2007-11-10-VA, Williamsburg-Pierce's Pitt Bar-B-Que [Archive]

motomac

10-05-2007, 06:52 AM

Texas is just a tad west, but hey???!!! what's a few miles for a rider????
:D

Yeah I've been to Texas a couple of times for BBQ, but there is good BBQ elsewhere also.
It is a stretch between Charlestown and Winchester. I'm good to go with either.

gene

10-05-2007, 07:12 AM

Texas would be cool :cool: But We need to stay within a day ride of home this time:mad: We did ride to Maine for lobster back in Aug :03biker: Hey Bob is there any real good home style BBQ places down near you ?

Blrfl

10-05-2007, 07:24 AM

Mmm... BBQ... See you in Memphis or KC! :drool1:

--Mark

gene

10-05-2007, 08:49 AM

Anybody know how good this outfit is http://www.redhotandblue.com/ they have a few locations in Northern Va

Blrfl

10-05-2007, 08:57 AM

RH&B used to be really great when there were two of them, but they've kind of morphed into a chain. The food's still decent, but not what I'd call RTE-worthy. There used to be one in Frederick near the intersection of 15 and 70. ETA: That location is closed.

Guy I work with lives in Winchester and recommends the Cork Street Tavern (http://www.jesara.com/corkstreettavern.htm) in town.

--Mark

gene

10-05-2007, 09:28 AM

Now thats more what I was looking for something similar to Beer Barrel Thanks Mark

motomac

10-05-2007, 10:29 AM

Don't know if any of you ahve been to Pierce's in the Williamsburg area, but they have good pork BBQ.

gene

10-05-2007, 10:37 AM

Well Mac if nobody else wants to meet in NOVA , we can go there it's only 3 hours from my house

motomac

10-05-2007, 10:57 AM

Well Mac if nobody else wants to meet in NOVA , we can go there it's only 3 hours from my house
It's only 7 1/2 hours for me so it is a little more than a day ride down and back, but I have a lot of friends just south of there. I spent 21 years in the Yorktown area.

gene

10-05-2007, 11:07 AM

Cool Mac if we don't see you at BamaSTOC we will see you next month :)

hoowasat

10-05-2007, 02:13 PM

Don't know if any of you ahve been to Pierce's in the Williamsburg area, but they have good pork BBQ.
About 30 minutes from me. After chowing down, you can cruise the Colonial Parkway that runs from Jamestown (through Billysburg) to Yorktown. Then meander your way back to MD on Rt.17 to Fredericksburg, VA.

STindy05

10-05-2007, 02:17 PM

"This forum is just for official Ride To Eats events - meaning NOT the discussions on how they came to be or where to go or when... that should be in the Events or Regional areas. This forum is for posting the official RTE once all the details have been put together.

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Threads in this forum will show up on the main homepage RTE tab and will show up in descending order based on the title name so having the date first will put it in the correct order."

Well that did not take long!:nuke1: :roll: :shrug1:

gene

10-05-2007, 02:29 PM

Thank You for pointing out my error :eek: Sorry ! Joe can one of you guys delete this threat or move it? Thanks Gene

Mellow

10-05-2007, 04:09 PM

I'll move it for ya.. I was thinking the discussion would happen pretty fast and you'd figure out where then I'd just have a quick update...just post a new thread with the official stuff or you can update your first post and I'll keep it here.

bobsblu

10-06-2007, 07:00 PM

There is a place on 151 in nellesford just south on the way to the wintergreen road. Blue Ridge Pig. It is a real hole in the wall. I had my entire ex-office staff in here last here from Texas to visit and we ate there. pretty darn good. a little pricey for what it is, but it is definately local color (and would probably never pass a health inspection.)

WVUandVT2

10-07-2007, 07:57 PM

I live in Charles Town and there is no such thing as GOOD BBQ here :-( About the best place is the Barn Door out on the side of the mountain on 50. If you want the BEST BBQ in the world, go to Wilber's in Goldsboro, NC. Now THAT is good BBQ and the hush puppies are the best...hands down.

gene

10-08-2007, 07:23 PM

thanks Joe

Blrfl

10-08-2007, 08:15 PM

Pierce's it is. Shall I work up a route? Do you want to make a day of it or a weekend? We'll have a lot less daylight to play with by then.

