bygdawg
07-14-2008, 06:29 PM
Who's interested? Who has a preference? Here is most of the leg work:
Okay...While there are few things that I like as much as motorcycling, barbecue and ribs happens to be one of those things. I've have barbecue pretty much all across this country of ours, and I can say without doubt that the best barbecue in the United States is as follows:
Big Bob Gibson's in Decatur, AL (But that's a bit out of the way from B'ham)
As far as chains are concerned, I like Famous Dave's better than any others, including Sammy's and Boss Hog's in and around Memphis, TN.
Getting back on topic, I've never had either of these next two, but I'm thinking we should try one of them for our B'ham meet and eat:
http://www.costasfamousbbq.com/main1.html (I would think the one in the Huffman Centerpoint area would be the most appropriate as that is the original location founded in the 80's.)
or
Jim and Nick's Barbecue http://www.jimnnicks.com/ (I figure they are all about the same, so we'd just have to pick one).
Runners Up:
There are Original Golden Rule restaurants spread out all over Alabama, but the original Original Golden Rule is in Irondale (2506 Crestwood Blvd. Irondale). It started in 1891 as a beer stop on an old wagon road, but has grown into a full service restaurant today. It is presently owned by Michael Matos, founder of Birmingham's classic Michael's steakhouse, once located downtown.
http://www.goldenrulebbq.com
The Tin Roof Barbecue is tucked away in the Southlake Plaza Shopping Center (4524 Southlake Parkway Birmingham). If you don't know it's there, you might not notice it. But once you've found it, you'll want to come back again and again. Whether you're interested in pigskin or stuffed pigs, there's lot to look at in the Tin Roof Barbecue, with sports memorabilia and cuddly pig dolls all over the walls, but the real treat is the food.
http://www.tinroofbbq.com
(I'm not sure about a BBQ place in a shopping plaza that list cuddly pigs as one of its attractions).
One of Birmingham's best known holy smokes was started in 1953 by Johnny Ray. The Ray family has franchised the name and there are several Johnny Ray's restaurants, but the oldest one is on Valley Avenue (316 Valley Ave. Birmingham) and it is now operated by John Simonetti, who most folks call "Pop." Johnny Ray's is particularly known for the delicious banana, chocolate, lemon, and coconut cream pies from recipes developed by Johnny Ray's wife, Honey.
O.K. I've done the leg work on this one. Now all we have to do is pick one and choose a date and time.
Ride Safe,
bygdawg
Okay...While there are few things that I like as much as motorcycling, barbecue and ribs happens to be one of those things. I've have barbecue pretty much all across this country of ours, and I can say without doubt that the best barbecue in the United States is as follows:
Big Bob Gibson's in Decatur, AL (But that's a bit out of the way from B'ham)
As far as chains are concerned, I like Famous Dave's better than any others, including Sammy's and Boss Hog's in and around Memphis, TN.
Getting back on topic, I've never had either of these next two, but I'm thinking we should try one of them for our B'ham meet and eat:
http://www.costasfamousbbq.com/main1.html (I would think the one in the Huffman Centerpoint area would be the most appropriate as that is the original location founded in the 80's.)
or
Jim and Nick's Barbecue http://www.jimnnicks.com/ (I figure they are all about the same, so we'd just have to pick one).
Runners Up:
There are Original Golden Rule restaurants spread out all over Alabama, but the original Original Golden Rule is in Irondale (2506 Crestwood Blvd. Irondale). It started in 1891 as a beer stop on an old wagon road, but has grown into a full service restaurant today. It is presently owned by Michael Matos, founder of Birmingham's classic Michael's steakhouse, once located downtown.
http://www.goldenrulebbq.com
The Tin Roof Barbecue is tucked away in the Southlake Plaza Shopping Center (4524 Southlake Parkway Birmingham). If you don't know it's there, you might not notice it. But once you've found it, you'll want to come back again and again. Whether you're interested in pigskin or stuffed pigs, there's lot to look at in the Tin Roof Barbecue, with sports memorabilia and cuddly pig dolls all over the walls, but the real treat is the food.
http://www.tinroofbbq.com
(I'm not sure about a BBQ place in a shopping plaza that list cuddly pigs as one of its attractions).
One of Birmingham's best known holy smokes was started in 1953 by Johnny Ray. The Ray family has franchised the name and there are several Johnny Ray's restaurants, but the oldest one is on Valley Avenue (316 Valley Ave. Birmingham) and it is now operated by John Simonetti, who most folks call "Pop." Johnny Ray's is particularly known for the delicious banana, chocolate, lemon, and coconut cream pies from recipes developed by Johnny Ray's wife, Honey.
O.K. I've done the leg work on this one. Now all we have to do is pick one and choose a date and time.
Ride Safe,
bygdawg