BUZ & NED'S BBQ in RICHMOND, VA

Re:What About Lexington, VA and N on 81..................... (MetroplexJim)

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 19:21:49 GMT

1-95 - thanks to your hints I finally figured out where "Sin City" is.

In fact I can even tell you something you may not know: there was another entrance to "Sin City" hidden behind a rack in Arthur Godfrey's wine cellar. However, Prince Talal closed it when he did the remodel in order to accomodate his harem.

Have you ever tried Willard's over in Chantilly? www.dcbbq.com It's the best 'cue I ever had in VA.

Re:What About Lexington, VA and N on 81..................... (i95)

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 14:34:27 GMT

Williamsburger

...Extra Billy's (http://www.extrabillys.com/)...

The source of my favorite barbecue sauce!

Re:What About Lexington, VA and N on 81..................... (ann peeples)

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 12:55:42 GMT

Sounds excellent! We just dont have any good ribs, besides in the inner city, here in the Milwaukee area.

Re:What About Lexington, VA and N on 81..................... (Williamsburger)

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 10:23:18 GMT

It's been a coon's age since I post here.
Speaking of ribs - I haven't been back to Buz & Ned's since my visit with WJ & BB (mostly timing more than anything else) - but I recently visited one of the rivals - Extra Billy's (http://www.extrabillys.com/). My DH and I had beef ribs, which I'd never had. They aren't popular here in pig country, but apparently the owner went to TX to learn to cook beef - ribs and brisket here are excellent! Four HUGE ribs came out to the ohhs and ahhs of us and our friends. Also remarks of "looks like something out of the Flintsones!" I'm sure they here that alot. Dark and slightly sweet, smoked and grilled until tender, but not falling off the bone. Very messy - at least for me. Definately not a "first date" meal. But Terry and I have been together for 24 yrs, so....

Going down on my top ten list.
Cathy

Re:What About Lexington, VA and N on 81..................... (wanderingjew)

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 10:52:58 GMT

applesd

Buzz & Neds has the best BBQ ribs I've ever had anywhere in the country!

I wish I could share your enthusiasm, unfortunately I had a different experience than you.

Re:What About Lexington, VA and N on 81..................... (applesd)

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 10:43:57 GMT

Buzz & Neds has the best BBQ ribs I've ever had anywhere in the country! I've also tried their different BBQ sandwiches & those are good, but nowhere as good as the ribs (either style).

They're getting ready to open a second location in the West End of Richmond, which will be a lot closer to where I live. I can't wait until they open it.

Re:What About Lexington, VA and N on 81..................... (wanderingjew)

Sat, 12 Jun 2010 13:32:42 GMT

QFan

To get back to the original subject of the Buzz & Ned's thread, QFan & the Mrs are headed up I-95 to DC next wk. Is Buzz & Ned's still as good (raves in the earlier posts) as ever?
Please let me know as we can't wait to try it!!!
QFAn
Bonita Springs, FL

Buffetbuster and I went there last month with Williamsburger.
See trip report for details
http://www.roadfood.com/Forums/Double-Damage-in-the-Old-Dominion-m586557.aspx
I believe we all found the Q to be mediocre, although I may have actually enjoyed it more than they did since I thought the ribs were actually somewhat decent but I've certainly had better. I thought the cinammon rum apples and sweet potato fries were very good. If you do make stop in Richmond I totally recommend Mama Mary's Sugar and Spice for good soul food. (again see trip report for details)

Re:What About Lexington, VA and N on 81..................... (QFan)

Sat, 12 Jun 2010 12:18:14 GMT

To get back to the original subject of the Buzz & Ned's thread, QFan & the Mrs are headed up I-95 to DC next wk. Is Buzz & Ned's still as good (raves in the earlier posts) as ever?
Please let me know as we can't wait to try it!!!
QFAn
Bonita Springs, FL

Re:What About Lexington, VA and N on 81..................... (Howard Baratz)

Sat, 12 Jun 2010 11:27:53 GMT

My go-to place when passing through Roanoke is the New Yorker Deli. While their Corned Beef and Pastrami are good (certainly not great applying my tough ex-New York resident standards) their RARE Roast Beef is spectacular. Served in large portions in a sandwich or sub, if you like your Roast Beef rare this is the place for you. Sided with good sour pickles and cole slaw this makes for a wonderful eat in/take out meal.

