remain open.
> Apparently, the landlord wanted an occupant who
> would provide service more days per week - rather
> than the weekends, and upped the rent. All of
> this information was posted on a long note on
> their front door when you would go there.
>
> Fortunately, I had my first and only meal there
> today - so I was able to taste how good their grub
> really was. The pulled pork BBQ was excellent -
> and the sides were, too. Great baked beans with
> two types of beans, bacon, etc.
>
> As far as national chains go, I won't compare
> Reddy's to any of them. However, I've eaten at
> Bubba's BBQ before a few times in Falls Church.
> It happened to be quite a disappointment for me.
> Dry pork - too dry. The sides were boring, etc.
>
> Reddy's ... you will be missed. Hopefully, you'll
> find another location to re-open near Gainesville
> soon. I do promise I'll eat more of your BBQ as
> I'll ensure I have more time in my day to stop and
> enjoy a fine meal.
I Love BBQ Wrote:
-------------------------------------------------------
> jimmy james Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > reddy's is inside that old building now...its
> nice
> > inside, so you dont have to eat & drive.
> >
> > open friday afternoons through sunday....
>
>
> Sadly, yesterday - Sunday June 11th, 2011, marked
> the last day for Reddy's BBQ to remain open.
> Apparently, the landlord wanted an occupant who
> would provide service more days per week - rather
> than the weekends, and upped the rent. All of
> this information was posted on a long note on
> their front door when you would go there.
>
> Fortunately, I had my first and only meal there
> today - so I was able to taste how good their grub
> really was. The pulled pork BBQ was excellent -
> and the sides were, too. Great baked beans with
> two types of beans, bacon, etc.
>
> As far as national chains go, I won't compare
> Reddy's to any of them. However, I've eaten at
> Bubba's BBQ before a few times in Falls Church.
> It happened to be quite a disappointment for me.
> Dry pork - too dry. The sides were boring, etc.
>
> Reddy's ... you will be missed. Hopefully, you'll
> find another location to re-open near Gainesville
> soon. I do promise I'll eat more of your BBQ as
> I'll ensure I have more time in my day to stop and
> enjoy a fine meal.
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
theShadowToo
()
Date: June 13, 2011 09:50AM
Famous Dave's pulled pork may not be the all time best, but it was the best bbq at the Fairfax Fair yesterday after the storm closed most of the other food vendors. Even better was that everything was half off.
Who knew a family of four could eat at the fair for $15?!?
Who knew a family of four could eat at the fair for $15?!?
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
Spacy
()
Date: June 13, 2011 10:58AM
Willard's is the same as Blue Ribbon BBQ, and I like it.
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
I Love BBQ
()
Date: June 13, 2011 11:36AM
Realist&* Wrote:
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> Reddy's was a roadside place that got people all
> nostalgic but it was very overpriced. Paid 7 to 8
> dollars for one small sized sandwich on a cheap
> hamburger bun. I'm not sorry to see it go.
>
>
Actually, the pulled pork sandwich was $6.40 on the menu. Yes, they used regular hamburger buns. However, they served it open-faced and there was a lot of pork spread over both sections of the roll. Easily, enough meat for 2 sandwiches. Adding 2 sides and a soda brought my total to just a bit over $10.00 - $10.40, or so. I didn't feel as though the prices were overly inflated.
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> Reddy's was a roadside place that got people all
> nostalgic but it was very overpriced. Paid 7 to 8
> dollars for one small sized sandwich on a cheap
> hamburger bun. I'm not sorry to see it go.
>
>
Actually, the pulled pork sandwich was $6.40 on the menu. Yes, they used regular hamburger buns. However, they served it open-faced and there was a lot of pork spread over both sections of the roll. Easily, enough meat for 2 sandwiches. Adding 2 sides and a soda brought my total to just a bit over $10.00 - $10.40, or so. I didn't feel as though the prices were overly inflated.
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
Arlingtonkid
()
Date: June 13, 2011 12:31PM
I'm not sure if it is still open, but there was a shack of a place on Old Carolina road off of Route 15 in Gainesville that was pretty good. For chains, I'd say Famous Dave's is above average. Dixie Bones is pretty good too. As someone previously pointed out, Ben's whole hog BBQ was awsome, that old boy that owned it had the right attitude and food. It went down quickly once he sold it which was a shame.
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
I Love BBQ
()
Date: June 13, 2011 02:59PM
Arlingtonkid Wrote:
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> I'm not sure if it is still open, but there was a
> shack of a place on Old Carolina road off of Route
> 15 in Gainesville that was pretty good.
Actually, that place closed down about a year ago. It has turned into a real estate office. During the past few years, the BBQ place kind of maintained its own hours - so, trying to stop by and get some BBQ was either hit or miss. I did try it - just once and only once. We purchased a rack of baby-back ribs and some other items. We had our choice of sauce for the ribs - Texas style or N.C. style. When we got all the food home, we realized that when they cooked and smoked the ribs they did it without any rub or sauce. So, we essentially had a dry slab of flavorless ribs, with the exception of a small bit of smoke flavor. I wasn't impressed.
If you're going to offer both types of sauces, then why not cook some with each type of sauce, then let the customer choose? I'm sure that was part of their downfall - changing the way things operated by cooking generic ribs and then hoping the addition of the sauce would perform some kind of miracle in the end.
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> I'm not sure if it is still open, but there was a
> shack of a place on Old Carolina road off of Route
> 15 in Gainesville that was pretty good.
Actually, that place closed down about a year ago. It has turned into a real estate office. During the past few years, the BBQ place kind of maintained its own hours - so, trying to stop by and get some BBQ was either hit or miss. I did try it - just once and only once. We purchased a rack of baby-back ribs and some other items. We had our choice of sauce for the ribs - Texas style or N.C. style. When we got all the food home, we realized that when they cooked and smoked the ribs they did it without any rub or sauce. So, we essentially had a dry slab of flavorless ribs, with the exception of a small bit of smoke flavor. I wasn't impressed.
If you're going to offer both types of sauces, then why not cook some with each type of sauce, then let the customer choose? I'm sure that was part of their downfall - changing the way things operated by cooking generic ribs and then hoping the addition of the sauce would perform some kind of miracle in the end.
