Knoxville, TN has finaaly got a good BBQ

Re:Knoxville, TN has finaaly got a good BBQ (Littleman)

Sat, 03 Sep 2011 13:51:50 GMT

Roux has closed.

Re:Knoxville, TN has finaaly got a good BBQ (Sundancer7)

Sun, 26 Jun 2011 12:21:32 GMT

Sounds super but it is not very close to Knoxville. I went to the air show with the Miata group in Oneida two years ago. There was a BBQ groups there with a truck. I wonder if it was the same guy?

Paul E. Smith
Knoxville, TN

Re:Knoxville, TN has finaaly got a good BBQ (carlton pierre)

Sun, 26 Jun 2011 07:28:48 GMT

I discovered an excellent BBQ truck yesterday in Oneida, TN on my way home from Big South Fork Nat Pk. Pulled pork, and burgers and chicken, beef brisket. The guy was smoking rith next to the truck and it was sooo good. He said next week he is opening another truck next door just for desserts. It's parked on the way into town on the south side of US 27.

Re:Knoxville, TN has finaaly got a good BBQ (Desolation Row)

Mon, 30 May 2011 21:00:08 GMT

Carlton, I think Archer's has been open for a couple of months now.

Re:Knoxville, TN has finaaly got a good BBQ (carlton pierre)

Sun, 15 May 2011 08:30:27 GMT

In my opinion Knoxville has more good BBQ joints now than anytime since I have lived here. Doesn't strike me as a BBQ town.

Re:Knoxville, TN has finaaly got a good BBQ (MellowRoast)

Sat, 14 May 2011 09:10:31 GMT

I'm not familiar with the Knoxville scene, but as large as the city is, I would have thought they'd be loaded with good barbecue.

Re:Knoxville, TN has finaaly got a good BBQ (MellowRoast)

Sat, 14 May 2011 09:07:48 GMT

I hate to hear this about Calhoun's. I used to eat at the White Bridge Road location in Nashville regulary and loved it. Their sauce rocks.

Re:Knoxville, TN has finaaly got a good BBQ (carlton pierre)

Sat, 14 May 2011 07:03:20 GMT

Hey man, not familiar with Archer's. Is that a fairly new place. Knoxville is getting some BBQ restaurants now.

Re:Knoxville, TN has finaaly got a good BBQ (Desolation Row)

Fri, 13 May 2011 23:10:12 GMT

Guys, you need to try Archer's BBQ out on 11151 Kingston Pike in Farragut. The best pulled pork sandwich I've had in Knoxville, and all the sides I've tried are good. It's Memphis style Q.

Re:Knoxville, TN has finaaly got a good BBQ (Sundancer7)

Mon, 03 Jan 2011 17:42:53 GMT

RB: Thanks for the BBQ info. I know they spent huge bucks on converting the place in Rocky Hill. Some estimates were $2 million and one lady lost $500,000 on the deal. I am not sure what happened and they were only open a couple of months at the best. They got off to a rocky start with huge crowds and not much preparation but the food was good.

Thanks for your report.

Paul E. Smith
Knoxville, TN

Re:Knoxville, TN has finaaly got a good BBQ (rbpalmer)

Mon, 03 Jan 2011 17:18:25 GMT

JRPfeff

Paul,

Some of the best brisket I ever had was at the Lucky Rooster. Remember that place?

Whatever happened to the quality at Calhoun's? When I lived in Knoxville in the mid-80's, Calhoun's had outstanding barbecue. Last time I tried it they had [Insert Bad Word Here].

Jim

How the mighty have fallen. On my last trip to Knoxville three weeks ago, I ate at Calhouns and the barbeque was literally inedible. The ribs were tough and dry, with no hint of a smoky taste. I had to send it back. The next night I searched for Rouxbarbeque, only to discover that the place had closed due, apparently, to a dispute between the chef, Bruce Bogertz, and his partner. Fortunately, Bogertz has another Knoxville location, Rouxbarb, www.rouxbarbfood.com , and I went there. The barbeque sampler was among the best I have had anywhere, with huge portions of pork spare ribs and chicken. The meat was so good that it didn't need sauce, and, accordingly, no sauce was provided. The other dishes offered looked good, also, but when I go back later this week on my next trip to Knoxville, it will be for the barbeque.