Re:What About Lexington, VA and N on 81..................... (buffetbuster)

Sat, 12 Jun 2010 06:06:13 GMT

ayersian-
Have you ever been to Texas Tavern in downtown Roanoke? It has fantastic Roadfood atmosphere and I really liked the hot dogs. Unfortunately, on my one visit, I failed to eat what they are best known for, the Cheesy Western hamburger.

http://www.texastavern-inc.com/

Re:What About Lexington, VA and N on 81..................... (ayersian)

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 23:48:42 GMT

i95

Not sure about those locales specifically but if you're reaching any of those Virginia points from the south and while traveling on I-81, this place...

http://www.threelilpigsbbq.com/

...I believe has been touted on this site a number of times and is right off of the Interstate.

You are correct, i95, I love this place! It's easy-on/easy-off of I-81 and is more upscale of a BBQ place (no paper plates and styrofoam cups) -- more of a restaurant proper than a shack. And more expensive, though don't let that deter from the taste. Perfect when you've had enough of Mrs. Rowe's and the few RF burger joints on that lonely stretch of interstate! Chris

P.S. Is there any worthwhile RF in Roanoke, by chance? The Roanoke Wiener Stand downtown is not as good as it used to be...

Re:BUZ & NED'S BBQ in RICHMOND, VA (i95)

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 22:06:37 GMT

i95

...and with a longer story promised in tomorrow's edition of the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

Here is said promised article and with notice that the Ashland,

Virginia place is set to close this summer minus a buyer:

http://www2.timesdispatch.com/rtd/business/local/article/B-PIGG11_20100610-221203/350360/

Re:What About Lexington, VA and N on 81..................... (i95)

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 07:37:44 GMT

buffetbuster

I've been to The Smokey Pig three times and on the last visit, the food was absolutely awful. So, this isn't coming as a big surprise. A real shame, since on the first visit, the food was superb.

Agreed. Lately and in ordering their barbeque sandwiches, they seem to be subscribing to a two gristle minimum.

Littleman

Any BBQ around Lexington, Staunton, Harrisonburg and Front Royal. Thanks.

Not sure about those locales specifically but if you're reaching any of those Virginia points from the south and while traveling on I-81, this place...

http://www.threelilpigsbbq.com/

...I believe has been touted on this site a number of times and is right off of the Interstate.

What About Lexington, VA and N on 81..................... (Littleman)

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 17:32:16 GMT

Any BBQ around Lexington, Staunton, Harrisonburg and Front Royal. Thanks.

Re:BUZ & NED'S BBQ in RICHMOND, VA (buffetbuster)

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 16:29:39 GMT

i95-
Thanks for the story. I've been to The Smokey Pig three times and on the last visit, the food was absolutely awful. So, this isn't coming as a big surprise. A real shame, since on the first visit, the food was superb.

Re:BUZ & NED'S BBQ in RICHMOND, VA (i95)

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 16:23:13 GMT

i95
<CENTER...the famous Smokey Pig restaurant...[/quote]

THIS JUST IN:

The more than three-decade Ashland,

Virginia barbeque stalwart is in danger

of closing. Read more at...

http://www2.timesdispatch.com/rtd/business/local/article/PIGGGAT_20100610-145201/350298/

...and with a longer story promised in tomorrow's edition

of the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

RE: BUZ & NED'S BBQ in RICHMOND, VA (NascarDad)

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 21:04:26 GMT

Buz and Ned's is good. IMO their ribs are better than their Q.

Unfortunately for me, they don't do much takeout anymore. At least not during lunch and not on weekends at all. So if you go, plan to eat it there if you can get in the door.

Edited to add - I really love their beef ribs too. And I am not a big beef rib fan normally.

RE: BUZ & NED'S BBQ in RICHMOND, VA (i95)

Thu, 07 May 2009 12:52:04 GMT

The Travelin Man

You weren't taking pictures of the food, were you?

Yeah. How could you tell?

