Best BBQ EVER!!

339A · #1 02-15-2009, 04:27 PM

Had some time off from the work project, so a joy flight around Dallas was in order. Due to a hankering for BBQ and recommendations on this list, a last- minute decision was made to head for Stephenville airport and the Hard 8.

Deb and I were flabbergasted; this has to be the BEST BBQ we’ve ever experienced. Forget the side dishes--we were having a carnivore meat fest.
We tried the ribs, chicken, sausage and brisket. Everything was superb, with the ribs being my personal fave.

The return trip to Addison involved a stop at Granbury airport for $2.55 fuel and then around the south side of Dallas for the scenic city tour.

If time allows during our extended stay here, another trip to the Hard 8 is in our plans. If you’re ever in the Dallas area and are a fan of BBQ, this is one stop you don’t want to miss!

the_other_dougreeves · #2 02-16-2009, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by 339A

If you’re ever in the Dallas area and are a fan of BBQ, this is one stop you don’t want to miss!

Welcome to Texas! Want to share your fav spots in Colorado with us?

TODR

N62XS · #3 02-16-2009, 08:30 AM

You guys know what to do with a PIG?

Round here, I'm kinda partial to the Pink Pig, in Levy, SC.

http://www.the-pink-pig.com/

Best BBQ EVER is a purdy big claim. I've personally been photographed twice by Southern Living Magazine, at the Pink Pig and was told it was the best BBQ EVER!

Let the debate begin!

Transporter · #4 02-16-2009, 09:40 AM

Robby,
Talk is cheap. I'd rather taste BBQ than talk about it.

I offered to bring some of KC's finest ribs (with all the trimmings) down to Dallas or Houston last year in Keith Schult's RV6A... thought we had a shot at a little BBQ exchange/taste-off RV style.

Some folks on the forum made comments about there being no BBQ worth tasting from north of the Red River, blah blah blah, but no takers.

On the other hand, it's probably just as well-I'm not sure Keith or I could have resisted the smell of ribs in the plane for three hours! Not to mention sticky grips, napkins all over the plane, etc.

Mike

lucky333 · #5 02-16-2009, 11:52 AM

.. hard eight recently opened in Coppell, TX (just NE of DFW) at W. Bethel Rd and Freeport Parkway.

Its pretty good stuff.

N62XS · #6 02-16-2009, 12:12 PM

I'll buy. Best way to shut someone up is to feed them. Offer is open. Just need some notice!

BAR HAS BEEN RAISED!

tommylewis · #7 02-16-2009, 12:53 PM

Scott, glad you fly into Stephenville and tried the Hard 8 on Sunday. Sorry we missed you as there were two other RVs on the ramp when you arrived. Ours and the Sutter's were there also and we were enjoying the BBQ. Saw your plane when we walked back the the airport. Good stuff!!

f1rocket · #8 02-16-2009, 03:34 PM

I'm guessing this is one topic hotter than a primer war. Kansas City, Memphis, Carolina, Texas....it's all good but..

When I was down visiting Mark Frederick in Taylor, TX, he took us to some place downtown that looked like it burned down twice without being re-built. Just benches and tables and BBQ. The brisket was absolutely incredible. I've been looking for some mail order brisket but haven't found any yet that measures up. If you know of any from TX, please drop me a line.

339A · #9 02-16-2009, 07:04 PM

One thing I get to do with my job is eat out A LOT... It does get old after a fashion believe it or not. Having said that, I do get to try all kinds of local flavors in my travels. Previous to going to the Hard 8 my favorite BBQ place was somewhere near Montrose, MO. The guys from the power plant brought me to a place about 30 miles from there. I don't remember the name or location, but it was my fave. That was 6 years ago, and I hadn’t had anything better until Sunday.

What I really enjoyed most about the Hard 8 is that the flavor is “smoked” into the meat and not slathered with sauce. When I took that first bite into a rib I thought I died and gone to heaven.

As far as Colorado favorites we just don’t have a BBQ place that can even compare to the Hard 8. We do have a favorite up in Bailey, CO called Hog Heaven and while it’s GOOD, it’s nowhere near this. Now as for Mexican that's a different story…. hands down the best and benchmark that I use to compare all Mexican restaurants to is the Brewery Bar II in Denver. Anytime anyone is in the area give me a call, we’ll go there and you can decide. I have found NONE to beat it yet and I eat at Mexican joints everywhere I go.

plehrke · #10 02-16-2009, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 339A

favorite BBQ place was somewhere near Montrose, MO. The guys from the power plant brought me to a place about 30 miles from there. I don't remember the name or location, but it was my fave. That was 6 years ago, and I hadn’t had anything better until Sunday.
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Was it the A C Rib Shaack?