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1:20p, 1/29/24
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Spending some time in the hill country and stopped by Valentina's for lunch. Delicious. Brisket had a nice rendered fat cap and a flavorful bark. The wife's chicken fajita taco (controversial, I know) was also outstanding.

They're also in an amazing spot here in Buda. Brand new, rustic building.

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I don't think I have ever heard Buda and "hill country" in the sentence.

But out of technicality I guess so.
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In reply to Aggie Therapist • 1:40p, 1/29/24
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I don't think I have ever heard Buda and "hill country" in the sentence.

But out of technicality I guess so.


Drove over from Dripping Springs.
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In reply to fav13andac1)c • 1:53p, 1/29/24
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Dripping Springs. The restaurant at Treaty Oak is epic!
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In reply to fav13andac1)c • 1:58p, 1/29/24
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That looks spectacular.
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2:28p, 1/29/24
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Definitely didn't disappoint. The owners (husband and wife) were both there.

Pretty cool stuff. I have a lot of respect for family-run businesses and I'm so glad to see them have success.

Side note, I guess they're smoking off-site, because the husband showed up and the sold out signs on a few select menu items came down.

Thanks for the rec for Treaty Oak. We went to Abby Jane's bake shop (right next door) yesterday and it was so good.
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I don't hate the player at all, but I absolutely hate the game that got us here.
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Well this is getting interesting... Panther City guys aren't sitting back letting some crook get away with trying to steal their pit.

Texas barbecue restaurant owner explains why he believes nearby cafe stole his equipment
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Well this is getting interesting... Panther City guys aren't sitting back letting some crook get away with trying to steal their pit.

Texas barbecue restaurant owner explains why he believes nearby cafe stole his equipment
Geez people suck. I absolutely hate a thief. This guy should do some real time.
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10:24p, 2/1/24
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Pit room the other night

Hard to beat for all day bbq
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10:15a, 2/2/24
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Going to Leroy & Lewis today (backup option Terry Blacks) - any must have items?
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Tickets for Troubadour Festival in College Station just went on sale. It is scheduled for Saturday 5/18 in Aggie Park. VIP tickets are $225 and BBQ-music tickets are $125.

https://www.troubadourfestival.com
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BBQ tickets secured for Troubadour Festival. Should be a great time!
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In reply to Aggie09Derek • 10:28a, 2/2/24
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I went a couple weekends back. Their specialty is beef cheeks, but they were not doing them when I went as they've got a lot going on with trying to get their brick and mortar started
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In reply to Aggie09Derek • 10:34a, 2/2/24
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Get the pork chop if we still have one
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1:26p, 2/2/24
Anybody have any intel on Giddings City Market BBQ? I was reading the newsletter for The Daytripper show and they mention Ms. Tootsie (Snow's in Lexington) is involved somehow?
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In reply to TequilaMockingbird • 1:52p, 2/2/24
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I believe she and her husband worked there for a very long time until his early death.
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In reply to Cowboy Curtis • 2:49p, 2/2/24
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I know it's a pretty generic name, but any relation to the Luling City Market folks? That's my favorite of the old Central Texas joints.
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In reply to Beef Cheek • 3:06p, 2/2/24
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Due to weather today we audibled to Terry Blacks

Next time in town definitely want to go to your brick and mortar.

Corn and Beef Rib were next level - everything very good.


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In reply to Aggie09Derek • 3:19p, 2/2/24
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Wow, that's only 30 mins south of me.

Edit: Leroy and Lewis that is.
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RED AG 98 said:
I know it's a pretty generic name, but any relation to the Luling City Market folks? That's my favorite of the old Central Texas joints.

Not too sure, but that may be a question for @CenTexSmoke. Maybe he will chime in here and answer…
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The "bbq joints" were actual markets that had to cook the meats that wouldn't sell in the butcher area. So a lot of old joints have similar market related names.
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In reply to JCRiley09 • 8:07p, 2/2/24
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JCRiley09 said:
The "bbq joints" were actual markets that had to cook the meats that wouldn't sell in the butcher area. So a lot of old joints have similar market related names.
Exactly. That's why the first TX BBQ was shoulder clod and brisket because those were the toughest (least tender) and hardest to sell.

Beef was more common in TX than pork, so that's why brisket is the king of TX BBQ and pork is the king of BBQ in the southeast.

BBQ was a version of what is called "value added" in the meat and poultry business, along with sausage, ham, etc. Value added processed meats is now a massive portion of the broader protein industry, but it started simply out of necessity.
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In reply to Beef Cheek • 12:44a, 2/4/24
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Get the pork chop if we still have one
Sir, you are being paged.

https://texags.com/forums/67/topics/3442277
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In reply to Cowboy Curtis • 8:13a, 2/4/24
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I believe she and her husband worked there for a very long time until his early death.
I'm assuming she still does something there, according to the Day Tripper episode preview.

I was just curious because I am near Giddings about once a month or so. My sister says she has eaten there and was not particularly impressed, but that was a while ago.
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In reply to TequilaMockingbird • 11:01a, 2/4/24
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TequilaMockingbird said:
Cowboy Curtis said:
I believe she and her husband worked there for a very long time until his early death.
I'm assuming she still does something there, according to the Day Tripper episode preview.

I was just curious because I am near Giddings about once a month or so. My sister says she has eaten there and was not particularly impressed, but that was a while ago.
I stop in every now and then when driving between Austin and Houston. Brisket is fine, but nothing special. The sausage is pretty good. If it's on your route, give it a shot. I wouldn't say it's worth a trip out of your way, though.
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In reply to Sethtevious • 11:53a, 2/4/24
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Got it! Thanks
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12:02p, 2/4/24
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Not BBQ but this steak I had last night was great and cooked perfectly


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Where?
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Someone's backyard surely…
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In reply to Aggie Therapist • 1:47p, 2/4/24
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Jeffrey's in Austin

26oz Chateaubriand cut
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Thanks bro

20 mins away from me
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Quantos pesos amigo?
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Lunch today at Cattleack. On the left is one of this week's specials - 1/2 lb of Wagyu hanger steak for $20. Tasted like a phenomenal strip steak. Everything else was great as usual.
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