Off to Austin

Gore · Mar 21, 2014

I'm off to Austin for a few days next week for a couple days. I've got sort of a full schedule so Franklin's is probably not gonna happen. I was wondering if there was anyplace else to get some decent pulled pork and BBQ chicken. :becky:

I should get in about 2:00pm Tuesday and will have that day free.

gtr · Mar 21, 2014

How long are you gonna be there? I'll be there Friday-Sunday (arrive Thurs. nite) next week. I will be going to Franklin's on Friday and planning the rest of the eats for the weekend while waiting.

FatCoyote · Mar 21, 2014

There are an immense number of bbq joints in Austin. Most (not all) are very good and are considered fantastic in other parts of the state due to the quality of bbq here. What part of Austin are you going to be in? .

Gore · Mar 21, 2014

gtr said:
How long are you gonna be there? I'll be there Friday-Sunday (arrive Thurs. nite) next week. I will be going to Franklin's on Friday and planning the rest of the eats for the weekend while waiting.

Arrrrrgh! The workshop :becky: is going to keep me completely busy all of Thursday and also Friday morning, but I think we're done Friday morning at something like 10:30am. Theoretically I could meet you at Franklins, but I think if I showed up and met you in line, wouldn't they shoot me? :shock:

FatCoyote said:
There are an immense number of bbq joints in Austin. Most (not all) are very good and are considered fantastic in other parts of the state due to the quality of bbq here. What part of Austin are you going to be in? .

Fark if I know. :noidea: I think I'm at the Hilton downtown Wed-Fri. Tuesday I'm at the Renaissance because the Hilton was booked. I have no idea where any of that is, but I'll have a car. I was thinking I'd just drive to Lockhart from the airport and drive back to Austin after I had 3 dinners or so. I was also thinking about Mueller's ...., maybe Wednesday.

FatCoyote · Mar 21, 2014

Gore said:
Arrrrrgh! The workshop :becky: is going to keep me completely busy all of Thursday and also Friday morning, but I think we're done Friday morning at something like 10:30am. Theoretically I could meet you at Franklins, but I think if I showed up and met you in line, wouldn't they shoot me? :shock:

Fark if I know. :noidea: I think I'm at the Hilton downtown Wed-Fri. Tuesday I'm at the Renaissance because the Hilton was booked. I have no idea where any of that is, but I'll have a car. I was thinking I'd just drive to Lockhart from the airport and drive back to Austin after I had 3 dinners or so. I was also thinking about Mueller's ...., maybe Wednesday.

From where you are staying at Id hit the Pit on Burnet, Iron Works downtown, Sams on 12th, Stiles on N. Lamar, Mettles on Calles St. That should have you set. If you want more upscale I can send you a list of those however they are more of an experience that taste. Also, since you are staying downtown one day you may be able to hit Franklins (Ill meet you if you like, but there are places just as good without the wait or cost).

JABonk · Mar 22, 2014

Guys I'm in! Just tell me when and where?! I am driving my family to Austin to visit my in laws. I'm hoping to get there around noon on Tuesday. Last year was the first time I have been to Franklin's and it was great. I do however make 1 if not 2 trips to Lockhart every time we visit. Last year Black's had probably the best brisket I've ever eaten. Kreutz and Smitty's both have great hot links. Man is this making me hungry!

Gore · Mar 22, 2014

Fark, I knew I should have made this workshop longer!

My plane doesn't land until about noon. I am thinking of just driving straight to Lockhart and not leaving until evening. I will be freeish Wednesday until about mid-afternoon. I will then be completely tied up until about 10:00am Friday. My plane flies out at about 1600ish. I would love to go to Franklin's but considering my schedule and the number of other places, I think it would be a bit silly. I'm actually just as interested in visiting Mueller's trailer, and am thinking to do that Wednesday lunch. I also would love to meet gtr at Franklin's on Friday at 10:00, but I hate to be a line-cutter. Advice?

gtr · Mar 22, 2014

It'll be me and my sister in line - I think if you walked up it should be ok as it wouldn't be like one person holding a spot for a group of people. I'll warm up the crowd before you get there - maybe I'll tell 'em my lover is showing up later or something like that. :thumb:

Seriously - I think it'd be fine. If turns out to be a problem, we'll order to go and bring it out and we'll feast. :hungry:

And Fat Coyote and JBonk - I'm thinking we get there at 8am on Friday. If y'all wanna meat up that'd be killer!

