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Title: Good Texas BBQ Joint
Post by: Thor on September 06, 2010, 10:42:28 PM
Spring Creek BBQ. They're a small chain around Texas. Stopped by last night because we were down Dallas way and en route back to Texomaland and were kind of hungry. Tired of most of the chain restaurants around Sherman/ Denison, I figured we'd stop between Plano & McKinney to grab a bite to eat. Most of the places were jam packed full and I wanted something a little different than a burger or standard chain food fare. Saw the Spring Creek BBQ and it interested me. Hit the next exit, flipped around and went in. Nice, clean place. The food was above average (at least for what we have in the hometown area) The service was good (for a buffet). The manager even insured someone toted my tray to our selected table. All in all, I was quite pleased. Short of doing it myself, this was, by far, the best BBQ from a restaurant I've had in a long while.

http://www.springcreekbarbeque.com/
Title: Re: Good Texas BBQ Joint
Post by: BEG on September 07, 2010, 12:11:50 AM
I love their rolls. We loved Rudy's when we lived in Dallas. Yum!
Title: Re: Good Texas BBQ Joint
Post by: IassaFTots on September 07, 2010, 06:49:48 AM
Spring Creek BBQ. They're a small chain around Texas. Stopped by last night because we were down Dallas way and en route back to Texomaland and were kind of hungry. Tired of most of the chain restaurants around Sherman/ Denison, I figured we'd stop between Plano & McKinney to grab a bite to eat. Most of the places were jam packed full and I wanted something a little different than a burger or standard chain food fare. Saw the Spring Creek BBQ and it interested me. Hit the next exit, flipped around and went in. Nice, clean place. The food was above average (at least for what we have in the hometown area) The service was good (for a buffet). The manager even insured someone toted my tray to our selected table. All in all, I was quite pleased. Short of doing it myself, this was, by far, the best BBQ from a restaurant I've had in a long while.

http://www.springcreekbarbeque.com/

I get coupons from em in my valpak every so often, but never went.  I was hesitant to try "chain" bbq.  I will give it a go soon.  Thanks!
Title: Re: Good Texas BBQ Joint
Post by: Thor on September 07, 2010, 04:57:31 PM
I get coupons from em in my valpak every so often, but never went.  I was hesitant to try "chain" bbq.  I will give it a go soon.  Thanks!

Chain restaurants being what they are, I can understand. I went to the one in McKinney. I saw another when I was in Garland this weekend. I'm sure that they vary by location. Although, I've also been pretty impressed by Texas Roadhouse's cuisine. (Another "chain restaurant). I can BBQ as good, if not better, but as for NOT having to do the work, it was pretty good.
Title: Re: Good Texas BBQ Joint
Post by: IassaFTots on September 07, 2010, 05:17:38 PM
If I am getting BBQ in Garland, I go to Babes and get their Ribs.  The Garland Babes is the only one that sells ribs.   :drool:

I am becoming more and more picky about going out to eat, as my boyfriend's and my cooking skills have increased, at the same pace of the price to go out to eat. 
Title: Re: Good Texas BBQ Joint
Post by: Mike220 on September 07, 2010, 08:34:19 PM
If I am getting BBQ in Garland, I go to Babes and get their Ribs.

Second that.
Title: Re: Good Texas BBQ Joint
Post by: IassaFTots on September 07, 2010, 08:36:52 PM
Second that.


omgaretheythebomborwhat???????????????

Title: Re: Good Texas BBQ Joint
Post by: DixieBelle on September 07, 2010, 08:52:08 PM
Love Spring Creek! Miss them..... :(
Title: Re: Good Texas BBQ Joint
Post by: Mike220 on September 07, 2010, 08:57:54 PM

omgaretheythebomborwhat???????????????



We used to eat at Babes all the time when I was growing up in Mesquite. Muy delicioso.

But I'm loving Metzlers.
Title: Re: Good Texas BBQ Joint
Post by: IassaFTots on September 07, 2010, 09:04:59 PM
We used to eat at Babes all the time when I was growing up in Mesquite. Muy delicioso.

But I'm loving Metzlers.

Metzlers and me go WAAAAAAY back.  Oh yeah.  Good choice!   :cheersmate:
Title: Re: Good Texas BBQ Joint
Post by: Mike220 on September 07, 2010, 09:23:30 PM
Metzlers and me go WAAAAAAY back.  Oh yeah.  Good choice!   :cheersmate:

The best part is they have a hell of a good beer selection. Speaking of which, I should go pick some up.
Title: Re: Good Texas BBQ Joint
Post by: Thor on September 07, 2010, 10:43:52 PM
I don't recall Babe's BBQ in Garland. We always ate at Underwoods and Dickies (off of 75 in Dallas).
Title: Re: Good Texas BBQ Joint
Post by: IassaFTots on September 08, 2010, 07:06:05 AM
I don't recall Babe's BBQ in Garland. We always ate at Underwoods and Dickies (off of 75 in Dallas).