--Mark

gene

10-08-2007, 08:46 PM

We're locked in to a day trip and only 3 hours home if I need to make time. Should be plenty of daylight not dark till around 6 even with the time change. We will most likely check out the Pottery factory after lunch we haven't been down there in quite a few years. I'm thinking a route similar to what we took to De except going on down 3 to 17 then over into yorktown and back north to Pierce's. Leave up here around 7am

motomac

10-09-2007, 04:47 AM

So this is a defo, 1:00 PM at Pierces in Lightfoot? I hope you VA and MD folks show because this is quite a stretch for an Ohioan for an RTE. Actually NC is not that far away for this. Elizabeth City is about 2 hours to Pierces.

gene

10-09-2007, 08:45 AM

Blrfl

10-09-2007, 09:01 AM

I fully plan to be there barring travel for work. (I have an overseas trip that keeps getting pushed back.)

If anybody wants to overnight down there and do a ride through VA the next morning, I have an "in" down there that might be able to get us some cheap rooms.

--Mark

motomac

10-09-2007, 09:02 AM

Lisa and I will be there unless a real emergency comes up since I started this it kinda obligates me come rain or shine :) Mac depending on what direction you are coming from we could meet you in route to there

I generally take 522 and 17 once I get to MD. Then back on the slab in Fredricksburg VA and I-64 to Lightfoot. It has been a long time since I took 17 south of Fred. I could do that, but time wise it may not be prudent.

gene

10-09-2007, 09:34 AM

That would work out maybe, we could meet you around Winchester for breakfest as I know Blrfl also like to get early starts. If you come thru early enough we can run some nice 2-lanes down to Yorktown and avoid 95 and 64

motomac

10-09-2007, 10:07 AM

It is 4 hours and 36 minutes to the Bob Evans in Winchester from here. If I leave here a 4:00 AM I can be there at 8:30 or so.

Blrfl

10-09-2007, 10:08 AM

I know that area pretty well. Off the top of my head, from Winchester, we could run US522 down to US60, bypass Richmond on VA288, pick up VA10 to get across 95/295 and then make our way onto VA5, which will land us right in Williamsburg. The roads around Richmond are a crashing bore, so be prepared for that. As it is, GMaps says it's a 5+ hour trip from Canton to Winchester on the slab, but it tends to be pessimistic about speed. I'll have a stab at it in the next night or two and see if I can cook us up a nice route that lands us there at eatin' time.

Mac: If you have an Autocom, I'll try to have a spare radio-in-a-pouch on hand that weekend.

--Mark

gene

10-09-2007, 10:27 AM

Hey Mark how about this cut across above Richmond?Save a hour ?

motomac

10-09-2007, 10:44 AM

Mark, I have a CB but no Autocom. It is a 5 hour trip to DC from my home. I rarely go through DC to get to my son's home in Elizabeth City, but when I do it is usually Saturday morning. Otherwise it's 522 to 17.
Gene, I tried to open your map, but my Streets and Trips didn't do it. Richmond has always been a mystery to me. I seemed to get lost every time I got off the slab around there so, I just run 295.

gene

10-09-2007, 10:55 AM

try this my verision is 2005 of ST and trip

motomac

10-09-2007, 10:59 AM

I guess I should upgrade my 2000 version!!!!

Blrfl

10-09-2007, 12:15 PM

Gene and I have this problem with S&T... I used to have 2003 and couldn't open his 2006 files, so I bought 2007. Now Gene can't open my files because I can't save them so they can be read by older versions. Let's hear it for proprietary data formats! :woo

Anyway, Gene, 54 and 30 might work, too. I"ll open your file when I get home... I don't run Windows at work.

--Mark

Mean

10-09-2007, 12:32 PM

This place is excellent.

http://www.dixiebones.com/

Especially the Sunday all-you-can-eat brunch.