We'll be hitting some other joints in Austin and going to Lockhart and maybe places like Snow's and Taylor over the weekend.

bbq.tom · Mar 22, 2014

Advice?

GO AND EAT!

I'd try to hit ALL that I could, even at the expense of NOT going to Franklin's. As you know, this advice IS coming from someone who has been known to eat at 3-4 Q-joints in the same day!

Have a GREAT time Gore, and then tell us all about your experiences!

Gore · Mar 22, 2014

gtr said:
It'll be me and my sister in line - I think if you walked up it should be ok as it wouldn't be like one person holding a spot for a group of people. I'll warm up the crowd before you get there - maybe I'll tell 'em my lover is showing up later or something like that. :thumb:

Seriously - I think it'd be fine. If turns out to be a problem, we'll order to go and bring it out and we'll feast. :hungry:

And Fat Coyote and JBonk - I'm thinking we get there at 8am on Friday. If y'all wanna meat up that'd be killer!

We'll be hitting some other joints in Austin and going to Lockhart and maybe places like Snow's and Taylor over the weekend.

OK, I'll try to get there as soon as I can, but expect I can make it by 1000ish. Looks like they have us finishing up around 9:00am. What farker made that schedule anyway? :roll:

Incidentally, can you wear that pig head so I can recognize you? :becky:

bbq.tom said:
Advice?

GO AND EAT!

I'd try to hit ALL that I could, even at the expense of NOT going to Franklin's. As you know, this advice IS coming from someone who has been known to eat at 3-4 Q-joints in the same day!

Have a GREAT time Gore, and then tell us all about your experiences!

Yeah Tom, you bet I will. That was the point of the workshop. :becky: Incidentally, I should be at RTP the following Monday and Tuesday (March 31). I should be at the Blue Note Tuesday at 8:00ish if you're interested. I know it's late for a school night. :becky:

Gore · Mar 22, 2014

If nobody has to work this Tuesday, I've talked with my co-chair and we'll be having a pre-workshop session in Lockhart in the afternoon. My plane arrives at 1215. We'll be starting at Black's. I don't think I could get there before 1330. If anyone is interested, I'll be the one who looks like an Idiot. :thumb:

frognot · Mar 22, 2014

Wish i could join y'all!

Hope y'all have a great time!

gtr · Mar 22, 2014

The pig head is now stock, and I don't think I should be dumping it over my head that early in the day.

Look for one of these farkers on Friday.

(pic taken by CD)

Gore · Mar 22, 2014

gtr said:
The pig head is now stock, and I don't think I should be dumping it over my head that early in the day.

Look for one of these farkers on Friday.

(pic taken by CD)

Well, I recognize you, but which one is your sister?

gtr · Mar 22, 2014

She's the one who isn't there.

So just look for any chick who isn't in that pic and it may just be my sister. :thumb:

Gore · Mar 22, 2014

gtr said:
She's the one who isn't there.

So just look for any chick who isn't in that pic and it may just be my sister. :thumb:

Cool! I think I found her pic on the internet, ... at least I notice the resemblance.

bbq.tom · Mar 23, 2014

Gore said:
Yeah Tom, you bet I will. That was the point of the workshop. :becky: Incidentally, I should be at RTP the following Monday and Tuesday (March 31). I should be at the Blue Note Tuesday at 8:00ish if you're interested. I know it's late for a school night. :becky:

No guarentees, but I'll see what I can do!
Good luck and have fun!!!

SmokinJohn · Mar 24, 2014

I am totally jealous of all of you farkers. You better take pix!

Gore · Mar 25, 2014

We've run into some flight delays that are setting us back. We also have to take care of some business. Currently looking at meeting at Black's ~5:00 and we'll go from there. Of course, I expect I'm the only one on this site who will be there.

JABonk · Mar 25, 2014

I just logged in to say I won't make Lockhart by 2. I am in at 5 if you want some company?.

Off to Austin

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