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
Arlingtonkid
()
Date: June 13, 2011 05:59PM
I Love BBQ Wrote:
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> Arlingtonkid Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > I'm not sure if it is still open, but there was
> a
> > shack of a place on Old Carolina road off of
> Route
> > 15 in Gainesville that was pretty good.
>
>
> Actually, that place closed down about a year ago.
> It has turned into a real estate office. During
> the past few years, the BBQ place kind of
> maintained its own hours - so, trying to stop by
> and get some BBQ was either hit or miss. I did
> try it - just once and only once. We purchased a
> rack of baby-back ribs and some other items. We
> had our choice of sauce for the ribs - Texas style
> or N.C. style. When we got all the food home, we
> realized that when they cooked and smoked the ribs
> they did it without any rub or sauce. So, we
> essentially had a dry slab of flavorless ribs,
> with the exception of a small bit of smoke flavor.
> I wasn't impressed.
>
> If you're going to offer both types of sauces,
> then why not cook some with each type of sauce,
> then let the customer choose? I'm sure that was
> part of their downfall - changing the way things
> operated by cooking generic ribs and then hoping
> the addition of the sauce would perform some kind
> of miracle in the end.
That's too bad. It has been a few years since I last ate there. I remember when it first opened, the NC style was just great, the "burn" of the venigar lingered after every bite. But, I suppose after who knows how many ownership changes it was hard to maintain quality.
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> Arlingtonkid Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > I'm not sure if it is still open, but there was
> a
> > shack of a place on Old Carolina road off of
> Route
> > 15 in Gainesville that was pretty good.
>
>
> Actually, that place closed down about a year ago.
> It has turned into a real estate office. During
> the past few years, the BBQ place kind of
> maintained its own hours - so, trying to stop by
> and get some BBQ was either hit or miss. I did
> try it - just once and only once. We purchased a
> rack of baby-back ribs and some other items. We
> had our choice of sauce for the ribs - Texas style
> or N.C. style. When we got all the food home, we
> realized that when they cooked and smoked the ribs
> they did it without any rub or sauce. So, we
> essentially had a dry slab of flavorless ribs,
> with the exception of a small bit of smoke flavor.
> I wasn't impressed.
>
> If you're going to offer both types of sauces,
> then why not cook some with each type of sauce,
> then let the customer choose? I'm sure that was
> part of their downfall - changing the way things
> operated by cooking generic ribs and then hoping
> the addition of the sauce would perform some kind
> of miracle in the end.
That's too bad. It has been a few years since I last ate there. I remember when it first opened, the NC style was just great, the "burn" of the venigar lingered after every bite. But, I suppose after who knows how many ownership changes it was hard to maintain quality.
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
I Love BBQ
()
Date: June 13, 2011 06:09PM
Arlingtonkid Wrote:
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>
> That's too bad. It has been a few years since I
> last ate there. I remember when it first opened,
> the NC style was just great, the "burn" of the
> venigar lingered after every bite. But, I suppose
> after who knows how many ownership changes it was
> hard to maintain quality.
Actually, I believe it was owned by the same guy all along. He just had different people who would work there and had their own way of doing the process. If someone's making $8.00 or so an hour, their heart really isn't in it as they're just focusing on getting their pay check. Also, there was a period for a bit over a year where the place turned into a pizza joint. I think someone leased the location from the owner and tried to make a go of it. The pizza was a bit odd - I forget what they called it - rectangular with a different type of sauce. The lady that owned it told me it was more of a Northwestern Pennsylvania style of pizza - ??. Anyway, we tried it - once. However, that place never drew many clients.
I live just a few miles from that old BBQ place, so after driving by it 3-4 times a week, it's pretty easy to see what's current. However, now in the Dominion Valley market place shopping center, there is a Tony's NY pizza - from the same group as the Tony's in the Fair Lakes, Manassas and Ciro's in Centreville. Good pizza comes from that place.
Now, if I want BBQ, I'll just make it at home.
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>
> That's too bad. It has been a few years since I
> last ate there. I remember when it first opened,
> the NC style was just great, the "burn" of the
> venigar lingered after every bite. But, I suppose
> after who knows how many ownership changes it was
> hard to maintain quality.
Actually, I believe it was owned by the same guy all along. He just had different people who would work there and had their own way of doing the process. If someone's making $8.00 or so an hour, their heart really isn't in it as they're just focusing on getting their pay check. Also, there was a period for a bit over a year where the place turned into a pizza joint. I think someone leased the location from the owner and tried to make a go of it. The pizza was a bit odd - I forget what they called it - rectangular with a different type of sauce. The lady that owned it told me it was more of a Northwestern Pennsylvania style of pizza - ??. Anyway, we tried it - once. However, that place never drew many clients.
I live just a few miles from that old BBQ place, so after driving by it 3-4 times a week, it's pretty easy to see what's current. However, now in the Dominion Valley market place shopping center, there is a Tony's NY pizza - from the same group as the Tony's in the Fair Lakes, Manassas and Ciro's in Centreville. Good pizza comes from that place.
Now, if I want BBQ, I'll just make it at home.
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
PartTimeNewBernian
()
Date: June 13, 2011 06:28PM
Not to put too fine a point on it, but there really is no such thing as "Carolina Barbecue". There's Eastern Carolina Barbecue, and Western Carolina Barbecue. The differences are obvious and at the heart of Carolina culture. Eastern is whole hog, smoked over (usually) oak, and slathered in vinegar and black pepper sauce. Any sauce you put on it is vinegar based. Western Carolina is pork shoulder, sweeter, smoked over (usually) hickory, with a sugar and ketchup sauce.
Preference divides at the "Gnat Line", where the sandy soil of coastal Carolina meets the clay soil of piedmont Carolina.
I can't say about Nova, but the best Barbecue period can be found at Moore's Barbecue just outside New Bern NC on Highway 17. The pork is incredible, and the sides are authentic: slaw and hush puppies (and fries for the Yankees). It's the kind of place where if you order "unsweetened" iced tea, the lady at the counter will say with genuine concern, "oh Hon, you got the Diabetes?" and every order is served with a side of Scripture.
Preference divides at the "Gnat Line", where the sandy soil of coastal Carolina meets the clay soil of piedmont Carolina.
I can't say about Nova, but the best Barbecue period can be found at Moore's Barbecue just outside New Bern NC on Highway 17. The pork is incredible, and the sides are authentic: slaw and hush puppies (and fries for the Yankees). It's the kind of place where if you order "unsweetened" iced tea, the lady at the counter will say with genuine concern, "oh Hon, you got the Diabetes?" and every order is served with a side of Scripture.
