Scott Hoofman
TVWBB Super Fan
Hi Lolis
I'd like to echo everyone else and say thanks for taking the time to answer everyone's questions.
Since I've joined this forum, I've often bemoaned the lack (tongue-in-cheek of course) of how litttle bbq history we have here in Michigan. As I've found, there are many backyard bbq'ers in the state who strive to create authentic bbq. Yet, there is no, or very few anyway, place where where one could point to and say "thats where you need to go to get some good Q'" Lately though, this side of the state (west michigan) has seen a few national chains open: Smokey Bones and Famous Dave's. I am curious as to your opinion of these chain restaurants - are they good for the tradition? Or are they bastardized versions of what Q' is and should be. Are they just making McBrisket for the masses?
I'd like to echo everyone else and say thanks for taking the time to answer everyone's questions.
Since I've joined this forum, I've often bemoaned the lack (tongue-in-cheek of course) of how litttle bbq history we have here in Michigan. As I've found, there are many backyard bbq'ers in the state who strive to create authentic bbq. Yet, there is no, or very few anyway, place where where one could point to and say "thats where you need to go to get some good Q'" Lately though, this side of the state (west michigan) has seen a few national chains open: Smokey Bones and Famous Dave's. I am curious as to your opinion of these chain restaurants - are they good for the tradition? Or are they bastardized versions of what Q' is and should be. Are they just making McBrisket for the masses?