West Tennessee Food --Re: Hot Dogs, BBQ and Other Road Food between Phila and Texas

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Jack's BBQ in Nashville, TN, is also fantastic...great ribs and pulled pork, good sides as well.  Get off at Trinity Lane exit, I-65, just north of N-ville, head 1 mile west and look on your left....you can't miss it, right across from Ponderosa.  You will smell it before you see it.  Ponderosa customers often pull up, get out of their car, smell Jack's, get back in and cross the road for some really good food. Earl H. wrote:
> First, Amen to the Memphis info so far.  One tip, if you don't mind
visiting
> the casinos, Corky's has a great location at Sam's Town Casino in Tunica.
> They have all you can eat ribs (wet & dry) and BBQ chicken.  It's about
$10
> a person, but they aren't as crowded as the other locations -- and this is
> the only one with a buffet.
>
> Rendezvous is totally touristy overrated...they're mostly about reputation
> and pushing as many people as they can in and out of their doors.
>
> Other BBQ places you might consider....Bozo's in Mason, Tennessee -- very
> old, family-owned establishment.  AND, if they make them like they used
to,
> the hot dogs are also fantastic.  Nothing more than toasted buns and
grilled
> wieners, but they were my choice before I learned to love BBQ (as a
child).
> Young Avenue Deli is also a possibility for great hot dogs and chili
dogs --
> huge, long dogs with stuff on them....
>
> Other good BBQ in Memphis is Willingham's -- they were Grand Champions in
> the BBQ Cook-Off, several years.  Very good ribs.
>
> Two other suggestions for eating in West Tennessee.  While I realize you
are
> probably going from Memphis to Nashville to Kentucky, you might want to
> consider these two FANTASTIC places...
>
> Jackson, Tennessee -- This is probably on your way, anyway.  Brooksie's
Barn
> is the mecca in fantastic BBQ Ribs, BBQ Chicken and Pulled BBQ...oh, and
> Fried Chicken, Fried Catfish, Seafood Gumbo, etc., etc......and tons of
> sides and extras.  They are just terrific.  It is off of Hwy 45 By-Pass in
> Jackson.  Down and sort of behind of Union University.  It is out in the
> country, but less than a mile from the by-pass.
>
> Reelfoot Lake -- This is near the Kentucky border, but probably not at the
> point you were planning for.  Not only is this a great spot for watching
> bald eagles and fishing, but some of the best eating is right across the
> street from the lake.  BlueBank (or Lakeview) or Boyette's both have
family
> style dinners with all you can eat catfish, country ham and
chicken....with
> all you can eat fries, onion rings, hushpuppies, beans, slaw, etc. etc.
> Luckily they have a little resort motel, because you won't feel like
driving
> any more that night.  If you are camping, this is also a good place for
that
> sort of thing.  If you stayed along this course, you could visit Kentucky
> Lake and related places.  The Dinner Bell at Land Between the Lakes was
good
> the last time we visited, but I can't tell you what it's like now...
>
> Good luck -- have a great trip.  Let us know if you have any specific
> questions...
>
> TL
>
>
>
>
> Hoddy M. wrote:
> > Greetings -
> >
> > I'm taking the long way around on a trip from Philadelphia to San
Antonio
> and
> > back.  Basic route is Columbus OH, Indianapolis, Des Moines, south to
San
> > Antonio - back via Baton Rogue, Memphis and KY and VA.
> >
> > Would appreciate recommendations for basic road food - greasy spoons,
> holes in
> > the wall, roadside stands, hot dog/ cord dog places, bbq, breakfast
spots,
> etc
> > en route or reasonably en route.  I'm the type that doesn't mind a 100
> mile
> > detour for something unique.
> >
> > My site shows you where my stomach's at.  http://www.hollyeats.com
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Holly Moore
>
>

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I second that emotion when it comes to both Jack's and Corky's.  Great Q, and very different styles.  Jack's brisket is not too shabby (for a Texas boy like me) and their sauces are happening.

You might want to make a point of heading through Hot Springs, Arkansas and stopping at McClard's...great Q and sauce.

You'll probably wind up going somewhere near Dallas or Ft Worth, and also Austin on the way to San Antone.

For Dallas Q a trip to the original Sonny Bryan's on Inwood north of Harry Hines is well worth at trip.  Another popular Q hang, with great sides, is Peggy Sue BBQ in Snider Plaza across from SMU.  There is also a great burger joint (Burger Hut) I think, on Hillcrest across from the university.

Another legendary burger hang in Dallas is Goff's on Lover's Lane.  I forget the number, but it comes with a burger, a split and grilled dog and chili and cheese.  Awesome!

In Ft. Worth Angelo's is great Q.

In Austin there is Ruby's BBQ, featuring organic beef.  The tenderest brisket you will ever put in your mouth.  Take your favorite sauce with you as I don't think their is much at all.