RE: BUZ & NED'S BBQ in RICHMOND, VA (The Travelin Man)

Thu, 07 May 2009 11:18:35 GMT

You weren't taking pictures of the food, were you?

RE: BUZ & NED'S BBQ in RICHMOND, VA (RedCup)

Wed, 06 May 2009 15:56:00 GMT

I should visit the east coast just to eat!

Re:BUZ & NED'S BBQ in RICHMOND, VA (i95)

Wed, 06 May 2009 12:07:23 GMT

I just revisited this Richmond, Virginia barbecue

stalwart and for lunch yesterday. This place is still

so very worthy of the slightest of detours off of I-95

and as it meanders through the former Capital of

the Confederacy (Exit 78 then less than a mile south

on Boulevard to restaurant on left).

Not a sermon, just a thought.

RE: BUZ & NED'S BBQ in RICHMOND, VA (i95)

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 21:22:18 GMT

Me thinketh here:

(Or The Berkeley.)

RE: BUZ & NED'S BBQ in RICHMOND, VA (Robearjr)

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 20:56:07 GMT

quote:
Originally posted by Greymo

I never realized that even four years ago, that i95 was a genius.

We stayed in Richmond on Saturday evening and decided to go to Buz and Ned's BBQ................one word sums the place up........"Terrific"! The food was great and the people who took our orders were so nice. We plan on making this a regular stop and skipping the high priced place that my son just loves in Richmond.

Thanks 1-95!

So, what's the high priced place?

RE: BUZ & NED'S BBQ in RICHMOND, VA (i95)

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:47:04 GMT

quote:
Originally posted by Greymo

I never realized that even four years ago, that i95 was a genius.

I couldn't agree more. (Well, I could, but as you all know, I'm far too modest for that. )

RE: BUZ & NED'S BBQ in RICHMOND, VA (Greymo)

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:36:02 GMT

I never realized that even four years ago, that i95 was a genius.

We stayed in Richmond on Saturday evening and decided to go to Buz and Ned's BBQ................one word sums the place up........"Terrific"! The food was great and the people who took our orders were so nice. We plan on making this a regular stop and skipping the high priced place that my son just loves in Richmond.

Thanks 1-95!

RE: BUZ & NED'S BBQ in RICHMOND, VA (i95)

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 16:14:29 GMT

quote:
Originally posted by CajunKing

Buz did say they are trying to open a new place 15 miles north on I-95...

Look-out,[url='http://www.thesmokeypig.com/']Smokey Pig[/url]!

RE: BUZ & NED'S BBQ in RICHMOND, VA (CajunKing)

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 15:40:41 GMT

quote:
Originally posted by wanderingjew

I just added Buz and Neds to the list of restaurants that take all the cool menu items off the menu....

They used to have Spoon Bread on the menu and now they don't- I can't imagine why they would remove only that one item from the menu and keep everything else.

I emailed them and asked about the spoon bread.

I actually got a very nice and quick response from Buz.

They still make it for their catering events, and do sell it in the stores if they have extra available.

Buz did say they are trying to open a new place 15 miles north on
I-95, they may be offerning the spoon bread there.

Hopefully (fingers crossed)

RE: BUZ & NED'S BBQ in RICHMOND, VA (i95)

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 22:57:11 GMT

quote:
Originally posted by Brad_Olson

quote:
Originally posted by JRPfeff

i95's permanent tent is shown in the lower right of this photo.

Apparently no one told him that after 4 hours he's supposed to see a doctor.

Alright, just saw this. Now THAT's funny.

RE: BUZ & NED'S BBQ in RICHMOND, VA (wanderingjew)

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 11:42:10 GMT

I just added Buz and Neds to the list of restaurants that take all the cool menu items off the menu....

They used to have Spoon Bread on the menu and now they don't- I can't imagine why they would remove only that one item from the menu and keep everything else.

RE: BUZ & NED'S BBQ in RICHMOND, VA (ScreamingChicken)

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 11:19:00 GMT

quote:
Originally posted by JRPfeff

i95's permanent tent is shown in the lower right of this photo.

Apparently no one told him that after 4 hours he's supposed to see a doctor.

Bring back some sauce, please.

Brad