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
Arlingtonkid
()
Date: June 13, 2011 08:08PM
Partime,
Ya, I know there are two different types from North Carolina, but I only consider the vinigar style to be the best one. I also enjoy the mustard style sauce as well.
I once was in Goldsboro and we stopped at a bbq place, it was great, a plater was about 4.00 and included all the tea and hush puppies we could stand. Yummy.
Ya, I know there are two different types from North Carolina, but I only consider the vinigar style to be the best one. I also enjoy the mustard style sauce as well.
I once was in Goldsboro and we stopped at a bbq place, it was great, a plater was about 4.00 and included all the tea and hush puppies we could stand. Yummy.
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
Pinhead the Cenobite
()
Date: June 13, 2011 11:24PM
Of course with some, the difference is BBQ is the meat - pig versus cow.
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"...your suffering will be legendary even in Hell!"
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"...your suffering will be legendary even in Hell!"
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
BBQKing
()
Date: June 16, 2011 09:04AM
Arlingtonkid: That place you are talking about was Reedy's, which is mentioned earlier as closing down. Best in the area: Willards and Dixie Bones. Whole Foods does some pretty good BBQ, but is expensive. Best ribs not in the area, but worth the drive...Buz and Ned's in Richmond. Dale's in Indian Head is very good, very homestyle and George's was outstanding for ribs, but they had a fire and I am not sure if they reopened yet. They were located about 200 yards from Dale's in Indian Head.
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
Pinhead the Cenobite
()
Date: June 16, 2011 09:07AM
The last beef brisket that I did rocked.....
8 pounds of bovine goodness. It was eaten in 3 days by the neighborhood masses........
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"...your suffering will be legendary even in Hell!"
8 pounds of bovine goodness. It was eaten in 3 days by the neighborhood masses........
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"...your suffering will be legendary even in Hell!"
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
M.A.
()
Date: August 04, 2011 08:46PM
LOL this just made my day. Also Thanks Jimmy James Im gonna try reddys tomorrow! ps i know you! through Bill
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
M.A.
()
Date: August 04, 2011 08:48PM
pit boss Wrote:
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> My backyard. I got a secret recipe and none ya'll
> is gettin any. So, suck it. I read this thread
> yesterday and got a hankerin for some. It'll be
> ready by the time I get home from work. Enjoy
> driving all around looking for some mediocre cue.
This is what just made my day ^^^^^^ LOL LOL LOL
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> My backyard. I got a secret recipe and none ya'll
> is gettin any. So, suck it. I read this thread
> yesterday and got a hankerin for some. It'll be
> ready by the time I get home from work. Enjoy
> driving all around looking for some mediocre cue.
This is what just made my day ^^^^^^ LOL LOL LOL
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
Williamsburg
()
Date: August 04, 2011 08:53PM
Oh man oh man -- Northern Virginia/D.C. Metro just doesn't have a great BBQ place. You have to drive along I-64 approaching Williamsburg and get off at the Lightfoot exit. Follow the signs to Pierces Pitt BBQ. Best BBQ east of the Mississippi!
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
PitBoss
()
Date: August 05, 2011 07:28AM
Pierce's? Ugh, not thank you. There is something in the sauce that turns my stomach, cinnamon? I don't know, but I do not like it. If I am going to drive that far, I will go to Buz and Ned's for some ribs. Their sides are too expsensive and too small, but their ribs are the best between Fairfax and NC.
BBQ is so subjective you can't just throw out a random thought like "where is the best BBQ?". For the NoVa area, I like Willards (thought their sweet tea is always oversteeped) and the ribs at Whole Foods, Fair Lakes. Bubba's in FC is horrible as is Capital Q in DC.
it's too bad Reedy's closed down, do they have a new location yet?
BBQ is so subjective you can't just throw out a random thought like "where is the best BBQ?". For the NoVa area, I like Willards (thought their sweet tea is always oversteeped) and the ribs at Whole Foods, Fair Lakes. Bubba's in FC is horrible as is Capital Q in DC.
it's too bad Reedy's closed down, do they have a new location yet?
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
DDS
()
Date: August 05, 2011 08:10AM
The best BBQ I've had is at JJ Deli in the Herndon golf course. It is a public deli so you don't have to swing a club to eat there. They also have a catering service. They have the best brisket.
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
anonyyyy
()
Date: August 07, 2011 07:40PM
BBQ country in vienna. best pulled pork EVER.
ribs are tasty but expensive
ribs are tasty but expensive
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
KeepOnTruckin
()
Date: August 07, 2011 08:02PM
PitBoss Wrote:
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> I like Willards (thought their
> sweet tea is always oversteeped)
You are exactly right! I thought it was just me, but their sweet tea is always bitter! Best to do 3/4 cup of lemonade and drop the sweet tea on top
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> I like Willards (thought their
> sweet tea is always oversteeped)
You are exactly right! I thought it was just me, but their sweet tea is always bitter! Best to do 3/4 cup of lemonade and drop the sweet tea on top
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
Mark
()
Date: August 10, 2011 06:27PM
Ben's in Manassas Park is reopening in three weeks! I saw Ben there today getting it ready. Great BBQ returns to NVA (Pit stop in Aldie is great, too).
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
old school
()
Date: August 12, 2011 10:50AM
Mark Wrote:
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> Ben's in Manassas Park is reopening in three
> weeks! I saw Ben there today getting it ready.
> Great BBQ returns to NVA (Pit stop in Aldie is
> great, too).
That is awesome news! It was popular belief that Ben's had the best BBQ in the DC area until Ben sold the business about 10 years ago. Mark, Any idea where in MP will the new Ben's be located?
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> Ben's in Manassas Park is reopening in three
> weeks! I saw Ben there today getting it ready.
> Great BBQ returns to NVA (Pit stop in Aldie is
> great, too).
That is awesome news! It was popular belief that Ben's had the best BBQ in the DC area until Ben sold the business about 10 years ago. Mark, Any idea where in MP will the new Ben's be located?
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
JBass
()
Date: August 12, 2011 10:53AM
I used to like Hog N Claw in Manassas, Im pretty sure they are closed down now.
