Daddy D'z Downtown Atlanta Review

Daddy D'z is great. It is in a very urban neighborhood and has a very gritty decor, but is still a very well run restaurant. It is a great stop before a Braves game or a concert. They were out of ribs Sunday evening, but I can't fault a BBQ joint for only making enough for the day. We went late, so we were out of luck. Oh well. The pulled pork was great. The sauce is excellent. Not too sweet, but very flavorful. If you go, you have to try one of my favorite appetizers in the world. The pulled pork fried wonton rolls. I have included a picture. It says it all. 4.25 out of 5 slabs.

Heritage pork cook-off:

I probably won't be able to attend this, but looks pretty good. If any of you go, please let us know if it was worthwhile. Thanks

http://www.fieldofgreensfestival.com/
3 different chefs, 3 pigs from different farms. Three Not-So-Little Pigs: 3 chefs meet 3 pigs raised by 3 farmers in
this 3x3 cookoff!

Ron Eyester, Rosebud
Kevin Gillespie, Woodfire Grill
Dave Larkworthy, 5 Seasons Brewing Company
Pork will be provided by heritage breeders, including Riverview Farms.

Leatha's Bar-B-Que Inn, Hattiesburg, MS

I am probably the wrong member of the SIF team to have reviewed Leatha's because it wasn't really my kind of Que. I don't want to be too negative because the people there were very nice, the atmosphere was great, but the ribs and pulled pork lacked smoke flavor and the ribs fell off the bone. I do not like fall-off-the-bone ribs. Fans of Applebee's Riblets would think this place was fantastic, but to me they were bland and the only flavor was from the sauce. The sauce was very good though. It was extremely sweet and had a great consistencey. The sides were hit or miss. The fried potatoes were solid. They were out of coleslaw but happily offered to make some for me. We could already tell that it was going to be a long sitting, so we declined that offer. The potato salad was runny. The baked beans were very sweet. They were similar to what us Southerners would find at a church pot luck dinner. Some people would give them high marks for that kind of nostalgia, but they were too sweet for me. Bottom line is that this place is pretty good, but didn't live up to its hype. The food was very much like what you would find at, well, a family BBQ at the park under a pavillion. To some, that is fantastic. To me, that means it was mediocre. They did get extra credit for the fact that you had to drive through the RV dealership lot to get there. Sadly, 3.5 out of 5 slabs. http://www.hattiesburg.com/leathas/

Sausage @ Da Bears Game

I know this is going to be disappointing-- I didn't try these, just snapped a few pics.
The guys working back there were hilarious.

Sultan of Swine Event

August 30 Sultan of Swine:

Riverview Farm's Berkshire pork will be featured as 5 Seasons Brewing in Sandy Springs hosts nine of Atlanta’s best chefs competing for bragging rights as the Prince of Pigs. Your $45 ticket includes food, two beer tickets, and one vote for the winner. Should be great. Call 404.255.5911 or info.5seasons@gmail.com for tickets.

Would this work?

This is a harmonica style rib holder that would allow the user to eat ribs hands free while it was worn around the neck. Please post opinions. Patent Pending.

Fox Bros. Ribs...Still #1

Last Friday at work we bucked tradition (aka pizza) and opted for a delicious spread from Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q. Pictured (from left to right) are fried macaroni, two pounds of pulled pork, and more fried mac on the top row and one of three slabs of bbq ribs, cole slaw, baked beans and green beans on the bottom row. The ribs were fantastic, as was the pulled pork. The macaroni is a must have...lightly battered and fried cubes of mac and cheese with a delicious dipping sauce. The other side items were great as well, with the baked beans standing out a little more than the others in my opinion due to a hint of spice. I really wish Fox Bros. sold their rib rub because it is unbelievable and makes the ribs not even need sauce.