Is it just me or do all barbecue joints basically taste the same?

[Anonymous]

I can not comprehend how people wait in line for "amazing" bbq when it tastes no different than any other bbq place.

[Anonymous]

Yes, burnt, salty and sugary. Everything someone with an indiscriminate palate would love.

[Anonymous]

Definitely not. I’ve only had really good barbecue once, somewhere in Austin

[Anonymous]

It’s just you. They are definitely not the same.

[Anonymous]

If you're not eating barbecue regularly they do all taste the same. Rich and greasy.

[Anonymous]

Yep, way too fatty and salty. Yuk.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It’s just you. They are definitely not the same.

+1

Take a drive to BBQ exchange in Gordonsville and you’ll taste a difference!

[Anonymous]

I like a nice smoked chicken.

Brisket is revolting. I can't stand eating fat and it seems like everywhere I try it, it's just full of fat.

[Anonymous]

It’s just you. It’s like saying all wine tastes the same or all music sounds the same. It could be that you’ve had a limited selection, or it could be that you’re just not able to discern the not really so subtle differences.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It’s just you. It’s like saying all wine tastes the same or all music sounds the same. It could be that you’ve had a limited selection, or it could be that you’re just not able to discern the not really so subtle differences.

+1. Clearly, you’ve never been to Memphis.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I like a nice smoked chicken.

Brisket is revolting. I can't stand eating fat and it seems like everywhere I try it, it's just full of fat.

Most bbq places smoke whole (packer) briskets, which contain a lean part (the flat) and a fatty part (the point). If you don’t like fatty brisket ask for some cut from the lean/flat end. That will save the fatty point for those of us who love it—a win-win!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It’s just you. It’s like saying all wine tastes the same or all music sounds the same. It could be that you’ve had a limited selection, or it could be that you’re just not able to discern the not really so subtle differences.

+1. Clearly, you’ve never been to Memphis.

+2
There are so many different types - Kansas City, TX, Carolina, ...and they're all different tastes and not even the same color

[Anonymous]

I think all Chinese places taste the same.

[Anonymous]

Clearly, you have not tried 2fifty BBQ.

[Anonymous]

Um, no. You are not going to good places if that's the case. Where are you eating this BBQ? I'm from Texas and that's the only place where I'll stand in line for any BBQ. ATX is good but not the best (though Frankilin's is worth it). DFW, HOU, Luling have great BBQ.

I'm not a fan of the saucy NC style BBQ so I would not bother with that. Salt, pepper, meat, fire is all you need.

There is no good BBQ in DC metro or VA.