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Title: Vegetarian Needs BBQ Advice!
Post by: april racer on July 26, 2007, 03:40:07 PM
In just a few short weeks my entire family will descend upon my land for our annual family reunion.  One of my more gracious Aunts has offered to provide one catered meal of BBQ to cut down on the usual hours of food prep that the lady folk participate in while the men drink been under a tree.  But alas, she lives on the east coast and has asked me to organize the meal, which is fine except that  have not eaten BBQ in well over 10 years so my memory is a little foggy.  That is why I am reaching out to you.  I need to know who has the BEST BBQ in town. Now is our chance to impress carnivores from all over the country with a tender, saucy, drippy food experience, and who knows maybe one of them will relocate their corporation here and provide some jobs!  Thank you in advance!!
Title: Vegetarian Needs BBQ Advice!
Post by: sgrizzle on July 26, 2007, 03:45:37 PM
Rib Crib won't win many awards but they can easily handle any capacity.

I like Knotty Pine and Elmer's.

Order smoked bologna. It confuses outsiders.
Title: Vegetarian Needs BBQ Advice!
Post by: Conan71 on July 26, 2007, 04:04:11 PM
Since they are from the east coast, they don't know what good BBQ is.  Maybe you should just get ribs and chicken from Reasors.

Don't know if Albert G's or Knotty Pine delivers but those are good choices.  Rib Crib won't disappoint too bad if they live out east.
Title: Vegetarian Needs BBQ Advice!
Post by: Ed W on July 26, 2007, 04:34:25 PM
I like Big Daddy's but then again, I'm fond of family owned businesses.
Title: Vegetarian Needs BBQ Advice!
Post by: Townsend on July 26, 2007, 04:40:29 PM
Runts out by Bass Pro

http://www.runts-bbq.com/

oklahoma Style on North Peoria  for the best ribs


Stutt's around 36th street N...try the buttermilk pie
Title: Vegetarian Needs BBQ Advice!
Post by: cannon_fodder on July 26, 2007, 04:40:34 PM
Wilson's BBQ

Damn good food, decent price.  A Tulsa based business for a long, long time.  Definitely a 'local' place, not a chain. Wilson's has several locations, but in no way feels like a chain.  In NO WAY.

http://www.roadfood.com/Reviews/Overview.aspx?RefID=3602

They have a location on the North Side on Apache and one on 11th near TU.  They cater, have to goes, or dine in.

Even certain members of the Tulsa Now crowd would agree!
http://rwarn17588.wordpress.com/2006/06/20/barbecue-in-tulsa/

So would Wilson's themselves!
http://www.wilsonsbar-b-que.com/

My mouth is watering just thinking about it.
Title: Vegetarian Needs BBQ Advice!
Post by: Townsend on July 26, 2007, 04:43:22 PM
Yup...craving dead animal now
Title: Vegetarian Needs BBQ Advice!
Post by: pmcalk on July 26, 2007, 04:47:19 PM
My vote is for Albert G's, and they cater, I believe (I have been to some parties where it was served).  While Wilson's is good, too, I was unimpressed with their ribs (I prefer babyback, which they don't have).
Title: Vegetarian Needs BBQ Advice!
Post by: RecycleMichael on July 26, 2007, 05:27:53 PM
Hello racer...long time no see.

I suggest Cowboy Sharkie's for such a meal. They have a great catering set-up (They cook all the Tulsa Drillers Bar-B-Que) and their ribs are as good as anybody's.

I like Billy Ray's for sliced brisket, Knotty Pine for bologna and rib ends, Albert G's for chopped brisket, Stutt's for links and buttermilk pie, Wilson's for potato salad and chicken, and Big Daddy's for pulled pork.

Asking who has the best Bar-B-Que is like asking what is the best color. It depends.
Title: Vegetarian Needs BBQ Advice!
Post by: Breadburner on July 26, 2007, 10:13:13 PM
quote:
Originally posted by pmcalk

My vote is for Albert G's, and they cater, I believe (I have been to some parties where it was served).  While Wilson's is good, too, I was unimpressed with their ribs (I prefer babyback, which they don't have).



+1
Title: Vegetarian Needs BBQ Advice!
Post by: april racer on July 26, 2007, 10:29:42 PM
I think you are right recylemichael, maybe I'll just serve BBQ tofu and see if anybody notices.  The only problem with that would be the relatives from St. Louis and Arkansas...I'd be disowned!  I think I will call around and get prices, we are a more bang for your buck kinda group!
Title: Vegetarian Needs BBQ Advice!
Post by: Conan71 on July 27, 2007, 09:04:41 AM
I have it the other way around.  We are carnivores/omnivores in my household.  When my herbivore sister-in-law visits we have to stock up at Wild Oats.

Some vegetarian items are pretty good, but how do you tollerate things like vegan mayonaise?  Ghack!
Title: Vegetarian Needs BBQ Advice!
Post by: dsjeffries on July 27, 2007, 09:09:19 AM
If you don't mind a short drive outside of Tulsa, Mac's Barbecue in Skiatook is absolutely fantastic.  Seriously, go there. :-)
Title: Vegetarian Needs BBQ Advice!
Post by: RecycleMichael on July 27, 2007, 11:37:49 AM
I could never be a vegetabletarian.

I like my food to be mobile.

I do however like the words of Saturday Night Live writer A. Whitney Brown who once wrote, "I am not a vegetarian because I love animals; I am a vegetarian because I hate plants."
Title: Vegetarian Needs BBQ Advice!
Post by: april racer on July 31, 2007, 04:34:08 PM
Thanks everyone for your help, I think I am going with a place called The Smokehouse on West 41st.  The owner seems like a real nice guy and his distinctive "Okie" accent may give my East Coast relatives a thrill!  As for the Vegan Mayo, I'd rather eat slime than put that on a sandwich.  I do eat eggs and some dairy so I can still enjoy eating!