Re:Knoxville, TN has finaaly got a good BBQ (carlton pierre)

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 08:40:57 GMT

Sundancer, Rouxbarbecue announced it is closing, and in fact has already closed.

Re:Knoxville, TN has finaaly got a good BBQ (carlton pierre)

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 08:39:46 GMT

Sundancer7

The top chef in Knoxville has totally refurbished a old Hardee's In Knoxville. It is so different that you would not recoginize it. It seats 90 on the inside and 120 on the outside. He smokes his product on a huge smoker that sets on the outside. It is a beautiful facility

Roz and I was extremely impressed. I have been on the Knoxville scene for many years and nothing in Knoxville ever never excited me. I had their ribs and they were extremely crunchy on the outside and smooth as butter on the inside. Their mac and cheese is made using Benton's bacon ( many of you know Allen Benton expecially Al and Poverty) and they use scallions. I did not care for their cole slaw though but the ribs were very good. Somehow they smoke all day and insure that the prodcut is always fresh. How they do it, I am not sure. I got the small spare ribs for $8.95. No sides. I could only eat two of the four.

This is the only time I have ever suggested a BBQ in Knoxville but this is appearing like the real deal. It is not a chain although the owner has a couple of other restaurants in Knoxville but not BBQ.

http://www.rouxbarbeque.com/

Sundancer, hate to be the bearer of bad news, but Rouxbarbecue announced it is closing, or has already closed.

Paul E. Smith
Knoxville, TN

Re:Knoxville, TN has finaaly got a good BBQ (cwallvol1)

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 21:05:48 GMT

Whatever happened to M and M Catering? They used to be delicious when it came to 'que.

Re:Knoxville, TN has finaaly got a good BBQ (carlton pierre)

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 15:52:46 GMT

Wife and I ate at Dead End BBQ after church this past Sunday. Very nice atmosphere and very attentive staff. I had the beef brisket and sausage, she had the pulled pork and bbq chicken. They were all very good. I had the potato salad and sausage and beans for my sides. The beans were like a bean soup with sausage. I thought it was very good and so was the potato salad. I'd certainly go back again.

Re:Knoxville, TN has finaaly got a good BBQ (utvols)

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 10:04:39 GMT

First time I went to RouXBarbeque the "Q" was chopped, even though it said pulled. They also had a hard chewy bun made by Hogan's. The sauce, to me, was vile. They changed the bun and meat the second time I went but the sauce was the same. Both times I went the smoker was "for show" as they cooked all their meat at the smokehouse next to Bogartz. Maybe now that Bogart left it will get better. BTW, if you are over 5 feet tall, do not try to sit outside. Tall benches, low tables.

Re:Knoxville, TN has finaaly got a good BBQ (carlton pierre)

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 07:38:32 GMT

I just now saw it, Al. I don't know of any other city having a biscuit festival. It was a lot of fun and a bigger success than anticipated.

Re:Knoxville, TN has finaaly got a good BBQ (mayor al)

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 18:03:30 GMT

Carl
See the thread on the Roadfood News Forum for an article about the festival

Re:Knoxville, TN has finaaly got a good BBQ (carlton pierre)

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 11:30:59 GMT

Paul,

did you make it to the Biscuit Festival this past weekend in downtown Knox?

Re:Knoxville, TN has finaaly got a good BBQ (Sundancer7)

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 18:00:22 GMT

carlton pierre

Paul,

I just saw in the paper that Bruce Bogartz is no longer with Rouxbarbecue, either as chef or part owner. Must've had a fallingout. New chef is formerly with Regas.

I am sad to hear that. I have no idea about the issue. I had not heard that.

Paul E. Smith
Knoxville, TN

Re:Knoxville, TN has finaaly got a good BBQ (carlton pierre)

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 06:29:12 GMT

Paul,

I just saw in the paper that Bruce Bogartz is no longer with Rouxbarbecue, either as chef or part owner. Must've had a fallingout. New chef is formerly with Regas.

Re:Knoxville, TN has finaaly got a good BBQ (carlton pierre)

Tue, 25 May 2010 18:52:58 GMT

The really neat place across the street is the Phillipine Connection. Outstanding little joint that serves excellent Philipino food at a very low price and she has not raised her prices in years.