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
Beefeater
()
Date: August 12, 2011 01:09PM
So this place isn't exactly NoVa, but it's not too far off: Texas Ribs and BBQ in Clifton. The place isn't much to look at but it was the best BBQ I've had in this area, and we've eaten at quite a few places...only problem is I just ate there once, and you know how sometimes it's the second time you eat somewhere that you realize it sucks. Good ribs, chicken, brisket, hot sauce, cornbread, you name it. Also their own root beer brew that's pretty good.
http://www.texasribsandbbq.com/
http://www.texasribsandbbq.com/
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
Beefeater
()
Date: August 12, 2011 01:13PM
Whoops - meant Clinton. Clifton is totally NoVa.
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
JBass
()
Date: August 12, 2011 01:19PM
Beefeater Wrote:
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> So this place isn't exactly NoVa, but it's not too
> far off: Texas Ribs and BBQ in Clifton. The place
> isn't much to look at but it was the best BBQ I've
> had in this area, and we've eaten at quite a few
> places...only problem is I just ate there once,
> and you know how sometimes it's the second time
> you eat somewhere that you realize it sucks. Good
> ribs, chicken, brisket, hot sauce, cornbread, you
> name it. Also their own root beer brew that's
> pretty good.
>
> http://www.texasribsandbbq.com/
Mah man sounds like an eater; Ribs Chicken AND Brisket in one visit! I commend you, good sir!
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> So this place isn't exactly NoVa, but it's not too
> far off: Texas Ribs and BBQ in Clifton. The place
> isn't much to look at but it was the best BBQ I've
> had in this area, and we've eaten at quite a few
> places...only problem is I just ate there once,
> and you know how sometimes it's the second time
> you eat somewhere that you realize it sucks. Good
> ribs, chicken, brisket, hot sauce, cornbread, you
> name it. Also their own root beer brew that's
> pretty good.
>
> http://www.texasribsandbbq.com/
Mah man sounds like an eater; Ribs Chicken AND Brisket in one visit! I commend you, good sir!
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
Mark
()
Date: August 12, 2011 07:02PM
In the same log cabin, next to the 7-11.
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
Priapus
()
Date: August 12, 2011 08:21PM
JBass Wrote:
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> I used to like Hog N Claw in Manassas, Im pretty
> sure they are closed down now.
+1
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> I used to like Hog N Claw in Manassas, Im pretty
> sure they are closed down now.
+1
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
Joe B.
()
Date: August 13, 2011 12:07PM
Mark -- you've GOT to be high on crack! Indian's cannot BBQ bro.
>(Pit stop in Aldie is great, too).
>(Pit stop in Aldie is great, too).
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
NOVAborn
()
Date: August 14, 2011 01:11AM
Ben's Whole Hog is re-opening. Same place, same owner, different name. Absolute BBQ I think.
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
Mark
()
Date: August 14, 2011 09:57AM
This is Ben, the original owner, not the Kims,who bought it from Ben. Ben is a good old boy from South Carolina.
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
curious bobby
()
Date: August 30, 2011 12:37AM
is bens whole hog open yet???
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
_
()
Date: August 30, 2011 01:49PM
a
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
Sucks
()
Date: August 30, 2011 01:54PM
Ben's BBQ was gross...at least when Ben was the owner.
I dropped a dinner roll once at their buffet, went to pick it up and there was a shitload of rat poop underneath the thing. Never went back there after that. I knew one of the waitresses there too...she told me that place was disgusting and that none of the cooks washed their hands. So, I guess we should be happy that rat infested restaurant is back.
I dropped a dinner roll once at their buffet, went to pick it up and there was a shitload of rat poop underneath the thing. Never went back there after that. I knew one of the waitresses there too...she told me that place was disgusting and that none of the cooks washed their hands. So, I guess we should be happy that rat infested restaurant is back.
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
BigK
()
Date: August 30, 2011 02:25PM
NOVAborn Wrote:
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> Ben's Whole Hog is re-opening. Same place, same
> owner, different name. Absolute BBQ I think.
I went by today and it will be opening in late September. Absolute BBQ will be the new name with many of the same people from old Ben's.
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> Ben's Whole Hog is re-opening. Same place, same
> owner, different name. Absolute BBQ I think.
I went by today and it will be opening in late September. Absolute BBQ will be the new name with many of the same people from old Ben's.
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
Sucks
()
Date: August 30, 2011 03:09PM
And the same old rats!!
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
Ax to Grind?
()
Date: September 01, 2011 12:34PM
Sucks Wrote:
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> And the same old rats!!
Someone has an ax to grind!
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> And the same old rats!!
Someone has an ax to grind!
Re: We are reopening March 3 in Aldie Va at 39180 John Mosby Highway Aldie, Va 20105
Posted by:
Kenny Reddy
()
Date: February 08, 2012 08:09PM
Reddys Bbq will reopen in March at 39180 John Mosby Highway Aldie, Va 20105, come through town and we will be about 3/4 of a mile on right, just before Snickersville Turnpike. We are back to the truck and smokers but we are excited to get this rolling again.
Thanks, Kenny Reddy
Thanks, Kenny Reddy
Re: We are reopening March 3 in Aldie Va at 39180 John Mosby Highway Aldie, Va 20105
Posted by:
Nice
()
Date: February 08, 2012 10:00PM
Kenny Reddy Wrote:
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> Reddys Bbq will reopen in March at 39180 John
> Mosby Highway Aldie, Va 20105, come through town
> and we will be about 3/4 of a mile on right, just
> before Snickersville Turnpike. We are back to the
> truck and smokers but we are excited to get this
> rolling again.
> Thanks, Kenny Reddy
Great news
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> Reddys Bbq will reopen in March at 39180 John
> Mosby Highway Aldie, Va 20105, come through town
> and we will be about 3/4 of a mile on right, just
> before Snickersville Turnpike. We are back to the
> truck and smokers but we are excited to get this
> rolling again.
> Thanks, Kenny Reddy
Great news
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
DP
()
Date: January 10, 2013 10:42AM
The best in baby backs in NOVA is at Silverado. Yep, it's part of the Great American Reataurant chain. But it's got better flavor than anywhere else up here.
I think Rocklands has the best pulled pork in NOVA. Good flavor.
The best BBQ in Virginia is Saucy's Walkup in Petersburg. It's a shack off the interstate in an industrial area of the town. Definitely worth a stop if you head south from Richmond.