G

hoowasat

10-09-2007, 05:46 PM

If you go to Pierce's in Williamsburg, COUNT ME IN. It's just 20 or 25 miles from my place, plus the food is great. Drop me a PM or e-mail once you've confirmed.

gene

10-09-2007, 05:56 PM

Were going to Pierce's the time will be sometime between 1 and 2 pm depending on Mac's time of arrival. Look forward to meeting some new folks !

hoowasat

10-09-2007, 06:02 PM

Nov. 10, 2007 between 1 & 2PM @ Pierce's ... it's on my calendar. I look forward to meeting y'all.

gene

10-09-2007, 06:08 PM

we'll have a actual time a day or so before :)

motomac

10-09-2007, 07:38 PM

I thought we were meeting for breakfast in Winchester and riding to Lightfoot together! If not I will be at Pierces at 1:00 PM.

WVUandVT2

10-09-2007, 08:03 PM

I'm only 20 minutes from Winchester. Barring something happening, I might just take a trip to Winchester then down to Pierces myself. Hopefully I'll see you all soon.

gene

10-09-2007, 08:05 PM

Blrfl and I will be meeting you in Winchester for early breakfest, than a interesting ride to lunch

motomac

10-10-2007, 07:36 AM

OK, I'll talk with you in Bama about all this and keep the thread from being tooooooo highjacked.

Blue STreak

10-14-2007, 09:13 PM

The problem with RHB is that they're franchised, so quality varies from store to store. The one in Fairfax City is still pretty decent, but not great.

I'm pretty pleased with Willard's BBQ in Chantilly, VA, as far as local places go.

tdeboeser

10-24-2007, 09:08 AM

http://www.allmansbarbeque.com/

Is apparently the best place in Fredricksburg.

Tom de

Phillyrube

10-26-2007, 01:33 PM

Hey, this is right near me, so I'd like to cruise on up for lunch!!

Blrfl

10-26-2007, 01:49 PM

http://www.allmansbarbeque.com/ Is apparently the best place in Fredricksburg.

I haven't been there in 12 or 13 years, but it was pretty damned good last I ate there. I guess it's a little late in the season to hit Carl's for custard.

I wasn't terribly impressed with Pierce's, but if it's not freezing cold or raining, it'll be a nice ride down and back.

--Mark

gene

10-26-2007, 02:13 PM

Now it's never to cold or wet for custard :D :D Sounds like a good place for desert before heading home !

Trekker

10-26-2007, 02:20 PM

Custard! Makes me want to ride down! :wink:

(next year for sure, I hope)

Blrfl

10-26-2007, 02:38 PM

Carl's (http://simplyfredericksburg.com/offpath/carls.shtml). Much like the chicken place (http://www.st-owners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=24247), they're not open all year.

--Mark

gene

10-26-2007, 02:39 PM

Come on down Dave, I'm still waiting to see those Mork suspenders:D

Timothy Downey

11-03-2007, 09:06 AM

sounds like fun. as long as its not snowing in niagara falls it sounds like a nice weekender. llooks like its been a while sense anybody has conversed about it. dont let a little cold weather bug ya.:PoPoST1:

hoowasat

11-03-2007, 09:42 AM

Just a confirmation that I'll be there, and may bring along some locals. And besides, I HAVE to go now because my wife has demanded that I bring some of their BBQ home with me (it's a local favorite).

gene

11-03-2007, 12:46 PM

Cold isn't much of a concern:D We just got some new Warm and Safe liners !!
No more riding with multiple layers feeling like the kid from The Christmas Story :eek: I believe Mac is still coming from Oh. It will be fun meeting more members along with any locals that want to come. Hoowasat bring your wife along that way she can get it while it's hot and fresh.

motomac

11-03-2007, 02:38 PM

As long as there is no snow, I'll be there.