TexMex should also be on the agenda.  My personal favorite is Herrera Cafe, the location on Maple just west of Oak Lawn in Dallas.  It's in a dry area so take a cooler of beer or a bottle of wine with you.

If a Mex fix is in order and you are in Austin, check out Chuy's.  Quite a scene, and the chile rellenos are to die for.  If it's Sunday I would recommend a splurge and do the brunch at Fonda San Miguel.  It will be one of the finest Mex meals you will ever experience.

If you happen to find yourself coming through Wichita Falls any of the Pioneer restaurants are good for country cooking or TexMex.  And if you're near Amarillo the Big Texan steak house is legendary...home of the 72-ounce steak dinner...eat it in an hour (with all the sides) and it's free.  $49.95 if you can't finish it!

In article , "John
Someone wrote:

> Jack's BBQ in Nashville, TN, is also fantastic...great ribs and pulled pork,
> good sides as well.  Get off at Trinity Lane exit, I-65, just north of
> N-ville, head 1 mile west and look on your left....you can't miss it, right
> across from Ponderosa.  You will smell it before you see it.  Ponderosa
> customers often pull up, get out of their car, smell Jack's, get back in and
> cross the road for some really good food.
> Earl H. wrote:
> > First, Amen to the Memphis info so far.  One tip, if you don't mind
> visiting
> > the casinos, Corky's has a great location at Sam's Town Casino in Tunica.
> > They have all you can eat ribs (wet & dry) and BBQ chicken.  It's about
> $10
> > a person, but they aren't as crowded as the other locations -- and this is
> > the only one with a buffet.
> >
> > Rendezvous is totally touristy overrated...they're mostly about reputation
> > and pushing as many people as they can in and out of their doors.
> >
> > Other BBQ places you might consider....Bozo's in Mason, Tennessee -- very
> > old, family-owned establishment.  AND, if they make them like they used
> to,
> > the hot dogs are also fantastic.  Nothing more than toasted buns and
> grilled
> > wieners, but they were my choice before I learned to love BBQ (as a
> child).
> > Young Avenue Deli is also a possibility for great hot dogs and chili
> dogs --
> > huge, long dogs with stuff on them....
> >
> > Other good BBQ in Memphis is Willingham's -- they were Grand Champions in
> > the BBQ Cook-Off, several years.  Very good ribs.
> >
> > Two other suggestions for eating in West Tennessee.  While I realize you
> are
> > probably going from Memphis to Nashville to Kentucky, you might want to
> > consider these two FANTASTIC places...
> >
> > Jackson, Tennessee -- This is probably on your way, anyway.  Brooksie's
> Barn
> > is the mecca in fantastic BBQ Ribs, BBQ Chicken and Pulled BBQ...oh, and
> > Fried Chicken, Fried Catfish, Seafood Gumbo, etc., etc......and tons of
> > sides and extras.  They are just terrific.  It is off of Hwy 45 By-Pass in
> > Jackson.  Down and sort of behind of Union University.  It is out in the
> > country, but less than a mile from the by-pass.
> >
> > Reelfoot Lake -- This is near the Kentucky border, but probably not at the
> > point you were planning for.  Not only is this a great spot for watching
> > bald eagles and fishing, but some of the best eating is right across the
> > street from the lake.  BlueBank (or Lakeview) or Boyette's both have
> family
> > style dinners with all you can eat catfish, country ham and
> chicken....with
> > all you can eat fries, onion rings, hushpuppies, beans, slaw, etc. etc.
> > Luckily they have a little resort motel, because you won't feel like
> driving
> > any more that night.  If you are camping, this is also a good place for
> that
> > sort of thing.  If you stayed along this course, you could visit Kentucky
> > Lake and related places.  The Dinner Bell at Land Between the Lakes was
> good
> > the last time we visited, but I can't tell you what it's like now...
> >
> > Good luck -- have a great trip.  Let us know if you have any specific
> > questions...
> >
> > TL
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Hoddy M. wrote:
> > > Greetings -
> > >
> > > I'm taking the long way around on a trip from Philadelphia to San
> Antonio
> > and
> > > back.  Basic route is Columbus OH, Indianapolis, Des Moines, south to
> San
> > > Antonio - back via Baton Rogue, Memphis and KY and VA.
> > >
> > > Would appreciate recommendations for basic road food - greasy spoons,
> > holes in
> > > the wall, roadside stands, hot dog/ cord dog places, bbq, breakfast
> spots,
> > etc
> > > en route or reasonably en route.  I'm the type that doesn't mind a 100
> > mile
> > > detour for something unique.
> > >
> > > My site shows you where my stomach's at.  http://www.hollyeats.com
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > > Holly Moore
> >
> >
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