2nd best is Pierce's in Williamsburg. Used to be the best, but the quality has gone downhill a little as they've grown. But if you go by in the winter when they aren't as busy the quality seems to be like the old times. Just in summer when the beach traffic is steady they suffer a bit.
I think Rocklands has the best pulled pork in NOVA. Good flavor.
The best BBQ in Virginia is Saucy's Walkup in Petersburg. It's a shack off the interstate in an industrial area of the town. Definitely worth a stop if you head south from Richmond.
2nd best is Pierce's in Williamsburg. Used to be the best, but the quality has gone downhill a little as they've grown. But if you go by in the winter when they aren't as busy the quality seems to be like the old times. Just in summer when the beach traffic is steady they suffer a bit.
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
nasty
()
Date: January 10, 2013 08:25PM
Best bbq is any rednecks backyard after hes shot a couple of big ol wild boars. Wild boar ribs are better than your domestic pig
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
Rib Tickler
()
Date: January 16, 2013 03:43PM
Rocklands is by far the worst in the area. Horrible. Greasy, tastless ribs that are way overcooked. Blech.
Pierces? Horrible no matter when you go....horrible.
Best in this area? Carolina Brothers.
DP Wrote:
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> The best in baby backs in NOVA is at Silverado.
> Yep, it's part of the Great American Reataurant
> chain. But it's got better flavor than anywhere
> else up here.
>
> I think Rocklands has the best pulled pork in
> NOVA. Good flavor.
>
>
> The best BBQ in Virginia is Saucy's Walkup in
> Petersburg. It's a shack off the interstate in an
> industrial area of the town. Definitely worth a
> stop if you head south from Richmond.
>
> 2nd best is Pierce's in Williamsburg. Used to be
> the best, but the quality has gone downhill a
> little as they've grown. But if you go by in the
> winter when they aren't as busy the quality seems
> to be like the old times. Just in summer when the
> beach traffic is steady they suffer a bit.
Pierces? Horrible no matter when you go....horrible.
Best in this area? Carolina Brothers.
DP Wrote:
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> The best in baby backs in NOVA is at Silverado.
> Yep, it's part of the Great American Reataurant
> chain. But it's got better flavor than anywhere
> else up here.
>
> I think Rocklands has the best pulled pork in
> NOVA. Good flavor.
>
>
> The best BBQ in Virginia is Saucy's Walkup in
> Petersburg. It's a shack off the interstate in an
> industrial area of the town. Definitely worth a
> stop if you head south from Richmond.
>
> 2nd best is Pierce's in Williamsburg. Used to be
> the best, but the quality has gone downhill a
> little as they've grown. But if you go by in the
> winter when they aren't as busy the quality seems
> to be like the old times. Just in summer when the
> beach traffic is steady they suffer a bit.
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
Glory Days Wings
()
Date: January 16, 2013 03:46PM
Glory Days Grill has the best barbeque in the entire D.C. area!
Come by one of our many locations near you to try some!
We look forward to seeing you at Glory Days Grill sometime very soon!
http://www.glorydaysgrill.com/
Come by one of our many locations near you to try some!
We look forward to seeing you at Glory Days Grill sometime very soon!
http://www.glorydaysgrill.com/
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
Derek Mohler
()
Date: January 16, 2013 03:54PM
Glory Days Wings Wrote:
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> Glory Days Grill has the best barbeque in the
> entire D.C. area!
>
> Come by one of our many locations near you to try
> some!
>
> We look forward to seeing you at Glory Days Grill
> sometime very soon!
>
> http://www.glorydaysgrill.com/
Please see me before you leave if you need ANYTHING if you know what i mean
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> Glory Days Grill has the best barbeque in the
> entire D.C. area!
>
> Come by one of our many locations near you to try
> some!
>
> We look forward to seeing you at Glory Days Grill
> sometime very soon!
>
> http://www.glorydaysgrill.com/
Please see me before you leave if you need ANYTHING if you know what i mean
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
Glory Days Wings
()
Date: January 16, 2013 04:16PM
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
BBQ Hound
()
Date: January 16, 2013 05:55PM
It ain't exactly NoVa but "High on the Hog" in Sperryville, VA has the absolute best BBQ I have had anywhere.
Their Bitchin Pork Sandwich is beyond comparison to anything at any BBQ joint in the country.
Got to Warrenton and take 211 west for 25 miles. Left into Sperryville, hang a right at the stop sign, and go 1/8 of a mile to High on the Hog on the right.
It's the Inn at Little washington of BBQ Joints. Owner JD is from Old Town. He knows his BBQ.
Their Bitchin Pork Sandwich is beyond comparison to anything at any BBQ joint in the country.
Got to Warrenton and take 211 west for 25 miles. Left into Sperryville, hang a right at the stop sign, and go 1/8 of a mile to High on the Hog on the right.
It's the Inn at Little washington of BBQ Joints. Owner JD is from Old Town. He knows his BBQ.
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
Glory Days Wings
()
Date: January 16, 2013 06:19PM
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
Outside NOVA
()
Date: January 17, 2013 08:44AM
BBQ Hound Wrote:
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> It ain't exactly NoVa but "High on the Hog" in
> Sperryville, VA has the absolute best BBQ I have
> had anywhere.
>
> Their Bitchin Pork Sandwich is beyond comparison
> to anything at any BBQ joint in the country.
>
> Got to Warrenton and take 211 west for 25 miles.
> Left into Sperryville, hang a right at the stop
> sign, and go 1/8 of a mile to High on the Hog on
> the right.
>
> It's the Inn at Little washington of BBQ Joints.
> Owner JD is from Old Town. He knows his BBQ.
If we are going outside NOVA then I am throwing Q BBQ into the mix. They are based in the Richmond area. The closest one to us in in Glen Allen, near Bass Pro Shops. OUTSTANDING
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> It ain't exactly NoVa but "High on the Hog" in
> Sperryville, VA has the absolute best BBQ I have
> had anywhere.
>
> Their Bitchin Pork Sandwich is beyond comparison
> to anything at any BBQ joint in the country.
>
> Got to Warrenton and take 211 west for 25 miles.
> Left into Sperryville, hang a right at the stop
> sign, and go 1/8 of a mile to High on the Hog on
> the right.
>
> It's the Inn at Little washington of BBQ Joints.
> Owner JD is from Old Town. He knows his BBQ.
