Dreamland BBQ, Birmingham, AL Report #564

Still eating my way across Alabama. When a friend heard I was here he told me I had to try this place for BBQ. Today for lunch I decided to take his advice! This place has an awesome wood burning pit. Here’s a link to their menu: https://dreamlandbbq.com/menu/birmingham-280/ We decided on: %% THE FOOD %%…

The Backyard, New Orleans, LA Report #377

***** Stay tuned for a special BONUS report at the end! ***** I noticed this place a few months ago when we had an excellent Italian dinner at Rizzuto’s, which is right across the street. The smell of BBQ wafting from the joint made me put it on my list. Today, we ended up in…

Moe’s Original Bar B Que, Metairie, LA Report #352

I normally eat healthy Monday through Friday night. That way I don’t balloon up to 300 pounds! But today, my dining partner said it’s a holiday, so we WILL eat bad today. Who am I to argue? We headed out for pizza at Mark Twain’s, but they were closed. Not because it’s a holiday, but…

Frey, New Orleans, LA Report #306

I was perusing a social media food group and someone asked, “Who has the best milkshakes and food to go with it”?  This place was mentioned a few times.  I had never heard of it so I looked them up.  A BBQ place with good milkshakes?  I was intrigued!  So we decided to pay them…

Dickey’s Barbeque Pit, Gretna, LA Report #259

Yes, I know this is a chain.  Yes, I know the food snobs will say I’m an idiot for eating at a chain.  And yes, I could care less.  If the food is good, I’m there! I never tried this place before.  We were in the mood for BBQ.  I live on the Westbank of…

Central City BBQ, New Orleans, LA Report #219

I’ve heard good things about the BBQ here, so I had to come check it out.  Nice looking place, with seating inside and out.  There’s a stage outside so I’m assuming they have live entertainment at times.  I was going to ask about that, but I was so hungry and excited about the food I…

Tres Bon Cajun Meats, River Ridge, LA Report #216

  This place is in River Ridge, Louisiana, which is located not too far west of New Orleans.  I heard good things about their BBQ so I figured I’d go give it a try.  Right in the front parking lot there was a big BBQ pit on wheels belching out smoke.  If I had a…

Ugly Dog Saloon & BBQ, New Orleans, LA Report #209

I came here for one thing and one thing only.  The Lafitte Pig sandwich.  I heard from a fellow foodie it was worth the trip.  Sliced ham, pulled pork and bacon, topped with coleslaw and cheddar cheese.  Sounded good to me. Nice sized place.  When I walked in I wasn’t sure if I should have…

Famous Dave’s Bar-B-Que, Denver, CO Report #163

  I was in Denver, Colorado, with no car, and hungry.  I saw a shopping and restaurant area a few blocks from my hotel so I headed that way on foot.  I saw a bunch of fast food chain places, like Sonic, IHOP, Smashburger, etc., but I avoid chains if possible.  Then I saw this…

Blue Oak BBQ, New Orleans, LA Report #147

  I love the way this place is laid out.  You walk in, grab a menu, order your food, then have a seat and they’ll bring it to your table.  You can sit inside in air conditioned comfort, or outside on a huge deck with bunch of picnic tables.  There are misting fans all over…