It is actually Babe's Chicken Dinner House, off of Garland and Beltline.  The one in Garland is the only one that sells ribs. 
Title: Re: Good Texas BBQ Joint
Post by: Thor on September 08, 2010, 03:06:22 PM
It is actually Babe's Chicken Dinner House, off of Garland and Beltline.  The one in Garland is the only one that sells ribs.  

I don't think they existed when I was living there. I moved from there in early 1974.

Come to find out:

Quote
On April 22, 1993, Paul and Mary Beth Vinyard opened the first Babe's in Roanoke, Texas, located North East of Ft. Worth and West of Grapevine. It has only 155 seats and is located in a warehouse building built in 1908. "Babe" is Mary Beth's nick name; she developed the recipes so we named the restaurant Babe's.
The Babe's in Garland was opened in May of 1994. Over the years we have developed a broader menu for this Babe's, including many of the items we now serve in the other Babe's locations.

Newbies.........
Title: Re: Good Texas BBQ Joint
Post by: debk on September 08, 2010, 03:11:36 PM
Oh. my. gosh.

I am now starving for BBQ, soft rolls and good coleslaw.... :bawl:
Title: Re: Good Texas BBQ Joint
Post by: Ralph Wiggum on September 08, 2010, 03:16:14 PM
Making me hungry too.

Hoping I can check out Riscky's in Ft. Worth this fall.

http://www.risckys.com/index.php
Title: Re: Good Texas BBQ Joint
Post by: Odin's Hand on September 08, 2010, 04:54:01 PM
The Babe's in Sanger is pretty good.

I've eaten at the Spring Creek over in The Colony. It was okay.
Title: Re: Good Texas BBQ Joint
Post by: Mike220 on September 08, 2010, 05:25:45 PM
The Babe's in Sanger is pretty good.

I've eaten at the Spring Creek over in The Colony. It was okay.

I drive though Sanger four days a week. I may have to stop there.
Title: Re: Good Texas BBQ Joint
Post by: Thor on September 08, 2010, 05:44:58 PM
Sanger is doable for me, as well.  Might have to venture down there on a Saturday.....
Title: Re: Good Texas BBQ Joint
Post by: NHSparky on September 09, 2010, 11:07:57 AM
Great, now I'm gonna have to do a rack of ribs on Sunday instead of crab cakes.

I hate you all, figuratively speaking, of course.
Title: Re: Good Texas BBQ Joint
Post by: IassaFTots on September 09, 2010, 11:11:24 AM
You may want to check, I think only the Babes in Garland sells ribs.  But I could be mistaken.
Title: Re: Good Texas BBQ Joint
Post by: Odin's Hand on September 09, 2010, 02:48:38 PM
You may want to check, I think only the Babes in Garland sells ribs.  But I could be mistaken.

I don't think they sell ribs at the one in Sanger. I was just saying I thought their chicken, sides and tea were good.
Title: Re: Good Texas BBQ Joint
Post by: Scoobie on September 09, 2010, 07:48:55 PM
Great, now I'm gonna have to do a rack of ribs on Sunday instead of crab cakes.

I hate you all, figuratively speaking, of course.

Priorities, baby, priorities.   :-)

Title: Re: Good Texas BBQ Joint
Post by: NHSparky on September 10, 2010, 08:05:18 AM
Priorities, baby, priorities.   :-)



FINE, then.  Ribs AND crab cakes!

Anyone else want some lobsters?
Title: Re: Good Texas BBQ Joint
Post by: debk on September 10, 2010, 08:17:30 AM
FINE, then.  Ribs AND crab cakes!

Anyone else want some lobsters?


 :hammer: :hammer: :hammer:
Title: Re: Good Texas BBQ Joint
Post by: IassaFTots on September 10, 2010, 08:22:24 AM
FINE, then.  Ribs AND crab cakes!

Anyone else want some lobsters?

Sparky, keep your lobster out of the Texas BBQ thread!   :banghead:
Title: Re: Good Texas BBQ Joint
Post by: NHSparky on September 10, 2010, 08:58:55 AM
Sparky, keep your lobster out of the Texas BBQ thread!   :banghead:

Why?  You can BBQ lobsters while you BBQ ribs.
Title: Re: Good Texas BBQ Joint
Post by: Thor on September 10, 2010, 10:54:23 AM
Why?  You can BBQ lobsters while you BBQ ribs.