If we are going outside NOVA then I am throwing Q BBQ into the mix. They are based in the Richmond area. The closest one to us in in Glen Allen, near Bass Pro Shops. OUTSTANDING
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
BBQ Yum
()
Date: January 19, 2013 08:56AM
I tried them all in NoVa. While there is good BBQ there is no great BBQ in our area. You have to travel to Williamsburg/Lightfoot off of Interstate-64 and dine on the best BBQ east of the Missippi at Pierce's Pitt. There is no comparison -- it is incredible.
This place is stand alone and located on a back road with no commercial establishments nearby. Even though it is hard to find it is packed with customers! Trust me -- go here next time you are travelling on I-64.
This place is stand alone and located on a back road with no commercial establishments nearby. Even though it is hard to find it is packed with customers! Trust me -- go here next time you are travelling on I-64.
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
Yummy
()
Date: January 19, 2013 11:45AM
The Q Company in Leesburg has great BBQ. They opened in September 2012.
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
Joe B.
()
Date: January 19, 2013 12:48PM
If you wver stray out to Stephens City by Winchester, non better than Big Daddy's pulled pork. Baked beans are excellent.
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
Pierces
()
Date: January 19, 2013 08:34PM
Pierce's is garbage, don't waste your time.
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
Nicdoot
()
Date: January 20, 2013 04:51PM
Famous Dave's BBQ
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
dd
()
Date: January 20, 2013 05:46PM
Been a long time since I have been to Pierce's in Lightfoot...but it did have the best. As kids (before the interstate), we would always stop there on our family trips from Hampton.
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
janeywy
()
Date: January 21, 2013 07:28AM
I do miss the Dixie Pigs, both the original off Washington Street in Alexandria, grew up around the corner and walked to it,and the one on Route 1- wish someone had that recipes, nothing like that minced pork with cole slaw on a soggy roll...
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
BBQ Biter
()
Date: January 22, 2013 06:40AM
I have no idea why people keep putting Pierce's on here, it is not good. Around here I used to like Dixie Bones, but the quality really slipped the last couple of years. Now it's Carolina Brothers, that's all I really go out for anymore.
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
blogger
()
Date: January 22, 2013 08:40AM
i was over at red hot and blue and it was fine bbq, best i had all week
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
Barbara Q
()
Date: January 23, 2013 02:45PM
Absolute BBQ in Manassas is outstanding. (Whole hog) Very authentic, small, rural, mom and pop style restaurant. Owner has about 40 years of BBQ experience. Old Centreville Rd. about 100 yards from the Fairfax County line. Good Stuff!
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
Former Long Time Resident
()
Date: January 23, 2013 06:44PM
I havent read thru all the posts so forgive me. The best BBQ by far (IMHO) close to the area is "THE SMOKE SHACK" just over the bridge in FT. Washington next to to car wash and driving range. So, So, good and the ribs actually have meat on them :) All their sides are good old fashioned home cooked recipes. Well worth the brief trip over the bridge!!!
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
AK47
()
Date: January 23, 2013 06:46PM
Former Long Time Resident Wrote:
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> I havent read thru all the posts so forgive me.
> The best BBQ by far (IMHO) close to the area is
> "THE SMOKE SHACK" just over the bridge in FT.
> Washington next to to car wash and driving range.
> So, So, good and the ribs actually have meat on
> them :) All their sides are good old fashioned
> home cooked recipes. Well worth the brief trip
> over the bridge!!!
Please take your gun with you. Shady neighborhood
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> I havent read thru all the posts so forgive me.
> The best BBQ by far (IMHO) close to the area is
> "THE SMOKE SHACK" just over the bridge in FT.
> Washington next to to car wash and driving range.
> So, So, good and the ribs actually have meat on
> them :) All their sides are good old fashioned
> home cooked recipes. Well worth the brief trip
> over the bridge!!!
Please take your gun with you. Shady neighborhood
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
Priapus
()
Date: January 25, 2013 09:58AM
Are there any restaurants in the District that sell South Carolina-style barbecue?
Yes, a few establishments in and around the District offer mustard-based barbecue sauce, a condiment from and of South Carolina that doesn’t get a lot of love outside the Palmetto State. South Carolinians can satisfy their cravings for mustard sauce at Branded 72 in Rockville, Pork Barrel in Alexandria, and Old Glory in Georgetown, though management at all three establishments say the yellow sauce is greatly outsold by tomato-based sauces.
The rarity and relative unpopularity of mustard-based barbecue sauce stems from its roots. Lake High, the president of the South Carolina Barbeque Association, credits a curious population strategy of South Carolina’s colonial government: In the 1730s, mustard-loving Palatinate Germans living in England were recruited to farmland in South Carolina, where Native Americans had been skirmishing with colonists. German mustard fused with barbecue, a smoky, low-heat cooking technique introduced to European settlers by American Indians, to produce the sauce associated with South Carolina barbecue.
The yellow sauce has been slow to spread outside of the state, thanks to the highly regional nature of barbecue and the dominance of tomato-based sauces in the national imagination. (Kraft and other manufacturers mostly peddle tomato-based sauce, the style favored in Texas, Memphis, and Kansas City barbecue.) “Barbecue falls into that fun category of ‘our football team can beat yours’ and ‘our girls are prettier than your girls,’” High explains. Despite increasing visibility through TV food shows (Alton Brown likes to use mustard sauce), the South Carolina condiment tends to be passed over for what folks know. That’s partly why Pork Barrel’s mustard sauce ranks third out of four in popularity, and Branded 72’s “south cackalacky” sauce is made in five-gallon batches rather than 80-gallon ones like their other four sauces.
Southerners have long suffered in the District for lack of decent barbecue, High says, but South Carolinians had it particularly bad. No mustard sauce to speak of was served in D.C. during High’s years as a congressional staffer in the late 1960s. “It was desperate,” says High, who would trek deep into Arlington to the region’s closest facsimile of a barbecue joint and find “three or four South Carolinians sitting there, desperate.”
Perhaps the only D.C. transplants who have suffered more than South Carolinians are Alabamians, who are unlikely to find their state’s mayonnaise-based white sauce just about anywhere.
—Jenny Rogers
Yes, a few establishments in and around the District offer mustard-based barbecue sauce, a condiment from and of South Carolina that doesn’t get a lot of love outside the Palmetto State. South Carolinians can satisfy their cravings for mustard sauce at Branded 72 in Rockville, Pork Barrel in Alexandria, and Old Glory in Georgetown, though management at all three establishments say the yellow sauce is greatly outsold by tomato-based sauces.
