Fight Breaks Out Over Whether Dallas BBQ is Serious Eats
Serious Eats’ Ed Levine devoted his weekly New York review to Dallas BBQ today (there is one in Midtown on 42nd btw. 7+8th), and the Feedbag’s Josh Ozersky came down on him, saying that restaurants like this are an “affront to the city”. As much as it pains me to say this, I tend to agree with Mr. Cutlets on this one- but admit to always being curious about the Dallas BBQ $9.95 2 chicken take out special I used to see advertised in the subway. (Do they even have that deal anymore?) [via Grub Street]
Posted by Zach Brooks at 3:45 pm, September 30th, 2009 under Dallas BBQ.
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@bigapplescowl, goats: Funny, I’ve been to Dinosaur many times without any gastrointestinal issues whatsoever. Methinks a one-time issue — which could as easily have been from the salad or the water — is to blame, since, well, it’s not a widespread problem.
Also, the greens at DInosaur are about the best the city has to offer.
Also also, Dallas BBQ is cheap and good, so long as you don’t worry about authenticity with your barbecue. It’s tons of cooked meat with sauce and cheap alcohol (if that’s your thing).
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@radiantpig While I’ve never been to Dallas, if it’s “what New Yorkers think of the South” then it’s all a bunch of FAIL. In general, it’s always been one of those places I just stay away from.
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@bigapplescowl did you just say Brother Jimmy’s was good? Sure, if you like a little meat with your sauce. Try out Fette Sau in Williamsburg, pretty real deal brisket wise.
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@ Dave: I didn’t have salad or water. Just wings and meats and a couple of root beers–since I was with my anti-drinking friend.
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@jeffo: I am kinda partial to saucing up my BBQ. No dry ribs for me please. Thanks for the tip on Fete Sau. If I ever make it out of Manhattan I’ll keep it in mind.
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Yeah, I wouldn’t associate Dallas BBQ with “The South”. If anything, it’s just a lampoon of it.
(I realize I’m about to bait DocChuck, oh well)
Aside from the Harlem soulfood spots (which I haven’t been to yet), I would say places like Live Bait on 23rd st or Delta Grill on 8th ave are what this “New Yawka” thinks of for “southern food”.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/delta-grill-new-york
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@Goats – I’m chalking that up to a one-time issue, then. Something reacted badly with your gut flora.
Fette Sau is indeed the real deal. I’ve been going there since they opened (disclosure: I know the owner, since he also owns Spuyten Duyvil across the street) and the meats are a joy to behold. Plus the beer is reasonably-priced, and the selection rather interesting and mainly local. Gets packed on the weekends though. Easy walk from the Bedford L stop, or Metropolitan/Lorimer G/L for the outerborough types.
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I don’t think anyone really expects great or authentic bbq from Dallas BBQ. You go for the cheap food and cheap drinks. With the expectations set low, you are bound to be surprised.
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Yo. I was pointing out how it IS a lampoon of the South. It lampoons the food too; it’s not trying to be authentic. It’s just decent and really cheap. So I like it. That and the humongous drinks. And the chili dog. I have a soft spot for chili dogs. It’s perfect for emotional eating.
Dallas BBQ rocks. It’s what New Yorkers think of the South–the 23rd street location has cowboys on horses pounding through the open plain. Because that’s what we do down yonder. The chicken plate is fine, but the Texas chili dog rocks particularly hard. 1/2 lb. smoked all beef dog with chili and something deep fried on the side.