I know I’m in the minority but I have been to ZZQ 4 times and it’s mediocre at best. No smoke flavor at all. And who uses a vinegar sauce in a Texas style restaurant? Or that sticky sweet rib sauce? Or the flavorless burnt ends? i can go on, but it’s the most overrated joint in VA. Oh, and the owners are less that cordial.
Better options:
Smohk which is like a block or two away.
Buz N Ned’s.
King’s (it’s in the wrong direction from the request but it’s solid).
The Pig and Steak in Madison
Allman’s in Fredericksburg
Ronnie’s in Varina
Hill Country in DC—can be inconstant but when it’s on, it’s great.
I’m told Redemption BBQ is great, but I’m not paying $28 a pound for pulled pork or chicken.
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Reply to Is there better BBQ than ZZQ anywhere between Richmond and Maryland? by IMicrowaveSteak
I know I’m in the minority but I have been to ZZQ 4 times and it’s mediocre at best. No smoke flavor at all. And who uses a vinegar sauce in a Texas style restaurant? Or that sticky sweet rib sauce? Or the flavorless burnt ends? i can go on, but it’s the most overrated joint in VA. Oh, and the owners are less that cordial.
Better options:
Smohk which is like a block or two away. Buz N Ned’s. King’s (it’s in the wrong direction from the request but it’s solid). The Pig and Steak in Madison Allman’s in Fredericksburg Ronnie’s in Varina Hill Country in DC—can be inconstant but when it’s on, it’s great.
I’m told Redemption BBQ is great, but I’m not paying $28 a pound for pulled pork or chicken.