The rarity and relative unpopularity of mustard-based barbecue sauce stems from its roots. Lake High, the president of the South Carolina Barbeque Association, credits a curious population strategy of South Carolina’s colonial government: In the 1730s, mustard-loving Palatinate Germans living in England were recruited to farmland in South Carolina, where Native Americans had been skirmishing with colonists. German mustard fused with barbecue, a smoky, low-heat cooking technique introduced to European settlers by American Indians, to produce the sauce associated with South Carolina barbecue.
The yellow sauce has been slow to spread outside of the state, thanks to the highly regional nature of barbecue and the dominance of tomato-based sauces in the national imagination. (Kraft and other manufacturers mostly peddle tomato-based sauce, the style favored in Texas, Memphis, and Kansas City barbecue.) “Barbecue falls into that fun category of ‘our football team can beat yours’ and ‘our girls are prettier than your girls,’” High explains. Despite increasing visibility through TV food shows (Alton Brown likes to use mustard sauce), the South Carolina condiment tends to be passed over for what folks know. That’s partly why Pork Barrel’s mustard sauce ranks third out of four in popularity, and Branded 72’s “south cackalacky” sauce is made in five-gallon batches rather than 80-gallon ones like their other four sauces.
Southerners have long suffered in the District for lack of decent barbecue, High says, but South Carolinians had it particularly bad. No mustard sauce to speak of was served in D.C. during High’s years as a congressional staffer in the late 1960s. “It was desperate,” says High, who would trek deep into Arlington to the region’s closest facsimile of a barbecue joint and find “three or four South Carolinians sitting there, desperate.”
Perhaps the only D.C. transplants who have suffered more than South Carolinians are Alabamians, who are unlikely to find their state’s mayonnaise-based white sauce just about anywhere.
—Jenny Rogers
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
Yellow Sauce
()
Date: January 25, 2013 10:02AM
Willard's has a yellow sauce.
South Carolina-style barbecue?
Posted by:
Guy Fiati
()
Date: January 25, 2013 10:26AM
for Carolina-style barbecue try Carolina Brothers in Ashburn/Sterling
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
Bojangler
()
Date: January 25, 2013 01:45PM
Has anyone tried the "Texas BBQ" place down rt. 50 in Loudon? I think it is right after the FFX county border near a South Riding.
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
Dale
()
Date: August 10, 2013 12:27PM
You have to try the Pit stop BBQ on Rt 50 where it intersects with 15 at Gilbert's Corner. They are there every Saturday and Sunday. Best BBQ around.
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
abelard
()
Date: August 10, 2013 10:06PM
Farmers market in The Plains on sundays - Magic Mike's. No, not that magic Mike. Best ribs and pulled pork north of the NC border.
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Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 08/11/2013 09:22AM by abelard.
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
Subway
()
Date: August 11, 2013 12:34AM
Subway Pulled Pork Sub
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
Willards
()
Date: August 11, 2013 10:09AM
Willards
/End Thread
To the person who said Hooters, you are a moron
/End Thread
To the person who said Hooters, you are a moron
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
12xu
()
Date: August 12, 2013 06:03PM
Willards is pure shit
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
Nicdoot
()
Date: August 13, 2013 07:59PM
I vote for Famous Dave's barbecue. Their brisket is so tender and yummy. Had the same thing at Red, Hot and Blue and it was no good. Although they do have great potato salad everything else is mediocre.
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
FusilliJerry
()
Date: August 13, 2013 08:54PM
If I want pulled pork, I smoke a Boston butt in my driveway all day. If I want SC BBQ, I use either the Charleston BBQ Company or Prosser's BBQ sauce (vinegar/red pepper based). If I want something more run of the mill for sauce, I will either use Sticky Finger's Memphis Sweet or Sweet Baby Ray's. Harris Teeter is always running sales on the Sticky Fingers BBQ sauce which is from the Charleston area as well.
Ben from Ben's Whole Hog and what ever it is now learned how to do whole pig down in teh Myrtle Beach area. Pretty much like my uncle does them, though he has a more sophistcated set-up.
Ben from Ben's Whole Hog and what ever it is now learned how to do whole pig down in teh Myrtle Beach area. Pretty much like my uncle does them, though he has a more sophistcated set-up.
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
dick
()
Date: August 13, 2013 09:07PM
Dickeys BBQ on 29 in front of the Fairfax City Walmart is pretty awesome. They never have anything in stock, but when they do, it's good.
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
Yum yum
()
Date: August 13, 2013 09:39PM
Willard's is awesome! A must try
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
poo0000p
()
Date: March 12, 2014 01:13AM
EW no... I went to the BBQ World in Burke ONCE and never went back. the tables and seats were dirty and greasy and I found a centipede on our table. After that I lost my appetite completely.
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
Jah Rasta
()
Date: July 23, 2014 02:07PM
MBYB - is the best "My Back Yard Bbq"
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
The Smoke Shack
()
Date: July 23, 2014 09:42PM
Ft Washington Md. Off Indian Head Rt 210 . Oxen Hill Harley Davidson is just down the road.
Good Ribs, All kinds of home cooked soul food sides. Mac Cheese, Greens, Sweet potatoes, Beans, Corn bread. Dont go there till you find out what time the ribs are done about 3-4 pm and people stream in and form a line. Near the liquor Store on the corner , Sunnybrook.
Good Ribs, All kinds of home cooked soul food sides. Mac Cheese, Greens, Sweet potatoes, Beans, Corn bread. Dont go there till you find out what time the ribs are done about 3-4 pm and people stream in and form a line. Near the liquor Store on the corner , Sunnybrook.
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
Ya Baby That Smoke Shack
()
Date: July 26, 2014 09:24PM
Went there today, been about 3 years. Good ribs and sides Weekend special 35 dollars for 2 slabs. A dozen people inside waiting for the next rib batch to come up. These are the regular slabs of ribs not baby backs.
Just off Rt 210 in Ft Washington area. Next to Hovermales Ice cream stand.
Harley Davidson Washington Dc at Oxen Hill down the street all new building, loads of new bikes.
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Just off Rt 210 in Ft Washington area. Next to Hovermales Ice cream stand.
