Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Restaurants Steakhead attempts to redeem his manly rep
Posted by Cliff Bostock @cliffbostock on Tue, Mar 11, 2008 at 3:20 PM
Atlanta Eats blogger Steakhead, who recently dined on fancy-schmancy veggies at Dynamic Dish, is attempting to shore up his rep as a manly carnivore by beating his chest about Fox Bros. BBQ. He particularly raves about the brisket, which I have found too dry at least half the time. He writes:
But the real treat here is the brisket, which really soaks in the smoky taste from the cooking process in each bite. The outside skin of the meat can be slightly charred (I actually like this), but the inside is moist and tender. In general, this is not a place that serves their meat covered in some thick sauce that hides the true taste. Here you get pure barbecue, smoky flavor and all, with the option to add a peppery vinegar-based sauce that sits on the table. I have had numerous sides and all are first rate.
I happened to notice that Mr. Steakhead published a list of his top five barbecue spots in June 2005 here, before the Fox brothers opened their own place. He ranked Rolling Bones as No. 4 but did not mention the brisket there. I consider it state-of-the-art, always predictably juicy. They even ask you sometimes if you want some fat on your slices of the Texas specialty.
I think Mr. Steakhead needs to compare the two restaurants' brisket and file a report soon.
(Image of Steakhead, with tofu crawfish, pirated from his site.)
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I read this guys reviews with some interest as I am a native Atlantan Foodie. However, to rate Dusty\\\'s as the best BBQ in Atlanta is just stupid. I have eaten there numerous times and the last was the absolute worst. I will never waste my money at that place again. One Star is a constant favorite but no one ever seems to comment on Swallow at the Hollow. In my opinion it ranks among the best in the (outside) city. I do agree that Fatt Matts is one of the worst.
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Ok Cliff- I accept the task. In fact, I will do it this Monday- St. Patricks Day. BBQ lunch crawl with post lunch at Limerick Junction. Any interest in joining? I may have a couple of friends with me, and I posted an open invite on the blog. As for that BBQ list from 2005- it is 3 years old- cut me a little slack :). Swallow at the Hollow, Sam & Dave's and Fox Brothers would all be on that list today.
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