hoowasat

11-03-2007, 04:22 PM

Hoowasat bring your wife along that way she can get it while it's hot and fresh.
I would except for two things: One; she spends Saturdays with her family in Mathews County ... which is OK by me because then I have the day to do as I please (and is mostly spent this year building a new engine for the car pictured in my avatar), and two; she doesn't ride with me at all because she hates getting "helmet hair." The only time she's ridden with me was on my old KLR650 on a ride to nowhere, and I wasn't allowed to stop anywhere that might involve removing her helmet.

motomac

11-05-2007, 02:34 PM

OK, Bob Evans at 8:30 for breakfast in Winchester. There are two BE's in Winchester, I have the one at 816 Millwood programed into my GPS. 4 hours and 29 minutes from the home twenty. See ya'll Saurday morning!!! If 8:30 is tooooo late for those who are closer let me know, I can get up earlier.

Blrfl

11-05-2007, 03:10 PM

8:30 sounds fine. That'll give the sun some time to come up so I don't freeze my nertz off getting there.

Watch out for deer.

--Mark

motomac

11-05-2007, 03:28 PM

8:30 sounds fine. That'll give the sun some time to come up so I don't freeze my nertz off getting there.

Watch out for deer.

--Mark

Thanks for the watch out. Those critters are my chief concern on the PA pike that early in the morning.

gene

11-05-2007, 04:46 PM

Hey Mac you flying solo or is Gail coming along ? Blrf I guess we can meet in Purcivlle at Route 7 and 287 around 7:45

motomac

11-05-2007, 04:49 PM

I am riding the ST, so she won't even think about coming.

gene

11-05-2007, 07:25 PM

Hey Mark and Mac this looks to be the quickest and sorta fun way to get there leaving Winchester no later than 9:15 withn tanks full we should role in right at 1pm :D

WVUandVT2

11-07-2007, 09:42 PM

If it doesn't snow or rain here Saturday in Charles Town (calling for rain or flurries right now for late Friday night) I plan on being in Winchester at the BE for breakfast. I don't think I'm ready for a longer ride yet. I hope to see some of you folks there...

gene

11-07-2007, 10:16 PM

It looks like we should be ok on this side of the mountians. And only a 15% chance of precip early in the morning with a high in the low 50's. A little chilly but still fun:D Her is a site that has forcast that usually are spot on http://www.weather.gov/forecasts/graphical/sectors/midatlanticWeek.php

Looking forward to meeting some new friends

gene

11-08-2007, 11:05 AM

I edited the first post to reflect a 1:30 meet time to eat :D Ride safe

Blrfl

11-08-2007, 11:20 AM

I edited the first post to reflect a 1:30 meet time to eat :D Ride safe

Those of us without heated gear thank you. :cool:

Let's not go too late on it, 'cause (a) I'm gonna be starving by then and (b) we still have to ride home.

--Mark

gene

11-08-2007, 01:20 PM

I know you can make it from Bob Evan's to Pierce's with only one snack break :D I'll bring along some Little Debbies they seem to work for others:D :D

Blrfl

11-09-2007, 03:40 PM

Looks like it's going to be cold and squishy. But the show must go on.

So just to sum it all up:

7:50-ish - I'll meet you (Gene) at the John Deere dealership at the corner of 7 and 287. I'll call your cell before I leave home. Put your GMRS radio on channel 17 and I'll try and give you a shout as I get close.

8:30 - Breakfast at Bob Evans, 816 Millwood Ave, Winchester.

1:30 - Lunch at Pierce's, 447 E Rochambeau Dr, Williamsburg.

Mac: I'll PM you with my phone numbers just in case you need them.

--Mark

hoowasat

11-09-2007, 03:49 PM

I'm still a "go." C ya' tomorrow.

gene

11-09-2007, 03:49 PM

See you in the morning:D

brentster

11-10-2007, 04:01 AM

I'm up, so I may join the party.... gotta go dig out my heated cup!!

Blrfl

11-10-2007, 05:09 AM

Looks like we didn't fall below freezing last night. We're probably stuck with mid-40s to mid-50s, which I can live with. But you can expect me to be using my rain suit as a windbreaker.

See you guys later.

--Mark

brentster

11-10-2007, 05:42 AM

I'm up, so I may join the party.... gotta go dig out my heated cup!!

