I am soon headed to the new Famous Daves they just opened by I-80

[OmahaBlueDog]

(for those in an non-Famous Daves area, they make bar-b-que)

It's in a former steakhouse location. It is not the closest FD to our house, but it's new, so we want to check it out.

I have to admit, there's something wierd about the inflatable pig atop the building, who is smiling and wearing a chef's hat. Whether it is disquieting enough to make me order brisket instead of ribs or pulled pork remains to be seen.

Beer and cornbread are definitely in the near future.

[KitchenWitch]

1. I love Famous Dave's

We have one in Long Beach.

[OmahaBlueDog]

2. Just got back!

I got the 2 meat combo (brisket & chopped pork). My kid got brisket, my wife got a burger, and the little kid got that bbq specialty, Kraft Mac & Cheese.

Much beer was used to wash all this down, an extra side of cornbread was enjoyed. The place was packed, but the service was great. We finished with a Kahlua Walnut Brownie (topped with ice cream and whipped cream).

[KitchenWitch]

3. Their bread pudding is proof of a benevolent Universe!

:9

[OmahaBlueDog]

6. I must try this on my next visit!

[TommyO]

4. Famous Daves is good, but my local BBQ place smokes them!

Yes, it's a bad pun, but Fat Daddy's out BBQ's Famous Daves handily.

http://www.fatdaddysbarbq.com/

[Connonym]

5. Most local places probably do but Famous Dave's is pretty good for a chain

I like their sauce. My kids and I always order rib tips which are really good.

[TommyO]

7. I'll agree with you.

I've never been disappointed with a Famous Daves meal, though the service at their Cedar Point location was just a wee bit slow (and it wasn't on a busy day).

My local place is a dry rub joint, sauce is available on the side, and completely unnecessary (IMHO, at least).

[OmahaBlueDog]

8. Actually there's a local place here I like better as well..

but Famous Dave's does a really good job :-)

In the River City area, I also like Skeeter Barnes. They are sauce minimalists, choosing to do most items nekkid.

http://www.skeeterbarnes.com/

My fave of faves (for atmosphere as much as the food) is Fat Matt's in Atlanta, GA.

http://www.fatmattsribshack.com/


Fiorella's Jack Stack in KC is really good, but (in fairness) I have not been to Arthur Bryant's.

http://www.jackstackbbq.com/info.asp?ii=2&sid=&eid=&tid=

http://www.arthurbryantsbbq.com/

I have found, generally, that BBQ is a divider, not a uniter.

Texas? KC? Memphis?.. or for really vicious arguments, get into the whole Georgia mustard based sauce versus Carolina vinegar based sauce debate.