The magazine Gayot has compiled their list of 10 best BBQ joints in the country. Contrary to numerous other national lists, this one doesn't stick with the usual suspects. They do make two mistakes. The first is adding Montgomery Inn with their saucy parboiled ribs served on white tablecloths (no really, I like them, they just ain't barbecue). The second is choosing any BBQ outside of Texas, but then they wanted to appeal to a national audience. The only one from the Lone Star State is a worthy choice in City Market in Luling.
They have some other good resources including a quick guide to meat cuts, a listing of good BBQ all over the country, wine pairings for BBQ, and a worthless list from John Mariani, who is obviously a blowhard who gets his 'cue education from Frommers guides.
- BBQ Snob
Uggghhh...The third mistake is having a crappy website and the fourth is a variable rating scale.
ReplyDeleteFrom their site..."Also, our rankings are relative. A 13/20 (one toque) may not be a superlative ranking for a highly acclaimed (and very expensive) restaurant, but it is quite complimentary for a small place without much culinary pretension."
So, City Market gets a rating of "Quick Bite". Whatever the hell that means...