Re:Knoxville, TN has finaaly got a good BBQ (Sundancer7)

Tue, 25 May 2010 13:10:40 GMT

Heartbreaksoup

Without derailing the thread too much, I think that spaghetti sauce is certainly among the best I've ever had, and it's my wife's favorite pizza in the world. Personally, I don't think their pies are a patch on Atlanta's better pizzerias (Varasano's, LaBella's, Fellini's, Everybody's, Fritti), but they're certainly not bad.

There is a meat-n-three place across the street from Pizza Palace which claims to have "Bonesucking BBQ." That was the other BBQ that I had in Knoxville. It was so unmemorable that it wasn't until our second trip to Pizza Palace that I adjusted my glasses, stared long and hard at the place and remembered "Holy anna, I've been there!"

Chandlers is the place you are referring to. About 10 years ago, these two black people lost their jobs and took every cent they had to start their restaurant. In my opinion, they are not a BBQ place and more of a meat and two or three. For some reason, the place stays packed. Their food is definately soul food and tends to be tasty. Cops eat there all the time. I have only been there once and their fried chicken was very good.

Pizza Palace was recently visited by Man Vs. Food Guy. It has been there for way better than 50 years.

Knoxville BBQ is definately on the upswing and it should be. Knoxville has been without good BBQ for many years.

Paul E. Smith
Knoxville, TN

Re:Knoxville, TN has finaaly got a good BBQ (kaszeta)

Tue, 25 May 2010 09:04:26 GMT

I've never been impressed by the pizza at Pizza Palace. It is, however, a somewhat interesting experience, since it's like going back in time, to an era of neon and drive-in restaurants.

It's like my odd relationship with Big Ed's pizza in Oak Ridge. The pizza isn't bad, but it's not great, either (and it's a solid contender for "greasiest pizza I've ever consumed"), but between the friendly service and a dose of nostalgia for my short time living in Oak Ridge, I still like to go there when I'm in town (the cheap pictures of beer don't hurt, either).

http://offbeateats.blogsp...izza-oak-ridge-tn.html for a review I did sometime last year...

Re:Knoxville, TN has finaaly got a good BBQ (Heartbreaksoup)

Tue, 25 May 2010 09:01:21 GMT

Without derailing the thread too much, I think that spaghetti sauce is certainly among the best I've ever had, and it's my wife's favorite pizza in the world. Personally, I don't think their pies are a patch on Atlanta's better pizzerias (Varasano's, LaBella's, Fellini's, Everybody's, Fritti), but they're certainly not bad.

There is a meat-n-three place across the street from Pizza Palace which claims to have "Bonesucking BBQ." That was the other BBQ that I had in Knoxville. It was so unmemorable that it wasn't until our second trip to Pizza Palace that I adjusted my glasses, stared long and hard at the place and remembered "Holy anna, I've been there!"

Re:Knoxville, TN has finaaly got a good BBQ (carlton pierre)

Tue, 25 May 2010 08:25:11 GMT

Heartbreak, I'm embarrassed to say I've lived here 17 years and have never been to the Pizza Palace. What am I missing?

Re:Knoxville, TN has finaaly got a good BBQ (carlton pierre)

Tue, 25 May 2010 08:23:38 GMT

The website, Paul, makes it look interesting. I want to try it out, especially breakfast. Yet, my hunch is that you're not crazy about this place. Is that correct?

Re:Knoxville, TN has finaaly got a good BBQ (Heartbreaksoup)

Tue, 25 May 2010 08:19:19 GMT

Me neither. We come through Knoxville about twice a year and never seem to find any good BBQ. Many years ago, I stopped into that local chain, Buddy's, and that must have soured me on the town's options. Maybe next time we're in town, we can try Dead End... if I can pry my wife away from Pizza Palace anyway.

Re:Knoxville, TN has finaaly got a good BBQ (Sundancer7)

Mon, 24 May 2010 17:23:12 GMT

carlton pierre

I didn't realize Knoxville had so many BBQ places. Great article.

I belong to the Mountain Miata Club and we have our monthly meeting at Sweet Pea's on the Old Maryville Hwy tonight.

http://www.sweetpbbq.com/

Paul E. Smith
Knoxville, TN

Re:Knoxville, TN has finaaly got a good BBQ (carlton pierre)

Mon, 24 May 2010 12:54:51 GMT

I didn't realize Knoxville had so many BBQ places. Great article.