Nice. How's the rest of the trip? You got some great weatherSorry. Didn't want to offend you
Anyway, all meats and all sides is the only way to go if you want to try everything imo. On top of that, Tipsy graciously added the lamb ribs to the platter and they were extremely awesome. I second what icon said about them earlier. The lamb takes the smoke on perfectly.
My favorite was the brisket. Cooked perfectly. Great bark and great taste. Followed by the ribs (pork and lamb), pulled pork, chicken and then sausage. But don't let that make you think any of it was bad. It is more of a great to less great.
I don't usually eat sides but told myself I had to. I loved the jambalaya and the collared greens. I even tried the pork and beans which I liked.
I tried all the sauces as well. My wife and I both settled on the nola east sauce.
My wife thought everything was great as well. I wish I had time to go back. The place was busy the whole time I was there ( Sunday 1-3ish)
And as others have said, it was a treat to meet Neil. He took time out of his busy day to chat with us for a few minutes. Hardly self important and far from portly.
All in all, awesome experience and am psyched that we were able to make it down.
Is this an every day thing? If so, Trying to drop another few lbs via weight watchers and this would be goldenNew entree / side started today: Smoked Veg Plate with onions, peppers, garlic, eggplant, squash, zucchini, portobellos, and grilled bread.
Also started jarring up my pickles for sale...and escabeche (pickled jalapenos, carrots, onions) and both are on sale as sides or the whole jar.
I can tap the farmers market crowd and any vegetarians / vegan friends of mine out there....and gives me something to do while im here all morning long everyday.
yep....for now at least. imagine a bbq joint that caters to vegans too. cats & dogs living together. mass hysteria.Is this an every day thing? If so, Trying to drop another few lbs via weight watchers and this would be goldenNew entree / side started today: Smoked Veg Plate with onions, peppers, garlic, eggplant, squash, zucchini, portobellos, and grilled bread.
Also started jarring up my pickles for sale...and escabeche (pickled jalapenos, carrots, onions) and both are on sale as sides or the whole jar.
I can tap the farmers market crowd and any vegetarians / vegan friends of mine out there....and gives me something to do while im here all morning long everyday.
If I were to stop by with my wife one day I'm pretty sure the order would be one all meat, all sides and one smoked veg. She'd obviously try everything on my plate while jealously guarding hers for herself. If the veg dish wasn't there she might be harder to convince to repeat the visit, but would order the chicken the first time at least. In short, powerful means to get repeat customers by appealing to the more health conscious crowd (read: wimmenfolk )yep....for now at least. imagine a bbq joint that caters to vegans too. cats & dogs living together. mass hysteria.Is this an every day thing? If so, Trying to drop another few lbs via weight watchers and this would be goldenNew entree / side started today: Smoked Veg Plate with onions, peppers, garlic, eggplant, squash, zucchini, portobellos, and grilled bread.
Also started jarring up my pickles for sale...and escabeche (pickled jalapenos, carrots, onions) and both are on sale as sides or the whole jar.
I can tap the farmers market crowd and any vegetarians / vegan friends of mine out there....and gives me something to do while im here all morning long everyday.
I see they closed the bar we went to a few times.You got it Brotha! I heard that you landed the wedding gig - congrats!FBG "cactus" sent some of his friends visiting here from Arizona a week or two ago. They brought in a couple that lives in town but I don't believe they had been here. Now that local couple is letting me cater a big wedding party of 200 folks for them in a month.
Send me your address cactus. Rub on the way....
By the way, did you know that the Bride-to-be is the Mayor's niece?
Rub would be SWEET - I do a fair bit of smokin here in the desert!
I can put down some chow... I'll say that you won't have any issues with her picking off your All Meat All Sides platter... huge portion of foodIf I were to stop by with my wife one day I'm pretty sure the order would be one all meat, all sides and one smoked veg. She'd obviously try everything on my plate while jealously guarding hers for herself. If the veg dish wasn't there she might be harder to convince to repeat the visit, but would order the chicken the first time at least. In short, powerful means to get repeat customers by appealing to the more health conscious crowd (read: wimmenfolk )
you might want to brush your teeth or have your see your doctor.I can still taste those lamb ribs
Another barbecue lover took to Facebook: “If only the truck had collided with a truck carrying salt, brown sugar, vinegar, and chili powder, and the whole thing became lodged under an overpass that kept the temperature at about 275 degrees.”Tipsy - my condolences, I know you weep for tragedies like this.
"“Did anyone even TRY to turn them?” howled one hungry writer.Another barbecue lover took to Facebook: “If only the truck had collided with a truck carrying salt, brown sugar, vinegar, and chili powder, and the whole thing became lodged under an overpass that kept the temperature at about 275 degrees.”Tipsy - my condolences, I know you weep for tragedies like this.
Another barbecue lover took to Facebook: “If only the truck had collided with a truck carrying salt, brown sugar, vinegar, and chili powder, and the whole thing became lodged under an overpass that kept the temperature at about 275 degrees.”Tipsy - my condolences, I know you weep for tragedies like this.
That's The nice thing about pigs, they never stop #######.they will make more pigs. i got my ribs with no price increase or tire marks this morning.
I felt a great disturbance in the Force, as if millions of voices suddenly cried out in terror and were suddenly silenced. I fear something terrible has happened.Tipsy - my condolences, I know you weep for tragedies like this.
That is really awesome. Congrats!
So how does that work. Do you need to have another smoker on hand when you pop up. Do you cook by Mcclures and then transport itPopping Up for Lunch @ the Rusty Nail today for the 1st time....they have never had lunch open ....i'm guessing 25 guests just to be generous to myself today. Small beginnings...
This is smart strategy. Don't let the menu get stale... frequent unannounced (or only announced via social media) little specials like that do wonders to drive repeat business.I have been to McClure's probably 7 or 8 times since Tipsy opened and it's really been excellent every time.
I went by on Monday and Neil had read beans and rice. Got a side of pork and a drink for about $10. Great value and the red beans were outstanding.
Even if you've eaten there a bunch of times, stop by. You never know what Tipsy might have up his sleeve that day.
awesome, unless it was that dooshbag fieri, then my condolences.Tipsy may have had a Food Network TV crew in his restaurant all day yesterday....
No. I'm just excited for a buddy's success. At best the Comp BBQ Team we are both on competes under the McClure's name, so TV exposure could potentially help our cause with onsite judging at Memphis in May. However, no, I have no financial stake... just a rooting interest for a friend.great story does icon have a share of this restaurant?
he may have won best bbq too....Tipsy may have had a Cooking Channel TV crew in his restaurant all day yesterday....
mostly...my end is all but done....but the landlord continues to screw around with them. its really really frustrating.So is the lawsuit resolved???
:confetti:he may have won best bbq too....Tipsy may have had a Cooking Channel TV crew in his restaurant all day yesterday....
spoiler tags dude.he may have won best bbq too....Tipsy may have had a Cooking Channel TV crew in his restaurant all day yesterday....
When will this be on TV?spoiler tags dude.he may have won best bbq too....Tipsy may have had a Cooking Channel TV crew in his restaurant all day yesterday....
Congrats!
Wow, congrats!he may have won best bbq too....Tipsy may have had a Cooking Channel TV crew in his restaurant all day yesterday....
Damnit, I still didn't do this.Damnit, I didn't get my shirt signed and used my rub a while ago. Not gonna be able to sell it on Ebay.