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Original-Quarter1833 t1_j6fhprl wrote

Unpopular opinion; ZZQ is overpriced and really not that great. They’re good, don’t get me wrong, but they’re not great.

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IMicrowaveSteak OP t1_j6fmc9d wrote

Can’t make a comment like that without saying where has better bbq!

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cookiekid6 t1_j6fntnb wrote

I’ve been meaning to go to this place called redemption barbecue. It looks really good. They source local high quality pork from olive farms and some place in North Carolina for their grass fed brisket. Again I haven’t gone but it looks really good.

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manyamile t1_j6fvpla wrote

I used to make rolls for Redemption. Quality food, great conversations. John is passionate about life and it shows.

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Thirtytw031 t1_j6g5kpn wrote

I live right down the street from Redemption. It’s fine, not even in the same conversation as ZZQ.

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cookiekid6 t1_j6g5wc9 wrote

Honestly Richmond just doesn’t have that great of a barbecue scene. If you want good bbq you got to go down to North Carolina or Tennessee.

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Thirtytw031 t1_j6g80j4 wrote

Yea definitely doesn’t compare to other places, but ZZQ is really good and I make my own bbq a lot too so it’s fine lol.

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cookiekid6 t1_j6g8gy9 wrote

Making your own is probably the best way to do it. Barbecue is just too expensive for me for what you’re getting. I’d rather just go get a steak.

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Thirtytw031 t1_j6g9j3l wrote

I only get it every so often, mainly because I would die of a heart attack if I ate bbq regularly, so I when I do I don’t mind paying the premium. Feels like a treat

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wlight t1_j6kddmt wrote

You underestimate the amount of contrarian asshats in this sub with nothing real to add.

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PimpOfJoytime t1_j6fkpzp wrote

Just so we may all understand more fully the perspective this hot take has come from… what in your opinion is “great” bbq?

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WashCaps95 t1_j6fnrpt wrote

I’d say it’s hard to find a better brisket anywhere else, also their Rib Candy. But other than that, I don’t think any of the other menu items stand out to me

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StandClear1 t1_j6g2tfw wrote

Agree that it’s too expensive. It’s very good relative to Richmond

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Charlesinrichmond t1_j6ihd9m wrote

they have been great. I'm not sure they are anymore. Consistency on the pit has kind of gone to hell

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