Damned Yankees..........  :hammer: :hammer: :hammer: :fuelfire: :tongue:
Title: Re: Good Texas BBQ Joint
Post by: IassaFTots on September 10, 2010, 11:04:17 AM
Damned Yankees..........  :hammer: :hammer: :hammer: :fuelfire: :tongue:

 :werd:
Title: Re: Good Texas BBQ Joint
Post by: NHSparky on September 11, 2010, 05:53:26 AM
:werd:

Yeah, it wouldn't be appropriate to show this in a BBQ thread:

(http://i.ehow.com/images/a05/hk/em/bbq-lobster-800X800.jpg)

Or this:

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3522/3737332495_06c0901305_o.jpg)

Or this:

(http://stephfood.com/files/2010/08/20100816_BBQLobster_15-web.jpg)

The horror.  The horror.
Title: Re: Good Texas BBQ Joint
Post by: IassaFTots on September 11, 2010, 06:21:49 AM
Damn Yankee.   :censored:
Title: Re: Good Texas BBQ Joint
Post by: NHSparky on September 11, 2010, 07:01:04 AM
Damn Yankee.   :censored:

Aw, you're just pissed because I can BBQ too.
Title: Re: Good Texas BBQ Joint
Post by: IassaFTots on September 11, 2010, 07:04:57 AM
Aw, you're just pissed because I can BBQ too.

No, I am pissed because I ain't had a lobster roll since 98. :bawl:
Title: Re: Good Texas BBQ Joint
Post by: Scoobie on September 11, 2010, 09:53:51 AM
Aw, you're just pissed because I can BBQ too.

Yes, YES you can.  :yum:

Maybe you should have shown me those pics BEFORE you came down...I might have changed my mind about the "no lobster" decision.  :thatsright:
Title: Re: Good Texas BBQ Joint
Post by: IassaFTots on September 11, 2010, 10:01:22 AM
Yes, YES you can.  :yum:

Maybe you should have shown me those pics BEFORE you came down...I might have changed my mind about the "no lobster" decision.  :thatsright:

"No lobster" decision????    I question your judgement.  And your sanity.   :o
Title: Re: Good Texas BBQ Joint
Post by: Scoobie on September 11, 2010, 01:49:05 PM
"No lobster" decision????    I question your judgement.  And your sanity.   :o

You and me both.    :lmao:


That said, and given the choice, I'll take his bbq'd steak tips over a silly ol' bug any day of the week. The boy has mad steak grillin' skilz.

However, if he ever decides to chef up his lobster casserole dish for me, I may have a change of heart. We'll see.

Title: Re: Good Texas BBQ Joint
Post by: Thor on September 11, 2010, 05:12:20 PM
Aw, you're just pissed because I can BBQ too.

Yankees don't "BBQ", they grill............ big difference.........
Title: Re: Good Texas BBQ Joint
Post by: dutch508 on September 11, 2010, 05:29:30 PM
Yankees don't "BBQ", they grill............ big difference.........

"We grilled our way from Atlanta to the sea,
While we were marching though Georgia!"
Title: Re: Good Texas BBQ Joint
Post by: Thor on September 11, 2010, 06:07:20 PM
"We grilled our way from Atlanta to the sea,
While we were marching though Georgia!"


 :bird: :mental:
Title: Re: Good Texas BBQ Joint
Post by: NHSparky on September 12, 2010, 09:19:22 AM

 :bird: :mental:

I'll remember that as I "grill" my ribs today.  230 degrees, 5-6 hours, baste in apple juice every hour.

Oh, FWIW, I did put the rub on last night, so it should have penetrated nice and deep into the meat.  Nice smoke ring when I pull it off.

And yeah, it's store bought wet sauce I'm going to put on at the end, but Stubbs Spicy is just SOOOOOOOO good.

Add the crab cake appetizers, it's gonna be a good day.
Title: Re: Good Texas BBQ Joint
Post by: Thor on September 12, 2010, 06:42:02 PM
I'll remember that as I "grill" my ribs today.  230 degrees, 5-6 hours, baste in apple juice every hour.

Oh, FWIW, I did put the rub on last night, so it should have penetrated nice and deep into the meat.  Nice smoke ring when I pull it off.

And yeah, it's store bought wet sauce I'm going to put on at the end, but Stubbs Spicy is just SOOOOOOOO good.

Add the crab cake appetizers, it's gonna be a good day.

baste with apple juice?? that's teh ghey.......  Isn't Stubbs BBQ sauce from TEXAS (a SOUTHERN state) ??? WHY YES IT IS   :rotf:  (http://www.stubbsbbq.com/growing.php)  Now, please tell why there aren't any decent Yankee BBQ sauces??
Title: Re: Good Texas BBQ Joint
Post by: NHSparky on September 13, 2010, 12:01:59 AM
baste with apple juice?? that's teh ghey.......  Isn't Stubbs BBQ sauce from TEXAS (a SOUTHERN state) ??? WHY YES IT IS   :rotf:  (http://www.stubbsbbq.com/growing.php)  Now, please tell why there aren't any decent Yankee BBQ sauces??

I dunno...probably the same reason Mexican food in Texas tastes like it came from someone's ass.  Or that you wouldn't know fish or seafood if it bit you.

Texas cuisine--that's not a cuisine, that's a PENANCE!

But that's okay, go ahead and think that your cuisine actually MEANS something.

Oh, and the basting with apple juice?  That's a little trick I learned when I found the rub/sauce recipe.  Something about being from a 7-time world champion...does the name Paul Kirk ring a bell?