Well.. Iksnay on that idea.. I went out to start the bike and she was completely dead. Not even a light on the dash. Son of a b*#)@!!!

You guys have fun. Sorry I couldn't make it, dang nab it!!

motomac

11-10-2007, 04:36 PM

I had some weather before arriving at Bob Evans. Little rain and snow in the PA mountains. Made it to Winchester for breakfast and met Johnny, Mark and reaquainted with Lisa and Gene. The ride to Williamsburg for lunch was really good. I had never been on any of the roads North of Richmond. I started feeling comfortable about where I was once we hit Richmond. We arrived at Pierces at 1:30 and were greeted by Jan, up from Newport News. I don't think anyone was disappointed with their meal. We parted company at about 1445 and I made it to my son's home about 5:15.

Blrfl

11-10-2007, 06:32 PM

Blrfl checking in as home safely.

Our story pretty much goes along with Mac's until we parted company (and without the trip from Ohio to Winchester). Gene and I ran up 64 for a few miles, picked up 30 and 33, crossed the river at West Point and made our way to US 17N. From there it was almost all 17. We stopped for gas after running our bikes down to fumes (estimated 24 remaining), ran up to FBurg, stopped for a hot drink and took 17 up through Warrenton and then took our usual routes home.

I'll be the first to say that I would have preferred a 70-degree day, but today was a good test of how far I can really go in the cold. A jacket with liner and full rain suit as a windbreaker did it for the most part. My hands warmed up instantly after I got home, and I'm working on my legs. Lunch was good, as was the company.

It was great meeting everyone!

Gene and Lisa stopped to so some shopping on the way home and should be checking in a little later.

--Mark

hoowasat

11-10-2007, 06:44 PM

I met some hardy riders today, and I enjoyed it. My portion of the ride was from the other direction, and I travelled a mere 25 miles to meet Mac, Mark, Lisa & Gene at Pierce's. So, a 50º riding temp was no big deal because my exposure was very short compared to the others. On a positive note, I did remember to buy a quart of BBQ as was reqested by my SO.

Upon leaving Pierce's, Mac followed me eastbound on I-64 until I reached my exit, then he continued on to NC. Glad to hear two of y'all have checked in as home safely, and I trust Lisa & Gene will do likewise soon.

Take care, <Ken>

gene

11-10-2007, 07:52 PM

We made it home safe too !!After a stop to pick up some baby shower stuff for H2orider's almost here First Grandson :D Had a great day and as always the company was top notch . Great to meet some new guys Ken and Johnny. Johnny let me Know when you want to take a ride.

motomac

11-11-2007, 05:20 AM

Sorry Ken, I don't where I got Jan from. It was great meeting you and running the slab a couple of miles.

Blrfl

11-11-2007, 06:57 AM

Forgot to add...

My total for the day was about 400 miles, which I'm pales compared to Mac's 37 million, but that's a good day out for me. :)

Gene and I saw exactly seven bikes: one guy on an FJR, one on an unidentified bike behind us on Rochambeau road (which I saw but Gene didn't), a cluster of three HDs (in leather jackets and what Gene called "Halloween masks") and one squidly-looking dude on a white crotch rocket that had an extended swingarm and was lowered to beat the band. I think that last one started life as a 'Busa.

I love these rides because I always get a great night's sleep afterward!

--Mark

WVUandVT2

11-11-2007, 08:38 AM

I had a great time meeting all of you at Bob Evans on Saturday. I really enjoyed the short ride I did take down to I-66 before heading back home. I'll be ready to go the distance the next time, especially once I get my winter gear :-) I look forward to seeing you guys and others on future rides. I'll take you up on your offer Gene sometime soon. Off to the garage I go...farkle time :-D

Johnnie

hoowasat

11-11-2007, 10:35 AM

Sorry Ken, I don't where I got Jan from. It was great meeting you and running the slab a couple of miles.