Harley Davidson Washington Dc at Oxen Hill down the street all new building, loads of new bikes.
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Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
SmokeShacks Web Site Baby!
()
Date: July 26, 2014 09:28PM
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
SmokingRibs
()
Date: July 03, 2015 04:47PM
Bob in Southeast Loudoun Wrote:
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> Try the Pit Stop at Gilberts Corner (15 and 50) on
> the weekends. Dude makes pulled pork sandwiches,
> ribs, and chicken, with home-made potato salad and
> slaw. Great roadside bbq.
By far the best BBQ I’ve ever been to in VA. He just started doing smoked chicken salad. WOW, it’s out of this world amazing. The ribs, the chicken, pretty much everything he has is good. If your ever on rt50 on the weekend, passing by Rt15 (Gilberts Corner). You must stop. Everyone goes to this guy, he is amazing.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yklquv_b0cQ
Sun, rain, snow he is smoking…
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> Try the Pit Stop at Gilberts Corner (15 and 50) on
> the weekends. Dude makes pulled pork sandwiches,
> ribs, and chicken, with home-made potato salad and
> slaw. Great roadside bbq.
By far the best BBQ I’ve ever been to in VA. He just started doing smoked chicken salad. WOW, it’s out of this world amazing. The ribs, the chicken, pretty much everything he has is good. If your ever on rt50 on the weekend, passing by Rt15 (Gilberts Corner). You must stop. Everyone goes to this guy, he is amazing.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yklquv_b0cQ
Sun, rain, snow he is smoking…
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
Mo2
()
Date: July 03, 2015 06:47PM
SmokingRibs Wrote:
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> Bob in Southeast Loudoun Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > Try the Pit Stop at Gilberts Corner (15 and 50)
> on
> > the weekends. Dude makes pulled pork
> sandwiches,
> > ribs, and chicken, with home-made potato salad
> and
> > slaw. Great roadside bbq.
>
>
> By far the best BBQ I’ve ever been to in VA. He
> just started doing smoked chicken salad. WOW,
> it’s out of this world amazing. The ribs, the
> chicken, pretty much everything he has is good. If
> your ever on rt50 on the weekend, passing by Rt15
> (Gilberts Corner). You must stop. Everyone goes to
> this guy, he is amazing.
>
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yklquv_b0cQ
>
> Sun, rain, snow he is smoking…
Is it halal?
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> Bob in Southeast Loudoun Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > Try the Pit Stop at Gilberts Corner (15 and 50)
> on
> > the weekends. Dude makes pulled pork
> sandwiches,
> > ribs, and chicken, with home-made potato salad
> and
> > slaw. Great roadside bbq.
>
>
> By far the best BBQ I’ve ever been to in VA. He
> just started doing smoked chicken salad. WOW,
> it’s out of this world amazing. The ribs, the
> chicken, pretty much everything he has is good. If
> your ever on rt50 on the weekend, passing by Rt15
> (Gilberts Corner). You must stop. Everyone goes to
> this guy, he is amazing.
>
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yklquv_b0cQ
>
> Sun, rain, snow he is smoking…
Is it halal?
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
O'Briens Open Pit Barbacue
()
Date: July 03, 2015 07:36PM
fuzzymunkey Wrote:
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> Kimo Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > There was a place past Beacon Mall, past the
> old
> > Multiplex Cinema, called the Rib Rack... bit of
> a
> > drive, but the onion rings and ribs were soooo
> > worth it...
> >
> > I moved away, so I don't know if it still
> there...
>
> It was good but it's not there anymore.
The Rib Rack closed 15+ years ago. I miss those onion ring loafs.
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> Kimo Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > There was a place past Beacon Mall, past the
> old
> > Multiplex Cinema, called the Rib Rack... bit of
> a
> > drive, but the onion rings and ribs were soooo
> > worth it...
> >
> > I moved away, so I don't know if it still
> there...
>
> It was good but it's not there anymore.
The Rib Rack closed 15+ years ago. I miss those onion ring loafs.
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
Greybeard
()
Date: July 04, 2015 10:48PM
Tried the beef ribs at Rocklands the other day. Super-fatty (to be fair, they did warn me, but I've never seen ribs that fatty--of a full $35 order, two of the four ribs were more than 50% fat!), little flavor. The coleslaw was weird, as was the potato salad, and the corn pudding was just mush, almost tasteless. I was sad, was really looking forward to some good q!
If you're ever in Rochester, NY, Dinosaur BBQ has awesome ribs, and their brisket is out of this world.
Acourse (as they say) de gustibus non disputandum, so you may disagree with everything I've written.
If you're ever in Rochester, NY, Dinosaur BBQ has awesome ribs, and their brisket is out of this world.
Acourse (as they say) de gustibus non disputandum, so you may disagree with everything I've written.
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
Guy F
()
Date: July 09, 2015 10:19PM
Dickies in Fairfax City is excellent! Had the beef brisquit with mac and cheese and French fries. Their sauce is great and the portions are filling. Great local place. Better than Rocklands or any other chain.
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
Kenny Redd7
()
Date: September 15, 2018 06:09AM
Jimmy, Hope you are still in the area. This is Kenny with Reddy's Barbeque Company hope all is well. Just wanted to let you and every one else know that our sauces will be on line at www.reddysbbq.com on line store and at other retail and brick and mortar stores here shortly. We will start with our original competition sauce that we always used, Carolina finishing sauce smoke your pork butts pull them and mix her in, then our wing sauce will be last. We are shooting for the middle of October every thing is at the bottler and labeler in NC. We just hope the best for there safety down there with this hurricane.Any questions please contact us.The first run will be in honer of Breast Cancer Awareness, the bottles are all trimmed out in pink and white, top shelf. We are taking alot of pre orders just let us know.
Thanks, Kenny Reddy 703-930-1524
Thanks, Kenny Reddy 703-930-1524
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
Al Bundy
()
Date: September 15, 2018 06:56AM
The bone in old town manassas is really good
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
Hickory Hank
()
Date: September 15, 2018 12:43PM
Avoid Liberty BBQ in Falls Church. Famous Dave's was better.
Re: Where is the Best Bar-B-Que in Nova?
Posted by:
Doug Tracht
()
Date: September 15, 2018 04:14PM
Even though they are chains, Famous Dave's and Dickey's BBQ Pit are great. Willard's is good if you and your family are all glum cunts.