Mac - No apology needed. Personally, I am terrible with names. At work, I don't care if my job title is "SOB-III" as long as the money keeps rolling in. Come to think of it, I have been called that a few times.:work3:

motomac

11-11-2007, 03:43 PM

OK, I'm back to the home-20. I arrived in a rain storm at 1548 today. The trip was really nice weather until western PA and then the last 90 miles the rain started as a misty drizzle and the closer home I got the harder it fell. 1131 miles for the total trip. Glad Gene and Lisa made it home with Baby Shower gifts. Gotta love the storage on these ST's.

gene

11-12-2007, 08:20 PM

added a few pictures to the first post

Mean

11-12-2007, 10:14 PM

Quite the homely bunch. ;)

G

gene

11-12-2007, 10:16 PM

The real pretty one was taking the pictures:D

Blrfl

11-13-2007, 05:36 AM

The few pictures I took are here (http://st-gallery.notonthe.net/main.php?g2_itemId=857).

Gene (or Mac or Ken), if you want to send me your pictures, I'll put them up there with mine.

--Mark

hoowasat

11-13-2007, 02:20 PM

Gene (or Mac or Ken), if you want to send me your pictures, I'll put them up there with mine. --Mark

Gene & Mark - Thanks for the photos! Mine are posted in my gallery. One day I'll learn how to insert thumbnails or pix within a thread. I know, I know! The directions are readily available. It's just one of those things I haven't reserved any time to learn ... yet.

Trekker

11-13-2007, 02:58 PM

Hey Mark & Ken, didn't you feel a little out of place not wearing the proper uniform of Hi-Vis???

So... how was the food? Was it worth the cold digits?? :rolleyes:

Blrfl

11-13-2007, 07:41 PM

Hey Mark & Ken, didn't you feel a little out of place not wearing the proper uniform of Hi-Vis???

My Hi-Viz uniform is on the way. :eek:
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We'll be "the yellow crew."

So... how was the food? Was it worth the cold digits?? :rolleyes:

The food was okay, but Memphis and Kansas City are my favorite kinds of BBQ and Pierce's is a little more of a Tennessee/Carolina hybrid. (Yes, I know Memphis is in Tennessee, but it's a different style.)

I think I'm paying for the time out in the weather with this cold I have, but it was worth getting one last long ride in. Another 400 or so miles and I'll be into my first 10,000-mile year.

--Mark

gene

11-13-2007, 08:12 PM

Let me know when the suit comes in and we will get you that last 400 in :D

Blrfl

11-13-2007, 08:22 PM

Shoot, I do 200 miles a week commuting, and I can squeeze in a quick hundred in a few hours. Suit might not be here until mid-December.

--Mark

WVUandVT2

11-13-2007, 09:21 PM

Now that you mention suits...Where did you get your suits (and what kind are they) Gene and Lisa and where are you getting yours from Mark? Also, where is a good place to get the heated liners. I have a jet ski I winterize and I refuse to winterize my motorcycle too :-)

Blrfl

11-13-2007, 09:36 PM

Mine is (will be) a one-piece Aerostich Roadcrafter (http://www.aerostich.com/catalog/US/Roadcrafter-One-Piece-Suit-p-16133.html). Gene, Lisa and Mac were wearing Olympias, which win the eyball-searing contest by a nose.

--Mark

Mean

11-13-2007, 10:00 PM

Mark,

Have you tried Dixie Bones in Woodbridge? The rolls are on the dry side so I recommend going to the all-you-can-eat brunch on Sundays at noon and eating the various meats along with all of the other available sides minus the rolls. Real good stuff if you ask me.

G

gene

11-13-2007, 10:05 PM

We are using Warm+ Safe liners and they worked great! And they give a 20% discount to club members when you register with them online which saves a nice chunk of change compared to Gerbings. I've used both and perfer the Warm+ safe to the Gerbing jacket

pretbek

11-13-2007, 10:13 PM

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaalright! WHAT's with all these people wearing neon-yellow Olympia AST jackets!??

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Wish I could have been there. Oh well, there will be more riding after new year, I guess.

I'm sorry I missed it, I see a bunch of people there that I would have liked to hang out with.